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Indigenous Serving Bowl, Stirring Paddle and PlatterThis image illustrates items from Indigenous tribes around Humboldt County. Indigenous peoples most commonly used Redwood as their material for…
Man in a Buggy With a Two Horse TeamA man in a buggy being pulled by a two horse team through the Humboldt redwoods.
Lady with Fish PoleA woman, May Pearsall, standing on a bridge in the redwoods with a fishing pole. Individual identified by Sam Swanlund in 1998.
Picnic in the RedwoodsTwo ladies prepare a picnic table while a man lounges nearby among the Redwoods.
Presidential Group leaving for Redwood National ParkThe Presidential Group leaving Airforce One at McKinleyville Airport to board Marine Helicopters for trip to Redwood National Park, August 1969.
Trinidad and Richardson Grove State ParkAn image displaying two views of Humboldt County. The first view is showing Trinidad Head of the Pacific Ocean shore from the Redwood Highway. The…
Eureka Socialists in Eureka Sequoia ParkWm.D. Haywood and Eureka Socialists beside the giant Redwood in Sequoia Park Eureka, March 1909.
Encased Redwood LogRedwood Log showing smaller tree encased by larger tree
Car in Redwood ParkA carload of people touring Redwood Park.
Brizard Basket CollectionHupa baskets for sale in Humboldt County.
Portrait of A.W. EricsonA photo-opt in the forest; prominent local photographer Ericson seated on a redwood stump.
Redwood UndercutFour workers and photographer Ericson pose with large redwood tree
Tourist Portraits and Trading Card MementosWall of Wunderlich Bros. Trading cards and Mementos on sale for tourists passing through Humboldt County and the majestic redwoods.
Redwood Tree Titled "Burl Freak"A Redwood Burl located near The Stump House; burl in the shape of a leg, with shoe added on.
Family Pose with Redwood TreeA family posing on the stump of a redwood tree in the forest.
Redwood PoseGroup of men posing in the undercut of a redwood tree, holding a gunstick out in front.
Redwood MementosShow room full of handmade bowls, cups, plates made of redwood.
Redwood BoardMan stands with arms wide open to display width of Redwood Lumber plank
Hupa Basket Private Collection PresentationThis basket collection demonstrates the semblance of a private collection. The owner and curator, Hover, is able to show her baskets at local events,…
Hupa Basket Private CollectionThe second shot in existence of Elsie E. Hover's Hupa Basket presentations to local elementary school children.
UndercutA photograph showing a logging crew posing in the process of cutting down an enormous Redwood tree.
Drawing of Native Home in TrinidadA drawing of a traditionally built home near Trinidad, in Northern California.
Indians Charge New Park Steals Klamath PropertyAn article from the Times-Standard that traces the issue of purchasing tribal lands for the establishment of Redwood National Park.
Senate's Redwood ParkTwo maps printed in a newspaper illustrating the vague nature of the proposed boundary lines for the Redwood National Park.
Sierra Club Asks Retraction by Georgia-PacificA newspaper article printed in the Times-Standard discussing disagreements between the Sierra Club and Georgia-Pacific, primarily concerning…
Sample Testimonies of Citizens for a Redwood National Park MembersA newsletter sent out by the Citizens for a Redwood National Park containing two members' testimonies on the need for a National Redwood Park that…
Rudolph Becking's Public StatementForestry professor, Rudolph W. Becking's statement to congress on what should be included in the National Redwood Park. Discusses his own Regional…
Storm Brews Over BillA newspaper article, map included, which describes Senate Bill 1370 to establish a Redwood National Park. It discusses disagreements among lumber…
Redwood National Park Bill Passed by Senate!Front page headline for the Times-Standard announcing the passing of a bill for a Redwood National Park.
Citizens for a Redwood National Park MapA map produced by Citizens for a Redwood National Park illustrating the differences between the Mill Creek and Redwood Creek Proposals.
Forest Professor Offers New Redwood PlanA Times-Standard article outlining the details of Humboldt State College Forestry Professor, Rudolph F. Becking's plan for a redwood park.
