Archival Finding Aids
Title
Gerald L. French Photograph Collection
Dates
1958
Collection Number
MSS-2010-09-20
Abstract
The Gerald L. French Photograph Collection documents the San Jose State College West Coast Nature School held in Death Valley in 1958. The early field school took place in Big Basin in 1931. Several San Jose State College natural science professors lead the program, which became known as the Field Studies in Natural History program. The program is focused on the study of geology, history, and the flora and fauna of the region. The Field Studies in Natural History program remains an active and popular study program today at SJSU. Gerald L. French, a San Jose State College student, attended the program in 1958. He documented the activities, events, and the participants. The collection consists of 42 black and white ink jet contact prints, 4x5 negatives, and 27 color slides. Images of note include views of Titus Canyon, the Borax Works, Scotty's Castle, and Ubehebe crater.
Document Type
Finding Aid
Upload Date
2010
Recommended Citation
Gerald L. French Photograph Collection, MSS-2010-09-20 , San José State University Library Special Collections & Archives.
Indexing Terms
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French, Gerald L. San Jose State College -- History California State University, San José -- History San José State University -- History Education, Higher -- California -- San José