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"1,950-foot-long dam is named for G.W. Henshaw" [and] "Mesa Grande Store is closed now, but it once was area's main gathering spot" [and] "Mataweer Center named for last chief of Indians" , 1970-09-20

 File — Box: 2
Identifier: SC003_002_00196

Scope and Contents

"Late summer clouds hover over Lake Henshaw which is dotted by fishermen's boats." [Images in this folder show the lake, lakeside buildings and close-up images, fishermen's boats and landscape and other buildings. Also:] "Wild oats once grew high as horses back in Mesa Grande." [Images in this folder also show the exterior of the abandoned store. And"] "Mataweer Center on the Mesa Grande Indian Reservation was the major project of the Allied Gardens Women's Club for 1968. Club members were assisted by their husbands, the Indians, U.S Navy personnel and many other volunteers in building the medical-dental clinic." [Images in this folder also show the exterior of this building].

Dates

  • Other: 1970-09-20

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The Dan Rios papers are currently undergoing processing and are open for research. The department has internal documentation over what is in individual envelopes and can search for people, places, and events from 1968 - 2001 in advance of any visits so that we can ensure we have materials on hand for researchers. Please contact Special Collections in advance to request access.

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Extent

From the Collection: 222.31 Linear Feet (186 containers totaling 195 boxes and drawers of various sizes, roughly sized like postcard boxes. Metal containers house 2 or 3 drawers each.)

Language

From the Collection: English

Materials Specific Details

medium format b&w

Repository Details

Part of the CSUSM Special Collections Repository

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