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
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
Tolowa Sweathouse
Tolowa Community
Redwood Plank Sweathouse
Indigenous Man
Tolowa man sitting in front of sweathouse, built in traditional plank-wood style, near Crescent City.
Endert, Fred
Humboldt State University Library Special Collections
Handbook of the North American Indians Volume 8, page 131
1910?
Black and White Photograph
Book
Image/jpeg
English
E76.2 .H36 v.8
Timeline of a Coastal Redwood's Life
This document is a black and white photograph of a man standing next to the trunk of a large redwood tree. The document relates the rings of the tree to significant historical events, up until the point in which it was cut down in 1891.
N/A
N/A
N/A
Lucille Vinyard Collection
Timber Operators
A general timber operations meeting.
Agenda of the timber operations meeting.
OWL
N/A
1980.04.21
N/A
Timber - Orick
Forests and forestry
Landscapes
Mills
Looking 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 4500-4000-2000 ft. Location information from photograph at Redwood National Park.
Shuster, Merle
Humboldt State University Library Special Collections
08/22/1947
Black and White Photograph
Image/jpeg
2001.01.0743
Thru the Majestic Redwoods
Redwood Highway
Transportation
Redwoods
The Redwood Highway Tours transportation system driving on the Redwood Highway.
Humboldt State University Library Special Collections
1957
Color Postcard
Image/jpeg
2007.002.0116
Through the Lens and Words of Lucille Vinyard
Exhibit cover
Amanda Alster
This is the second page of the Table of contents for Old Arcata Road - Myrtle Avenue Corridor environmental impact report roughraft..
Myrtle Ave. - Old Arcata Rd. Improvement Project.
This is the second page of the Table of contents for Old Arcata Road - Myrtle Avenue Corridor environmental impact report roughraft.
Susie Van Kirk
Contact Humboldt State University Library Special Collections
N/A
This is the conclusions page for Old Arcata Road - Myrtle Avenue Corridor environmental impact report roughraft.
Old Arcata Road - Myrtle Avenue Corridor
This is the conclusions page for Old Arcata Road - Myrtle Avenue Corridor environmental impact report roughraft.
Susie Van Kirk
Contact Humboldt State University Library Special Collections
N/A
The Timber Economy of Humboldt County, California in 1968: Exhibit A and B
Timber
Economic aspects
A report containing statistics, charts, graphs, and tables that quantify the rate of timber extraction between 1953 and 1963.
Deane B. Mather, Rudolf W. Becking
Redwood National Park
1968
English
The Redwood Park and Recreation Plan
Redwood Park
Recreation
Logging
This is a booklet put together by the Redwood Park and Recreation Committee on their Redwood Park proposal. There are many graphs, maps, and charts included inside. This plan sought to create a balance between recreation and industry in preserving the redwoods. Many members of the committee were connected to the lumber industry.
Redwood Park and Recreation Committee
Pamphlet
Application/PDF
English
The Redwood National Park Proposals 1963-1968
Redwood National Park (Calif.)
Becking, Rudolf Willem, 1922-
Environmentalism
This 16 page document examines 6 different plans proposed for the management of Redwood National Park and offers a very detailed comparative analysis, including maps of the proposals.
Becking, Rudolf W.
Humboldt State University Library Special Collections
02/23/1968
Copyright to the unpublished Becking material is the sole property of Humboldt State University Library. To obtain permission to publish or reproduce, please contact the Special Collections Librarian.
8 page double sided document
English
Box 67, Folder 17
The Redwood Highway
Maps
Redwood Highway
Avenue of the Giants
A Redwood Highway map displaying different aspects of Humboldt County such as redwood parks and Avenue of the Giants.
From back of postcard:
"THE REDWOOD HIGHWAY is refreshing in its variety, combining valley, bayshore, forest and canyon scenes. The Highway leads from sea level to mountain elevations of 2,000 feet and back. The Avenue of the Giants, one of the most beautiful drives in the world with awe-inspiring Giants of the Redwood Highway, hundreds of feet high and from 1,000 to more than 3,000 years old."
Humboldt State University Library Special Collections
Clemcards, Inc.
1976
Color Postcard
Image/jpeg
English
2007.02.3089
The Redwood Empire
Tourism
From the back of the postcard:
"These exciting attractions may be seen along scenic Redwood Hwy 101 and the Avenue of the Giants."
Humboldt State University Library Special Collections
FVN, Corp.
KINA Italia
Color Postcard
Image/jpeg
English
2007.02.3072
The Pink Lady
Redwood (Wood)
Victorian architecture
Landmarks
From back of postcard:
"THE PINK LADY, corner of 2nd & M, Old Town Eureka. The Pink Lady was built as a wedding present from William Carson, builder of the Carson Mansion, to his son Milton in 1889. This is considered to be one of the finest examples of Queen Anne Victorian architecture in the United States. It is constructed of redwood inside and out."
Von Normann, Bob
Humboldt State University Library Special Collections
FVN, Corp.
Postcard
English
2007.02.3182
The Lady Bird Johnson Grove dedication, 1969
Nixon
Lady Bird Johnson
Redwoods
This is a photograph of President Nixon giving a speech to a sizable audience at Lady Bird Grove.
Shuster, Merle
Omeka
1969
N/A
The Humboldt Bay Area 1946-1955: A Decade of Development & Disturbance
Aerial photography
Humboldt Bay (Calif.)
This PDF is a presentation that showcases Shuster's aerial photographs in Humboldt County.
Jerry Rohde
N/A
n.d.
Jerry Rohde
Jerry Rohde
Humboldt State University Special Collections
Pdf
English
http://library.humboldt.edu/humco/archives/jerry_rohde_presentation.pdf
The Eureka Inn
Historical Landmark
Redwood Building
The Historic Eureka Inn--A North Coast landmark since 1922. While catering to the traveler who seeks service, first-class amenities and elegance, this outstanding hotel still maintains the intimate charm of a country-inn. Acclaimed a National Historic Place in 1982.
Humboldt State University Library Special Collections
Color Postcard
2007.02.3172
2007.02.3173
The Carson House
Historical Landmark
Redwood Building
"The Carson House in Eureka, built in 1885 is an outstanding year around visitor attraction. Originally built by William Carson, it is now retained in its preserved state by the Ingomar Club, a private men's organization.
The Carson House is located at 2nd and M Streets in Eureka, CA." -back of this postcard
Humboldt State University Library Special Collections
Freeman-Von Normann Enterprises
1974
Color Postcard
Image/jpeg
English
2007.02.3176
The Avenue of the Giants, California Redwoods
Tourism
Redwood Highway
From the back of the postcard:
"Mightiest of all trees, living wonders of the world, are the tall Redwoods. Nowhere are they native except in the northern coastal region of California (save a few groups in the extreme Southwestern corner of Oregon). The Redwood Highway passes through over 200 miles of primeval Redwood forest."
Humboldt State University Library Special Collections
Stanley A. Piltz Company, San Francisco, Calif.
Color Postcard
Image/jpeg
2007.02.0167
The Arrival of the President
A color photograph of Richard Nixon's helicopter landing in Humboldt County.
Merle Shuster
N/A
1969
N/A
Contact Humboldt State University Library Special Collections
Shuster Collection
Color photograph
Shuster Collection, Box 2
The Annie and Mary Railroad
Railroads
Blue Lake (Calif.)
Redwood lumber tours were available on the Annie and Mary; advertised as the West's oldest railroad.
From back of postcard:
The "Annie & Mary" Railroad
Blue Lake, California
Passenger service with this historic Shay locomotive crossing over Minor Creek Trestle. It is named "Spanking Fury," after the white horse that in 1854 provided the first power for West's oldest railroad, the "Annie & Mary." Redwood lumber tours are available nearby.
Humboldt State University Library Special Collections
E.F. Clements
Color Postcard
Image/jpeg
2007.02.3366
Text describing Fort Humboldt
Fort Humboldt
A quick description of Fort Humboldt.
A.W. Ericson
N/A
1870.XX.XX
A.W. Ericson
Contact Humboldt State University Library Special Collections
Scanned Black and White Photograph
Black and White Photograph
N/A
Table of contents for Old Arcata Road - Myrtle Avenue Corridor environmental impact report roughraft.
Myrtle Ave. - Old Arcata Rd. Improvement Project.
This is a table of contents for Old Arcata Road - Myrtle Avenue Corridor environmental impact report roughraft.
Susie Van Kirk
Contact Humboldt State University Library Special Collections
N/A
Susie Van Kirk scrapbooking at the grange.
Susie Van Kirk
This is Susie Van Kirk scrapbooking at the grange.
Unknown
N/A
Susie Van Kirk and Lucille Vinyard
Susie Van Kirk
Lucille Vinyard
This is a Susie Van Kirk and a Lucille Vinyard photo side-by-side.
Uknown
N/A
Susie Van Kirk
Susie Van Kirk
Susie Van Kirk (older)
Summer 1966 Fieldnotes
Redwood National and State Parks (Calif.)
Lucille's rough draft to the department of beaches and parks pleading to create Redwood National Park.
Lucille Vinyard
N/A
1967.03.15
Summer 1966
Summer 1966 Field Notes
Lucille's Letter to Secretary of the Interior Stewart Lee Udall.
Lucille Vinyard
N/A
1966.XX.XX
Summer 1966 Field notes
Summer 1966 Field Notes
Redwood National and State Parks (Calif.)
