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1. 030.132 - Map: #51, Plat map of Lake Hancock, Green Mt., Black Canyon, Black Creek, Glacier Creek. Township 24, North- Range 9 East, WM. Kroll Map, Seattle. Shows Weyerhaeuser Tbr. Sections, snoqualmie Falls Lbr. Co, North Bend Tbr. Co, Pettibon Tbr. Co., Pierce Clallam Lbr. Co., some mining claims. 14 x 17" long, white paper with blue printing.

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2. 886.001 - Commemorative Weyerhaeuser wooden block. 6" x 4" with inscription DINNER- JULY 15, 1959. SPONSORED BY SNOQUALMIE VALLEY CIVIC ASSOCIATION.

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3. 954.001 - Weyerhaeuser Timber Co Timber Estimate and Land Examination of Section 1 Township 24 N Range 8, EWM. Is the timber thrifty or decaying? The fir is mostly old growth yellow fir that is fairly thrifty but not improving. The cedar is old growth and not improving. The hemlock is young growth and thrifty. Is there any logging or shingle bolt cutting now being carried on near this land? No. Has the land adjacent been logged off or burnt over? No. What, if any, is the danger from fire? No great danger from fire, other than from campers who come here to fish and hunt. Are there any improvements on this land, and is there an occupant? No. Is there any visible sign of coal or other mineral deposits on this land? Saw no sign of coal or other minerals on this land. Has this land any special value on account of its topography as a route for railway, a logging road, or for dam sites or water power? Along the river is a good route for a logging railroad. Fir: The fir is mostly all old growth yellow fir, that is fairly thrifty yet although it shows some conk and dry rot and is not improving. It is fair size, tall and fairly clean and of good quality, and will cut about 60% No. 1, 20% Merchantable and the remainder No 2. Or 81% No 1 and Merchantable and 19% No 2. Will cut from 100 feet 10 180 feet linear, to the tree in logs. Spruce: Cedar: Mostly all old growth cedar that is fairly good but not awfully large. Has many hollow butts and dead streaks on the side, but the amount that there is of good timber will be of first class quality. Hemlock: The hemlock stands fairly thick nearly all over the section especially on east 1/2. It is small and rough but generally sound. All No 2. Stumpage Summary Old Growth Yellow Fir 15,746,000 Second Growth Fir 257,000 Spruce 14,000 Green Cedar 3,905,000 Dead Standing Cedar 4,000 Dead Windfall Cedar 34,000 Larch 3,943 Hemlock 4,013,000 White Fir White Pine Dead Standing Fir 318,000 Dead Windfall Fir 367,000 Dead Spruce Total 24,658,000 Stumpage Summary (in different handwriting likely actuals after logging) Old Growth Yellow Fir 15,718,000 Second Growth Fir 257,000 Spruce 18,000 Green Cedar 4,073,000 Dead Standing Cedar 4,000 Dead Windfall Cedar 34,000 Larch Hemlock 3,996,265 White Fir White Pine Dead Standing Fir 304,000 Dead Windfall Fir 371,000 Dead Spruce Total 24,775,265 .325 The surface is covered with a dense growth of under brush, such as Vinemaple, young hemlock and fir, huckleberrie, Salmonberrie and devils club. There is also a great deal of old down stuff, a great amount of which has been down so long that it is worthless. The aneroid readings shown on plat are from taken from aneroid, correted each day from USFS Bench Mark, but bad weather probably caused it to vary considerable. Piling, Poles and Ties Fir Piling Hemlock Piling Total Cedar Poles 978 Fir Ties Hemlock Ties Total 978 Topography NENE Clay loam and gravel, gently rolling NWNE Clay loam and gravel rock, steep slope to East SWNE Clay loam and gravel rock, Steep slope to east SENE Clay loam and gravel, rolling NENW Clay loam and rock, Steep slope to west NWNW Clay loam and gravel, Rolling SWNW Clay loam and gravel, Rolling SENW Clay loam and gravel rock, Steep slope to West NESW Clay loam and gravel, slope to west NWSW Clay loam and gravel, very gently rolling SWSW Clay loam and gravel, very gently rolling SESW Clay loam and gravel, Somewhat steep slope to west NESE Clay loam and gravel, Somewhat rolling NWSE Clay loam and rock, Very rolling SWSE Clay loam and rock, Very rolling steep SESE Clay loam and gravel, Gently rolling Logging Conditions A high rock ridge runs North and South through the center of this section, and each slope will have to be logged separate from the other. The East slope is less abrupt than the west slope, although either slope can be worked with donkey engines. A logging railroad can be constructed along the river on the east of the section, and the ground along the west side of section is level enough for a logging railroad. The timber on either slope can be handled to advantage, down to railroads built in this way. The heft of the fir and cedar is on the west 1/2 section. The NW 1/4 being the best timbered. The East side of stion, the timber runs heavy to hemlock, which is very small and rough but a good stand. The river runs near the east boundary line south across the section, leaving a narrow strip on the east side of the river. On this section, this narrow strip has practically nothing but hemlock on it. This with other timber adjoining will make a fair logging proposition. There are springs and small streams, aside from the river that will furnish ample water for logging locomotives, donkey engines and camp purposes.

