3-man student crew riding baling machine. On left, Gerard Pook DS43, middle William Allen DS42, right unknown. Date uncertain, but likely 1943. The baler required three people to operate it, while a fourth drove the tractor that pulled it.
view up Big Pine Creek, Easter Sierras, apparently from a spot not on the normal trail up. Mt. Sill, Temple Crag, Mt. Winchell, and Mt. Agassiz visible.
Hand-written admissions letter from Si Whitney to Bob Gatje, reads, "June 8, 1944 - Dear Mr. Gatje, This is to notify you formally of your acceptance to Deep Springs. If you _cannot_ accept, please let me know. Otherwise we will expect you in…