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Title
Pictorial History of the Redwoods, W.P.A. and State Parks
Creator
United States. Works Progress Administration
Date Created and/or Issued
1937
Contributing Institution
History San Jose Research Library
Collection
History San Jose Online Catalog
Rights Information
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Description
Hand-made book, Pictorial History of Redwoods, Concluding Master Report, State Parks Redwoods, Work Number 3873. It was produced in 1937 and sponsored by the State Division of Parks. Part 1 (21 leaves) concerns Mt. Diablo State Park. Part 2 (167 leaves) is the "Pictorial History of Redwoods, showing their scientific, economic and historical aspects, portrayed by relief artists." It documents the production of an exhibit at Big Basin Redwood Park. There are mounted photographs of the park, the exhibit, the W. P. A. artists and their artwork. The cover is of hand-carved and hand-painted redwood. Cover is made of wood and hand painted. Signature, lower left : H. Richter
Type
Image
Identifier
3E65CF60-3D96-46D2-9847-397655781114
1979-2628-72
Subject
Works Progress Administration
Sempervirens Club of California
Big Basin Redwoods State Park (Calif.)
State parks & reserves
Conservation & restoration
Redwoods
Nineteen thirties (LCSH)

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