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B1989.016.2306.2.1
(Hewitt's) [interior with display cases, jewelry]
Keywords: businesses
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.1595
(Loussac-Sogn Building, Anchorage) [with Paul's Jewelry, automobiles parked by curb]
Keywords: businesses
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.1254
Loussac-Sogn Bldg., Anchorage, Alaska. Hewitt's Photo [Paul's Jewelry, parked automobiles]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2129.1
(Pioneer Woman) [studio portrait of woman in evening dress with cat's eye glasses, pearl jewelry]
Keywords: clothing
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2129.2
(Pioneer Woman) [studio portrait of woman in evening dress with cat's eye glasses, pearl jewelry]
Keywords: clothing
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2129.3
(Pioneer Woman) [studio portrait of woman in evening dress with cat's eye glasses, pearl jewelry]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2129.4
(Pioneer Woman) [studio portrait of woman in evening dress with cat's eye glasses, pearl jewelry]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1984.077.11.017
Ketchikan? [Street scene, people, anutomobiles, storefronts, utility poles, clock, "Ryus Drugs & Jewelry"]
Collection: B1984.077
B1962.001A.492
Chief Soby with his pappoose and favorite wives [Ahtena Indians] [Family outside camp tent. Woman on left wearing Dentalium jewelry. Ahtna]
Keywords: Ahtna, Ahtena, Indigenous, Women, Wife, Wives, Child, Son, Chief Soby, Family, Camp, Tent, Dentalium, Jewelry, Earrings, Necklace, Winter, Midwinter, Snow, Snowy
Collection: B1962.001A Crary-Henderson
B2022.005.40
[Indigenous Alaskan girl and young woman seated on either side of breastfeeding mother; fur parka likely reindeer; mother and girl wearing beaded jewelry]
Keywords: Indigenous, BIPOC, Alaska, Alaskan, Child, Girl, Young woman, Woman, Mother, Toddler, Family, Breastfeeding, Parka, Reindeer, Fur, Hide, Mukluks, Seated, Clothing, Footwear, Jewelry, Beadwork, Beads, Necklace, Bracelet
Collection: B2022.005 Amidon
B1989.016.2246.20
(Parade, 1950) [spectators outside Hewitt's Drug Store in Bevers & Pfeil Building, Fourth Avenue and E Street, Anchorage, with sings for businesses including Cheechako Tavern, Carlquist's Jewelry, Anchorage Grill]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2246.6
(Parade, 1950) [military trucks parading down Fourth Avenue in Anchorage, passing businesses including Carlquist Jewelry, Anchorage Grill, City Bus Terminal, Kennedy Hardware, KFQD, Dykes Building; Chugach Mountains in distance]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2246.17
(Parade, 1950) [spectators watching airplane flyover and uniformed military units parading down Fourth Avenue in Anchorage, passing businesses including Carlquist's Jewelry, Anchorage Grill, City Bus Terminal, KFQD, Marita Bar; Chugach Mountains in distance]
Keywords: aviation
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2246.14
(Parade, 1950) [spectators watching military trucks parading down Fourth Avenue at E Street in Anchorage, passing businesses including Cheechako Tavern, Alaska Airlines, Baby Shop, Carlquist's Jewelry, Anchorage Grill, KFQD, Marita Bar; Chugach Mountains in distance]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2148.20
#20B (Fourth of July Parade, 1941. Photo by William Dahms) [bird's eye view of military color guard marching on Fourth Avenue in Anchorage passing businesses including The Gitchell, Sunfreeze Ice Cream Shop, Alaska Jewelry Co., H. Seidenverg Clothier, Ship Creek Meat Co.]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2183.21
(Dog races, Fur Rondy 1952) [bird's eye view looking east to Chugach Mountains, with spectators lined up along Fourth Avenue in front of businesses including Marita Bar, Vaara Varieties, Airways Office, KFQD, Kennedy Hardware, Airline Tickets, City Bus Terminal, Rutherford's, Gooschin Jewelry]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2148.13
#13B (Fourth of July Parade, 1941. Photo by William Dahms) [bird's eye view of military unit marching at Fourth Avenue and F Street in Anchorage passing businesses including M & M Lunch, Don's Beauty Shop, White Top Taxi, The Gitchell, Sunfreeze Ice Cream Shop, and Alaska Jewelry Co.]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2148.16
