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B1989.016.AlexanderBetty.1
Alexander, Betty, Passport Photos, 1942
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection / Passport Photos
B1989.016.WatsonBetty
(Watson Betty Passport Photos 1933)
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection / Passport Photos
B2021.006.16
M. Ashley Dickerson
Keywords: BIPOC, BPOC, HistoryMakers, History Makers, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, Judge Larry Card, Larry Card, Judge Card, Anchorage, M. Ashley Dickerson
Collection: B2021.006 Judge Larry Card Collection
B2016.019.1.02b.07726.19
Betty - Lab Technician at pump stn #1 [Alaskan Workers - General], 1990
Keywords: Randy Brandon, Third Eye Photography, Alaskan Workers, Women
Collection: B2016.019
B1989.016.ArcandM.1
Arcand, M., Passport Photos, 1942
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection / Passport Photos
B1989.016.MadisonM.1
(Madison M Passport Photos 1942)
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection / Passport Photos
B1989.016.MansfieldMrW.1
(Mansfield M Passport Photos 1942)
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection / Passport Photos
B1989.016.BassMT.1
Bass, M. T., Passport Photos, 1942
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection / Passport Photos
B1989.016.BowdleCM.1
Bowdle, C. M., Passport Photos, 1942
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection / Passport Photos
B1989.016.CarsonCM.1
Carson, C. M., Passport Photos, 1942
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection / Passport Photos
B1989.016.ChesbroMV.1
Chesbro, M. V., Passport Photos, 1942
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection / Passport Photos
B1989.016.ClarkCM.1
Clark, C. M., Passport Photos, 1942
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection / Passport Photos
B1989.016.FreemanM.1
[Freeman M Passport Photos 1935-36]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection / Passport Photos
B1989.016.JonesRobinM.1
(Jones Robin M Passport Photos 1942)
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection / Passport Photos
B1989.016.KirkpatrickMB.1
(Kirkpatrick M B Passport Photos 1942)
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection / Passport Photos
B1989.016.MajeansMMr.1
(Majeans M Mr Passport Photos 1942)
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection / Passport Photos
B1989.016.MajeansMMrs.1
(Majeans M Mrs Passport Photos 1942)
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection / Passport Photos
B2006.023.6286.jpg
[Sign: Reclamation 5039th M and S Group]
Collection: B2006.023 Redington / for Joe Jr to review / 6000-6999
B2021.006.30
M. Ashley Dickerson and Mrs. Sylvia Gibbons
Keywords: BIPOC, BPOC, HistoryMakers, History Makers, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, Judge Larry Card, Larry Card, Judge Card, Anchorage, M. Ashley Dickerson, Sylvia Gibbons
Collection: B2021.006 Judge Larry Card Collection
B1991.011.553
Newtok, 1950s" [woman and three children pose wearing kuspuks, parkas; structure in left background; identified in 2019 as Anna Lincoln, Betty Ann Tom, Eliza Tom, and Mary Tom; Betty and Mary additionally identified at 2019 AFN]
Collection: B1991.011 Christine Heller Collection
B1990.014.2018.1.10.003
3-2 Betty Sampson [woman sitting near desk holding hands over her mouth; lamp; windows; 1939?]
Collection: B1990.014 McCutcheon Collection / B1990_014_2018
B1990.014.2018.1.10.003
3-2 Betty Sampson [woman sitting near desk holding hands over her mouth; lamp; windows; 1939?]
Collection: B1990.014 McCutcheon Collection / B1990_014_2018
B1962.001A.373
Geo. M. Esterley’s launch “Marilla,” ready to launch, Valdez, Alaska, Apr. 15, 1905. P.S. Hunt, 206 [Esterly, George M.; Boats]
Keywords: Boats and boating, Boat launch, Beaches, Buildings, Communities, George Esterly
Collection: B1962.001A Crary-Henderson
B2016.023.3
[family posed with Jeep, trailer, and automobile, Topeka. Left to right: FL, Frankie, Betty, Jim, friend Bill Keegan, Vicki]
Collection: B2016.023
B2021.004.196
M. Ashley Dickerson at church ambo [NHBC, New Hope Baptist Church, Anchorage]
Keywords: Ed Wesley, M. Ashley Dickerson, Church, New Hope Baptist Church, Anchorage, History Makers, HistoryMakers, African Americans, Black Alaskans
Collection: B2021.004 Wesley
B1989.016.984
M-36. Trading post, Palmer, Alaska. Hewitt's Photo Shop
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.993
M-11. Matanuska Valley Fair, 1937. [public health display]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B2021.006.13
Attorney Charles Coe and John Gibbons, M. Ashley Dickerson’s partner
Keywords: BIPOC, BPOC, HistoryMakers, History Makers, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, Judge Larry Card, Larry Card, Judge Card, Anchorage, Charles Coe, Attorney, John Gibbons, M. Ashley Dickerson
Collection: B2021.006 Judge Larry Card Collection
B2021.006.23
Left to right: M. Ashley Dickerson, John Gibbons and Sylvia Gibbons
Keywords: BIPOC, BPOC, HistoryMakers, History Makers, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, Judge Larry Card, Larry Card, Judge Card, Anchorage, M. Ashley Dickerson, John Gibbons, Sylvia Gibbons
Collection: B2021.006 Judge Larry Card Collection
B1962.001A.125
Reflections, Prince William Sound, Alaska. P.S. Hunt, P172. By M. LaVoy
Keywords: Reflections, Prince William Sound, Scenic
Collection: B1962.001A Crary-Henderson
B1989.016.199
Harvesting in the Matanuska Valley, Palmer, Alaska. Hewitt's Photo Shop, M-39.
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.236.1
Matanuska Valley homesteads from the butte, 1937. Hewitt's Photo Shop, M-24.
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.981
M-26. Matanuska Valley stock, 1937. Hewitt's Photo Shop [cow]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B2013.059.008
Canneries. Bering Sea. [Diamond M boat under sail, with bluff in distance]
Collection: B2013.059
B2013.059.022
Canneries. Bering Sea. [Diamond O or Diamond M cannery seen from water]
Collection: B2013.059
B2015.008.499
Susannah, Mary, Betty & George, July 4, 1931 [George with woman and two children on riverbank under bridge, George and girls in bathing suits]
Collection: B2015.008
B1979.002.4923
"8/8/1919 M. Sabine. Oat & wheat fields" [sleeve 58; similar to .4922]
Collection: B1979.002 AK Railroad and AEC
B1989.016.1079
M-42. Grain fields in valley, Palmer in distance. Hewitt's Photo Shop, Anchorage
Keywords: agriculture
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.1085.1
M-20. Horse racing, Matanuska Valley Fair. Hewitt's Photo Shop (1937)
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.1085.2
M-21. The Matanuska Valley Fair, 1937. Hewitt's Photo Shop (Horse racing)
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.1088.1
M-15. The Matanuska Valley Fair, 1937. Hewitt's Photo Shop [vegetable display]
Keywords: agriculture
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection