Canals; Irrigation; Mosques; International agricultural assistance;
An unidentified American, presumably from Morrison-Knudsen, inspecting a canal. Lyman Wilbur did not indentify the building in the background, perhaps a mosque. See also photo AFG 049.
Canal construction; Canal construction workers; Canals; Construction equipment; International agricultural assistance;
Afghan natives, including children, watch a P & H dragline excavator. One of the men is wearing pants and western style hat, similarly to the heavy machine operator in the background, indicating he probably worked for Morrison-Knudsen.