Chandelier Tree, Ht. 315 ft. - Redwood Hwy
Autos
Forests and forestry
Redwoods
Tourism
An automobile drives through a redwood tree.
Sawyer's
Humboldt State University Library Special Collections
Black and White Photograph
Image/jpeg
2003.01.2433
Group Portrait on Railroad Tracks
Portraits - Group
Lumbering
Railroads
Children
People
A group of people poses next to a railroad track in a logging camp.
Humboldt State University Library Special Collections
Williams
Image/jpeg
Black and White Photograph
2003.01.0039
Redwood Loggers
Forests and forestry
Lumbering
Portraits - Work place
Two workers pose with tools used in logging operation.
Humboldt State University Library Special Collections
Image/jpeg
Black and White Photograph
2003.01.0436
Logging with Donkey Engine
Lumbering
People
Portraits
A photograph showing a "steam donkey" used to log redwood trees. Three men are standing in front of a large log with cables attached.
Cherry, Edgar
Humboldt State University Library Special Collections
Image/jpeg
Black and White Photograph
2003.01.1518
"Mark Twain" 33 ft. in diameter
Lumbering
People
A photograph of the "Mark Twain" tree, 33 feet in diameter. A logging crew is shown positioned around the log and its stump in the forest. This picture was taken in the Sierra Nevada.
Humboldt State University Library Special Collections
Image/jpeg
Black and White Photograph
2003.01.1580
Part of World's Fair Tree
Forests and forestry
Lumbering
People
A logging crew posing with their equipment in the center of a tree cut and hollowed out for display at the World's Fair in 1893.
Humboldt State University Library Special Collections
1892
Image/jpeg
Black and White Photograph
2003.01.1581
Cookhouse Workers
Interiors
People
Three women prepare the tables for a meal, probably at a logging camp or meal.
Ericson, A.W.
Humboldt State University Library Special Collections
Image/jpeg
Black and White Photograph
2003.01.3333
Spar Tree, Steam Donkey, Railroad Car amid Logging Action
Logging
Equipment
Railroads
A logging operation utilizes a "steam donkey" along with a railroad car.
Seely Bros
Humboldt State University Library Special Collections
Image/jpeg
Black and White Photograph
2012.02.0186
Indians of Northern California
Trinidad (Calif.)
Yurok Indians
Buildings
Portraits
Indian baskets
This picture shows the aftermath of a fire in a Yurok vilage. Two older Yurok people are pictured after their dwelling burned down from a fire in the Trinidad area.
Ericson, A.W.
Humboldt State University Library Special Collections
1901
Black and White Photograph
Image/jpeg
2003.01.2892
Camping Party in Woods
Lumbering
Children
Recreation
Portraits
A recreation shot of lumbering families.
Humboldt State University Library Special Collections
Frank
Black and White Photograph
Image/jpeg
2003.01.0097
Four Women Pose by Save the Redwoods Banner Displayed on an Auto
Portraits
Redwoods
Automobiles
Black 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 Frank Silence. Quote on back of photo, " Dear Mrs. Monroe, Shortly after you left Eureka I met Mrs Atkinson on the street. She was much enthused over a picture she had found and insisted that I go with her to Mahan's office to see it. It proved to be a copy of the one on the reverse side. I borrowed it and had several copies made. I tho't you might enjoy it and the memories it brings. I trust the coming year may bring peace and joy to you and yours. Lovingly-Ella T. Georgeson"
Freeman, Art
Humboldt State University Library Special Collections
1917
Black and White Photograph
Image/jpeg
English
2012.02.0072
Studio Portrait with a Burl
Portraits
Children
Studio portrait of a young boy with a striped bow tie posing next to a redwood burl.
Meiser, J.A.
Humboldt State University Library Special Collections
1903
Black and White Photograph
Image/jpeg
2003.01.2282
Men Standing in Undercuts
Forestry
Lumbering
Redwoods
Portraits
Workplaces
Nine men standing in undercuts, on burls and on spring boards in the base of a redwood tree.
Humboldt State University Library Special Collections
Black and White Photograph
Image/jpeg
2003.01.0434
Redwood with Burl Near Road
Forestry
Redwoods
Stand of redwood trees next to a road. The tree in the center has a large burl.
