I spent the day being a docent at the Lake Tahoe Historical Society Museum and was intrigued by our newest exhibit donated by a descendant of Laura Scudder (of potato chip fame and so much more).

Dr. Rhodin C. Scudder (1873-1950) received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1898 from the University of Pennsylvania.  He had a dental practice in Los Angeles and a summer home and office on the shore of Lake Tahoe.  Notice that this chair is constructed of basic items you would find in the mountains.  Also note the dental drill, next to the chair, which is powered by pushing the foot pedal up and down (especially useful in a rustic cabin).

This large sign/postcard, postmarked 1927, was sent to announce that Dr. Scudder would be spending the summer at his cabin in Al Tahoe (the postage was two, 1¢ stamps). The history here continues to amaze me.