Stories, Photos Wanted for Research

Laile Di Silvestro of the Crowley cabin (great-granddaughter of Arthur Crowley) is an archaeological researcher, and currently is collecting photos, knowledge, and stories relating to Mineral King. Specifically, she is seeking photos of the pack station that used to be where the Tar Gap parking lot is now (the “Burchell Corral,” as I remember it), as well as any information folk may have on its history and any memories or stories about it. This is one of the sites that was owned by women in the silver rush days.

Laile will submit the technical reports to the National Park Service as a public domain work. The photographs and stories help to make sense what is on the ground and to develop the historical background portion of the reports. The Park Service uses the final reports for educational purposes and to inform management planning. Photos and names will not be used in the report without permission; but the information will be invaluable if the report is to be accurate.

If you can help, please contact Laile directly at laile@mindspring.com.