John W. Robinson was a legendary historian of the
Great Hiking Era of the San Gabriel Mountains and San Bernardino Mountains. He's written many books that you can find in Libraries, Historical Societies, and even our very own forum member's home bookshelves. The man has inspired many of us to explore the vast canyons and trails of the Angeles and to carry on his legacy of documentation and education of our lands. He documented the mining history of the San Gabriel River and notably to me, the foothills of Altadena with great detail and excellence. Many of his books are used as references for modern day historians and publications but little did any of YOU know, his notes, photographs, and collection of ephemera, maps, and correspondance (I can't spell for shit) is all available at USC!
The following post is going to contain a bunch of photos of stuff that hasn't really been documented like this before but I think this forum deserves the treasure.
Idlehour Camp and Eaton Canyon
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Notes on Benjamin Eaton & The Foothills of Altadena
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Mt. Wilson Baby Carriage
It was super confusing and weird to find this random image but here we are.
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Idlehour Brochures & Maps
This is the good shit!
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Citation: Box 74/Eaton Canyon, Los Angeles Corral of the Westerners records, Collection no. 0117, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.
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