A Trip West, 1935    (Page 2 of 7)

THESE black and white photographs were taken with various cameras, including a small Brownie camera. The prints were several different sizes, and quality of images varied from print to print. The photos shown here were not all kept together over the years, and some were only recently found during a move

The location of this tunnel was not identified, but it is thought to be in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Shown from left to right are Rev. Markley, Charles Ellery, Mrs. (Jessie) Ellery, Gertrude Markley, and Franklin G. Markley, Jr.

"Cathedral Spires from Needles Highway, Custer State Park, Black Hills, S. Dakota,--1935"

This view is identified as "A Pinnacle near Hair Pin Curve   Needles Highway, Custer State Park, Black Hills, S. Dak.--1935". Rev. Markley is shown photographing the scene.

"Grace Coolidge Creek, Black Hills, S. Dak." named after the President's wife who, after being lost in the nearby woods with a handsome young secret service man, became the subject of considerable gossip, though any impropriety was never proved.      Here on the bridge are Charles (left) and Franklin, Jr. (right).

"Summer White House occupied [in the 1920s] by late Pres. Calvin Coolidge, Black Hills. S. Dakota."      Some believe the incident mentioned above was behind Coolidge's sudden decision, made while staying here, not to seek reelection. The President made his surprising announcement without consulting his wife or advisors.      The Game Lodge at the time of this photo was open to the public for meals and rooms. Meals are still served here today.

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