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Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Photograph, from left to right, of Mertie West and Nina Meyers posing in front of signs for Matilija Hot Springs. They stand at center and Nina holds a hat in her raised hand. A sign to the left of the women is supported by a cairn at far left. The sign reads, "MATILIJA HOT SPRINGS." Signs posted above the women read, from top to bottom: "WARNING STEEP GRADE LOW GEAR FOR SAFETY AUTO CLUB SO CAL", "FOLLOW THE ARROW [left facing arrow] MATILIJA HOT SPRINGS A FISHERMANS DELIGHT," and "1 MILE TO [...] S [...] OODSY [...]." A stream appears to flow behind the signs at left. A small outcrop of low boulders rests on the ground immediately behind the women. At right, a building stands in the distance. Text from negative sleeve: 654. Matilija, Calif. About 1925. Glen Velzy, Nina Meyers, Mrs and Mrs H.H.West and H.H.West Jr. go to Matilija and rent a cabin at Sopers on the creek. Our cabin under the oaks. Large film, L to RL Mertie West, Nina Meyers. Small film. L to R: Nina Meyers. Mertie West. Mertie West and H.H.West Jr (1) Mertie West, Nina Meyers, Glen Velzy, H.H.West Jr. (2) Mertie West. H.H.West. Nina Meyers. H.H.West Jr. 6 negatives
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