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B2000.014.496
(496)(Tanana School picnic The grown ups Tanaina 31, 1915)
Collection: B2000.014 Malina
B2009.037.038
[same woman from .37 laying on what appears to be a picnic table in park, autumn]
Collection: B2009.037 Becky Gay Collection
B2017.029.2817
[ground squirrel in picnic basket on ground; print date Aug 76]
Collection: B2017.029
B2022.005.166
[Indigenous Alaskan young man with pompadour at picnic with woman in pink playsuit]
Keywords: Indigenous, BIPOC, Alaska, Alaskan, Young man, Boy, Pompadour, Hairstyle, Picnic, Blanket, Woman, Playsuit, Recreation
Collection: B2022.005 Amidon
B2014.023.020
(People with lawn umbrella)(Brown's, Jeanne, ?)[Jack Brown, Nellie Brown, Jean Laurence and two un identified individuals sitting in lawn chairs around a picnic table with opened umbrella infront of a road house or lodge]
Keywords: picnic, lodge, people, portrait
Collection: B2014.023
B2001.036.1215
Nelda Kinneeveauk & brother Charlie, picnic on beach. Point Hope, 6-81
Collection: B2001.036 Martha Quimby
B2022.001.125
Letter to Mayfield’s Quality Cleaners, Governor’s Annual Family Picnic, signed by Elizabeth Roberts, Picnic Coordinator, August 10, 1999 [Condition Note: Coffee stain in upper right corner of document]
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, African American families, Letter, Mayfield's Quality Cleaners, Governors Annual Family Picnic, Elizabeth Coordinator, Governor
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B1990.014.2018.1.267.001
82-6; Beach picnic with Robertsons & Millie & kids [August 1942; campfire]
Collection: B1990.014 McCutcheon Collection / B1990_014_2018
B2014.019.143
Boys at picnic, Angoon [three Alaska Native men seated outdoors eating off paper plates]
Collection: B2014.019
B2021.002.005
In the middle in hat, Randal Fleming, 4 years old, Anchorage, 1965 [with friends at a picnic in a park.]
Keywords: Samuel Fleming, Randal Fleming, Anchorage, African American Families, African Americans 1950-1990
Collection: B2021.002 Samuel Fleming Collection
B2022.001.105
From left to right, Barry Evans, Governor Frank Murkowski, Mayfield Evans at Governor’s Annual Picnic
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, African Americans, African American families, Family, Barry Evans, Son, Father, Frank H. Murkowski, Frank Murkowski, Governor Frank Murkowski, Governor Murkowski, Governor, Politician, Governor's Annual Picnic, Community, Event, Picnic, Gathering
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2009.046.101
Super Time. It was fun eating a picnic lunch on the lava beds. [Lee, Guster DeSpain, Earnest Bendekovic]
Collection: B2009.046
B2017.020.122
[family eating at picnic table on beach, father holding camera, automobiles parked in background, 1955-1959]
Collection: B2017.020
B2017.020.123
[Chinese American family eating at picnic table next to river, automobile parked at right, 1955-1959]
Collection: B2017.020
B2022.005.173
[Two Indigenous Alaskan kids at a picnic reading comics; boy with pompadour hairstyle covering his face with an Archie comic]
Keywords: Indigenous, BIPOC, Alaska, Alaskan, Kids, Young man, Boy, Girl, Comics, Comic, Archie, Picnic, Pompadour, Hairstyle, Reading, Recreation
Collection: B2022.005 Amidon
B2022.001.092
Left to right: Jacqueline Evans, Mayfield Evans, Alaska Governor Tony Knowles, Governor’s Picnic, 1997 [Note on front: “Mayfield, Thanks for another great Alaska Gov. picnic! Tony Knowles”] [Photo received with card from Governor's office, see B2022.001.092B]
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, African Americans, African American families, Family, Alaska, Alaskans, Jacqueline Evans, Jackie Evans, Daughter, Governor, Governor Tony Knowles, Governor Knowles, Tony Knowles, Politician, Governor's Picnic, Picnic, TOTE, Totem Ocean Trailer Express, Gathering
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2022.001.092B.front
[Photo B2022.001.092 received with card from Governor's Office] [Photo: Left to right: Jacqueline Evans, Mayfield Evans, Alaska Governor Tony Knowles, Governor’s Picnic, 1997. Note on front: “Mayfield, Thanks for another great Alaska Gov. picnic! Tony Knowles”]
