Old Moccasin John, Last Silver-Tailed Grizzly Bear of Orange County

ClassificationsPhotographs

Madeby S. Newhouse - Oneida Community, N.Y.

Datec. 1908

Made AtSanta Ana, California, United States, North America

MediumPhotographic print

Dimensions7 × 5 1/2 in. (17.8 × 14 cm)

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. William B. Rochester

Object number2433.2

DescriptionPhotograph of "Old Moccasin John" last silver tailed grizzly bear of Orange County. Trapped by Andrew Joplin, son of J. C. Joplin who for thirty years was the County treasurer of Orange County. The bear trapped by Mr. Joplin, in Bell Canyon was sent to the Smithsonian Institute and may be seen there. Mrs. Rochester is the daughter of Andrew Joplin. "No. 5." Photograph 5-1/2"W x 7"H. Trapped by Andrew Joplin, Feb. 26, 1908 and shot by Ed Adkinson." Copy typed from old label that hung in annex of veranda. Photo. had no number so the same number as the trap in which he was captured was given to the photo. Copy of photo made by Museum January 1971 and display will be reworked, per Mr. H. Trap numbered 2433.1.

Photograph of negative is #2433.2B

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