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Description
Plates in: Guide to the Calaveras Big Trees / by George F. Haas, plate [26]. View 1 (2011-1581). George Washington -- view 2 (2011-1582). Limb of George Washinton used as rustic sign post. "Tree limb. Calaveras Big Trees" - handwritten on verso -- view 3 (2011-1583). Morning sunlight on top of George Washington. "Morning sunlight on the George Washington Tree. June 11, 1934" -- handwritten on verso. Verso stamped with "Bear Photo Service, June 16 1934". George F. Haas was born in Westport, Mendocino County. In 1933, hitchhiked to Calaveras Big Trees State Park where was employed. By 1934 became head park ranger, serving until 1935. While working here, compiled history from original settlers to region into book, Guide to the Calaveras Big Trees.
Type
image
Format
Photographs. Nonprojected graphic
Extent
3 photographic prints ; 3 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. or smaller.
Identifier
(C)001443587CSL01-Aleph
Language
English
Subject
State parks & reserves--California--Calaveras County Giant sequoias--California--Calaveras Big Trees State Park Calaveras Big Trees State Park (Calif.)--Photographs Photographic prints Photograph albums
Place
California Calaveras County Calaveras Big Trees State Park Calaveras Big Trees State Park (Calif.)
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