Valley and hills near Magic Mountain, Ventura County, 1930
Description
Text from nitrate negative sleeve: 2124 - 2125 - 2126 - 2127 2128 - 2129 - 2130 - 2131 2132 - 2133 - 2134 - 2135 Ventura Co Mt, 1930, S Maus Purple, Financial Center Bld 10th floor, 7th & Spring, Handwritten at edge of negative: L 1/3 2124 Pan, Image possibly connected to Los Angeles Times article, April 7, 1930, Steaming Crater Found in Vicinity of Santa Paula. “A large volcanic crater … was discovered yesterday by S. Maus Purple, independent Los Angeles geologist, near Santa Paula. … A large area of the old cone is heavily charged with subterranean steam …. Mr. Purple brought back samples of colored earths and rock …”, Bird's-eye view of valley and rolling hills under cloudy sky, Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds.