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Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Photograph of Agnes Whitaker, Mertie West and Forrest Whitaker standing at the top of a driveway leading up to the Siemsen's cabin at Big Bear Lake. They are seen from a low-angle view. A wide dirt drive, lined by loose rocks, enters frame along the lower right edge, curving slightly as it slopes upward towards center. At right and atop the small incline, stands, from left to right, Agnes Whitaker, Mertie West and Forrest Whitaker. All 3 face slightly left as they look to the camera. Behind them, the ground slopes upward again. A cabin (partial view) stands behind them, entering frame from the right. To the left of the cabin, Elizabeth (left) and Al (right) Siemsen stand amidst a cluster of loose rocks. At far left, building materials sit in a pile. Trees line the background. Opaque white patches occupy the lower left and lower right corners, dissipating as they extend upwards along their respective edges. Text from negative sleeve: 2384. Big Bear Lake May 1948 1. En route. At Gas Station in San Bdno. L to R: Forrest Whitaker, Mertie West, Agnes Whitaker - and the boat 2. 2 films front and rear of the 3. Whitaker cabin at Talmage [sic] and Lake View Blvd. 4. Launching the boat at the wharf. L to R: Mertie West, Agnes Whitaker, Forrest Whitaker. 5. No fish, and too cold to stay out Mertie West (L) and Agnes Whitaker (R) head for the house. 6. We visit Al and Elizabeth Siemsen near Gray's Camp. Their cabin in the rocks. L to R: Elizabeth Siemsen, Al Siemsen, Agnes Whitaker, Mertie West, Forrest Whitaker.
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