Name/Title
Print, PhotographicEntry/Object ID
2011.3.10Description
B&W. Graves, tombs, of Shorty (Frank) Harris and Jim Dayton in Death Valley. Plaque reading, Bury me beside Jim Dayton in the valley we loved. Above me write: Here Lies Shorty Harris, a single blanket jackass prospector.--Epitaph requested by Shorty (Frank) Harris beloved gold hunter, 1856-1934. Here Jas. Dayton, pioneer, perished, 1898. To these trailmakers whose courage matched the dangers of the land, this bit of Earth is dedicated forever. Frashers Foto.
Reverse: Several handwritten notes. "Shorty Harris was discoverer of Rhyolite, Nev. Jim Dayton was jerkline driver for Pacific Coast Borax Co. Graves are at Bennett Wells, Death Valley." Also, "(inscription) Photo by Frashers, Pomona. Tombs of Jimmy Datyon and Shorty Harris." B4270, 13836Photograph Details
Subject Place
Location
Death ValleyCounty
Inyo CountyState/Province
CaliforniaCollection
Marilyn Ray CollectionRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Harris, Shorty (Frank)Person or Organization
Dayton, Jim