Inventory of the California National Forests Photographs, 1940s - 1950s
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Descriptive Summary
| Abstract: | The collection includes a cross-section of miscellaneous United States Forest Service photographs and negatives from California National Forests, dating circa 1940s-1950s. Areas represented include Lassen National Forest, Modoc National Forest, Plumas National Forest, San Bernardino National Forest, Sequoia National Forest, Shasta National Forest (now Shasta-Trinity), Sierra National Forest, Stanislaus National Forest, and Tahoe National Forest. Most images are accompanied by minimal description. Some photographic prints are attributed to the California Forest and Range Experiment Station. |
| Title: | California National Forests Photographs, 1940s - 1950s |
| Creator: | United States. Forest Service |
| Repository: | Forest History Society Library and Archives |
| Call Number: | 2867 |
| Language of Material: | Material in English |
| Extent: | 1.0 linear feet (About 500 items) |
Collection Overview
The collection includes a cross-section of miscellaneous United States Forest Service photographs and negatives from California National Forests, dating circa 1940s-1950s. Areas represented include Lassen National Forest, Modoc National Forest, Plumas National Forest, San Bernardino National Forest, Sequoia National Forest, Shasta National Forest (now Shasta-Trinity), Sierra National Forest, Stanislaus National Forest, and Tahoe National Forest. Most images are accompanied by minimal description. Some photographic prints are attributed to the California Forest and Range Experiment Station.
Collection Arrangement
1. Photographs and Negatives, 1940s-1950s
Subject Headings
- California Forest and Range Experiment Station -- Photographs
- Forest reserves -- California
- Lassen National Forest (Calif.) -- Photographs
- Modoc National Forest (Calif.) -- Photographs
- National parks and reserves -- California
- Plumas National Forest (Calif.) -- Photographs
- San Bernardino National Forest (Calif.) -- Photographs
- Sequoia National Forest (Calif.) -- Photographs
- Shasta National Forest (Calif.) -- Photographs
- Sierra National Forest (Calif.) -- Photographs
- Stanislaus National Forest (Calif.) -- Photographs
- Tahoe National Forest (Calif.) -- Photographs
- United States. Forest Service
Detailed Description of the Collection
1. Photographs and Negatives, circa 1940s-1950s.
Administrative Information
Access Restrictions
No restrictions.
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Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], California National Forests Photographs, Library and Archives, Forest History Society, Durham, NC, USA.
Processing Information
Processed by Staff and Amanda Ross
Encoded by Amanda Ross, May 2009
Funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission supported the encoding of this finding aid. Support for digitization and outreach provided by the Alvin J. Huss Endowment.