P01412 - Lookout tower, 1933
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: 1933
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 a man standing on top of a fire lookout tower on a grassy hill. Description on back says: 36' T-2 Lookout tower with L-4 cabin Bertha Hill. / Constructed in 1933 by Co. 244 / Camp P-218, Completed by Co. 1647 Camp 5-262 1933 / 1185 / Northfork District / descr L6, F24 / CW 101. North Zone.
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives Repository