This postcard consists of a map of Ruby and of Alaska. The bottom right are two photos sitting side by side, an aerial, panoramic view of a body of water and land populated with buildings and houses. Postcard is...
Postcard is addressed to Mrs. Alice Clemons, Ridgeway, Texas. Hopkins Co. Written is, "Ruby, Alaska, Dec. 3, 1911. Dear Mother, your long and loving letter of Oct. 26 just rec'd. Found me well and glad to hear from you. ...
Title from caption:"Str. Julia B. and barges on the Yukon River." Postcard is stamped from Ruby, Alaska on July 21, 1912 and is addressed to Mrs. Alice Clemons, Ridgeway, Texas. Written is, " Ruby Als. [Alaska] July 21-12. Dear Mother, your loving...
Handwritten on left of photo is, "Love and best wishes to all from Basil." Postcard is postmarked July 29, 1912 from Ruby, Alaska, and is addressed to Mrs. Alice Clemons, Ridgeway, Texas. Written is, "Ruby. July 29. Dear...
Title from caption: "Carving ice in the Yukon River at Ruby, Alaska. 5 ft. 8 in. thick, Mar. 1, '13." Postcard is postmarked Ruby, Alaska on Mar. 29, 1913 and is addressed to Mrs. Alice Clemons, Ridgeway, Texas. R.R. no. 7 Hopkin [Hopkins] Co....
Title from caption: "Joe [Roy?] and Co. [illegible words] Dump Trail Creek-Ruby gold mining district, 1913. Written on the verso, "Dear Mama, your letter of May [?] at hand. I am all O.K. and glad to hear from you. I am as you imagoned...
Two men wrestling as a crowd watches. Postcard is postmarked from Ruby, Alaska on Jul. 8, 1912 and is addressed to Mrs. Alice Clemons, Ridgeway, Texas. Hopkins Co. Written is, "Ruby. July 7, 1912. Dear Mother, your...
Postcard postmarked from Kokrines on Nov. 14, 1911 and addressed to Mrs. Alice Clemons, Ridgeway, Texas, Hopkins Co. [County]. Written on the verso is, "Dear Mother, your long looked for and very welcome letter of Sept....
Portrait photo of a native girl with long hair brushed to one side. She's holding the ends of her hair with her right hand. Postcard is postmarked from Iditarod, Alaska on Feb. 14, 1914 and addressed to L.J. Clemons,...
Little girl sitting outside a tent, holding a doll, surrounded by three puppies. Written on verso, " This photo is for Tomie. It is of the little girl and her big wax doll and three little puppies. They live next door...
Photo of a young native boy standing by the side of the Yukon with pelts hanging up behind him. He's dressed up in a blazer and a loose tie around his collar. Postcard is postmarked from Tanana, Alaska on April 11,...
Color photo of Indian women and their children with tents in the background. Postcard is postmarked from Seattle, Washington on Sept. 30, 1909 and addressed to Mr. [Norton?] Clemons, Ridgeway, Texas. Written on verso,...
Color photo of a man standing in front of 14 bear pelts . Postcard postmarked from Cordova, Alaska on Mar. 15, 1910 and addressed to Mr. Newton Clemons, Medina Co. [County], Devine, Texas. Written on the verso, "Dear...
Title from caption: "Moran Bros. Ship yard, Seattle, Washington."
Color postcard postmarked from Seattle, Washington on Jun. 15, 1909 and addressed to Mr. L.J. Clemons, Ridgeway, Texas. Written on verso, "Dear folks at home, I am going to...
Title from caption: "Parker-Browne Expedition 1910: Mt. McKinley, Alaska 20,300 ft. from Explorers Peak, 9,000 ft." Postcard postmarked from Ruby, Alaska on Aug. 22, 1913 and addressed to Tomie Clemons, Ridgeway, Texas, Hopkins Co. [County]. ...
Postcard postmarked from Cordova, Alaska in July 1909 and addressed to Mr. L.J. Clemons, Ridgeway, Tex. [Texas]. Written on the verso, "July 17, 09. Dear folks at home, I supose [suppose] you are feeling mean at me for...
Four Eskimo girls are standing with three reindeer in front of a tent. Postcard is addressed to Mr. Newton Clemons, Devine, Texas, Medina Co. [County]. Written on verso, "Dear brother Newton, I received your postal of...
Title from caption: "Washington forest scene near Everett, Wash."
Color postcard postmarked from Everett, Wash. on Jun. 20, 1909 and addressed to Mr. L.J. Clemons, Ridgeway, Texas. Written on verso, "6-20-09. Dear folks at home - I am...
Ransom Tony Schultz (Tony) came to Alaska in 1938. That same year he bought his first plane and obtained his pilot's license. He began flying for Star Airlines (later Alaska Airlines) in 1940, and in 1950, was chosen as their first chief bush...
The collection consists of 42 photographs and brief descriptions, taken during an archaeological dig in Fairbanks. Photographs depict fossils, artifacts, rock and soil formations, gold mining operations and equipment, and landscapes. Persons...