Freeman, Art
Humboldt State University Library Special Collections
Black and White Photograph
Image/jpeg
2003.01.1731
Large Redwood Burl
Redwoods
Forestry
Large redwood burl on the lower trunk of a tree.
Garrett, Edna M.
Humboldt State University Library Special Collections
Black and White Photograph
Image/jpeg
2003.01.1903
Largest Redwood Burl Bowl
Businesses
Eureka
Redwoods
People
This is the largest redwood burl bowl in the world, with a value of $500.00 at the Stump House, Eureka, CA. A young woman is displaying the interior of the very large bowl.
Patterson
Humboldt State University Library Special Collections
Black and White Photograph
Image/jpeg
English
2003.01.2423
Old Man Burl of the Redwood Highway
Forestry
Redwoods
Redwood burl that looks like the face of a man, off of the Redwood Highway.
Zan
Humboldt State University Library Special Collections
Black and White Photograph
Image/jpeg
English
2003.01.2741
Burly Redwood, Englewood, Humboldt Co., California
Forestry
Redwoods
People
Equipment
Four people seated on a redwood burl with a view of the ladder used to climb up the tree.
A.W. Ericson
Humboldt State University Library Special Collections
1893?
Black and White Photograph
Image/jpeg
2003.01.3068
Among the Redwoods in California
Lumbering
Redwoods
People
Equipment
Portraits
Six men pose with a large saw next to the stump and base of a massive redwood log.
Humboldt State University Library Special Collections
Image/jpeg
Black and White Photograph
1999.02.0337
Among the Humboldt Redwoods, California; Excelsior Redwood Co., Eureka, Cal.
Freshwater
Landscapes
Lumbering
Railroads
People
A loaded train hauls 24 sections of redwood logs at Excelsior Redwood Co. in Eureka, California. The sign on side of train reads "The Humboldt Logging Railway Co."
Ericson
Humboldt State University Library Special Collections
Image/jpeg
Black and White Photograph
2003.01.3386
Portrait of a Logging Crew
Portraits
Logging
A portrait of a large group of workers in a logging camp.
Gilfillan, A.W.
Humboldt State University Library Special Collections
Image/jpeg
Black and White Photograph
2003.01.1946
Train Load of 16 Logs Measuring 88,568 feet, from the Logging Woods of John Vance
Logging
Redwood
Railroads
A logging train is shown with a group of people watching it. Some people are on top of logs on the train.
Grant, M. H.
Humboldt State University Library Special Collections
1885?
Image/jpeg
Black and White Photograph
2003.01.1974
Private Collection Located in Chimney Tree
Businesses
Redwoods
Interiors
Interior view of the Chimney Tree, 14 ft. in diameter, located on Redwood Highway. Private collection of redwood articles on display.
Ray, Art
HSU Special Collections
Black and White Photograph
Image/jpeg
English
2003.01.1220
Unique Log House
Businesses
Garberville (Calif.)
Autos
Buildings
Streets
The walls of the building are constructed entirely of cross-cut redwood log sections.
Ray, Art
HSU Special Collections
Black and White Photograph
Image/jpeg
English
2003.01.1222
Wiyot Sweathouse
Sweathouses
Wiyot Tribe, California
Indigenous
Hatpileka
This 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 houses in the plank-style, with a traditional sweathouse to the right.
Ericson, Agustus
HSU Special Collections
Black and White Photograph
Image/jpeg
2003.01.3521
Hupa Redwood Canoes in Ceremony
Indigenous Regalia
Redwood Canoe
Hupa Community
River Celebration
Indigenous Hupa ceremony, depicting dugout canoes as they pass along the river, in ceremony.
HSU Special Collections
Black and White Photograph
Image/jpeg
2003.01.0979
Traditional Yurok House
Indigenous Men
Yurok Community
Yurok Redwood House
Portrait of three indigenous men from the Yurok tribe standing in front of a traditional redwood house.
Ericson, Augustus
Humboldt State University Library Special Collections
1897
Black and White Photograph
Image/jpeg
2003.01.3304
Drawing of Native Home in Trinidad
Drawing
Yurok Indians
Indigenous peoples
Home
A drawing of a traditionally built home of the Yurok tribe near Trinidad, in Northern California.
