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B1996.035.2.Kirby.Stanton.6
Letter, Stan Kirby to Adak Museum, November 1992
Collection: B1996.035 Adak Historical Society
B1996.035.2.Kirby.Stanton.7
Letter, Sandra Tromba to Stan Kirby, November 16, 1992
Collection: B1996.035 Adak Historical Society
B2022.001.150
Letter to Mayfield Evans from Gary Miller, November 23, 1996
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, African American families, Letter, Gary Miller, Gary and Susan Miller, Award, Awards Ceremony, National Philanthropy Day, Luncheon, Community
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2022.001.102
Letter to Mayfield Evans from Senator Ted Stevens, January 13, 2006
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, African Americans, Alaskans, E&S Diversified Services, Letter, Senator, Senator Ted Stevens, Senator Stevens, Ted Stevens, Politician, United States Senate, US Senate, U.S. Senate, Marilyn Stewart, Invitation, Appreciation, Dinner, Orso, Restaurant, Alaska Senator
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B1998.014.1.2461
"Flash tests (each one numbered or has letter) 100th sec F3.2 w/#2 bulb" [similar to .2460; letter "G" displayed on tables; flash equipment at right]
Collection: B1998.014 Brickley
B1997.003.117
[railroad engine on tracks at quarry; pickup truck in background with lettering; neg is damaged]
Collection: B1997.003
B1998.014.1.958
L110 An Aleutian Village (Russian letters on Cross) [copy neg; same as .957]
Collection: B1998.014 Brickley
B2022.001.104
Letter to Mayfield Evans from Governor Frank H. Murkowski, August 11, 2004
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, Mayfield's Quality Cleaners, Letter, Governor's Annual Picnic, Appreciation, Thank you, Gratitude, Sponsor, Sponsorship, Contributions, Event, Community, Nancy Murkowski, Frank H. Murkowski, Frank Murkowski, Governor Frank Murkowski, Governor Murkowski, Governor, Politician
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2006.21.b
[letter from Ruth to Gordon Bronitsky, March 30, 1964, re earthquake, page 2]
Collection: B2006.021
B2015.025.078
[close-up of ship hull in dry dock, possibly Seattle "Atalanta" lettering on hull]
Collection: B2015.025
B2022.001.124
Letter to Mayfield Evans from United States Senator, Frank H. Murkowski, January 4, 2001
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, African American families, Letter, United States Senator, Senator, Senator Murkowski, Frank Murkowski, Frank H. Murkowski, E&S Diversified Services, OSHA, Egonomics
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2017.024.2594
Nome, September 1961 [man posing in front of structure with KICY 850 KC lettering; radio station]
Collection: B2017.024
B1974.005.057
Tanana Road-Hotel-Alaska, Every other letter omitted, “Tanana House.” On front: Black’s TNN HUE [exterior of building]
Collection: B1974.005 Edward Coke Hill
B1998.014.1.031
A14 Wild wolf w/man, photographer: Harold Young, release letter [two men pose with chained wolf]
Collection: B1998.014 Brickley
B2022.001.123.back
Letter to E&S Diversified Services from State of Alaska Office of the Governor, Governor Tony Knowles, December 17, 1999
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, African American families, Letter, E&S Diversified Services, State of Alaska, SOA, Alaska, Office of the Governor, Governor, Tony Knowles
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2022.001.123.front
Letter to E&S Diversified Services from State of Alaska Office of the Governor, Governor Tony Knowles, December 17, 1999
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, African American families, Letter, E&S Diversified Services, State of Alaska, SOA, Alaska, Office of the Governor, Governor, Tony Knowles
