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B1989.016.291.3
Gulkana Roadhouse [exterior with outbuildings, automobiles]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B2022.002.17
Cal Williams making a presentation at the Bartlett Democratic Club Political Forum lunch, Anchorage Senior Activity Center
Keywords: Cal Williams, Bartlett Democratic Club
Collection: B2022.002 Cal Williams
B1989.016.1516.1
#218. Eagle River Bridge. Hewitt's Photo Shop
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B2022.001.034
Jacqueline Evans, home of Mayfield Evans’ father, Murphy Evans, Bessamer, Alabama [Note on back: Jackie], Jacqueline Evans, Jackie Evans, Murphy Evans, Home, House, Residence, Bessamer, Alabama, Family, Girl, Child, Daughter
Keywords: BIPOC, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, African American families
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2022.001.020
Mayfield Evans, left, with Anthony “Bunch” Evans
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, African Americans, African American families, Anthony "Bunch" Evans, Anthony Evans, Table, Dinner
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2022.001.148
Poster, “Wanted Wet & Cold,” undated [poster promoting Mayfield Evans participating in Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center’s fundraising dunk tank at Family Fun Fitness Fair, Fairview Lion’s Park]
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, African American families, Poster, Wanted Poster, Wanted Wet & Cold, Dunk tank, Promotion, Promoting, Anchorage, Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center, Fundraising, Fundraiser, Family Fun Fitness Fair, Fariview Lion's Park
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B1989.016.2144.6
Boundary line on Chilkoot Pass, Alaska. 189 (Old Klondike) [prospectors' camp. copy neg printed backwards]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2144.7
2383 / 698. Boat building at Lake Bennett (Old Klondike) [copy neg printed backwards. original photograph by Larss & Duclos?]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2144.8
2198. #18. At the mouth of Stewart River. Copyright 1898 (Old Klondike) [prospectors' camp. copy neg printed backwards]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2144.9
#21. Portage between Lakes Lindeman and Bennett. Copyright 1898 (Old Klondike) [copy neg. original photograph by Larss & Duclos?]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2145.1
1 (American Legion Banquet at the Idle Hour Country Club, Anchorage) [interior with people at tables]
Keywords: military, businesses
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2145.10
10 (American Legion Banquet at the Idle Hour Country Club, Anchorage) [interior with people at tables]
Keywords: military, businesses
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2145.11
11 (American Legion Banquet at the Idle Hour Country Club, Anchorage) [interior with people at tables]
Keywords: military, businesses
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2145.12
12 (American Legion Banquet at the Idle Hour Country Club, Anchorage) [interior with people at tables]
Keywords: military, businesses
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2145.13
13 (American Legion Banquet at the Idle Hour Country Club, Anchorage) [interior with people at tables]
Keywords: military, businesses
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2145.14
14 (American Legion Banquet at the Idle Hour Country Club, Anchorage) [interior with people at tables]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2145.15
15 (American Legion Banquet at the Idle Hour Country Club, Anchorage) [interior with people at tables]
Keywords: military, businesses
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2145.3
3 (American Legion Banquet at the Idle Hour Country Club, Anchorage) [interior with people at tables]
Keywords: military, businesses
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2145.4
4 (American Legion Banquet at the Idle Hour Country Club, Anchorage) [interior with people at tables]
Keywords: military, businesses
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2145.5
5 (American Legion Banquet at the Idle Hour Country Club, Anchorage) [interior with people at tables]
Keywords: military, businesses
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B2022.001.013
Alice Hemphill [Black and white portrait of Alice Hemphill, mother of Mayfield Evans with American flag in background]
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, African Americans, African American families, Alice Hemphill, Mother, Portrait, Studio Portrait, American flag
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B1989.016.2145.2
2 (American Legion Banquet at the Idle Hour Country Club, Anchorage) [interior with people at tables]
Keywords: military, businesses
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1994.003.26
Steel cantilever bridge,White Pass and Yukon Route [view from riverbed to bridge above, train on bridge. Print torn]
Collection: B1994.003
B1989.016.2145.7
7 (American Legion Banquet at the Idle Hour Country Club, Anchorage) [interior with people at tables]
Keywords: military, businesses
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2055.10
10 (July 4, 1938, parade) [automobile festooned with crepe and banner for Anchorage Woman's Club]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B2022.001.022
Left to right: Mayfield Evans, unknown woman, Anthony “Bunch” Evans, 2011
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, African Americans, African American families, Anthony "Bunch" Evans, Anthony Evans, Gathering, Outdoors
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B1990.014.5.People.10.1
"Festivals; 1944 Auction, City Hall lawn, Anchorage" [Federal building in background]
Collection: B1990.014 McCutcheon Collection / B1990_014_5 / B1990.014.5.People / People
B2021.004.214
Ed Wesley speaking at event
Keywords: Ed Wesley, History Makers, HistoryMakers, African Americans, Black Alaskans
Collection: B2021.004 Wesley
B1989.016.2177.2
2 (Parade) [night, group being pulled in sleights past businesses including The Hub, Bill's Electric Supply and McVickers, Fourth Avenue, Fur Rendezvous?]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2146.27
#27 (Fourth of July Parade, 1941. Photo by D.C. Hewitt) [military unit marching past federal building on Fourth Avenue in Anchorage]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1990.014.2018.1.91.002
34-1; Dec. 1939; Plus X - 40-24; Dev in DK 20-14 min @ 70°F; Trees & clouds [rooftop and chimney at center bottom; likely near Ketchikan]
Collection: B1990.014 McCutcheon Collection / B1990_014_2018
B1990.014.2018.1.91.002
34-1; Dec. 1939; Plus X - 40-24; Dev in DK 20-14 min @ 70°F; Trees & clouds [rooftop and chimney at center bottom; likely near Ketchikan]
Collection: B1990.014 McCutcheon Collection / B1990_014_2018
B2013.007.058
[horse-drawn wagon stopped outside 36 Roadhouse, men and dogs on building’s roof, signs on walls “Take trail at No. 77 for 30 Below Lower Dominion Ck & Dawson Short Cut,” “Dog feed for sale,” “The Nugget Express”]
Collection: B2013.007
B1989.016.2055.14
14 (July 4, 1938, parade) [boxcar festooned with flags and banners for American Legion, "Voiture Loc[al] 1098 Anchorage, 40/8 Alaska" written on car]
Keywords: fraternal organizations
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2146.32
#32 (Fourth of July Parade, 1941. Photo by D.C. Hewitt) [majorette and marching band with musical instruments in front of City Hall, Anchorage]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2146.33
#33 (Fourth of July Parade, 1941. Photo by D.C. Hewitt) [majorette and marching band with musical instruments in front of City Hall, Anchorage]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1998.014.1.1835
{T129 Fairbanks (at 2nd & Cushman)} [Street scene, men, women, children, servicemen, automobiles, businesses: First National Bank, Fairbanks Medical and Surgical Clinic; Shoe Mart, Crocker’s, Lavery’s, Arthur S. Brown Jeweler & Optometrist, Rexall Drugs; flags hanging over street; totem poles outside jewelry store, bridge in distance; image is overexposed]
Collection: B1998.014 Brickley
B1989.016.2054.1
1-1940 (Fourth of July Parade, 1940) [float with elk head, bald eagle, American flag, pocket watch, and banner with "1351" parked next to building, house and automobile in background, Elks lodge B.P.O.E. 1351?]
Keywords: fraternal organizations
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2148.5
#5B (Fourth of July Parade, 1941. Photo by William Dahms) [bird's eye view, looking east, of automobiles in parade on Fourth Avenue, Anchorage, passing businesses including Ship Creek Meat Co., Dr. Hines Optometrist, Montgomery Ward Order Office, J. Vic Brown, Sears Roebuck and Co., Lois Beauty Salon, Rexall Drugs, Hewitt's Drugs, Cheechako Tavern, Star Air Lines, North Pole Bakery, Anchorage Grill, Piggly Wiggly, Western Auto Supply Co.]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2148.19
#19B (Fourth of July Parade, 1941. Photo by William Dahms) [bird's eye view, looking west, of floats and marchers on Fourth Avenue in Anchorage, passing businesses including 1st National Bank and U.G. Crocker Economical Shopping Center. Cook Inlet in distance. Marchers include groups on horseback]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1998.014.1.1819
(T122 Valdez receiving dock; truck & barge operations (Delong barges) [similar to .1817]
Collection: B1998.014 Brickley
B1998.014.1.1817
T122 Receiving dock for truck & barge operations at Valdez, Alaska (Delong barges) [men on piers, structures; crane unloading semi trailers from barge; Portland Tug & Barge Co 16-53; Portland Ore; skiffs on floating piers; mountains and low clouds in background]
Collection: B1998.014 Brickley