Editor's MailboxA letter written by H.K. Trobitz, Manager of the California Timberlands Division of the Simpson Lumber Company criticizing an ad created by the…
Did Georgia-Pacific Cut Trees Inside the National Park Line?A newspaper article examining accusations against Georgia-Pacific due to logging within the boundaries of the new Redwood National Park.…
Logging by Georgia-Pacific Corporation Within Senate Compromise Redwood Park Bill S. 2515A press release sent out by the President of Citizens for a Redwood National Park, David Van de Mark. This document addresses the accusation that…
Save-the-Redwoods League Spring 1978 BulletinA Save-the-Redwoods League spring bulletin outlining the Redwood National Park expansion, newly dedicated memorial groves, the purchasing of Big Creek…
Citizens for Redwood National Park December 12, 1966 NewsletterA Citizens for a Redwood National Park (CRNP) newsletter admonishing members to continue to uphold their demands until the legislation for a National…
Save-the-Redwoods League LetterA letter coined by Save-the-Redwoods League President Ralph W. Chaney to other league members. The letter highlights two recent events, the passing of…
Traditional Yurok HousePortrait of three Indigenous men from the Yurok tribe standing in front of a traditional redwood house.
Yurok Redwood Plank HouseYurok woman standing in front of traditional redwood plank-style houses.
Yurok Child in Requa HouseChild dressed up at the doorway of the Brooks' House, the old Yurok Native Family House in Requa.
Yurok Redwood Plank House RoofView of a Yurok house and roof, constructed out of redwood.
Yurok Redwood CanoeYurok Grandmother sitting in "double-ended" redwood canoe.
Hupa Redwood Canoes in CeremonyIndigenous Hupa ceremony, depicting dugout canoes as they pass along the river, in ceremony.
Yurok Redwood Canoe in ConstructionThree Yurok men carve and finish a canoe built from a single redwood log.
Hoopa Woman crossing the Trinity River by CanoeHoopa Woman crossing the Trinity River by Canoe, likely traded from another tribe due to their lesser proximity to redwood.
Hupa Redwood Canoe on Trinity RiverHupa men traveling by redwood dugout boat up the Trinity River.
Hupa Sweathouse Pillow and Yurok Sweathouse StoolThe objects were commonly found in Indigenous sweathouses. On the left and right are examples of Yurok stools carved out of redwood. In the center of…
Yurok Sweathouse InteriorInterior view of a Yurok sweathouse, which shows the round exit and its cover, as well as the pillow carved from redwood on the floor to the left,…
Wahsekw VillageScene of a Yurok Village in Wahsekw, depicting the traditional redwood-plank styled houses.
Requa Village Plank House DoorInterior view of the opening to a traditional Yurok redwood-plank house in Requa village.
Wiyot SweathouseThis image depicts a Wiyot family standing in front of the remnants of the Wiyot village of Hatpileka. The structures on the left are the village…
Unique Log HouseThe walls of the building are constructed entirely of cross-cut redwood log sections.
Private Collection Located in Chimney TreeInterior view of the Chimney Tree, 14 ft. in diameter, located on Redwood Highway. Private collection of redwood article on display.
Dedication of Lady Bird Johnson Grove (1)A color photograph of Lyndon B. Johnson addressing a crowd at the dedication of Lady Bird Johnson Grove.
Dedication of Lady Bird Johnson Grove (2)A color photograph of Lyndon B. Johnson addressing a crowd at the dedication of Lady Bird Johnson Grove.
Sierra Club Outdoor Newsletter AdvertisementAn advertisement from a 1965 edition of the Sierra Club's Outdoor Newsletter encouraging the public to take action advocating for a Redwood National…
Citizens for a Redwood National Park's Statement of Policies and ProgramA document containing the policies and procedures of the Citizens of Redwood National Park, which is a local organization based in Arcata, CA.
President Johnson Orders Redwood Park StudyAn article in a bulletin created by the Sierra Club highlighting President Lyndon B. Johnson's remarks regarding the pursuit of a redwood park study…
A Redwood National Park is Urgently NeededA speech about the need for a Redwood National Park given by Jeffery Cohelan of California to the 89th congress in the House of Representatives.…
Historical Redwood EstablishmentThis building is located on the corner of 2nd & M, Old Town Eureka.This is considered to be one of the finest examples of Queen Anne Victorian…
Redwood Forest Bill Disastrous for Coast AreaAn article from the Humboldt Times discussing the proposed Douglas Bill (H.R.6201) for a memorial Redwood Park for Franklin D. Roosevelt. The article…
Opposition to Forest Bill Sent to WashingtonA newspaper article from the Humboldt Times discussing active opposition to the Douglas Bill.
