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B2006.023.6479.jpg
Iditarod Trail 1956
Collection: B2006.023 Redington / for Joe Jr to review / 6000-6999
B2024.001.134
“Rock Slide, Eklutna Sep 68” [view from the side at a distance from an active rockslide, river and trees in the foreground. Similar to .131. Eklutna, Dena’ina territory, September 1968]
Keywords: Alaska, Dena'ina, Eklutna, Mountain, Rockslide, Ken L. Parker, Photographer
Collection: B2024.001 Ken L. Parker Family Photographs
B2006.023.5241.jpg
1956. Red salmon on drying rack.
Collection: B2006.023 Redington / for Joe Jr to review / 5001-5999
B2024.001.135
“Rockslide Seward Hiway. Parker, John, 1956” [one youth, possibly identified as John Parker, standing on top of a large rockslide covering Seward Highway. See also .306-.308. Dena’ina territory, 1956]
Keywords: Alaska, Dena'ina, Seward Highway, Rockslide, John Parker, Ken L. Parker, Photographer
Collection: B2024.001 Ken L. Parker Family Photographs
B2006.023.6686.jpg
Between Unalakleet & Shaktoolik, Iditarod 1956
Collection: B2006.023 Redington / for Joe Jr to review / 6000-6999
B2006.023.6696.jpg
Joe Redington Sr., Iditarod Trail 1956
Collection: B2006.023 Redington / for Joe Jr to review / 6000-6999
b2012.006.780
April 14, 1956 [cemetery in village in winter]
Keywords: funerary customs, religion
Collection: B2012.006
B2024.001.284
“Tudor Road Construction May 76” [police vehicle blocks traffic on Tudor Road during construction, Dgheyaytnu (Anchorage), Dena’ina territory, May 1976]
Keywords: Alaska, Dena'ina, Dgheyaytnu, Anchorage, Chugach Mountains, Tudor Road, Construction, Police, Automobile, Vehicle, Car, Tracks, Ken L. Parker, Photographer
Collection: B2024.001 Ken L. Parker Family Photographs
B1989.016.2267.4a
(Johnson Pass, winter 1956) [scenic with trees and mountains]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2267.4b
(Johnson Pass, winter 1956) [scenic with trees and mountains]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2267.5a
(Johnson Pass, winter 1956) [scenic with trees and mountains]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2267.5b
(Johnson Pass, winter 1956) [scenic with trees and mountains]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2267.6a
(Johnson Pass, winter 1956) [scenic with trees and mountains]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2267.6b
(Johnson Pass, winter 1956) [scenic with trees and mountains]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B2006.023.6602.jpg
[Person holding flyer for 1956 Nome to Hastings race]
Collection: B2006.023 Redington / for Joe Jr to review / 6000-6999
B2006.023.6602
[Person holding flyer for 1956 Nome to Hastings race]
Collection: B2006.023 Redington
B2024.001.413
“Blanket Toss ’54 North Star” [one individual in a fur parka and mukluks crouched in midair in a blanket toss event at North Star Elementary. Dgheyaytnu (Anchorage), Dena’ina territory, 1954]
Keywords: Alaska, Dena'ina, Dgheyaytnu, Anchorage, North Star Elementary, School, Blanket toss, Ken L. Parker, Photographer
Collection: B2024.001 Ken L. Parker Family Photographs
B2023.011.83
Alcan [one individual, possibly Patricia Volkman, standing with dirt road and mountains in the background]
Keywords: Alaska, Patricia A. Volkman, Posing, Portrait, Dirt road, Mountains, Snow, Trees, 35mm, Film
Collection: B2023.011 Patricia A. Volkman
B2024.001.146
