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Old Man BurlRedwood burl that looks like the face of a man off of the Redwood Highway.
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.
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…
Coastal RedwoodsHumboldt Coastline as the sun sets.
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…
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…
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…
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.
Orick TimberLooking East up watersheds of Lost Man's Creek and Little Lost Man's Creek. Geneva mill at lower left on Redwood State Highway 101. Altitude of…
Logging OperationLogging operation utilizing "steam donkey" along with railroad car.
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…
Yurok Redwood Plank HouseYurok woman standing in front of traditional redwood plank-style houses.
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.
The Redwood Park and Recreation PlanThis is a booklet put together by the Redwood Park and Recreation Committee on their Redwood Park proposal. There are many graphs, maps, and charts…
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.
Redwood Tree Titled "Burl Freak"A Redwood Burl located near The Stump House; burl in the shape of a leg, with shoe added on.
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.
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…
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…
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…
Fern Canyon in Redwood State ParkA scenic view of Fern Canyon, through Redwood State Park.
Tour Thru TreeThe Tour-Thru-Tree is 700 years old, with a human-made cut that is 8 ft across and 9ft high.
Shrine of the RedwoodsShrine of the Redwoods was advertised as, the "original drive-thru tree on the Avenue of the Giants Highway. The tree's natural opening was hallowed…
Earthquake Bridge in Prairie Creek State ParkThe Earthquake Bridge (footbridge) in Prairie Creek State Park.
Studio Burl PortraitStudio portrait of a young boy with striped bow tie posing next to a redwood burl.
Redwood Tree Service StationThis is one of the world's largest service stations, built entirely out of Redwood.
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…
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…
Man in a Buggy With a Two Horse TeamA man in a buggy being pulled by a two horse team through the Humboldt redwoods.
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…
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,…
Hupa Basket and SpoonThis Hupa serving basket and spoon primarily would have held acorn mush.
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.
Log Tour CoachA Log-formed tour coach with a guide.
Travel by Motor CoachA list of fare prices and tours from Crescent City and the Redwood Coast to San Francisco and back; circa 1925.
Train Loaded With Redwood LogsA trainis shown loaded with 16 logs measuring 88,568 feet, from the logging woods of John Vance.
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
Family Pose with Redwood TreeA family posing on the stump of a redwood tree in the forest.
Logging With HorsesA team of horses pulls logs near Trinidad, California
Hupa Redwood Canoe on Trinity RiverHupa men traveling by redwood dugout boat up the Trinity River.
Large Redwood BurlBurl is located on the lower trunk of the tree.
Redwood Klamath KaractersDriftwood characters crafted in Klamath and Del Norte, CA.
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…
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.
Brizard Basket CollectionHupa baskets for sale in Humboldt County.
Traditional Yurok HousePortrait of three Indigenous men from the Yurok tribe standing in front of a traditional redwood house.
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…
Aftermath of Fire in Yurok VillageTwo Yurok peoples pictured after their dwelling burned down from a fire in the Trinidad area.
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
Burly RedwoodFour people seated on a redwood burl with a view of the latter used to climb up the tree , Engelwood, Humboldt Co., California.
Tolowa SweathouseTolowa man sitting in front of sweathouse, built in traditional plank-wood style, near Crescent City.
Yurok Redwood Canoe in ConstructionThree Yurok men carve and finish a canoe built from a single redwood log.
Logging Train EngineA spool donkey is shown next to a logging train in California, at Little River Redwood Company.
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.…
Redwood Shoe House at Confusion HillThis tourist attraction exits on Confusion Hill, on the Redwood Highway; it is made entirely of native Redwood.
Redwood Log ChapleThe Redwood Log Chapel is advertised as, "a fine place to rest and meditate."
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 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'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 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…
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…
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.
Logging with Donkey EngineA photograph showing a "stem donkey" used to log redwood trees.
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…
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.
World Famous Tree HouseThis Redwood was hollowed out by fire over 300 years ago, the tree is still growing vigorously.
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…
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.
Redwood National Park Dedication DayA crowd waiting for the U.S. President's Plane at the airport, McKinleyville, on the Dedication Day of Redwood National Park Grove.
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…
'Big Tree'Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
One of the largest and most easily accessible trees of the Coastal Redwoods.
Estimated Age: 1500 years
Shay LocomotiveA loaded logging train, in 1914, at Bulwinkle pond.
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…
[Calm river bend in redwood forest]17 - Within Humboldt County
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.
Eureka Socialists in Eureka Sequoia ParkWm.D. Haywood and Eureka Socialists beside the giant Redwood in Sequoia Park Eureka, March 1909.
Car in Redwood ParkA carload of people touring Redwood Park.
Humboldt Co Redwoods17 - Within Humboldt County
Cooks at Falk Logging CampCookhouse workers from Falk's camp pose outside for a photograph.
Fallen TimberAn image of a logging crew on piles of downed redwood logs
Crosscut SawTurn of the century logging photograph with cross-cut saw.
Encased Redwood LogRedwood Log showing smaller tree encased by larger tree
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…
Yurok Child in Requa HouseChild dressed up at the doorway of the Brooks' House, the old Yurok Native Family House in Requa.
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.
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…
Unique Log HouseBuilding and walls constructed entirely of cross-cut redwood log sections.