Papers of William Henry Thrall, ca. 1873-1962.

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Papers of William Henry Thrall, ca. 1873-1962.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122564698

The collection consists of letters, manuscripts and documents related to William Henry Thrall, the San Gabriel Mountains, and the publication of Trails magazine. There is also secondary source material on Los Angeles County water supply, flood control, sewage disposal, conservation and recreation in the mountain areas.

Approximately 3,500 pieces.10 boxes.1 volume.1 roll.

Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens

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SNAC Resource ID: 6766506

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Thrall, William Henry, 1874?-1963

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William Henry Thrall, conservationist and editor, came to California from Connecticut in 1888. Thrall loved to hike and became an authority on the trails and history of the San Gabriel Mountains of Southern California. From 1933-38 he served as head of the Division of Mountain Education of the Los Angeles County Department of Recreation. He wrote many articles about the San Gabriel Mountains and was publisher of Trails magazine from 1934-39. From the description of Papers of William ...