Ted Malone taking a photograph at the entrance to Jack London Guest Ranch

Description

The back of Ted Malone, wearing a fedora, stooping to look through a camera on a tripod to take a photograph of the entrance to the Jack London Guest Ranch. A wooden sign hangs to the left that states, "Jack London Guest Ranch." A wooden sign on a post by the entrance with a cattle catcher states, "No picnicking." Ted is taking a photograph of a plaque imbedded into rock to the left of the entrance which states, "Jack London Ranch. Jack London, noted writer, traveler and lecturer, occupied these premises from 1905 to 1916. Born San Franciso, January 12, 1876. Died here November 22, 1916. "The Valley of the Moon" one of his best known books, is descriptive of this valley. Tablet erected by the Historic Landmarks Committee. Native Sons of the Golden West. June 9, 1940."
March 16, 1941
Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Stamped on back, "In reproducing this photo please credit REDWOOD EMPIRE ASSOCIATION."