HSU Special Collections
n.d.
Black and White Drawing
Image/jpeg
English
2003.01.0835
Undercut in a Redwood Tree
Logging
Redwoods
Timber
A photograph showing a logging crew posing in the process of cutting down an enormous Redwood tree.
Ericson
HSU Special Collections
n.d.
Image/jpeg
Black and White Photograph
1999.02.0300
Redwood Board
Redwood (Wood)
Timber
Logging
Man stands with arms wide open to display width of Redwood Lumber plank.
HSU Special Collections
n.d.
Photoprint
English
2003.01.1043
Redwood Mementos
Redwood (Wood)
Tourism
Tableware
Show room full of handmade bowls, cups, and plates made of redwood.
Art, Freeman
HSU Special Collections
n.d.
Black and White Photograph
Image/jpeg
2003.01.1787
Photo of Loggers Posing
Timber
Logging
Redwoods
Group of men posing in the undercut of a redwood tree, holding a logging tool called a gun stick out in front.
Maseman, J
HSU Special Collections
1906
Photoprint
2003.01.2222
Family Pose with Redwood Tree
Family
Redwoods
Tourism
Portrait photography
A family posing on the stump of a large redwood in a forest of smaller, secondary growth trees.
Gilfillan, A. W.
HSU Special Collections
n.d.
Black and White Photograph
Image/jpeg
2003.01.1938
Redwood Tree Dubbed the "Burl Freak"
Burl
Redwoods
Redwood (Wood)
A Redwood Burl located near The Stump House; burl in the shape of a leg, with shoe added on.
Patterson
HSU Special Collections
n.d.
Black and White Photograph
Image/jpeg
2003.01.2422
Tourist Portraits and Trading Card Mementos
Photography
Tourism
Postcards
Wall of Wunderlich Bros. Trading cards and Mementos on sale for tourists passing through Humboldt County and the majestic redwoods.
Wunderlich, F.H.
HSU Special Collections
n.d.
Black and White Photograph
Image/jpeg
2003.01.2739
Redwood Undercut
Redwoods
Logging
Photography
Timber
Four timber workers and photographer A.W. Ericson pose with a large redwood tree.
Ericson
HSU Special Collections
n.d.
Photoprint
2003.01.3124
Portrait of A.W. Ericson
Photographers
Portrait photography
Redwoods
A photo-op in the forest; prominent local photographer Ericson seated on a redwood stump.
Ericson
HSU Special Collections
n.d.
Black and White Photograph
Image/jpeg
2003.01.2927
Trinidad and Richardson Grove State Park
Redwoods
Pacific Ocean
An image displaying two views of Humboldt County. The first view is showing Trinidad Head of the Pacific Ocean shore from the Redwood Highway. The second view is showing Richardson Grove State Park.
"Elsewhere in the World there are No Trees Like These."
Art-Ray
HSU Special Collections
n.d.
Black and White Photograph
Image/jpeg
2003.01.0191
Presidential Group leaving for Redwood National Park
Air Force One (Presidential aircraft)
Redwood National and State Parks (Calif.)
The Presidential Group leaving Airforce One at McKinleyville Airport to board Marine Helicopters for trip to Redwood National Park, August 1969.
Included in the group are President Richard Nixon, California Governor Ronald Reagan, Evangelist Billy Graham, past President Lyndon Baines Johnson, past President's First Lady Lady Bird Johnson, First Lady Pat Nixon and family and others.
Boyle, Katie
HSU Special Collections
1969
Black and White Photograph
Image/jpeg
1999.03.0552
Picnic in the Redwoods
Redwoods
Picnics
Recreation
Two ladies prepare a picnic table while a man lounges nearby among the Redwoods.
HSU Special Collections
n.d.
Black and White Photograph
Image/jpeg
2003.01.0962
Man in a Buggy With a Two Horse Team
Carriages and carts
Horses
A man in a buggy being pulled by a two horse team through the Humboldt redwoods.
Keir, Walter
HSU Special Collections
n.d.
Black and White Photograph
Image/jpeg
2003.01.2140