article in the Mariposa Gazette, Dec 12, 1940 MARIPOSA COUNTY IS REPRODUCED (sic:-)! C. G. COMPTON of the University of California, who is making a research of the early records of the Mother Lode Country and especially of Mariposa County centered around the Fremont Grant, has been working here with assistants gathering data at the Mariposa Courthouse in an unusual way. Some weeks ago Mr.. COMPTON took photographic reproductions of many early day mining documents also of other records. These were taken with a miniature photographic instrument and enlarged to a size suitable for easy reading and study. One interesting reproduction was the index to volumes one and two of the Stock Branch and Marks of Mariposa County, made up of 46 pages which was presented to W. G. KIDDER, county recorder. This index was made by William H. DUNNING, who was employed as a clerk and accountant at the time and who was an artist with a pen. The entire book was a creation of his masterly mind and hand with each brand and mark clearly and decidedly outlined to the minutest detail. Hundreds of the early brands and marks of the pioneer stockmen are shown in the original book and reproduced nicely in the facsimile prepared by Mr.. COMPTON. The 46 pages are bound in a pleasing edition- ---------------------- More treasures to be found! I know that the brands are also to be found in the basement on leather tags-but I have never seen the index- anyone? County Bank also has a large display of brands on their walls. Carolyn