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B2022.005.4
[Indigenous child in fur parka and mukluks standing outside building]
Keywords: Indigenous, BIPOC, Alaska, Alaskan, Child, Parka, Fur, Mukluks, Clothing, Outerwear, Footwear, Building
Collection: B2022.005 Amidon
B2022.005.32
[Three Indigenous Alaskan children seated on wooden chairs inside decorated room. Children wearing western-style clothing and hair adornments.]
Keywords: Indigenous, BIPOC, Alaska, Alaskan, Children, Girls, Boy, Seated, Chair, Wooden chair, Room, Interior, Building, Home, Decor, Western clothing, Clothing, Adornments, Bows, Hairbow
Collection: B2022.005 Amidon
B2022.005.39
[etched into emulsion:] Greist [Indigenous Alaskan couple with infant posed outside building; man wearing western-style clothing]
Keywords: Indigenous, BIPOC, Alaska, Alaskan, Man, Woman, Child, Infant, Baby, Couple, Parent, Mother, Father, Family, Wall, Building, Shiplap, Western clothing, Clothing, Mukluks, Greist, House, Home
Collection: B2022.005 Amidon
B2022.005.226
[Small group of people in uniforms (possibly Civil Air Patrol or US Air Force) standing next to a vehicle; near a building and raised oil drums]
Keywords: Alaska, Alaskan, Group, People, Man, Women, Uniforms, Vehicle, Building, Oil drums, Civil Air Patrol, CAP, C.A.P., USAF, U.S.A.F., US, Air Force, Clothing
Collection: B2022.005 Amidon
B2022.005.195
[Three men in uniform (likely U.S. Air Force) leaning against a car; USAF bus at right]
Keywords: BIPOC, African American, Black man, Black people, Uniform, U.S. Air Force, U.S., Air Force, USAF, U.S.A.F., Car, Bus, Transportation
Collection: B2022.005 Amidon
B2022.005.33
[Indigenous Alaskan woman in apron standing outside and holding tin of stove polish with polishing rag. Stove polish Enameline was popular in the late 1800s. Midwinter.]
Keywords: Indigenous, BIPOC, Alaska, Alaskan, Woman, Apron, Outside, Winter, Snow, Polish, Stove polish, Enameline, Rag
Collection: B2022.005 Amidon
B2022.005.202
[Two Indigenous Alaskan boys and a young woman posing together in living room; boy in middle wearing costume gun holster. Girl possibly Elva "Willie" Amidon]
Keywords: Indigenous, BIPOC, Alaska, Alaskan, Boys, Children, Young woman, Girl, Teen, Teenager, Living room, Room, Interior, House, Home, Building, Chair, Telephone, Phone, Rotary phone, Window, Curtains, Costume, Gun holster, Holster, Elva Amidon, Elva "Willie" Amidon, Willie Amidon
Collection: B2022.005 Amidon
B2022.005.71
[Young Indigenous Alaskan couple in fur parkas (likely reindeer fur) seated outside on ground; building and shrubbery in background]
Keywords: Indigenous, BIPOC, Alaska, Alaskan, Young, Couple, Woman, Man, Fur, Parka, Reindeer, Clothing, Outerwear, Building, House, Structure, Shrubs, Shrubbery
Collection: B2022.005 Amidon
B2022.005.164
[Person in winter parka hanging (possibly seal) pelt over railing]
Keywords: Indigenous, BIPOC, Alaska, Alaskan, Parka, Fur ruff, Winter, Snow, Outside, Pelt, Seal, Pinniped, Rail, Railing
Collection: B2022.005 Amidon
B2022.005.142
[Blurry image of Indigenous Alaskan Elders in parkas standing on boardwalk outside building]
Keywords: Indigenous, BIPOC, Alaska, Alaskan, Elder, Elders, Men, Women, Parka, Fur, Mukluks, Clothing, Outerwear, Footwear, Outside, Boardwalk, Building, Business
Collection: B2022.005 Amidon
B2022.005.50
[Two Indigenous Alaskan women in fur parkas (likely reindeer hide) standing outside buildings]
Keywords: Indigenous, BIPOC, Alaska, Alaskan, Women, Parka, Fur, Reindeer, Skin, Hide, Geometric trim, Trim, Pattern, Mukluks, Clothing, Outerwear, Footwear, Buildings, Village
Collection: B2022.005 Amidon
B2022.005.60
[Indigenous Alaskan Elder man seated on beach; buildings in background]
Keywords: Indigenous, BIPOC, Alaska, Alaskan, Elder, Man, Seated, Sitting, Beach, Shore, Waterfront, Buildings, Houses
Collection: B2022.005 Amidon
B2022.005.7
[Woman in fur parka, likely reindeer fur]
Keywords: Indigenous, BIPOC, Alaska, Alaskan, Woman, Parka, Fur, Reindeer
Collection: B2022.005 Amidon