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B1998.014.1.030
A 14 Wild wolf w/man. photographer Harold young release letter [wolf with tied muzzle, held by man in snow]
Collection: B1998.014 Brickley
B1998.014.1.2415
"Christmas line stuff: 15 negs - Christmas cards" [copy neg winter town scene with lettering cut off at right]
Collection: B1998.014 Brickley
B2022.001.097
Letter to E&S Diversified Services and Mayfield Evans from Lois Andrews [Condition Note: small coffee stain at top of document]
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, E&S Diversified Services, Business, Letter, Loise Andrews, Gratitude, Appreciation, Customer, Employees, Crew, Team, Work crew, Workmanship, High standard, High quality
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2022.001.149
Letter to Mayfield Evans from Richard B. Wells, President, Automated Laundry Systems & Supply, November 15, 1996
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, African American families, Letter, RIchard B. Wells, Richard Wells, Automated Laundry Systems & Supply, Community, Gratitude, Thank you, Thanks, Award ceremony, Award
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B1998.014.1.2462
"Flash tests (each one numbered or has letter) 100th sec F3.2 w/#2 bulb" [similar to .2460; 11E displayed on tables]
Collection: B1998.014 Brickley
B1998.014.1.2464
"Flash tests (each one numbered or has letter) 100th sec F3.2 w/#2 bulb" [similar to .2460; "Lt" displayed on tables]
Collection: B1998.014 Brickley
B1998.014.1.2465
"Flash tests (each one numbered or has letter) 100th sec F3.2 w/#2 bulb" [similar to .2460; "#1" displayed on tables]
Collection: B1998.014 Brickley
B1998.014.1.2466
"Flash tests (each one numbered or has letter) 100th sec F3.2 w/#2 bulb" [similar to .2460; "7x" displayed on tables]
Collection: B1998.014 Brickley
B1998.014.1.2467
"Flash tests (each one numbered or has letter) 100th sec F3.2 w/#2 bulb" [similar to .2460; "#12" displayed on tables]
Collection: B1998.014 Brickley
B1998.014.1.2468
"Flash tests (each one numbered or has letter) 100th sec F3.2 w/#2 bulb" [similar to .2460; "#9" displayed on tables]
Collection: B1998.014 Brickley
B1998.014.1.2470
"Flash tests (each one numbered or has letter) 100th sec F3.2 w/#2 bulb" [similar to .2460; "5" displayed on tables]
Collection: B1998.014 Brickley
B1998.014.1.2471
"Flash tests (each one numbered or has letter) 100th sec F3.2 w/#2 bulb" [similar to .2460; "4" displayed on tables]
Collection: B1998.014 Brickley
B1989.016.1718.1
Alaska gold and platinum. Hewitt's Photo [pans filled with ore, with hand-lettered signs indicating value of pan's worth. copy neg]
Keywords: mining
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2239.1
(Fourth of July 1934) [man and woman in automobile sporting two American flags and a hand-lettered banner, passing spectators and houses, Anchorage]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1990.014.2018.1.23.004
5-7 Don Hurlburt [portrait of man sitting on stool; letter sweater with "W" on chest; buttons pinned to sweater; likely Ketchikan, 1939?]
Collection: B1990.014 McCutcheon Collection / B1990_014_2018
B1990.014.2018.1.23.004
5-7 Don Hurlburt [portrait of man sitting on stool; letter sweater with "W" on chest; buttons pinned to sweater; likely Ketchikan, 1939?]
Collection: B1990.014 McCutcheon Collection / B1990_014_2018
B1990.014.2018.1.23.005
5-7 Don Hurlburt [portrait of man sitting on stool; letter sweater with "W" on chest; buttons pinned to sweater; likely Ketchikan, 1939?]
Collection: B1990.014 McCutcheon Collection / B1990_014_2018
B1990.014.2018.1.23.005
5-7 Don Hurlburt [portrait of man sitting on stool; letter sweater with "W" on chest; buttons pinned to sweater; likely Ketchikan, 1939?]