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, African Americans, African American families, Family, Alaska, Alaskans, Jacqueline Evans, Jackie Evans, Daughter, Governor, Governor Tony Knowles, Governor Knowles, Tony Knowles, Politician, Governor's Picnic, Office of the Governor, Governor's Office, State of Alaska, SOA, Seal, Signature
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2022.001.092B.interior
[Photo B2022.001.092 received with card from Governor's Office] [Photo: Left to right: Jacqueline Evans, Mayfield Evans, Alaska Governor Tony Knowles, Governor’s Picnic, 1997. Note on front: “Mayfield, Thanks for another great Alaska Gov. picnic! Tony Knowles”]
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, African Americans, African American families, Family, Alaska, Alaskans, Jacqueline Evans, Jackie Evans, Daughter, Governor, Governor Tony Knowles, Governor Knowles, Tony Knowles, Politician, Governor's Picnic, Office of the Governor, Governor's Office, State of Alaska, SOA, Seal, Signature
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B1990.014.2018.1.267.002
82-6; Beach picnic with Robertsons & Millie & kids [August 1942; women roasting hotdogs on campfire]
Collection: B1990.014 McCutcheon Collection / B1990_014_2018
B2017.023.228
[musicians playing for audience guitar, banjo, mandolin, service men, woman, picnic tables, bottles, views through windows]
Collection: B2017.023
B1989.016.1800.1
Auto Park, Lake Spenard, Anchorage, Alaska (Elks Picnic) [automobiles parked in clearing, with dirt road at right. circa 1920s]
Keywords: roads
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1990.014.2018.1.267.004
82-6; Beach picnic with Robertsons & Millie & kids [August 1942; children sitting on blankets; adults in background]
Collection: B1990.014 McCutcheon Collection / B1990_014_2018
B2019.003.081
“Anvik, Christ Church Mission" Picnic [four children next to camp fire on beach, possibly cooking hot dogs on sticks, riverboat at right]
Collection: B2019.003
B2022.001.062
Left to right: Mayfield Evans, First Lady Sandra Parnell, Alaska Governor Sean Parnell, Barry Evans, Governor’s Family Picnic, 2012
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, African American families, First Lady, Sandra Parnell, Alaska, Governor, Governor Sean Parnell, Governor Parnell, Sean Parnell, Politician, Barry Evans, Son, Family, Governor's Family Picnic, Picnic, Gathering
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2022.001.064
Left to right: First Lady Sandra Parnell, E&S Diversified Services employee, Alaska Governor Sean Parnell, Governor’s Family Picnic, 2012
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, First Lady, Sandra Parnell, Alaska, Governor, Governor Sean Parnell, Governor Parnell, Sean Parnell, Politician, Governor's Family Picnic, Picnic, Gathering, E&S Diversified Services, Business, Employee
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2022.001.095
Jamila Evans, with Mayfield Evans and Alaska Governor Tony Knowles at Governor’s Family Picnic, 2002 [Note on front: “Best wishes, Tony Knowles”]
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, African Americans, African American families, Family, Jamila Evans, Granddaughter, Alaska, Alaskans, Governor, Governor Tony Knowles, Governor Knowles, Tony Knowles, Politician, Governor's Family Picnic, Picnic, Gathering, Signature, Autograph, Teenager, Grandfather, Grandpa
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2017.020.124
Fall 59 Eagle River picnicking [Chinese American family eating at picnic table next to river, canned peaches on table, Sun sitting at left]
Collection: B2017.020
B2022.001.071
State of Alaska Certificate of Appreciation, presented to Mayfield Evans, 2001 Governor’s Anchorage Annual Family Picnic, 2001, signed by Tony Knowles, Governor of Alaska
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, Honor, Award, Certificate, State of Alaska, SOA, Alaska, Certificate of Appreciation, Appreciation, Gratitude, Governor, Governor's Annual Family Picnic, Governor Tony Knowles, Governor Knowles, Tony Knowles, Politician, Volunteer, Contribution
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B1970.019.467
Miss M. Alexander in sled Miss Mabel Peters Driving Bert Bryan in background On way to Campbell Cr. Cache Sun Seekers picnic March 9/24
Collection: B1970.019 J_J_ Delaney Collection
B1989.016.1800.2
[Auto Park, Lake Spenard, Anchorage, Alaska. Elks Picnic. Automobiles parked in clearing, with dirt road at right. circa 1920s. copy neg. same as 1800.1]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B2014.019.33
Fr. Hubbard taking pictures at Palmer picnic, St. Michael's [Father Bernard Hubbard holding camera standing near tripod, people seated on ground eating]
Collection: B2014.019
B2022.001.058
Barry Evans, second from left, and Mayfield Evans, third from left, with Alaska Governor Tony Knowles, center, and E&S Diversified Services employees, Governor’s Family Picnic
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, African American families, Family, Barry Evans, Son, Alaska, Governor, Governor Tony Knowles, Governor Knowles, Tony Knowles, Politician, E&S Diversified Services, Business, Team, Crew, Governor's Family Picnic, Picnic, Gathering, Event
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B1990.014.2018.1.267.003
82-6; Beach picnic with Robertsons & Millie & kids [August 1942; children sitting on blanket eating hotdogs; person in background bending over box of supplies]
Collection: B1990.014 McCutcheon Collection / B1990_014_2018
B2022.001.061
Mayfield Evans, E&S Diversified Services employees, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, Governor’s Family Picnic [Note on front: Thanks for all you are doing for Alaska! God Bless You, Sarah Palin]
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, E&S Diversified Services, Business, Employees, Crew, Team, Governor's Picnic, Picnic, Gathering, Alaska, Governor, Governor Sarah Palin, Governor Palin, Sarah Palin, Politician, Thank you, Gratitude, Group photo, BBQ, Barbeque, Grill
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2022.001.093B
[Photo received with note, see B2022.001.093.] [Photo: Barry Evans, Mayfield Evans, Alaska Governor Tony Knowles with E&S Diversified Services employees at Governor’s Family Picnic, 1997]
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, African Americans, African American families, Family, Barry Evans, Son, Alaska, Alaskans, Governor, Governor Tony Knowles, Governor Knowles, Tony Knowles, E&S Diversified Services, Business, Employees, Crew, Team, Governor's Family Picnic, Picnic, State of Alaska, SOA, Office of the Governor, Governor's Office, Anchorage
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2022.001.094B
[Card included photo, see B2022.001.094] [Photo: Mayfield Evans, far right, and two others at Governor’s Family Picnic, 1997. Note on front: “Thanks for your help, Tony Knowles”]
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, African Americans, Alaskans, Alaska, Governor's Family Picnic, Picnic, Governor, Governor Tony Knowles, Governor Knowles, Tony Knowles, Politician, E&S Diversified Services, Business, Employee, Crew, Team, Volunteer, Signature, State of Alaska, SOA< Office of the Governor, Governor's Office, Card
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2022.001.094B.interior
[Card included photo, see B2022.001.094] [Photo: Mayfield Evans, far right, and two others at Governor’s Family Picnic, 1997. Note on front: “Thanks for your help, Tony Knowles”]
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, African Americans, Alaskans, Alaska, Governor's Family Picnic, Picnic, Governor, Governor Tony Knowles, Governor Knowles, Tony Knowles, Politician, E&S Diversified Services, Business, Employee, Crew, Team, Volunteer, Signature, State of Alaska, SOA< Office of the Governor, Governor's Office, Card
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B1989.016.2073.4
(Anchorage Houses, Nov. 1964, 12th and S Street) [two-story wood-frame home, winter, with picnic table and slide in yard, skis leaning up against house wall]
Keywords: residences
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2073.5
