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Title
[Calaveras Big Trees State Park] (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 [66].
View 1 (2011-1844). "March, 9, 1933. Calaveras Big Tree Grove. View from ridge 1/2 mile south of old hotel near where South Grove trail crosses. 'The Dardenelles' in the distance" - handwritten on verso -- view 2 (2011-1845). "May, 1933. Scene from top of ridge near Squaw Hollow road, Calaveras Big Trees State Park. Photo by G.F. Haas" -- handwritten on verso -- view 3 (2011-1846). "May, 1933. Scene along ridge near top of Squaw Hollow road in Calaveras Big Trees State Park. Photo by G.F. Haas" - 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 1/2 x 4 in. or smaller.
Identifier
(C)001443772CSL01-Aleph
Language
English
Subject
State parks & reserves--California--Calaveras County
Calaveras Big Trees State Park (Calif.)--Photographs
Calaveras County (Calif.)--Photographs
Photographic prints
Photograph albums
Place
California
Calaveras County
Calaveras Big Trees State Park (Calif.)
Calaveras County (Calif.)

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