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Incline LoggingScene from a redwood logging operation showing a hayrack boom used to move logs.
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,…
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…
Redwood Log ChapleThe Redwood Log Chapel is advertised as, "a fine place to rest and meditate."
'Big Tree'Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
One of the largest and most easily accessible trees of the Coastal Redwoods.
Estimated Age: 1500 years
"God's Gift to Man"
[Calm river bend in redwood forest]17 - Within Humboldt County
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
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.…
Aftermath of Fire in Yurok VillageTwo Yurok peoples pictured after their dwelling burned down from a fire in the Trinidad area.
Alexander Street Press
Among the Redwoods A logging crew poses beside a massive cut redwood tree.
Are You Being Filled Full of Sawdust?A newspaper advertisement placed by Citizens for a Redwood National park that utilizes the analogy of sawdust to explain the misinformation they feel…
Avenue of the GiantsScenic shot of a touring coach descending upon Redwood Highway.
Big Trees
Bill Called Socialist By SolonsA newspaper article discussing comments made by congressmen about the Douglas Bill.
Brizard Basket CollectionHupa baskets for sale in Humboldt County.
Bull Donkey LoggingMen using "spool donkey" to pull redwood logs.
Burly RedwoodFour people seated on a redwood burl with a view of the latter used to climb up the tree , Engelwood, Humboldt Co., California.
California Barrel Co. Factory Logging CampA group of workers outside of a logging camp cookhouse.
Camp ConstructionScene of partially completed logging camp, with 7 half-cabins being transported by a steam locomotive.
Camping Party in the WoodsA recreation shot of lumbering families.
Car in Redwood ParkA carload of people touring Redwood Park.
Chandelier TreeTourists driving through a redwood tree.
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…
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…
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.
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.
Citizens for a Redwoods National Park, August 1967 PamphletAn informational booklet made by Citizens for a Redwood National Park to advocate for the creation of a park that includes Redwood Creek.
Coastal RedwoodsHumboldt Coastline as the sun sets.
Cookhouse WorkersWorkers in a logging camp cookhouse prepare the tables for a meal.
Cooks at Falk Logging CampCookhouse workers from Falk's camp pose outside for a photograph.
Crosscut SawTurn of the century logging photograph with cross-cut saw.
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.
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.…
Donkey Engine on SlopeMen at logging operation using "steam donkey" engine.
Drawing of Native Home in TrinidadA drawing of a traditionally built home near Trinidad, in Northern California.
Earthquake Bridge in Prairie Creek State ParkThe Earthquake Bridge (footbridge) in Prairie Creek State 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…
Encased Redwood LogRedwood Log showing smaller tree encased by larger tree
Eternal Tree HouseTree house built into the base of live redwood; the tree-house can be found at Redcrest on Highway 101.
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.
Eureka Socialists in Eureka Sequoia ParkWm.D. Haywood and Eureka Socialists beside the giant Redwood in Sequoia Park Eureka, March 1909.
Falk MapA map of the town of Falk.
Fallen TimberAn image of a logging crew on piles of downed redwood logs
Family Pose with Redwood TreeA family posing on the stump of a redwood tree in the forest.
Fern Canyon in Redwood State ParkA scenic view of Fern Canyon, through Redwood State Park.
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.
Four Women Pose by Save the Redwoods League Banner Displayed on an AutoBlack and white photo taken within Humboldt County in taken in 1917. Pictured are Mrs. A.J. Monroe, Mrs. Harpst, Mrs. Atkinson, Mrs. Ella T. ; driver…
Giant Redwood LogHistoric logging photograph from the Ericson collection, showing the massive scale of a fallen Redwood tree.
Grange Opposes Federal ForestA newspaper article about the Humboldt Grange's public opposition to the Douglas Forest Bill.
Group Portrait on Railroad TracksA group of people poses next to a railroad track in a logging camp.
Hammond Camp 10A group of workers poses for a photograph at a logging camp in 1910
Highway of the Giants
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…
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.
Humboldt Co Redwoods17 - Within Humboldt County
Hupa Basket and SpoonThis Hupa serving basket and spoon primarily would have held acorn mush.
Hupa Basket Private CollectionThe second shot in existence of Elsie E. Hover's Hupa Basket presentations to local elementary school children.
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 Redwood Canoe on Trinity RiverHupa men traveling by redwood dugout boat up the Trinity River.
Hupa Redwood Canoes in CeremonyIndigenous Hupa ceremony, depicting dugout canoes as they pass along the river, in ceremony.
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…
Indian Springs RanchScenic detail of Indian Springs Ranch, located on the Eel River.
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.
Indigenous Jewelry SetThis Indigenous necklace is made from Dentalium Shell and thimbles; it includes matching earrings.
Indigenous Child with Traditional DressImage of an Indigenous child on front steps of dwelling, dressed in regalia.
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…
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.
Large Redwood BurlBurl is located on the lower trunk of the tree.
Largest Redwood Burl BowlBeing displayed by the young woman. It is the largest Burl bowl in the world. Value $500.00 at the Stump House, Eureka, CA.
Living Redwood TreehouseThis 3500 year-old Sempervirens boasts a 20ft hand-cut room inside of this living tree.
Log FloatPacific Lumber Co. Mill Pond in Scotia, CA
Log Tour CoachA Log-formed tour coach with a guide.
Log TrainA loaded train hauls redwood logs at Excelsior Redwood Co. in Eureka, California.
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…
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 OperationLogging operation utilizing "steam donkey" along with railroad car.
Logging Train EngineA spool donkey is shown next to a logging train in California, at Little River Redwood Company.
Logging with Donkey EngineA photograph showing a "stem donkey" used to log redwood trees.
Logging With DynamiteA logging crew poses with trees split using dynamite.
Logging With HorsesA team of horses pulls logs near Trinidad, California
Logging With OxenLoggers use a team of oxen to pull Redwood logs out of the forest.
Logging, Hammond Camp 10
Man and Woman Driving in the RedwoodsA postcard of a man and a woman taking a break from driving to admire the redwoods.