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Views of redwood trees.
BANC PIC 1960.013--AXLOCAL
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Collection Overview

Title:

Views of redwood trees

Creator/Contributor:

Save the Redwoods League, creator

Creator/Contributor:

Davis, Sheldon.

Creator/Contributor:

Tibbitts, H. C.

Creator/Contributor:

Curtis, C. C. (Charles Clifford), 1862-1956

Creator/Contributor:

Pillsbury Picture Co

Abstract:

Collection includes 11 photographic prints (stored as --AX) from a series by C.C. Curtis of the General Noble tree (Fresno Co., Calif.) felled for the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago of 1893 and known as the "World's Fair Big Tree." Various stages of the felling are pictured with the work crew posing beside the tree. Photographs relating to logging show the Sierra Redwood (Sequoia gigantea), fir trees in Washington, and the Snoqualmie Lumber Co. Lantern slides show redwood trees. Negatives include views of Idaho and the dedications of various groves in the 1920's.

Date:

approximately 1891-1929 (issued)

Subject:

n-us-ca
Redwood -- Photographs
Logging -- California -- Photographs
Conservation of natural resources -- California -- Photographs
Giant sequoia -- Photographs
General Noble (Tree) -- Photographs
Forêts -- Exploitation -- Californie -- Photographies
Conservation des ressources naturelles -- Californie -- Photographies
Séquoia géant -- Photographies
Conservation of natural resources
Giant sequoia
Logging
California
World's Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.) -- Pictorial works
World's Columbian Exposition

Note:

Title devised by cataloger.
Identified photographers include Sheldon Davis and Charles C. Curtis. Glass plate negatives by H.C. Tibbitts, Pillsbury Picture Co. and others are present.
Compiled by the Save the Redwoods League.
NEGATIVES: RESTRICTED. Available for use by appointment only.

Type:

graphic
Photographs
Pictorial works

Physical Description:

photoprint
slide
approximately 75 items (photographic prints, lantern slides, and negatives) : some color ; various sizes

Language:

English

Identifier:

BANC PIC 1960.013--AXLOCAL

Origin:

California

Copyright Note:

NEGATIVES: RESTRICTED. Available for use by appointment only.