P01226 - Eldorado Lookout, 19 June 1921
Content Description
Photographs P1 – P1500. Historic photographs cover various topics relating to the Nez Perce - Clearwater National Forest and Forest Service activities, predominantly dating from the early- to mid-20th century but also incorporating dates in the late 20th century. Topics and activities portrayed in photographs include rangers and other forest employees; flora and fauna; hunting and fishing; forest buildings and historical structures; logging and timber management; fire lookouts and fire management; road, trail, and other construction projects; forest landscapes; and tours, parties, and cultural activities.
This is Part 1 of a larger accession relating to the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest Forest Service Historical Photograph Collection. The original transfer includes over 40 additional document boxes of images. Additional parts will be created as more of the collection is processed.
Dates
- Creation: 19 June 1921
Creator
- From the Collection: Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests (Agency : U.S.) (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
1 item : Photograph of men setting up camp in a brush-filled, forested area with two tents and two horses. Description on front says: 1st stage June 1921 / 1/2 - 32 Eldorado - Austin Lkt. Description on back says: #11 6-19-21 / Eldorado Lookout / 21 / Clearwater Forest. / Forest Guard Austin in front of camp. / Improvement of this site is contemplated for the protection of 600 million feet of timber in Lolo Creek. / descr E12, F24, O1, L6 / 10-IH-944. Central Zone.
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives Repository