Postcard

Name/Title

Postcard

Entry/Object ID

2019.22.22

Description

Color photo postcard of a person standing next to a bristlecone pine tree. Label on reverse says, "Pine Alpha, Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, White Mountains, California. The age of this still living, ancient tree is 4,300 years as determined by borings visible in the picture. Dr. Edmund Schulman discovered these trees and conducted the studies leading to the establishment as 'the oldest living things on earth.' Elevations from 9,500 to 14,000 ft." Color photo by Bill Kelsey. S30486

Photograph Details

Subject Place

Location

Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest

Collection

Mono County Historical Society Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Kelsey, Bill

Role

Photographer