“George Byer, Former Mayor of Anch. Earthquake 1964 Sep 64” [Two individuals, one possibly identified as George Byer, stand in the middle of earthquake-damaged 4th Ave. following the 1964 Earthquake. Banner spanning the street reads “Anchorage All-America City,” businesses visible: “4th AvenueTheatre”, “Cheechako Tavern,” Ellen’s,” “Bernice’s Café.” Dgheyaytnu (Anchorage), Dena’ina territory, March or April 1964]
Keywords: Alaska, Dena'ina, Dgheyaytnu, Anchorage, Downtown, Damage, 1964 Earthquake, Earthquake, Businesses, Automobile, Vehicle, Car, Truck, Sidewalk, Signs, All-American City, 4th Avenue Theatre, Cheechako Tavern, Ellen's, Bernice's Cafe, Ken L. Parker, Photogrpaher
Collection: B2024.001 Ken L. Parker Family Photographs
B2024.001.15
“3170” [photograph of large landslide on a steep hill. Likely taken at the same time as photograph .14 following the 1964 Earthquake. Large gap on the hill is bare; two individuals stand on the far side of the slide. Dgheyaytnu (Anchorage), Dena’ina territory, 1964]
Keywords: Alaska, Dena'ina, Dgheyaytnu, Anchorage, 1964 Earthquake, Earthquake, Hill, Landslide
Collection: B2024.001 Ken L. Parker Family Photographs
B2024.001.140
“Banks Open after Earthquake Sep 64” [motorhomes and portable buildings line the side of a parking lot. People stand in line in front of the windows. Possibly temporary bank locations following the 1964 Earthquake. Dgheyaytnu (Anchorage), Dena’ina territory, September 1964]
Keywords: Alaska, Dena'ina, Dgheyaytnu, Anchorage, Downtown, Damage, 1964 Earthquake, Earthquake, Camper, Automobile, Vehicle, Truck, Building, Parking lot, Ken L. Parker, Photographer
Collection: B2024.001 Ken L. Parker Family Photographs
B1989.016.2267.2a
(Johnson Pass, winter 1956) [road through mountain pass]
Keywords: roads
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2267.3a
(Johnson Pass, winter 1956) [scenic with frozen lake and mountains]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2267.3b
(Johnson Pass, winter 1956) [scenic with frozen lake and mountains]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
1990.014.5.Anc.Sch.1.6
(Sep 20 1956 city view school (Airport Heights)
Keywords: school, education, anchorage
Collection: B1990.014 McCutcheon Collection / B1990_014_5 / B1990_014_5_Anc_Schools
B2024.001.407
“Reindeer on 4th Ave. closeup 1965” [Reindeer with a red harness. Similar to .406. Dgheyaytnu (Anchorage), Dena’ina territory, 1965]
Keywords: Alaska, Dena'ina, Dgheyaytnu, Anchorage, Downtown, 4th Avenue, Reindeer, Harness, Halter, Ken L. Parker, Photographer
Collection: B2024.001 Ken L. Parker Family Photographs
B2024.001.414
“Rendevous [sic] 1958” [demonstration in downtown during Anchorage Fur Rendezvous in 1958. Individuals hold signs calling for Alaska Statehood. Dgheyaytnu (Anchorage), Dena’ina territory, 1958]
Keywords: Alaska, Dena'ina, Dgheyaytnu, Anchorage, Fur Rendezvous, Rondy, Alaska Statehood, Sign, Spectators, Ken L. Parker, Photographer
Collection: B2024.001 Ken L. Parker Family Photographs
B1983.091.C2202
Club 25 Ext for Balop from KTVA 4-1956 (1 neg)
Collection: B1983.091 Ward Wells / Commercial
1990.014.5.Anc.Sch.1.5
(Sep 20 1956- 9 5096 56 City View School)
Keywords: school, education, anchorage
Collection: B1990.014 McCutcheon Collection / B1990_014_5 / B1990_014_5_Anc_Schools
B1990.014.5.Scn.13.005
Scn 10138; 1-1/4 Worthington Glacier from highway; July 1956.