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4. 954.002 - Weyerhaeuser Timber Co Timber Estimate and Land Examination of Section 2 Township 24 N Range 8, EWM. Is the timber thrifty or decaying? The old growth fir is very old and is not improving and should be converted into lumber. The cedar is not imporving but is fairly thrifty. Hemlock young and thrifty. Is there any logging or shingle bolt cutting now being carried on near this land? No. Has the land adjacent been logged off or burnt over? No. What, if any, is the danger from fire? The greatest danger from fire is from campers who came to fish in the lakes. Are there any improvements on this land, and is there an occupant? No improvements or occupants. But there are several old slashings, done years ago and now grown up- by people that homesteaded the land. Is there any visible sign of coal or other mineral deposits on this land? No visible sign of coal or other minerals. Has this land any special value on account of its topography as a route for railway, a logging road, or for dam sites or water power? The lakes on the west side of section could be used for the storage of logs if so desired. Topography NENE Clay loam and gravel, gently rolling NWNE Clay loam and rock, Very rolling SWNE Clay loam and gravel and rock, Rolling SENE Clay loam and gravel, gently rolling NENW Clay loam and rock, Very rolling NWNW Clay loam and rock, Very rolling SWNW Clay loam and rock, Steep slope W and SW SENW Clay loam and rock, Very rolling, Steep NESW Clay loam and gravel, Rolling NWSW Clay loam and gravel, Rolling SWSW Clay loam and gravel, Rolling SESW Clay loam and Rock, Very steep slope to west NESE Clay loam and gravel, Gently rolling NWSE Clay loam and gravel, Rolling SWSE Clay loam and rock, Extremely steep SESE Clay loam and rock, Steep and Rocky The surface is very badly broken with Fuller Mountain on the South and so many lakes and ponds and the greater part of the North 1/2 very rolling with rock buttes that are very steep. Of but little value for farming land. Logging Conditions The greater part of the fir is old growth yellow fir of good size and quality, and the North of section is fairly well timbered with it. THe land lays rather bad for convenient logging as it is very rough and rolling, and steep in places. Fuller Mountain on the south raises up very steep with rock cliffs on the east side and rock slide on the west. The North side of the section between the lake and the beaver pond is very badly broken with rock hups or buttes that are very steep. The East row of forties is only gently rolling. There is an immense lot of old dow fir in some places piled several deep that was blown down, probably at the sam time, many years ago. htese are badly decayed alothough when cut, ther may be a few logs in them, but cannot estimate them. The timber west of the beaver ponds can be handled south along the lake, and stream that runs from one lake to the other. THe timber East of the ponds can be handled south, and with other timber adjoining. THe timber on Fuller Mountain will be hard to handle as it is so steep and broken and will porblably not pay to handle at present. But there is no great amount on the mountain. The surface is covered with a thick growth of underbrush mostly of vinemaple, young hemlock and fir, huckleberrie, elder, and devilsclub and sallal. I find the section to be shor on the North, about 11 or 12 rods.

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5. 954.003 - Weyerhaeuser Timber Co Timber Estimate and Land Examination of Section 3 Township 24 N Range 8, EWM. Is the timber thrifty or decaying? Part of the timber is very conkey and from examining windfalls find them effected with ground rot as all are broken at the ground Is there any logging or shingle bolt cutting now being carried on near this land? None. Has the land adjacent been logged off or burnt over? Not any. What, if any, is the danger from fire? At present there is not much danger. However there is a lot of down small Hemlock. Caused by heavy snow last season which is green at present if this timber become dead it would create plenty of material for fires. Are there any improvements on this land, and is there an occupant? None. Is there any visible sign of coal or other mineral deposits on this land? None visible. Has this land any special value on account of its topography as a route for railway, a logging road, or for dam sites or water power? On this section a good route can be found for a railroad from the South to the North. Topography NENE Clay stone steep sloping 200 NWNE Clay stone steep sloping 200 SWNE Clay stone steep sloping 200 SENE Clay stone steep sloping 200 NENW Clay gravel rolling sloping 300 NWNW Clay gravel West 1/2 level 500 SWNW Clay gravel West 1/2 level 500 SENW Clay gravel Rolling Sloping 350 NESW Clay gravel Rolling Sloping 350 NWSW Clay gravel nearly level 500 SWSW Clay gravel nearly level 400 SESW Clay gravel rolling 350 NESE Clay stone steep 200 NWSE Clay stone rolling 350 SWSE Clay stone rolling 350 SESE Clay stone Steep Rolling 200 Logging Conditions This timber can be logged to the South. A very good route for a railroad can be found in and across this section along the East line of this section around the shore of Echo Lake (Boyle Lake). The surface is gentle rolling and sloping on the West part, on the East part the surface is steep sloping from dividing ridge as a whole the Timber can be logged to good advantage and will handle partly to the East and partly to the West of this section. General Note: This section don't contain the acreage given on the township plat on the East boundary owing to the less variation on the south boundary is about 73 chains on the west boundary the distance is given as 69.34 chains and the plat gives the fraction on the North as 34.75 acres which in not correct.

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6. 980.001 - Leo Kelley's gold retirement watch from Weyerhaeuser Timber Co. Received at his retirement September 2, 1975. Seiko. Stainless Steel B. Water resistant. 2D7806. Base Metal St ASteel Back 7N43-8A39A1. B 1680E. Seiko Quartz. Weyerhauser Logo on face with date dial. Watch is very typical of Weyerhaeuser retirement gifts. Dave Lake received on exactly like it when he retired in the mid 1980s.

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7. 980.003 - Leo L Kelley Official Proclamation of the City of Snoqualmie. Official Proclamation of the City of Snoqualmie Whereas, on September 2, 1913, Leo L Kelley, Concerned Citizen of Snoqualmie, was born in Wisconsin; and whereas, this momentous day should be remembered and held dear as the birth date of Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, our Leprechaun, Uncle Sam, Cupid and a myriad of other characters of myth, legend and general amusement; and whereas, this momentous day should be remembered as the birth date of one of Snoqualmie's most influential residents: the builder of more homes in the City than any other person, a past member of the Snoqualmie City Council, an independent citizen activist for traffic safety and other important issues, a member of the Snoqualmie Eagles, the Kiwanis Club and the North Bend Moose Lodge, the head usher of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, a retired employee of Weyerhaeuser Corporation and distinguished member of the Lumber and Sawmill Workers Union for over 50 years, a former Grand Marshall of the Snoqualmie Days Parade, and the guy who got our stoplight at Meadowbrook Avenue and SR 202; and whereas, this momentous day should be remembered as the birth date of one who is representative of the ideal citizen, whose only concern is eternal vigilance of all that is good and kind and wise for all people; be it therefore proclaimed that September 2nd shall be accorded all the official recognition of a non-binding non-legal holiday for all citizens of Snoqualmie, and shall now and ever be known as Leo Kelley, Concerned Citizen Day by Order of the City Council of Snoqualmie, Washington. Signed this 13th day of September, 1993 by Jeanne Hansen, Mayor. Town of Snoqualmie, Washington. Incorporated Seal May 18, 1903.

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8. PO.011.0050 - Weyerhaeuser trestle through flood plain with Mt Si- Cress-Dale Photo

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9. PO.040.1059 - 11 ft bandwheel in Snoqualmie Town Park gift to the Snoqualmie Valley Historical Museum by Weyerhaeuser Mill in 1964. Eleven foot sawmill bandwheel that was first used in Snoqualmie Falls Lumber Co mill in 1917. Donated to Snoqualmie Valley Historical Museum in 1964 and placed in town park in 1967. Wheel is large with iron spokes and rim is same material. There is a wooden sign beside the wheel and the Snoqualmie Methodist Church is in the background.

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10. PO.040.1060 - Boy Scout Troop #49 visit to Weyerhaeuser. Group of Boy Scouts and leaders standing in front of Weyerhaeuser Company building. There is a man on the porch talking to the boys, he is wearing dark pants, white shirt and hard hat. Building has company name above windows. There are trees in background.

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11. PO.040.1357 - Japanese American railroad builders at Snoqualmie Falls Lumber Co. Fifteen Japanese American workers standing and sitting on rails and ties of a railroad they are building. Most of the men are wearing jeans, boots and light colored shirts, long sleeves. All but two of the men are wearing hats. Rails do not yet have spikes. Cut bank in back right has large trees growing above. Left foreground has large rocks.

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12. PO.040.1358 - Loggers cutting large tree. Man lying in cut. Snoqualmie Falls Lumber Co, Large Douglas Fir tree being cut by two men on spring boards. A man is lying in the undercut to show its size. He is wearing jeans with cuffs and a belt, hat and dark long sleeve shirt. Must have be a supervisor as he wears a tie. Man on right has jeans with suspenders, light shirt and hat. Man on left wears cut off jeans, light shirt and suspenders. Foreground covered with wood chips from cutting tree.

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13. PO.065.0028 - Caterpillar with arch to lift front end of lags while dragging logs on ground. Camp 2, Weyerhaeuser Timber Co, Klamath Falls, Oregon. Man driving cat with arch hooked on behind and lifting front end of logs off ground with cables. Arch has tractor tracks to help drag logs while supporting weight. Two men standing on top of log to help operate arch cables. Ground with branches and dirt used as road to operate equipment. Forest and some dead trees in background. The Mythical Paul Bunyan's feats never had anything on this CAT as it sneaks away a 6 to 8 foot log in diameter or a bunch of smaller ones.

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14. PO.1058.0009 - Weyerhaeuser Timber Co. Kinsey.

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15. PO.1058.0010 - Weyerhaeuser Timber Co. Kinsey.

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16. PO.1058.0011 - Weyerhaeuser Timber Co. Kinsey.

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17. PO.1058.0012 - High Point Lumber Co, High Point, Wash.

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18. PO.1058.0013 - High Point Lumber Co, High Point, Wash.

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19. PO.1058.0014 - High Point Lumber Co, High Point, Wash.

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20. PO.1058.0015 - High Point Lumber Co, High Point, Wash.

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