James L FairchildCoauthors James L. Fairchild and Russell L. Kaldenberg, with the Searles Valley Historical Society, compiled vintage photographs to show Searles Valley's development over the years. James L. Fairchild has lived in Trona since 1963 and has investigate the history of mining methods on Searles Lake for 15 years. Historic preservation specialist Russell L. Kaldenberg has worked extensively throughout the West on cultural resource projects and oral histories. Read More Read Less