Collection: B1990.014 McCutcheon Collection / B1990_014_2018
B1998.014.1.2469
"Flash tests (each one numbered or has letter) 100th sec F3.2 w/#2 bulb" [similar to .2460; circled number "15" displayed on tables]
Collection: B1998.014 Brickley
B2015.008.935
[two people seated next to tent in wooded area, with hand-lettered signs “God Bless
Our Home” and “Al[?].” Alaganik? Poor quality print]
Keywords: tent
Collection: B2015.008
B2022.001.066
Letter to Barry Evans from Office of Governor Sean Parnell, August 12, 2013 [Stamped Received Aug 15, 2013, E&S Diversified Services]
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, Barry Evans, Alaska, Governor, Governor's Office, Governor Sean Parnell, Governor Parnell, Sean Parnell, Politician, E&S Diversified Services, Business
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2022.001.121
Letter to Mayfield Evans from Anchorage School District, signed by Doris J. Ross, Principal [Addressed to Ms. Jacque Evans of Mayfield Quality Cleaners]
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, African American families, Jacque Evans, Mayfield Quality Cleaners, Letter, Anchorage, Anchorage School District, Doris Ross, Doris J. Ross
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B1998.014.1.957
{L110 An Aleutian Village (Russian letters on cross)} [structures near shore, dock, road, possible flagpole at left, wooden post in foreground, possibly Attu]
Collection: B1998.014 Brickley
B2022.005.253
[one white woman and one white man in military dress with bags standing next to two people with a bus in the background and lettering that reads: "Air Force"]
Keywords: Alaska, United States Air Force, military
Collection: B2022.005 Amidon
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
B2022.001.110
Letter to E&S Diversified Services from Defense Commissary Agency, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, signed by Hector Granado, Store Director, June 27, 2003
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, E&S Diversified Services, Business, Letter, Defense Commissary Agency, DECA, DeCA, MacDill Commissary, Commissary, Air Force, USAF, Air Force Base, AFB, Hector Granado, Store Director, Thank you, Appreciation, Gratitude, Company, Joe Sablan, Employee, Crew, Team, High standard, Standard, Recognition
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2022.001.114
Thank you letter from Department of Defense, Defense Commissary Agency, Virginia Beach, Virginia, signed by Robin J. Myers, Chief, CIBA Contracting, July 24, 2003
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, E&S Diversified Services, Business, Letter, Thank you, Gratitude, Appreciation, Barry Evans, Department of Defense, Defense Commissary Agency, Virginia Beach, Virginia, MacDill Commissary, Commissary, DECA, DeCA, Contract, Contracting, Pricing, Response, Responsive, CONUS, Employees, Crew, Team, Outstanding performance, Support, Robin J. Myers, Robin Myers, Chief, CIBA Contracting
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2022.001.140
Letter to Mayfield Evans from Department of Defense, Department of the Air Force, Pacific Air Forces, signed by William A. Malec, Captain, USAF Commander, January 4, 1994
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, African American families, Letter, Department of Defense, Defence, Department of the Air Force, Air Force, Pacific Air Forces, William A. Malec, William Malec, Captain, USAF, Commander
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2022.001.145
Letter and enclosure to E&S Diversified Services from State of Alaska Department of Labor, Administrative Services Division, signed by Holly Stinson, Labor Economist, April 21, 1993
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, African American families, Letter, Enclosure, E&S Diversified Services, State of Alaska, SOA< Department of Labor, DOL, Administrative Services Division, Holly Stinson
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2022.001.145A
Letter and enclosure to E&S Diversified Services from State of Alaska Department of Labor, Administrative Services Division, signed by Holly Stinson, Labor Economist, April 21, 1993
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, African American families, Letter, Enclosure, E&S Diversified Services, State of Alaska, SOA< Department of Labor, DOL, Administrative Services Division, Holly Stinson
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B1998.014.1.2079
"V11 Zucchini squash" [cat sits next to large squash and ruler; wagon wheel in background; letters painted on wood structure read: "coal wood ic" (ice)]
Collection: B1998.014 Brickley
B1998.014.1.2463
"Flash tests (each one numbered or has letter) 100th sec F3.2 w/#2 bulb" [wider view of room shown in .2460; reflection in window; equipment cases; shelves]
Collection: B1998.014 Brickley
B2022.001.139
Letter to E&S Diversified Services at U. S. Coast Guard Base, Ketchikan, Alaska from U.S. Department of Transportation, United States Coast Guard, signed by Michael L. Dorsey, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard Commanding Officer, Coast Guard Base Ketchikan, March 2, 1994, with letter from Commanding Office USCGC Naushon dated February 24, 1994
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, African American families, Letter, E&S Diversified Services, U.S. Coast Guard, Base, Ketchikan, Alaska, U.S., DOT, Department of Transporation, Dept. of Transportation, Michael L. Dorsey, Michael Dorsey, Captain, Commandig Office, USCGC, Naushon
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2022.001.139A
Letter to E&S Diversified Services at U. S. Coast Guard Base, Ketchikan, Alaska from U.S. Department of Transportation, United States Coast Guard, signed by Michael L. Dorsey, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard Commanding Officer, Coast Guard Base Ketchikan, March 2, 1994, with letter from Commanding Office USCGC Naushon dated February 24, 1994
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, African American families, Letter, E&S Diversified Services, U.S. Coast Guard, Base, Ketchikan, Alaska, U.S., DOT, Department of Transporation, Dept. of Transportation, Michael L. Dorsey, Michael Dorsey, Captain, Commandig Office, USCGC, Naushon
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection