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 caption: Eskimo cuting up whale at Point Hop Alaska. Photograph shown a Native Alaskan man and another man siting inside a whale in Point Hope Alaska. There are other men standing behind the whale. Original is 5.5 x 3.5 in.
Title from caption. Photograph shows a storm in Nome, Alaska, sending waves crashing into an object in the water, sending spray flying into the air. Original is 5.5 x 3.5 in.
Title from caption. Photograph shows a boat on wheels filled with children working as a float in a 4th of July parade in Nome, Alaska, in 1915. Written at lower right: Church Photo. Original is 5.5 x 3.5 in.
Title from indexer. Photograph shows a large crowd of people watching someone play the piano, while a young boy appears to be playing the violin. This may be an Independence Day celebration. A partial sign on the street reads "[Goggin]" and...
Title from indexer. Photograph an airplane sitting on snow. Snow covered houses can be seen in the background. The side of the plane reads "Wien Alaska Airways Inc." The plane is a Hamilton Metal Plane. Wien Alaska Airways operated under...
Title from indexer. Photograph shows Noel Wien standing next to a WAA Hamilton Monoplane in 1929. The side of the airplane reads "Wien Alaska Airways Inc." and "U.S. Mail". Original size is 5.5 in. x 3.5 in.
Title from indexer. Photograph shows an airplane that reads "Wien Alaska Airways of Nome" sitting with skis on snow. The plane is a Stinson Detroiter. Original size is 5.5 in. x 3.5 in.
Title from indexer. Photograph shows two men with cargo standing next to a Wien Alaska Airways of Nome Stinson Detroiter. Original size is 5.5 in. x 3.5 in.
Title from indexer. Photograph shows a few people watching a dog team pull a sled down a city street. A musher stands on the back of the sled with another person sitting in the seat. The location is most likely Nome, Alaska. Original size...
Title from indexer. Photograph shows a girls' foot race on the Fourth of July in 1912. A Lomen Bros. sign can be seen, indicating that this may be in Nome, Alaska. Original size is 5.5 in. x 3.5 in.
Title from indexer. Photograph shows an airplane either taking off or landing on a dirt landing strip. The airplane is a Hisso Standard J1. Original size is 5.5 in. x 3.5 in.
Title from indexer. Photograph shows an airplane either taking off or landing on a dirt landing strip. The airplane is a Hisso Standard J1. Original size is 5.5 in. x 3.5 in.
Title from indexer. Photograph shows an airplane in the sky, with people on the ground watching it. The airplane is a Hisso Standard J1. Original size is 5.5 in. x 3.5 in.
Title from indexer. Photograph shows two men standing on either side of a woman. They are all wearing parkas and standing in front of an airplane. The side of the plane can not clearly be read. Original size is 5.5 in. x 3.5 in.