Glacier National Park (Mont.)
Letter written by Lucille Vinyard talking about encouraging others to visit national parks.
Lucille Vinyard
N/A
1966.XX.XX
Field note booklet
Summary of Adverse Effects on Resources and Mitigations: Steelow Creek Trail Improvements Finding of No Significant Impact
Graphic of elements to trail in Redwood National Park
May 2010
eBook
F868.R4.S868 2010
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
Student on a fallen tree during HSU forestry study
Humboldt State University
Student work
Forestry
Freshwater Forest
A black and white photo showing a student during a forestry study conducted by Professor Becking and his students in the HSU Freshwater forest.
N/A
N/A
1976.10.10
digitized by Christine Emerson
Copyright to the unpublished Becking material is the sole property of Humboldt State University Library. To obtain permission to publish or reproduce, please contact the Special Collections Librarian.
Black and white photograph
Student conducting HSU forestry study
HSU
Student work
Forestry
Freshwater forest
This photo shows a student helping to conduct a forestry study in the Freshwater forest.
N/A
N/A
1976.10.10
digitized by Christine Emerson
Copyright to the unpublished Becking material is the sole property of Humboldt State University Library. To obtain permission to publish or reproduce, please contact the Special Collections Librarian.
Black and white photograph
Storm Brews Over Bill
Redwood National Park
Senate Bill 1370
Clinton P. Anderson
A newspaper article, map included, which describes Senate Bill 1370 to establish a Redwood National Park. It discusses disagreements among lumber industries, congressmen, and conservation organizations and the compromises made by all. The article highlights Senator Clinton P. Anderson's efforts to amend the bill.
10/18/1967
Newspaper Article
Application/PDF
English
Redwood National Park - 1967
Speeder
Lumbering
Railroads
People
Hammond Lumber Company
Camps
Ken Cole (right) and a friend pose on a "speeder," a simple rail car used for small trips. The speeder was home made and used as private transportation from Camp 20 to town on the logging lines, as there were no roads.
Humboldt State University Library Special Collections
Cole, Ken
Image/jpeg
Black and White Photograph
1999.03.0092
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
Southwest edge building site, proposed Pilot Point
A positive slide image of the Southwest edge building site of the proposed Pilot Point
Mostly Coastal Related, Lucille Vinyard Slides Collection
12/30/1980
English
South Ridge Pilot Point
A positive slide image of the South ridge of Pilot Point from Scenic Drive.
Mostly Coastal Related, Lucille Vinyard Slides Collection
12/30/1980
English
Slump Area, Pilot Point
Trinidad
A positive slide image of the view south from bluff top of slump area, Pilot Point.
Mostly Coastal Related, Lucille Vinyard Slides Collection
12/30/1980
English
Slope failure summit, Pilot Point
A positive slide image of slope failure at summit, Pilot Point
Mostly Coastal Related, Lucille Vinyard Slides Collection
12/30/1980
English
Slide of Six Rivers National Forest, slide titled "#35 July, 1976"
Originally a color positive slide out of the Six Rivers National Forest box. Photographer listed on the box as Name Here. . .
Slide of Redwood Creek Trail, titled "Lower Redwood Creek trail 08-1975"
Image of the Lower Redwood Creek trail taken in August, 1975.
Tall Trees Trail Box of slides from Lucille Vinyard Collection
Size of Hyperion, the Tallest Tree in the World
Sierra Club outing: Mussell Point, Humboldt Coast
Humboldt County (Calif.)
Sierra Club
A positive slide image taken at 10:00 A.M. at Mussel Point during a Sierra Club outing on the Humboldt Coast on March 4, 1979.
Mostly Coastal Related, Lucille Vinyard Slides Collection
03/04/1979
English
Sierra Club Outdoor Newsletter Advertisement
Sierra Club
Redwood National Park
Old-Growth Redwood
An advertisement from a 1965 edition of the Sierra Club's Outdoor Newsletter encouraging the public to take action advocating for a Redwood National Park.
Sierra Club
04/15/1965
Newsletter
Application/PDF
English
Sierra Club Leaders
Redwood
Newspaper clipping commemorating the North Group, Redwood Chapter of the Sierra Club.
N/A
Times-Standard, Eureka, CA
3/18/2007
N/A
Sierra Club journal insert
N/A
A pamphlet of the Sierra Club chain of command during the year 1969.
The Sierra club
N/A
1969.08.1 - 1969.11.30
N/A
Sierra Club Group Photo
Sierra Club
From left to right: Dave Varley, Jullie Verran, Kay Glegg, Linda Sue Hanson, Allison Murray, Bob Wunner, and Vesta Wunner on August 17, 1981.
Mostly Coastal Related, Lucille Vinyard Slides Collection
08/17/1981