#16B (Fourth of July Parade, 1941. Photo by William Dahms) [bird's eye view of military unit marching at Fourth Avenue and F Street in Anchorage passing businesses including Suit Club, M & M Lunch, Don's Beauty Shop, White Top Taxi, The Gitchell, Sunfreeze Ice Cream Shop, and Alaska Jewelry Co.]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2148.17
#17B (Fourth of July Parade, 1941. Photo by William Dahms) [bird's eye view of Anchorage Woman's Club float with banner "Watchful Waiting" at Fourth Avenue and F Street in Anchorage passing businesses including Suit Club, M & M Lunch, Don's Beauty Shop, White Top Taxi, The Gitchell, and Alaska Jewelry Co.]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.1881.10
4th Ave., Anchorage, Alaska. Hewitt's Photo [street scene on Fourth Avenue looking east to Chugach Mountains, with pedestrians, automobiles, bus, stoplights, and businesses including Hewitt's Drugs, Bevers & Pfeil Building, Cheechako Tavern, Logemann Bldg., Alaska Airlines, Carlquist's Jewelry, Anchorage Grill, Seeley Drugs, Anchorage Hardware, and D & D Cafe]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1983.091.S1441.2
Night views of Anchorage streets, rain, 9-12-53 (Fourth Avenue, 300 block east from corner of E Street) [night view of automobiles and businesses including Koslosky's, Valet Shop, Stewart's Photo Shop, D & D Cafe, Frisco Cafe, Mac's Foto, Frontier Saloon, Gooschin Jewelry, E. Pearl & Co., Union Club]
Collection: B1983.091 Ward Wells / Stock
B1989.016.2148.12
#12B (Fourth of July Parade, 1941. Photo by William Dahms) [bird's eye view of Anchorage Chamber of Commerce float with banner "Anchorage The Hub of Alaska" at Fourth Avenue and F Street in Anchorage passing businesses including M & M Lunch, Don's Beauty Shop, White Top Taxi, The Gitchell, Sunfreeze Ice Cream Shop, and Alaska Jewelry Co.]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2148.8
#8B (Fourth of July Parade, 1941. Photo by William Dahms) [bird's eye view of military unit and color guard marching at Fourth Avenue and F Street in Anchorage passing businesses including M & M Lunch, Don's Beauty Shop, White Top Taxi, The Gitchell, Sunfreeze Ice Cream Shop, Alaska Jewelry Co., and H. Seidenverg Clothier]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2148.9
#9B (Fourth of July Parade, 1941. Photo by William Dahms) [bird's eye view of automobile pulling American Legion float at Fourth Avenue and F Street in Anchorage passing businesses including M & M Lunch, Don's Beauty Shop, White Top Taxi, The Gitchell, Sunfreeze Ice Cream Shop, Alaska Jewelry Co., and H. Seidenverg Clothier]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1998.014.1.1835
{T129 Fairbanks (at 2nd & Cushman)} [Street scene, men, women, children, servicemen, automobiles, businesses: First National Bank, Fairbanks Medical and Surgical Clinic; Shoe Mart, Crocker’s, Lavery’s, Arthur S. Brown Jeweler & Optometrist, Rexall Drugs; flags hanging over street; totem poles outside jewelry store, bridge in distance; image is overexposed]
Collection: B1998.014 Brickley
B1989.016.2148.2
#2B (Fourth of July Parade, 1941. Photo by William Dahms) [bird's eye view of floats at Fourth Avenue and F Street in Anchorage passing businesses including M & M Lunch, Don's Beauty Shop, White Top Taxi, The Gitchell, Sunfreeze Ice Cream Shop, Alaska Jewelry Co., H. Seidenverg Clothier. Floats include I.O.O.M. and Pioneer Builders]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1998.014.1.1712
T65 Kodiak, Alaska [street scene, two women and boy walk in middle of street with baby carriage, automobiles parked in street, boardwalks, businesses: Ships Tavern, bars, possibly movie theater poster, Woodlinger Drugs, Northland Photo Shop, Victory Cafe, Cub Cab, Kodiak Jewelry Co, ice cream; two sailors walk down boardwalk,; copy neg]
Collection: B1998.014 Brickley
B1989.016.2148.22
#22B (Fourth of July Parade, 1941. Photo by William Dahms) [bird's eye view of American Legion Jack Henry Post No. 1 marching band at Fourth Avenue and F Street in Anchorage passing businesses including Suit Club, M & M Lunch, Don's Beauty Shop, White Top Taxi, The Gitchell, Sunfreeze Ice Cream Shop, and Alaska Jewelry Co.]
Keywords: military
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.1880.35
(Fur Rendezvous, during dog races, 1952, Fourth Avenue) [street scene looking east to Chugach Mountains, with spectators lining street, man in foreground with camera standing on automobile, signs for businesses including Baby Shop, Carlquist's Jewelry, Anchorage Grill, 4th Ave Men's Shop, Rutherford Menswear, Kennedy Hardware, KFQD, Union Bank, Leonard's, Tots to Teens, Alaska Treasure Shop, Norene Realtors]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2148.24
#23B (Fourth of July Parade, 1941. Photo by William Dahms) [bird's eye view, looking east, of 4-H Club marchers on Fourth Avenue in Anchorage passing businesses including Alaska Jewelry Co., Sunfreeze Ice Cream Shop, H. Seidenverg Clothier, Ship Creek Meat Co., Dr. Hines Optometrist, Montgomery Ward Order Office, J. Vic Brown, and Sears Roebuck and Co.]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1998.014.1.1832
{T129 Fairbanks (at 2nd & Cushman)} [Street scene; men, women, children, crossing street; automobiles, bus listing Ladd Field on marquee; businesses: Fairbanks Medical and Surgical Clinic; Shoe Mart, Crocker’s, Lavery’s, Arthur S. Brown Jeweler & Optometrist, Rexall Drugs; bridge, Immaculate Conception Church in background; flags hanging over street; totem poles outside jewelry store; clock; stoplight]
Collection: B1998.014 Brickley
B1989.016.2148.18
#18B (Fourth of July Parade, 1941. Photo by William Dahms) [bird's eye view of float and marchers on Fourth Avenue in Anchorage passing businesses including Alaska Jewelry Co., Sunfreeze Ice Cream Shop, H. Seidenverg Clothier, Ship Creek Meat Co., Dr. Hines Optometrist, Montgomery Ward Order Office, J. Vic Brown, Sears Roebuck and Co., and Lois Beauty Salon. Marchers include dog team and sled, pioneers]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2148.1
#1B (Fourth of July Parade, 1941. Photo by William Dahms) [bird's eye view of float and marchers on Fourth Avenue in Anchorage passing businesses including The Gitchell, Sunfreeze Ice Cream Shop, Alaska Jewelry Co., H. Seidenverg Clothier, Ship Creek Meat Co., Dr. Hines Optometrist. Marchers include woman with sash reading "Pioneer," man with pack dogs, drummers, man with snowshoes, two men in motorized carts accompanied by nurses. Photographer visible on top of Ship Creek Meat Co.]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2148.6
#6B (Fourth of July Parade, 1941. Photo by William Dahms) [bird's eye view of floats and marchers on Fourth Avenue in Anchorage passing businesses including Alaska Jewelry Co., Sunfreeze Ice Cream Shop, H. Seidenverg Clothier, Ship Creek Meat Co., Dr. Hines Optometrist, Montgomery Ward Order Office, J. Vic Brown, Sears Roebuck and Co., and Lois Beauty Salon. Floats include 1941 model Dodge sponsored by Jack Henry Post No. 1 pulling Liberty Bell. Marchers include children on bicycles and group on horseback.]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2148.23
#23B (Fourth of July Parade, 1941. Photo by William Dahms) [bird's eye view, looking east, of floats and marchers on Fourth Avenue in Anchorage passing businesses including Alaska Jewelry Co., Sunfreeze Ice Cream Shop, H. Seidenverg Clothier, Ship Creek Meat Co., Dr. Hines Optometrist, Montgomery Ward Order Office, J. Vic Brown, Sears Roebuck and Co., Lois Beauty Salon, Rexall Drugs, Hewitt's Drugs, Cheechako Tavern. Floats include Columbia Lumber float with banner "Build a Better America." North Pole Riding Academy group on horseback]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection