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B2018.023.001a
[scenic view, structures situated between two bodies of water, possibly lake or lagoon, mountains, utility poles; possibly Lake Bennett, Yukon; hand colored
Collection: B2018.023
B2018.023.001b
[verso of .001a provides wider view; scenic view, structures situated between two bodies of water, possibly lake or lagoon, mountains, utility poles; possibly Lake Bennett, Yukon; hand colored
Collection: B2018.023
B2018.023.002a
Asahel Curtis, Commercial photographer; 625 Colman Block; Seattle. "Unalaska" [scenic view of Russian Orthodox church, Holy Ascension of Our Lord Cathedral, structures, Iliuliuk Bay, channel, mountains; hand colored]
Collection: B2018.023
B2018.023.002b
Asahel Curtis, Commercial photographer; 625 Colman Block; Seattle "Unalaska" [verso of scenic view of Russian Orthodox church, Holy Ascension of Our Lord Cathedral, structures, Iliuliuk Bay, channel, mountains; hand colored]
Collection: B2018.023
B2018.023.003a
[interior view of Russian Orthodox church in Unalaska, Holy Ascension of Our Lord Cathedral altar; hand colored]
Collection: B2018.023
B2018.023.003b
[verso of interior view of Russian Orthodox church, Holy Ascension of Our Lord Cathedral, altar; hand colored]
Collection: B2018.023
B2018.023.004a
Asahel Curtis, Commercial photographer; 625 Colman Block; Seattle. [aerial view of town, likely Nome; winter scene; snow; structures; hand colored]
Collection: B2018.023
B2018.023.004b
Asahel Curtis, Commercial photographer; 625 Colman Block; Seattle. [verso of aerial view of town, likely Nome; winter scene; snow; structures; hand colored]
Collection: B2018.023
B2018.023.005a
J. Sussman Stock Photo Co. Balto [Baltimore?] [Caption:] "In the far north, one mile out. On Behring [sic: Bearing] Sea, Nome, Alaska" [label] "42" [men, women, children pose on jumbled sea ice; dogs, dogsled, skis, parkas, woman waves an American flag]
Collection: B2018.023
B2018.023.005b
J. Sussman Stock Photo Co. Balto [Baltimore?] Caption: "In the far north, one mile out. On Behring [sic: Bearing] Sea, Nome, Alaska" [lablel] "42" [image of slide, including decorative border; men, women, children pose on jumbled sea ice; dogs, dogsled, skis, parkas, woman waves an American flag]
Collection: B2018.023
B2018.023.005c
J. Sussman Stock Photo Co. Balto [Baltimore?] [Caption] "In the far north, one mile out. On Behring [sic: Bearing] Sea, Nome, Alaska" [label] "42" [verso view of slide: men, women, children pose on jumbled sea ice; dogs, dogsled, skis, parkas, woman waves an American flag]
Collection: B2018.023
B2018.023.006a
J. Sussman Stock Photo Co. Balto. [Baltimore?] Nome Dairy [label] “27” [winter scene people, men, cow atop snow drifts, covered roof of structure; two people with horse and cow at left; firewood, yoke, sign for Nome Dairy on snow; man carrying two milk cans using shoulder yoke, dog on roof]
Collection: B2018.023
B2018.023.006b
J. Sussman Stock Photo Co. Balto. [Baltimore?] Nome Dairy [label] “27” [verso view of slide: winter scene people, men, cow atop snow drifts, covered roof of structure; two people with horse and cow at left; firewood, yoke, sign for Nome Dairy on snow; man carrying two milk cans using shoulder yoke, dog on roof]
Collection: B2018.023
B2018.023.007b
verso of slide: Loman Bros. S.S. Corwin in the Arctic Ice Pack [label] “13”
Collection: B2018.023
B2018.023.008a
J. Sussman Stock Photo Co. Balto [Baltimore?] Ft. Davis Alaska Oct. 12th [19]09. "Soldiers" [label] “26” [Men dogs, horses pose in front of structure, Ft. Davis Saloon, Dan Galvin, proprietor; Drinks 12-1/2 cents; near Nome; water in background, Norton Sound; possibly boat at right background]
Collection: B2018.023
B2018.023.008b
J. Sussman Stock Photo Co. Balto [Baltimore?] Ft. Davis Alaska Oct. 12th [19]09. "Soldiers" [label] “26” [Men dogs, horses pose in front of structure, Ft. Davis Saloon, Dan Galvin, proprietor; Drinks 12-1/2 cents; near Nome; water in background, Norton Sound; possibly boat at right background]
Collection: B2018.023
B2018.023.009a
[man wearing overalls stands behind rhubarb plant, holding one stalk with leaf at chest height; farmer, agriculture; hand colored]
Collection: B2018.023
B2018.023.009b
[verso of slide: man wearing overalls stands behind rhubarb plant, holding one stalk with leaf at chest height; farmer, agriculture; hand colored]
Collection: B2018.023
B2018.023.010a
Curtis & Miller, Commercial Photographers; 625 Colman Block, Seattle [man wearing hat with bear cub; cub is wearing a collar and chain and standing on hind legs facing man; structures, possible antenna in background; hand colored]
Collection: B2018.023
B2018.023.010b
Curtis & Miller, Commercial Photographers; 625 Colman Block, Seattle [verso of slide: man wearing hat with bear cub; cub is wearing a collar and chain and standing on hind legs facing man; structures, possible antenna in background; hand colored]
Collection: B2018.023
B2018.023.011a
Curtis & Miller, Commercial Photographers; 625 Colman Block, Seattle [man wearing suitcoat, tie and hat holds a rope attached to a moose calf wearing headgear, possibly a bridle; moose is grazing; fence and structures in background; hand colored]
Collection: B2018.023
B2018.023.011b
Curtis & Miller, Commercial Photographers; 625 Colman Block, Seattle [verso of slide: man wearing suitcoat, tie and hat holds a rope attached to a moose calf wearing headgear, possibly a bridle; moose is grazing; fence and structures in background; hand colored]
Collection: B2018.023
B2018.023.012a
Curtis & Miller, Commercial Photographers; 625 Colman Block, Seattle [hunting scene: people, men, woman, possibly child, dog at log structures, one possibly built into hillside; cabin; cache, man aiming rifle; man looking through binoculars, woman with one knee on ground next to animal, possibly puppy; snowshoes; antlers above doorway; hand colored]
Collection: B2018.023
B2018.023.012b
Curtis & Miller, Commercial Photographers; 625 Colman Block, Seattle [verso of slide: hunting scene: people, men, woman, possibly child, dog at log structures, one possibly built into hillside; cabin; cache, man aiming rifle; man looking through binoculars, woman with one knee on ground next to animal, possibly puppy; snowshoes; antlers above doorway; hand colored]
Collection: B2018.023
B2018.023.013a
J. Sussman Stock Photo Co. Balto. [Baltimore?] 1911 A rose walk, Portland, Oregon [street scene of blooming flowers, sidewalks, domiciles, front porches; hand colored]
Collection: B2018.023
B2018.023.013b
J. Sussman Stock Photo Co. Balto. [Baltimore?] 1911 A rose walk, Portland, Oregon [verso of slide: street scene of blooming flowers, sidewalks, domiciles, front porches; hand colored]
Collection: B2018.023
B2018.023.014a
from verso: Cordova, Alaska, Aug 1910 [bird's eye view of railroad structures, townsite, water, mountains; hand colored]
Collection: B2018.023
B2018.023.014b
Cordova, Alaska, Aug 1910 [verso of slide: bird's eye view of railroad structures, townsite, water, mountains; hand colored]
Collection: B2018.023
B2018.023.015a
[scenic view of Eldred Rock Lighthouse; structures; Lynn Canal; reflection; mountains; hand colored]
Collection: B2018.023
B2018.023.015b
[verso of slide: scenic view of Eldred Rock Lighthouse; structures; Lynn Canal; reflection; mountains; hand colored]
Collection: B2018.023
B2018.023.016a
Curtis & Miller, Commercial Photographers; 625 Colman Block, Seattle [D.A.A.A. (Dawson Amateur Athletic Association) Theatre, Dawson, Yukon, exterior; man walking along boardwalk; possible fuel tank at right; utility poles; hand colored]
Collection: B2018.023
B2018.023.016b
Curtis & Miller, Commercial Photographers; 625 Colman Block, Seattle [verso of slide: D.A.A.A. (Dawson Amateur Athletic Association) Theatre, Dawson, Yukon, exterior; man walking along boardwalk; possible fuel tank at right; utility poles; hand colored]
Collection: B2018.023
B2018.023.017a
Curtis & Miller, Commercial Photographers; 625 Colman Block, Seattle [scenic view at Carcross, Yukon, White Pass & Yukon Railroad bridge at Bennett Lake; structures; possible church at left; water in foreground; mountains in background; hand colored]
Collection: B2018.023
B2018.023.017b
Curtis & Miller, Commercial Photographers; 625 Colman Block, Seattle [verso of slide: scenic view at Carcross, Yukon, White Pass & Yukon Railroad bridge at Bennett Lake; structures; possible church at left; water in foreground; mountains in background; hand colored]
Collection: B2018.023
B2018.023.018a
Curtis & Miller, Commercial Photographers; 625 Colman Block, Seattle [from verso of print photograph: “Broadway, Ruby, Alaska. A typical mining camp business street”] [street view of Ruby; mud street, firewood at right; wood boardwalks, cabins; structures; men walking along boardwalk, street; automobile; possible horse cart; businesses: L'aundry; Ruby Bakery and Cafe; A. Haarvei Outfitter & Grocer; possible Music Store; Post Office; The Senate; Baths; Dentist; banners hung over street; flagpoles and flags; hand colored]
Collection: B2018.023
B2018.023.018b
Curtis & Miller, Commercial Photographers; 625 Colman Block, Seattle [verso of slide] [from verso of print photograph: “Broadway, Ruby, Alaska. A typical mining camp business street”] [street view of Ruby; mud street, firewood at right; wood boardwalks, cabins; structures; men walking along boardwalk, street; automobile; possible horse cart; businesses: L'aundry; Ruby Bakery and Cafe; A. Haarvei Outfitter & Grocer; possible Music Store; Post Office; The Senate; Baths; Dentist; banners hung over street; flagpoles and flags; hand colored]
Collection: B2018.023
B2018.023.019a
Curtis & Miller, Commercial Photographers; 625 Colman Block, Seattle [scenic view of waterfront structures, cabins, church in background, wagon wheels; possible farming equipment; possibly Carcross, Yukon; flowers, likely fireweed blooming; hand painted]
Collection: B2018.023
B2018.023.019b
Curtis & Miller, Commercial Photographers; 625 Colman Block, Seattle [verso of slide: scenic view of waterfront structures, cabins, church in background, wagon wheels; possible farming equipment; possibly Carcross, Yukon; flowers, likely fireweed blooming; hand painted]
Collection: B2018.023
B2018.023.020a
Curtis & Miller, Commercial Photographers; 625 Colman Block, Seattle [three people in wooden kayaks lined up in water alongside dock or pier, parkas, caps, paddles; hand colored]
Collection: B2018.023
B2018.023.020b
Curtis & Miller, Commercial Photographers; 625 Colman Block, Seattle [verso of slide: [three people in wooden kayaks lined up in water alongside dock or pier, parkas, caps, paddles; hand colored]
Collection: B2018.023
B2018.023.021a
Asahel Curtis, Commercial Photographer; 625 Colman Block, Seattle [people in open boats, skiffs, wood, gathered, possibly near shore; hand colored]
Collection: B2018.023
B2018.023.021b
Asahel Curtis, Commercial Photographer; 625 Colman Block, Seattle [verso of slide: people in open boats, skiffs, wood, gathered, possibly near shore; hand colored]
Collection: B2018.023
B2018.023.022a
Alaska SS Co. [Alaska Steamship Company; two men, wearing parkas, gloves pose with walrus heads; one uses a knife; skin boat in background; snow; ice; water; hand colored]
Collection: B2018.023
B2018.023.022b
Alaska SS Co. [verso of slide: Alaska Steamship Company; two men, wearing parkas, gloves pose with walrus heads; one uses a knife; skin boat in background; snow; ice; water; hand colored]
Collection: B2018.023
B2018.023.023a
Curtis & Miller, Commercial Photographers; 625 Colman Block, Seattle [beach scene: men and woman stand near boats, and possible intestine (foreground); boats are upturned and elevated; structures in distance; hand painted]
Collection: B2018.023
B2018.023.023b
Curtis & Miller, Commercial Photographers; 625 Colman Block, Seattle [verso of slide: beach scene: men and woman stand near boats, and possible intestine (foreground); boats are upturned and elevated; structures in distance; hand painted]
Collection: B2018.023
B2018.023.024a
From verso: "Alaska Reindeer; 769 LNP" [possible photographer initials; two reindeer, caribou, antlers grazing; hand colored]
Collection: B2018.023
B2018.023.024b
Alaska Reindeer; 769 LNP [possible photographer initials; verso of slide: two reindeer, caribou, antlers grazing; hand colored]
Collection: B2018.023
B2018.023.025a
Curtis & Miller, Commercial Photographers; 625 Colman Block, Seattle [label possibly] “18” [or] “78” [Caribou herd on shore; likely albino caribou in foreground; antlers; beach; herders, men, possible tourists; person in kayak; rope strung from shore to object outside of frame; man taking photographs; driftwood; hand colored]
Collection: B2018.023