Johnson, an outdoor lover, became his own forester of hardwoods. His saw-mill produces furniture-grade lumber. He and his wife keep bees. They are members of a State Committee for Tree Farm Systems. Michael is also a specialized commercial photographer.
Interview Links
Abstract
Interview Session 01 (Audio)
Johnson’s life as farmer and sawmill operator
Interview Session 02 (Audio)
Walking interview of sawmill
Transcript
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Photo of Johnson Creek Hardwoods in Carroll County, Illinois.
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Carroll County, Illinois
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Unknown
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Public domain
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Photo of Johnson Creek Hardwoods in Carroll County, Illinois.
Where:
Carroll County, Illinois
When:
Unknown
Ownership:
Public domain
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Photo of Johnson Creek Hardwoods in Carroll County, Illinois
Where:
Carroll County, Illinois
When:
Unknown
Ownership:
Public domain
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Photo of Johnson Creek Hardwoods in Carroll County, Illinois.
Where:
Carroll County, Illinois.
When:
Unknown
Ownership:
Public domain
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Photo of Johnson Creek Hardwoods in Carroll County, Illinois.
Where:
Carroll County, Illinois
When:
Unknown
Ownership:
Public domain
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Photo of Johnson Creek Hardwoods in Carroll County, Illinois
Where:
Carroll County, Illinois
When:
Unknown
Ownership:
Public domain
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Photo of Johnson Creek Hardwoods in Carroll County, Illinois.
Where:
Carroll County, Illinois
When:
Unknown
Ownership:
Public domain
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Photo of Johnson Creek Hardwoods in Carroll County, Illinois
Where:
Carroll County, Illinois
When:
Unknown
Ownership:
Public domain
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Photo of Johnson Creek Hardwoods in Carroll County, Illinois. Small garden tucked away outside the building
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Carroll County, Illinois
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Unknown
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Public domain
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Photo of “Johnson Creek Hardwoods ‘Board Room’” hanging outside of the main building
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Photo of “Johnson Creek Hardwoods ‘Board Room’” hanging outside of the main building.
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Photo of an employee loading up one of the trucks with planks of wood from the ‘Board Room’
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Photo of additional outside storage of cut lumber from Johnson Creek Hardwoods in Carroll County, Illinois
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Carroll County, Illinois
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Unknown
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Public domain
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Photo of wood stacked up inside the ‘Board Room’
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Photo of a photograph showcasing a roll top desk created with the wood from Johnson Creek Hardwoods.
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Public domain
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Photo of Michael Johnson.
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Photo of Patricia Johnson, Michael’s wife.
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Photo of Michael and Patricia Johnson.
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Public domain
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Michael Johnson, photo taken during the October 8, 2008 interview.
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Unknown
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October 8, 2008
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Public domain