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Description
Plates in: Guide to the Calaveras Big Trees / by George F. Haas, plate [52]. View 1 (2011-1777). "Jan. 30, 1933. Calaveras Big Trees. Bob Salton and George Haas on skiis. Geo. is standing over a fence. Photo by W.H. Wirt. Six feet of packed snow on ground" - handwritten on verso -- view 2 (2011-1778). Shows three men on skiis -- view 3 (2011-1779). Shows snow-covered trees and entrance sign -- view 4 (2011-1780). Snow-covered trees -- view 5 (2011-1781). Woman under snow-covered trees. 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
5 photographic prints ; 4 x 2 1/4 in. or smaller.
Identifier
(C)001443699CSL01-Aleph
Language
English
Subject
State parks & reserves--California--Calaveras County Snow--California--Calaveras Big Trees State Park Trees--California--Calaveras Big Trees State Park Skiing--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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