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B2022.001.004
Left to right: Anthony “Bunch” Evans, Dakota Evans [Mayfield's granddaughter], Dominic Evans [Family seated on couch]
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, African American families, Family, Famlies, Anthony Evans, Anthony "Bunch" Evans, Dakota Evans, Dominic Evans, Children, Granddaughter, Couch
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2022.001.016
[Left to right: Jacqueline Evans, Barry Evans, Melphine Evans, Mayfield Evans, Willie Mae Evans, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson] [Family picture, Anchorage]
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, African Americans, Black Alaskans, BIPOC, Family, Jacqueline Evans, Barry Evans, Melphine Evans, Willie Mae Evans, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, JBER, Base, Military, Anchorage, Alaska
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2022.001.16
[Left to right: Jacqueline Evans, Barry Evans, Melphine Evans, Mayfield Evans, Willie Mae Evans, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson] [Family picture, Anchorage]
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, African Americans, Black Alaskans, BIPOC, Family, Jacqueline Evans, Barry Evans, Melphine Evans, Willie Mae Evans, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, JBER, Base, Military, Anchorage, Alaska
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans 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
B2022.001.018
Left to right: Claudia (Willie Mae Evans’ sister), Jacqueline Evans, George King, Jelani Evans Reynolds, Willie Mae Evans, Melphine Evans, Willie Mae Evans, Jamila Evans Reynolds, Walt Disney Company Cruise, 2000. [Mayfield Evans, Willie Mae Evans with family members at table in cruise ship dining room]
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, African Americans, African American families, Claudia, Sister, Sister-in-law, Willie Mae Evans, Wife, Spouse, Husband, Family, Jacqueline Evans, Jacque Evans, Daughter, George King, Jelani Evans Reynolds, Melphine Evans, Jamila Evans Reynolds Walt Disney Company, Cruise, Dinner
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2022.001.069
21st Tactical Fighter Wing to Evans Family, August 31, 1986 [certificate]
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, Honor, Award, Certificate, 21st Tactical Fighter Wing, Tactical Fighter Wing, Family, Evans Family, Service, Faithful, Devoted, Elmendory Chapel Service, JBER, Bas, Church, Chapel, Chaplain, Commander
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2012.031.02
Admiral Evans at Anchorage, Nov. 18, 1916. Rupert A. Moon and family on dock.
Collection: B2012.031
B2022.001.095
Jamila Evans, with Mayfield Evans and Alaska Governor Tony Knowles at Governor’s Family Picnic, 2002 [Note on front: “Best wishes, Tony Knowles”]
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, African Americans, African American families, Family, Jamila Evans, Granddaughter, Alaska, Alaskans, Governor, Governor Tony Knowles, Governor Knowles, Tony Knowles, Politician, Governor's Family Picnic, Picnic, Gathering, Signature, Autograph, Teenager, Grandfather, Grandpa
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2022.001.062
Left to right: Mayfield Evans, First Lady Sandra Parnell, Alaska Governor Sean Parnell, Barry Evans, Governor’s Family Picnic, 2012
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, African American families, First Lady, Sandra Parnell, Alaska, Governor, Governor Sean Parnell, Governor Parnell, Sean Parnell, Politician, Barry Evans, Son, Family, Governor's Family Picnic, Picnic, Gathering
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2022.001.058
Barry Evans, second from left, and Mayfield Evans, third from left, with Alaska Governor Tony Knowles, center, and E&S Diversified Services employees, Governor’s Family Picnic
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, African American families, Family, Barry Evans, Son, Alaska, Governor, Governor Tony Knowles, Governor Knowles, Tony Knowles, Politician, E&S Diversified Services, Business, Team, Crew, Governor's Family Picnic, Picnic, Gathering, Event
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2022.001.093B
[Photo received with note, see B2022.001.093.] [Photo: Barry Evans, Mayfield Evans, Alaska Governor Tony Knowles with E&S Diversified Services employees at Governor’s Family Picnic, 1997]
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, African Americans, African American families, Family, Barry Evans, Son, Alaska, Alaskans, Governor, Governor Tony Knowles, Governor Knowles, Tony Knowles, E&S Diversified Services, Business, Employees, Crew, Team, Governor's Family Picnic, Picnic, State of Alaska, SOA, Office of the Governor, Governor's Office, Anchorage
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2022.001.093
Barry Evans, Mayfield Evans, Alaska Governor Tony Knowles with E&S Diversified Services employees at Governor’s Family Picnic, 1997 [Note from Governor's office received with photo, see B2022.001.093B]
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, African Americans, African American families, Family, Barry Evans, Son, Alaska, Alaskans, Governor, Governor Tony Knowles, Governor Knowles, Tony Knowles, E&S Diversified Services, Business, Employees, Crew, Team, Governor's Family Picnic, Picnic
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2022.001.063
Alaska Governor Sean Parnell, First Lady Sandra Parnell, E&S Diversified Services employees, Governor’s Family Picnic, 2012 [Barry Evans second from right, Mayfield Evans in white hat behind Governor]
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, African American families, First Lady, Sandra Parnell, Alaska, Governor, Governor Sean Parnell, Governor Parnell, Sean Parnell, Politician, Barry Evans, Son, Family, Governor's Family Picnic, Picnic, Gathering, E&S Diversified Services, Business, Employees, Crew, Team