B2022.005.75
[Seated Indigenous Alaskan young woman with long hair on display]
Keywords: Indigenous, BIPOC, Alaska, Alaskan, Young woman, Woman, Girl, Seated, Posed, Long hair, Hair, Hairstyle, Mukluks
Collection: B2022.005 Amidon
B2022.005.170
[Two dogsled teams running down street; buildings and bystanders nearby]
Keywords: Indigenous, BIPOC, Alaska, Alaskan, Dogsled, Sled, Dogs, Racing, Teams, Street, Winter, Snow, Recreation, Sport, Transportation, Buildings, Town, Community, Bystanders
Collection: B2022.005 Amidon
B2022.005.5
[Back view of person wearing long, fur parka and mukluks; decorative, light-tone trim along parka seams; building at right background]
Keywords: Indigenous, BIPOC, Alaska, Alaskan, Person, Parka, Fur, Mukluks, Trim, Decorative, Clothing, Outerwear, Building
Collection: B2022.005 Amidon
B2022.005.104
[Indigenous Alaskan woman and four children posed with large chunks of ice; Woman and two children wearing fur (possibly reindeer) parkas]
Keywords: Indigenous, BIPOC, Alaska, Alaskan, Woman, Mother, Children, Child, Girl, Boy, Toddler, Family, Winter, Snow, Ice, Ice chunks, Posed, Seated, Standing, Parka, Fur, Reindeer, Caribou, Clothing, Outerwear
Collection: B2022.005 Amidon
B2022.005.105
[Indigenous Alaskan woman wearing rings and braids standing outside midwinter]
Keywords: Indigenous, BIPOC, Alaska, Alaskan, Woman, Dress, Mukluks, Clothing, Footwear, Braids, Hairstyle, Rings, Jewelry, Adornment, Outside, Winter, Snow
Collection: B2022.005 Amidon
B2022.005.68
[Indigenous Alaskan woman and child in parkas midwinter; buildings and structures in background]
Keywords: Indigenous, BIPOC, Alaska, Alaskan, Woman, Child, Parka, Outerwear, Clothing, Gloves, Buildings, Structures, Village, Winter, Snow
Collection: B2022.005 Amidon
B2022.005.48
[Indigenous woman Alaskan holding child in fur parka (likely reindeer fur) outside building midwinter]
Keywords: Indigenous, BIPOC, Alaska, Alaskan, Woman, Child, Mother, Outside, Winter, Snow, Building, Home, House, Structure, Parka, Fur, Reindeer, Skin, Pelt, Hide, Clothing, Outerwear
Collection: B2022.005 Amidon
B2022.005.81
[Indigenous Alaskan mother with chin tattoos carrying infant on her back, both wearing fur (likely reindeer) clothing; house in background]
Keywords: Indigenous, BIPOC, Alaska, Alaskan, Woman, Mother, Chin tattoo, Tattoo, Tattoos, Chin, Infant, Baby, Family, Fur, Reindeer, Parka, Decorative trim, Trim, Hood, Ruff, Clothing, Outerwear, Building, Structure, House
Collection: B2022.005 Amidon
B2022.005.147
[View from car down 4th Avenue, Anchorage]
Keywords: Alaska, Alaskan, View, Street, Road, Cars, Vehicles, Tranportation, 4th Ave, 4th Avenue, Fourth Avenue, Anchorage, Downtown, Businesses, 4th Avenue Theater, Eatery, Restaurant, Empress Theatre
Collection: B2022.005 Amidon
B2022.005.228
[Indigenous Alaskan baby standing next to outboard motor on beach; overturned boat nearby]
Keywords: Indigenous, BIPOC, Alaska, Alaskan, Baby, Infant, Standing, Motor, Outboard, Outboard motor, Beach, Shore, Waterfront, Boat, Watercraft, Transportation
Collection: B2022.005 Amidon
B2022.005.198
[Indigenous Alaskan family outside home midwinter; sled in background, husky in foreground]
Keywords: Indigenous, BIPOC, Alaska, Alaskan, Family, Elder, Elders, Grandparents, Adults, Parents, Man, Woman, Child, House, Home, Building, Winter, Snow, Sled, Dogsled, Dog, Husky, Transportation
Collection: B2022.005 Amidon
B2022.005.37
[Indigenous Alaskan Elder with young man standing outside structure]
Keywords: Indigenous, BIPOC, Alaska, Alaskan, Man, Elder, Young man, Outside, Structure, Building
Collection: B2022.005 Amidon
B2022.005.69
[Indigenous Alaskan family of four wearing fur parkas (likely reindeer fur) outside]
Keywords: Indigenous, BIPOC, Alaska, Alaskan, Family, Woman, Man, Mother, Father, Child, Children, Parka, Fur, Reindeer, Hide, Skin, Clothing, Outerwear, Landscape
Collection: B2022.005 Amidon
B2022.005.73
[Indigenous Alaskan young man in parka and mukluks posed outside house midwinter]
