Four men from the expedition examine the lava formations while carrying rifles and camping supplies. From left to right: Ad Santel, two unidentified men, and Robert W. Limbert. This photograph was printed in the 1924 National Geographic article,...
Foote, Mary Hallock, 1847-1938--Criticism and interpretation; Women and literature--United States--History--19th century; West (U.S.)--Intellectual life;
Scattered in the lava ash were hundreds of bear tracks that could be traced for miles. The rumor of a dwarf grizzly bear was one of the initial reasons why Robert W. Limbert wanted to explore the unnamed Craters of the Moon area since the mid-1910s.
An example of the "Blue Dragon Lava Flow" that explorer Robert W. Limbert wrote about in his National Geographic article. "This remarkable flow is well named. Its surface is netted and veined with small cracks like scales of a prehistoric monster,...
An informative booklet for citizens of Boise, Idaho and surrounding areas. The booklet was intended to assist individuals connect with services available to them.
Three men from the expedition rest while traveling over the volcanic ground. Ad Santel (left) holds a camera while one man drinks from a canteen and another holds a rifle.
An unidentified man crouches down to explore the ripples of the lava fields. He holds a shotgun in his right hand while touching the ripples with his other hand.
Promotional materials; Publicity photographs; Union Pacific Railroad Company; Tourism
Union Pacific Railroad Company published this promotional booklet to promote tourism and the railroad in Idaho, written and illustrated by Robert Limbert. The booklet is filled with photographs taken by Limbert while exploring Craters of the Moon,...
Edward Rhodenbaugh's daily, sometimes hourly, account of activities during the summer break of 1924. As a teacher at Gooding College, Edward had the summer off. He spent his time traveling throughout Idaho and Easter Oregon, including Craters of...
Wood, Charles Erskine Scott, 1852-1944; Authors, American--19th century--Biography; Authors, American--20th century--Biography; West (U.S.) in literature
Robert W. Limbert and his exploration party stop to pose on a large volcanic mass. Two men stand on parts of the volcanic rock, while another man sits inside.
Retired miner Doc Hisom entertains guests in his Lava Rock cabin near Melba, Idaho. Five men play instruments and dance to the music inside the cabin, from left to right: Doc Hisom, Ad Santel, Oscar Jenkins, Wladek Zbyszko, and Robert Limbert.
A photograph of retired miner Doc Hisom at his lava rock cabin on the Snake River. Known as the "Hermit of the Snake River desert," Hisom's hospitality was well-known in the area.
The lack of roads across uneven volcanic ground made this expedition into Craters of the Moon dangerous and tiring for both the men and animals involved.