Grange Opposes Federal ForestA newspaper article about the Humboldt Grange's public opposition to the Douglas Forest Bill.
Eureka Chamber of Commerce ResolutionA copy of a resolution in opposition to the enactment of H.R.6201 written by the Eureka Chamber of Commerce.
Bill Called Socialist By SolonsA newspaper article discussing comments made by congressmen about the Douglas Bill.
Unique Log HouseBuilding and walls constructed entirely of cross-cut redwood log sections.
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Humboldt Co Redwoods17 - Within Humboldt County
The village showing both the traditional plank house and Euro-American wooden houses and giving an indication of how traditional house sites were…
Tolowa SweathouseTolowa man sitting in front of sweathouse, built in traditional plank-wood style, near Crescent City.
Reconstruction Drawing of Tolowa Dwelling HouseThis is a schetch reconstruction of the exterior view from front; Interior view from back of Tolowa redwood plank-style house
A Giant Redwood for the World's FairAn article printed in the Pacific Rural Press, in 1893 describing the Redwood tree used for a display at the World's Fair
Train Loaded With Redwood LogsA trainis shown loaded with 16 logs measuring 88,568 feet, from the logging woods of John Vance.
Portrait of a Logging CrewA portrait of a large group of workers in a logging camp.
Incline LoggingScene from a redwood logging operation showing a hayrack boom used to move logs.
Logging With DynamiteA logging crew poses with trees split using dynamite.
View of Logging CampA view of the Hammond logging camp.
Logging, Hammond Camp 10
Logging Camp ConstructionA steam shovel with a crane unloads house parts from flat cars behind locomotive No. 3 at a new logging camp for Hammond Lumber Company.
Logging Train EngineA spool donkey is shown next to a logging train in California, at Little River Redwood Company.
Log TrainA loaded train hauls redwood logs at Excelsior Redwood Co. in Eureka, California.
Among the Redwoods A logging crew poses beside a massive cut redwood tree.
School Children Petition Preservation of California's RedwoodsAn article published in a 1908 edition of the Journal of Education. It highlights a petition to the U.S. government sent by 1,400 school children from…
Map of Klamath Indian TownsA map showing locations of Yurok towns on and around the Klamath River basin.
Falk MapA map of the town of Falk.
Citizens for a Redwood National Park BulletinA newsletter printed by Citizens for a Redwood National Park in 1967. Contained within the newsletter is a letter from CRNP President Dave Van de Mark…
Trees of Mystery Redwood StatuesThe Redwood sculpture, Paul Bunyan, (15 ton, 49 ft) nods, waves, and winks as he and Babe, the 34 ft, 17 1/2 ton Blue Ox, greet the many visitor to…
'Big Tree'Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
One of the largest and most easily accessible trees of the Coastal Redwoods.
Estimated Age: 1500 years
The Carson HouseThe Carson House in Eureka, built in 1885 is an outstanding year around visitor attraction. Originally built by William Carson; The Carson House is…
Karuk and Yurock BasketsThis photograph illustrates baskets from the Karuk and Yurock; the Eureka Times Standard advertised the baskets as: Seven Fancy Baskets in their book,…
The Eureka InnThe Historic Eureka Inn--A North Coast landmark since 1922. While catering to the traveler who seeks service, first-class amenities and elegance, this…
Redwood Shoe House at Confusion HillThis tourist attraction exits on Confusion Hill, on the Redwood Highway; it is made entirely of native Redwood.
One Log House InteriorFamous "One Log" House cut from Redwood tree over 2100 years old. Art Schmock and a helper needed 8 months of hard labor to hollow out the log into a…
One Log HouseThe One Log House is a 42 ton log that was hollowed out to form living quarters. The interior of this 2,100 year old tree section now resembles a…
Redwood Tree Service StationThis is one of the world's largest service stations, built entirely out of Redwood.
Hupa Basket and SpoonThis Hupa serving basket and spoon primarily would have held acorn mush.
World Famous Tree HouseThis Redwood was hollowed out by fire over 300 years ago, the tree is still growing vigorously.
Indigenous Jewelry SetThis Indigenous necklace is made from Dentalium Shell and thimbles; it includes matching earrings.
Eternal Tree HouseTree house built into the base of live redwood; the tree-house can be found at Redcrest on Highway 101.