Keywords: Indigenous, BIPOC, Alaska, Alaskan, Young man, Man, Parka, Fur, Mukluks, Gloves, Outerwear, Clothing, Footwear, Winter, Snow, House, Building
Collection: B2022.005 Amidon
B2022.005.227
[Young couple in uniform (possibly Civil Air Patrol or US Air Force) holding hands outside concrete building; other men in uniform nearby]
Keywords: Alaska, Alaskan, Couple, Pair, Young man, Man, Men, Young woman, Woman, Uniform, Building, Concrete, Civil Air Patrol, CAP, C.A.P., USAF, U.S.A.F., US, Air Force, Clothing
Collection: B2022.005 Amidon
B2022.005.264
[one Indigenous man in parka with fur ruff pulled up]
Keywords: Indigenous, BIPOC, parka, Alaska
Collection: B2022.005 Amidon
B2022.005.201
[Indigenous Alaskan Elder couple sitting on chair; woman holding potted plant]
Keywords: Indigenous, BIPOC, Alaska, Alaskan, Elder, Elders, Couple, Pair, Man, Woman, Mukluks, Footwear, Chair, Room, Interior, Building, House, Home, Plant, Potted plant, Telephone, Phone, Rotary phone
Collection: B2022.005 Amidon
B2022.005.218
[Multigenerational Indigenous Alaskan group gathered outside building on steps; midwinter]
Keywords: Indigenous, BIPOC, Alaska, Alaskan, Multigenerational, Group, Elder, Elders, Men, Women, Parents, Mother, Father, Child, Children, Grandparent, Grandparents, Family, Community, Relationships, Community, Building, Steps, Winter, Snow
Collection: B2022.005 Amidon
B2022.005.131
[Indigenous Alaskan family standing outside home midwinter; three Elders and toddler]
Keywords: Indigenous, BIPOC, Alaska, Alaskan, Family, Elder, Elders, Grandma, Grandmother, Grandpa, Grandfather, Man, Woman, Child, Boy, Toddler, Outside, Winter, Snow, Shovel, Snow shovel, House, Home, Building, Buildings, Community, Parka, Fur, Clothing, Outerwear
Collection: B2022.005 Amidon
B2022.005.188
[Indigenous Alaskan child in fur parka looking at snow; man seated on small platform in background]
Keywords: Indigenous, BIPOC, Alaska, Alaskan, Young boy, Child, Boy, Parka, Fur parka, Clothing, Outerwear, Snow, Winter, Man, Seated, Sitting, Platform, Landscape
Collection: B2022.005 Amidon
B2016.024.072
Ketchikan, Mar. ’53 [fishing boat at docks in foreground, possibly cannery, city waterfront in background]
Keywords: Ketchikan, boats
Collection: B2016.024
B2022.005.2
Karen Christensen, Ca[r?]pendale girls at Goodwin Gulch 1921. [Inupiaq territory. Group of four girls, two with twisted braid hair buns; tundra landscape background. Karen Christensen daughter of Hans J. Christensen. Hans J. Christensen family photograph album online at Alaska's Digital Archives.]
Keywords: Inupiaq, Territory, Goodwin Gulch, Indigenous, BIPOC, Alaska, Alaskan, Girls, Young women, Children, Hairstyles, Braids, Tundra, Landscape, Karen Christensen, Carpendale, Capendale, Sisters
Collection: B2022.005 Amidon
B2022.005.89
[Indigenous Alaskan woman and man with harnessed reindeer near sleds]
Keywords: Indigenous, BIPOC, Alaska, Alaskan, Woman, Man, Parka, Fur, Clothing, Outerwear, Reindeer, Caribou, Harness, Harnessed, Sled, Sleds, Transportation, Outside, Snow, Winter, Landscape
Collection: B2022.005 Amidon
B1962.001A.143
Copper River Native, Alaska. P.S. Hunt, E282 [studio portrait of young Ahtna man. Ahtena Indians] [Indigenous Alaskan man, likely Ahtna. Atna (Copper River)]
Keywords: Ahtna, Ahtena, Indigenous, Man, Portrait, Studio, Copper River, Atna, BIPOC
Collection: B1962.001A Crary-Henderson
B2022.005.8
[Woman ice fishing while wearing infant on her back; small pile of fish at left]
Keywords: Indigenous, BIPOC, Alaska, Alaskan, Woman, Mother, Child, Infant, Baby, Fishing, Ice fishing, Fish, Winter, Snow, Ice, Parka, Fur, Fur ruff, Clothing, Outerwear, Baby wearing
Collection: B2022.005 Amidon
B2022.005.183
[Crowd watching Indigenous Alaskan cultural performance; Woman dancing with seated drummers in background. Likely Inupiaq]
Keywords: Indigenous, BIPOC, Alaska, Alaskan, Inupiaq, Inupiat, Territory, Performance, Culture, Dance, Dancing, Song, Music, Drums, Drum, Drummers, Musical instrument
Collection: B2022.005 Amidon