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Description
Plates in: Guide to the Calaveras Big Trees / by George F. Haas, plate [17], images 2-4. Views of redwood tree. "July 1933, 'The Mother of the Forest,' note beautiful young sequoia in foreground and to left of the 'Mother'. Photog taken by G.F. Haas, Calaveras Big Trees State Park" -- handwritten on verso of image 4. View 1 (2011-1653) -- view 2 (2011-1654) -- view 3 (2011-1655). 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 ; 4 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. or smaller.
Identifier
(C)001443532CSL01-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 Calaveras County (Calif.)--Photographs Photographic prints Photograph albums
Place
California Calaveras County Calaveras Big Trees State Park Calaveras Big Trees State Park (Calif.) Calaveras County (Calif.)
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