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Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Mertie West and Forrest and Agnes Whitaker stand in their campsite at Rock Creek. Mrs. West has her foot up on a rock and her hand to her mouth. Mrs. Whitaker holds a stick. Mr. Whitaker has a hand on his hip and a hand on his leg. He wears a hat and glasses. In the foreground, there are rocks and pots and pans, as well as a box. In the background, there are chairs, boxes, and tables, as well as trees. Mertie West was H. H. West's second wife. Forrest Whitaker was Mertie's brother, and Agnes Whitaker was Forrest's wife. Text from negative sleeve: 1293. Rock Creek trip. Aug. 29-Sep. 7, 1940. 1. In camp. L to R: Agnes Whitaker. Mertie West. Forrest Whitaker under tarp. 2. L to R: Mertie West. Forrest Whitaker, sitting. Agnes Whitaker leaning on pole. 3. L to R: In front of Forrest's tent- Forrest Whitaker. Mertie West. Agnes Whitaker. 3 films.
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