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Title
Goliath, burned out base once used as a horse stable (3 views)
Creator
Haas, George Frederick, 1906-1978
Date Created and/or Issued
1933
Contributing Institution
California State Library
Collection
California History Section Picture Catalog
Rights Information
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Description
Plates in: Guide to the Calaveras Big Trees / by George F. Haas, plate [42].
View 1 (2011-1731). "July 15, 1933. Party on trunk of fallen 'Old Goliath,' South Grove, Calaveras Big Trees, Jennings" - handwritten on verso -- view 2 (2011-1732). "Looking out from inside of burned out base of 'Old Goliath.' This room was used a lot as a horse stable. F.O. Ballon" - handwritten on verso -- view 3 (2011-1733). "July 15, 1933. Looking out from burned hollow in base of 'Old Goliath,' South Grove, Calaveras Big Trees. Photo by G.F. Haas. Jennings" -- handwritten on verso.
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 ; 2 3/8 x 4 1/8 in. or smaller.
Identifier
(C)001443679CSL01-Aleph
Language
English
Subject
State parks & reserves--California--Calaveras County
Giant sequoias--California--Calaveras Big Trees State Park
Stables--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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