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B1990.014.5.Cat.1.182
(catastrophe)(1950)(xmas Decor homes)(historical)
Keywords: christmas
Collection: B1990.014 McCutcheon Collection / B1990_014_5 / B1990_014_5_Cat
B1989.016.721.1
Homes decorated for Christmas [Anchorage]
Keywords: houses, residences
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.721.2
Homes decorated for Christmas [Anchorage]
Keywords: houses, residences
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.721.3
Homes decorated for Christmas [Anchorage]
Keywords: houses, residences
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.721.4
Homes decorated for Christmas [Anchorage]
Keywords: houses, residences
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.721.5
Homes decorated for Christmas [Anchorage]
Keywords: houses, residences
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.721.6
Homes decorated for Christmas [Anchorage]
Keywords: houses, residences
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2233
[woman in fur parka with geometric decoration. copy neg]
Keywords: clothing
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1970.019.174
"Decoration Day" May 30, 1918. Anchorage, Alaska. Ceremony at the Cemetery
Collection: B1970.019 J_J_ Delaney Collection
AEC.G873
"Decoration Day" May 30, 1918. Anchorage, Alaska. Ceremony at the Cemetery
Collection: B1979.002 AK Railroad and AEC / AEC
B1989.016.2141.52
D-70 [man in light-colored fur parka with geometric decoration holding seal skin parka with geometric decoration, standing in front of large building]
Keywords: clothing
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1967.019.23J
May 30, 1915 Decoration Day Parade Anchorage - 1915, Tent City
Collection: B1967.019 CIHS Isaacs
B1986.096.68.3
[Municipal workers hanging Christmas decorations at H Street, Anchorage, 1950s]
Collection: B1986.096 Anchorage Public Information Office
B1989.016.1642.1
[Providence Hospital, night scene, exterior entrance, Christmas lights and decorations]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.1642.2
[Providence Hospital, night scene, exterior entrance, Christmas lights and decorations]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.1642.3
[Providence Hospital, night scene, exterior entrance, Christmas lights and decorations]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2151.5
[studio portrait of young boy in fur parka and mukluks with geometric decoration]
Keywords: clothing
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.672
2. [Anchorage City Hall exterior at night in winter with Christmas decorations]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.1136.1
(Presbyterian Choir, 1941) [group portrait of choristers on stage, piano at left, Christmas decorations]
Keywords: musical instruments
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.1136.2
(Presbyterian Choir, 1941) [group portrait of choristers on stage, piano at left, Christmas decorations]
Keywords: musical instruments
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2141.51
D-69 [woman in fur parka with geometric decoration standing next to large building]
Keywords: clothing
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2141.65
D-84 [woman wearing fur parka with geometric decoration standing outdoors in winter]
Keywords: clothing
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2141.50
D-68 (Parka back) [fur parka with geometric decoration laid out to show back]
Keywords: clothing
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2141.63
D-82 [woman wearing mittens and fur parka with geometric decoration standing outdoors in winter]
Keywords: clothing
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1990.014.004.04097
[yellow snow machine parked infront of house people displaying holiday decorations on front door]
Keywords: holiday, religion, winter
Collection: B1990.014 McCutcheon Collection / B1990.014.4
B1990.014.004.28151
28151 Baleen, Once used for women's corsets. Now used to weave baskets or wall decorations
Collection: B1990.014 McCutcheon Collection / B1990.014.4
B1993.020.568a
Our homemade X-mas tree, now for birds, 1960s [Christmas tree decorated with seed and popcorn]
Collection: B1993.020 Rhodes
B1995.014.76.4
[man wearing fur parka with geometric decoration, fur hat, and mukluks sitting on wing of airplane]
Keywords: aviation, clothing
Collection: B1995.014
B2001.036.252
Martina Wassillie, Chefornak, AK, 9-81 [woman with decorated woven basket, seated in kitchen]
Collection: B2001.036 Martha Quimby
B2022.005.55
[Indigenous Alaskan mother carrying infant on back midwinter; woman wearing elaborately decorated parka]
Keywords: Indigenous, BIPOC, Alaska, Alaskan, Mother, Child, Infant, Baby, Woman, Family, Carrying, Baby wearing, Winter, Snow, Parka, Geometric design, Pattermed, Fur, Decorative, Elaborate, Mukluks, Clothing, Outerwear, Footwear
Collection: B2022.005 Amidon
B2022.005.56
[Indigenous Alaskan mother carrying infant on back midwinter; woman wearing elaborately decorated parka]
Keywords: Indigenous, BIPOC, Alaska, Alaskan, Mother, Child, Infant, Baby, Woman, Family, Carrying, Baby wearing, Winter, Snow, Parka, Geometric design, Pattermed, Fur, Decorative, Elaborate, Mukluks, Clothing, Outerwear, Footwear
Collection: B2022.005 Amidon
B1989.016.2055.3
3 (July 4, 1938, parade) [baby in carriage decorated with foliage and banner reading Mistress Mary]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2141.62
D-81 [woman wearing gloves and fur parka with geometric decoration standing outside large building in winter]
Keywords: clothing
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B2022.005.61
[Indigenous Alaskan mother carrying infant on back; posed outside building midwinter; woman wearing elaborately decorated parka]
Keywords: Indigenous, BIPOC, Alaska, Alaskan, Mother, Child, Infant, Baby, Woman, Family, Carrying, Baby wearing, Winter, Snow, Parka, Geometric design, Pattermed, Fur, Decorative, Elaborate, Mukluks, Clothing, Outerwear, Footwear, Outside, Winter, Snow, Building, House, Home
Collection: B2022.005 Amidon
B2017.029.2969
Margaret, Savoonga [portrait of woman wearing beaded decoration in braided hair, Native Spirit Festival; print date Jun 84]
Collection: B2017.029
B2017.029.2969
Margaret, Savoonga [portrait of woman wearing beaded decoration in braided hair, Native Spirit Festival; print date Jun 84]
Collection: B2017.029
B1966.010.10
4th of July Parade 1919, Anchorage. [two horses pull decorated wagon, dog drinks from puddle, people watching from windows and boardwalk]
Collection: B1966.010 CIHS Anderson
B1989.016.2141.64
D-83 [woman wearing mittens and fur parka with geometric decoration standing outdoors in winter, back to camera. same parka as in .2141.63]
Keywords: clothing
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1990.014.2018.1.93.001
43-5; f6.3; 6 sec; Sunde & d'Evers store windows [night shot of decorated windows; December, 1939; likely Ketchikan]
Collection: B1990.014 McCutcheon Collection / B1990_014_2018
B1990.014.2018.1.93.001
43-5; f6.3; 6 sec; Sunde & d'Evers store windows [night shot of decorated windows; December, 1939; likely Ketchikan]
Collection: B1990.014 McCutcheon Collection / B1990_014_2018
B2000.012.008
1st prize decorated bicycles a butterfly 17 bikes in parade Ellen Anchorage 4th of July 1923 Jeanne was 13 mo. old
Collection: B2000.012
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
B1989.016.2055.12
12 (July 4, 1938, parade) [girl sitting in chair on float decorated with crepe, banners, elk head, pocket watch, sign for B.P.O.E.]
Keywords: fraternal organizations
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2210.33
E-50B (Eklutna School, Eskimo Dances, Seal, Wolf Dance, 9/15/37) [woman in fur parka with geometric decoration and mukluks, standing outdoors]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
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
B1989.016.2053.39
(Fourth of July float, 1932) [4-H Club float decorated with club logos, with young women in bathing suits on back of truck, building in background]
Keywords: recreation, sports
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2141.66
D-85 [man wearing fur hat, fur parka with geometric decoration, and tall lace-up boots standing outdoors in winter near buildings]
Keywords: clothing, footwear
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1990.14.5.People.12.045
People-Parades-Anchorage 1745-10; Statehood float - bicycle - 4th July 1947 [boy riding decorated bicycle; flag on head, bannter, specttors]
Collection: B1990.014 McCutcheon Collection / B1990_014_5 / B1990.014.5.People / People
B2000.012.007
Ellen on decorated bike 1st prize Marshal's office & Jail where P O was Chief of Police Municipal Bldg 4th of July Anchorage Alaska
Collection: B2000.012