View of Church of the Dormition, a Russian Orthodox church, Kenai, Alaska. From verso: "Old Russian church Kenai built in 1846 and still standing. This was taken in 1952. Shrine over the body of Abbot Nicholai & two or 3 other R[ussian] O[rthodox]....
Title from image caption As early as 1775, Russian Orthodox Churches were built in nearly every Alaskan village under Russian influence; artist Sam McClain, painting from old photographs, drawings, or other likenesses, produced 106 watercolors...
Title from image caption As early as 1775, Russian Orthodox Churches were built in nearly every Alaskan village under Russian influence; artist Sam McClain, painting from old photographs, drawings, or other likenesses, produced 106 watercolors...