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2022.001.071
State of Alaska Certificate of Appreciation, presented to Mayfield Evans, 2001 Governor’s Anchorage Annual Family Picnic, 2001, signed by Tony Knowles, Governor of Alaska
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, Honor, Award, Certificate, State of Alaska, SOA, Alaska, Certificate of Appreciation, Appreciation, Gratitude, Governor, Governor's Annual Family Picnic, Governor Tony Knowles, Governor Knowles, Tony Knowles, Politician, Volunteer, Contribution
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2022.001.065
Letter to the Evans Family from Governor Sean Parnell, November 11, 2012 [Handwritten note: Thanks for always cheerfully and willingly participating. This Thank you is belated, but our gratitude remains!]
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, African American families, Family, Alaska, Governor, Governor Sean Parnell, Governor Parnell, Sean Parnell, Politician, Letter, Handwritten, Inscription, Signature, Note, Thanks, Thank you, Gratitude
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2022.001.094B
[Card included photo, see B2022.001.094] [Photo: Mayfield Evans, far right, and two others at Governor’s Family Picnic, 1997. Note on front: “Thanks for your help, Tony Knowles”]
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, African Americans, Alaskans, Alaska, Governor's Family Picnic, Picnic, Governor, Governor Tony Knowles, Governor Knowles, Tony Knowles, Politician, E&S Diversified Services, Business, Employee, Crew, Team, Volunteer, Signature, State of Alaska, SOA< Office of the Governor, Governor's Office, Card
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2022.001.094B.interior
[Card included photo, see B2022.001.094] [Photo: Mayfield Evans, far right, and two others at Governor’s Family Picnic, 1997. Note on front: “Thanks for your help, Tony Knowles”]
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, African Americans, Alaskans, Alaska, Governor's Family Picnic, Picnic, Governor, Governor Tony Knowles, Governor Knowles, Tony Knowles, Politician, E&S Diversified Services, Business, Employee, Crew, Team, Volunteer, Signature, State of Alaska, SOA< Office of the Governor, Governor's Office, Card
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2022.001.017
Mayfield Evans with family and friends, General Daniel “Chappie” James American Legion Post 34, November 4, 2008 [Mayfield Evans celebrating with group at American Legion Post, handwritten note on front: Obama Makes History, 11-4-08, Post 34]
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, African Americans, African American families, Family, Friends, General Daniel "Chappie" James, American Legion, Post 34, Celebration, Presidential, Obama Makes History, Ed Wesley
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2022.001.091.interior
Christmas card from President Obama and family [Condition Note: something stuck on envelope] [Card interior with Obama family signatures]
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, African Americans, African American families, Family, Christmas, Christmas card, Card, President Obama, First Family, Obama Family, Signatures, Malia Obama, Sasha Obama, Michelle Obama, Barack Obama, Dogs, Bo, Sunny, Holiday, Holiday season, Presidential seal, Seal
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2022.001.061
Mayfield Evans, E&S Diversified Services employees, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, Governor’s Family Picnic [Note on front: Thanks for all you are doing for Alaska! God Bless You, Sarah Palin]
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, E&S Diversified Services, Business, Employees, Crew, Team, Governor's Picnic, Picnic, Gathering, Alaska, Governor, Governor Sarah Palin, Governor Palin, Sarah Palin, Politician, Thank you, Gratitude, Group photo, BBQ, Barbeque, Grill
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
B2022.001.094
Mayfield Evans, far right, and two others at Governor’s Family Picnic, 1997 [Note on front: “Thanks for your help, Tony Knowles”] [E&S Diversified Services employee to left of woman in red. Photo received in card from Governor's Office, see B2022.001.094B]
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, African Americans, Alaskans, Alaska, Governor's Family Picnic, Picnic, Governor, Governor Tony Knowles, Governor Knowles, Tony Knowles, Politician, E&S Diversified Services, Business, Employee, Crew, Team, Volunteer, Signature
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B1991.011.463a
Kasigluk, 1949, Nochols family: rear: Marie K., Ella, Joe, and Evan. Front: Grace and Olive [men, women, children pose outside wood structure; kuspuk, mukluks, fur parkas, wooden barrels, wind]
Collection: B1991.011 Christine Heller Collection
B2022.001.091.envelope
Christmas card from President Obama and family [Condition Note: something stuck on envelope] [Envelope front]
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, African Americans, African American families, Family, Christmas, Christmas card, Card, President Obama, First Family, Obama Family, Envelope, Address, The White House, Postage, Stamp, USPS
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2022.001.091.back
Christmas card from President Obama and family [Condition Note: something stuck on envelope] [Back of card with QR code]
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, African Americans, African American families, Family, Christmas, Christmas card, Card, President Obama, First Family, Obama Family, QR Code, QR, Code
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2022.001.091.front
Christmas card from President Obama and family [Condition Note: something stuck on envelope] [Front of card, opens like double doors.]
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, African Americans, African American families, Family, Christmas, Christmas card, Card, President Obama, First Family, Obama Family, Double doors, Wreath
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2022.001.064
Left to right: First Lady Sandra Parnell, E&S Diversified Services employee, Alaska Governor Sean Parnell, Governor’s Family Picnic, 2012
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, First Lady, Sandra Parnell, Alaska, Governor, Governor Sean Parnell, Governor Parnell, Sean Parnell, Politician, Governor's Family Picnic, Picnic, Gathering, E&S Diversified Services, Business, Employee
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2022.001.125
Letter to Mayfield’s Quality Cleaners, Governor’s Annual Family Picnic, signed by Elizabeth Roberts, Picnic Coordinator, August 10, 1999 [Condition Note: Coffee stain in upper right corner of document]
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, African American families, Letter, Mayfield's Quality Cleaners, Governors Annual Family Picnic, Elizabeth Coordinator, Governor
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2022.001.118
State of Alaska Certificate of Appreciation, presented to Mayfield’s Quality Cleaners, in recognition of outstanding volunteer contributions to 2001 Governor’s Anchorage Annual Family Picnic, signed by Tony Knowles, Governor of Alaska, 2001
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, African American families, State of Alaska, SOA, Certificate, Certificate of Appreciation, Mayfield's Quality Cleaners, Volunteer, Community, Governor's Anchorage Annual Family Picnic, Anchorage, Tony Knowles, Governor
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2022.001.119
State of Alaska Certificate of Appreciation, presented to Mayfield’s Quality Cleaners, in recognition of outstanding volunteer contributions to 2002 Governor’s Anchorage Annual Family Picnic, signed by Tony Knowles, Governor of Alaska, July 20, 2002
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, African American families, State of Alaska, SOA, Certificate, Certificate of Appreciation, Mayfield's Quality Cleaners, Volunteer, Community, Governor's Anchorage Annual Family Picnic, Anchorage, Tony Knowles, Governor
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B1980.041.074
Seward, Alaska, June 1st, 1905, Evans Photo. [handwriting on reverse]: Seward is a town of about three years growth. It is the coast terminous of the Alaska Central Ry. The Lowell family were the original white settlers, the have been trappers and traders for the last thirty years in the vicinity of Resurrection Bay on which Seward is located. Seward has one of the best harbors in Alaska. [aerial view of Seward, harbor, town, bay; mountains in distance]
Collection: B1980.041 Dorothy Stauter
B2022.001.070
State of Alaska Certificate of Appreciation to E&S Diversified Services, Inc., Governor’s Annual Family Picnic, signed by Tony Knowles, Governor of Alaska and Fran Ulmer, Lieutenant Governor of Alaska, August 5, 1999
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, Honor, Award, Certificate, E&S Diversified Services, State of Alaska, SOA, Certificate of Appreciation, Gratitude, Governor's Annual Family Picnic, Governor, Governor Tony Knowles, Governor Knowles, Tony Knowles, Politician, Alaska, Fran Ulmer, Lt. Fran Ulmer, Lt. Ulmer
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2022.001.126
State of Alaska Certificate of Appreciation to Mayfield’s Quality Cleaners [Certificate of appreciation for volunteer contribution to Governor’s Annual Family Picnic, signed by Tony Knowles, Governor of Alaska and Fran Ulmer, Lieutenant Governor of Alaska, August 5, 1999
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, African American families, State of Alaska, SOA, Certificate, Certificate of Appreciation, Mayfield's Quality Clearners, Volunteer, Contribution, Community, Governor, Governor's Annual Family Picnic, Tony Knowles, Governor Knowles, Fran Ulmer, Lieutenant Ulmer, Lt. Ulmer
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection