Print, Photographic

Name/Title

Print, Photographic

Entry/Object ID

2023.0.29-31

Description

Three photos of Sierra Talc Mine taken in 1936 by Chester O. Best. They are all stamped in purple on the reverse with Richard C. Datin, Jr.'s address in North Hollywood. 2023.0.29--Photo of a mining camp. Several structures and tailings piles visible. 2023.0.30--Photo of a man by an ore cart inside a mine shaft. The man's back is to the camera. Written in red ink on reverse might be publication information: Sec. "L" -- No. 5/6 -- Page 92. 2023.0.31--Photo of two men inside a mine shaft. There is a large bucket in the center on a rolling platform and behind it is a man using a drill.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Best, Chester

Role

Photographer

Date made

1936