Herbert Heller was an avid collector of historical material on Alaska, with emphasis on the gold-seeking pioneers of 1898. Among these pioneers was his uncle, (Robert) Lynn Smith, a gold miner, jeweler and U.S. Marshal in Alaska. Smith’s career...
Title from indexer. Photograph shows two men standing next to a Loening C-2C "Air Yacht"airplane. They appear to be standing on some sort of decking next to a body of water. The plane's registration number reads NC9728. Original size is...
Title from indexer. Photograph shows a man in a suit standing next to a plane. The side of the plane reads: "Spokane Sun God". Other letters and numbers can be seen but are not clear enough to be read. Original size is 2.75 in. x 1.75 in.
Title from indexer. Photograph shows Noel Wien standing in front of an airplane equipped with skis. There is a dogsled hanging from the side of the airplane. Original size is 2 in. x 1.75 in.
Coiled willow with spruce stitching: leather in handle, red and blue green dyes, flat bottom, vertical sides with diamond, and hourglass geometrical design. Lid has blue, red geometrical designs, and a green circle at center. About 1.75 in. long...