(Anchorage Houses, Nov. 1964, 12th and S Street) [two-story wood-frame home, winter, with picnic table and slide in yard, skis leaning up against house wall]
Keywords: residences
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B2022.001.093
Barry Evans, Mayfield Evans, Alaska Governor Tony Knowles with E&S Diversified Services employees at Governor’s Family Picnic, 1997 [Note from Governor's office received with photo, see B2022.001.093B]
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, African Americans, African American families, Family, Barry Evans, Son, Alaska, Alaskans, Governor, Governor Tony Knowles, Governor Knowles, Tony Knowles, E&S Diversified Services, Business, Employees, Crew, Team, Governor's Family Picnic, Picnic
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2022.001.060
Mayfield Evans, second from left in second row, E&S Diversified Services employees, Governor’s Picnic with Alaska Governor Sarah Palin [Note on front: Thanks for all your good work! Sarah Palin, Bless You]
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, E&S Diversified Services, Business, Employees, Crew, Team, Governor's Picnic, Picnic, Gathering, Alaska, Governor, Governor Sarah Palin, Governor Palin, Sarah Palin, Politician, Thank you, Gratitude, Group photo, BBQ, Barbeque, Grill
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2022.001.118
State of Alaska Certificate of Appreciation, presented to Mayfield’s Quality Cleaners, in recognition of outstanding volunteer contributions to 2001 Governor’s Anchorage Annual Family Picnic, signed by Tony Knowles, Governor of Alaska, 2001
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, African American families, State of Alaska, SOA, Certificate, Certificate of Appreciation, Mayfield's Quality Cleaners, Volunteer, Community, Governor's Anchorage Annual Family Picnic, Anchorage, Tony Knowles, Governor
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2022.001.070
State of Alaska Certificate of Appreciation to E&S Diversified Services, Inc., Governor’s Annual Family Picnic, signed by Tony Knowles, Governor of Alaska and Fran Ulmer, Lieutenant Governor of Alaska, August 5, 1999
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, Honor, Award, Certificate, E&S Diversified Services, State of Alaska, SOA, Certificate of Appreciation, Gratitude, Governor's Annual Family Picnic, Governor, Governor Tony Knowles, Governor Knowles, Tony Knowles, Politician, Alaska, Fran Ulmer, Lt. Fran Ulmer, Lt. Ulmer
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2014.023.021
(People with lawn umbrella)(Brown's, Jeanne, ?)[Jack Brown, Nellie Brown, Jean Laurence and two un identified individuals sitting in lawn chairs around a picnic table with opened umbrella infront of a road house or lodge]
Collection: B2014.023
B2014.023.022
(People with lawn umbrella)(Brown's, Jeanne, ?)[Jack Brown, Nellie Brown, Jean Laurence and two un identified individuals sitting in lawn chairs around a picnic table with opened umbrella infront of a road house or lodge]
Collection: B2014.023
B2014.023.023
(People with lawn umbrella)(Brown's, Jeanne, ?)[Jack Brown, Nellie Brown, Jean Laurence and two un identified individuals sitting in lawn chairs around a picnic table with opened umbrella infront of a road house or lodge]
Collection: B2014.023
B2014.023.024
(People with lawn umbrella)(Brown's, Jeanne, ?)[Jack Brown, Nellie Brown, Jean Laurence and two un identified individuals sitting in lawn chairs around a picnic table with opened umbrella infront of a road house or lodge]
Collection: B2014.023
B2022.001.063
Alaska Governor Sean Parnell, First Lady Sandra Parnell, E&S Diversified Services employees, Governor’s Family Picnic, 2012 [Barry Evans second from right, Mayfield Evans in white hat behind Governor]
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, African American families, First Lady, Sandra Parnell, Alaska, Governor, Governor Sean Parnell, Governor Parnell, Sean Parnell, Politician, Barry Evans, Son, Family, Governor's Family Picnic, Picnic, Gathering, E&S Diversified Services, Business, Employees, Crew, Team
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection