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Collection: Photographs > Dave Carter Collection (PIC 7-CARTER)

Dennis Jones (PIC 7-CARTER 63) (24 images)

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PIC 7-CARTER 63-1
Photos of items from Jones's collection. Olympian Dennis Jones founded Soda Springs (California's first ski area) when he was 18. In 1978, Dennis Jones sold his Soda Springs Ski Area.

Photographer: Dave Carter
Date: October 1981
Digital Only? Original
Scanned on: 2024-11-05 12:12:28
File Size: 37.55 MB
Dimensions (pixels): 9,552 x 11,952
Print Sizes:
  • 4" x 6" = 2988 dpi,
  • 5" x 7" = 2390 dpi,
  • 8" x 10" = 1494 dpi
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