Senate Resolution
March 1, 1954


The United States Senate passed a resolution on March 1, 1954 to commemorate Scotty’s death in January 1954 and acknowledge his influence on the cultural history of Death Valley. The Senate described Scotty as a picturesque and colorful character, a desert prospector, and an explorer and historical figure. Scotty’s name is recognized as a synonym for Death Valley.
Paper, wood L 54.6, W 33.5 cm
Death Valley National Park, DEVA 15726