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Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Forrest Whitaker was the brother of H. H. West's second wife, Mertie. Agnes Whitaker was Forrest's wife, and Abraham Whitaker was his father. Group sits at a table at their campsite near Rush Creek. The table is under an awning, which is attached to a tent. Wes and Zetta Witherby look over their shoulders. Mr. Witherby holds is hand out to his side. The table is covered with cans and dishes, and there is a long, wrapped package on the end of the table. Forrest Whitaker stands at the other end of the table holding on to his hat. A metal object and a jacket are on the ground in the foreground. There are mountains in the background. Text from negative sleeve: 843. Rush Creek camp, Calif. August 1929. Eating breakfast in camp. L to R: Wes Witherby. Zetta Witherby. Forrest Whitaker. H. H. West Jr. A. Whitaker. Agnes Whitaker. Another photo of the breakfast. 2 negatives.
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