Collection: B1990.014 McCutcheon Collection / B1990_014_5 / B1990_014_5_Scn
B2016.006.2640
Summit TACAN, June 1956 [airplane on airstrip, building and antennas at right]
Keywords: communications, Cold War
Collection: B2016.006
B2017.002.26
[children playing next to drying rack, buildings in background, 1956-57]
Collection: B2017.002
B2024.001.402
“Anchorage Parade Oct 70” [Alaska Day Parade featuring members of the National Congress of the American Indian (NCAI). An individual in a fur parka rides on the hood of a automobile smiling with a crowd in the background. Dgheyaytnu (Anchorage), Dena’ina territory, October 1970]
Keywords: Alaska, Dena'ina, Dgheyaytnu, Anchorage, Parade, Alaska Day Parade, National Congress of the American Indian, NCAI, Regalia, Spectators, Automobile, Vehicle, Car, Ken L. Parker, Photographer
Collection: B2024.001 Ken L. Parker Family Photographs
B2024.001.139
“4th Ave Earthquake Sep 64” [major earthquake damage on 4th Avenue in downtown Anchorage following the 1964 Earthquake. One individual stands behind an open box truck, loading or unloading cardboard boxes. Other individuals stand farther up the street and business signs visible: “Finley’s” “Mary Lou’s Café” Aurthur’s Jewelry Nugget Shop.” Dgheyaytnu (Anchorage), Dena’ina territory, September 1964]
Keywords: Alaska, Dena'ina, Dgheyaytnu, Anchorage, Downtown, Damage, 1964 Earthquake, Earthquake, Automobile, Vehicle, Truck, Car, Sidewalk, Building, Finley's, Mary Lou's Cafe, Aurthur's Jewelry, Nugget Shop, Ken L. Parker, Photographer
Collection: B2024.001 Ken L. Parker Family Photographs
B2024.001.136
“Bluff A5-1, Earthquake, Jun 64” [two white house cats climb on disturbed earth and trees following the 1964 Earthquake. Dgheyaytnu (Anchorage), Dena’ina territory, June 1964]
Keywords: Alaska, Dena'ina, Dgheyaytnu, Anchorage, Bluff, Trees, Earthquake, Cat, Ken L. Parker, Photographer
Collection: B2024.001 Ken L. Parker Family Photographs
B1990.014.5.TV.103.42
Kodiak from old school house September 27, 1956 9 5505 56
Collection: B1990.014 McCutcheon Collection / B1990_014_5 / B1990_014_5_TV
B2024.001.409
“Spenard Rd. near Piggly Wiggly, Johnny Rides the Merry go Round, Aug 1956” [traditional horse carousel with one youth riding a black horse, and another youth, possibly identified as John Parker, standing with one foot in the stirrup of a pinto horse. Carousel also seen in photo .31. Dgheyaytnu (Anchorage), Dena’ina territory, August 1956]
Keywords: Alaska, Dena'ina, Dgheyaytnu, Anchorage, Carousel, Ken L. Parker, Photographer
Collection: B2024.001 Ken L. Parker Family Photographs
B2024.001.417
“Rendevous [sic] 1958” many individuals line both sides of H Street during Anchorage Fur Rendezvous. Dgheyaytnu (Anchorage), Dena’ina territory, 1958]
Keywords: Alaska, Dena'ina, Dgheyaytnu, Anchorage, Fur Rendezvous, Rondy, Spectators, Ken L. Parker, Photographer
Collection: B2024.001 Ken L. Parker Family Photographs
B2023.011.26
Trip to Homer, Pat on Red’s boat [Patricia Volkman standing on Red Tillion’s boat with shoreline in the background]
Keywords: Alaska, Homer, Patricia A. Volkman, Portrait, People, Red Tillion, Boat, Shoreline, Water, 35mm, Film
Collection: B2023.011 Patricia A. Volkman
1990.014.5.Anc.Sch.1.4
(Sept 20 1956 -9 5095 56- City View School Airport Heights)
Keywords: school, education, anchorage
Collection: B1990.014 McCutcheon Collection / B1990_014_5 / B1990_014_5_Anc_Schools
1990.014.5.Anc.Sch.1.7
(Sep 20 1956- 9 5098 56- Door View City View School)
Keywords: school, education, anchorage
Collection: B1990.014 McCutcheon Collection / B1990_014_5 / B1990_014_5_Anc_Schools
B1990.014.5.Anc.Sch.lakeotis7507656
Lake Otis school, July 25, 1956. Photographer's number 7 5076 56
Keywords: school, education, anchorage
Collection: B1990.014 McCutcheon Collection / B1990_014_5 / B1990_014_5_Anc_Schools
B2017.002.21
[five children standing next to cardboard mantel hung with Christmas stockings, 1956-57]
Collection: B2017.002
B2017.002.31
[hunters on ice edge with Western style boat, walrus carcass on ice, 1956-57]
Keywords: hunting
Collection: B2017.002
B2023.010.1
Hugh Brown and Chris Fields, Anchorage, Alaska [Hugh Brown, left, in plaid shirt standing in front of wood paneled wall with Chris Fields who is wearing a blue cap]
Keywords: Hugh R. Brown III, Hugh Brown, Alaska Black Caucus, HIV Prevention, AIDS Prevention, HIV/AIDS
Collection: B2023.010 Hugh Brown III
