Image shows time-lapsed photograph of the progress of the sun on the shortest day of the year, December 21st, in Nome, Alaska. Sunrise noted as 10:25am, and sunset at 1:35pm, though no year noted.
A group of people gathered around, with a piano nearby. The people are labeled, left to right, front row: Arthur Cole, Bill McGuire, [unknown] Browne, Otto Van S., [unlabeled]. Second row: Mary Browne, [unlabeled],...
A young boy stands outside a house near a railing. He is wearing a long coat and holding a hat. There is a caption at the bottom of the photo, though part of it is obscured by the frame. The caption reads: "[Jo?]hn 4...
The inside of a building is decorated for May Day, 1902 in Nome, Alaska. This is the Golden Gate Hall, and is very similar to photos UAF-1985-122-157 and UAF-1985-122-159, though of different events. A table is...
The inside of a building is decorated for May Day, 1902 in Nome, Alaska. This is Golden Gate Hall and is very similar to photos UAF-1985-122-157 and UAF-1985-122-158, though of different events. The room is decorated...
Title from image. Photograph of an Indian village near Dawson. This village has been identified as "Moosehide" by Susan Parsons, Collection Manager of Tr'ondek Hwech'in. "A south looking view of the Tr'ondek Hwech'in village of Moosehide,...
Title from verso. Photograph of U.S. troops advancing on Holtz Bay on Attu Island. "Attu Island -- When American forces landed on Attu Island early last May at two points, Massacre Bay, and north of Holtz Bay, the Jap [ Japanese ] garrison on...
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....
Two minute, 39 second, black & white with audio, film clip. This earthquake footage from Valdez, Alaska, shows Valdez Harbor emptying of water and the tsunami rushing back in. The narration describes the event and how the film was...
A woman carrying a child on her back. The inscription "Chief David" is written on a plank above the entrance of the log house. She is dressed in a checkered dress, a short cloak and knee high boots. Her hair is pulled back; she is smiling as though...
Cataloguer's note: A large crowd is seated on bleachers as though waiting for the festivities to begin. A few men can be seen on the roof, directly opposite from the spectators. The Nordale Hotel, and the...
Title by cataloguer. A group of girls, perhaps a choir, are standing in a semi-circle, as though on a stage. An upright piano stands directly behind the performers. In the center, in front of the girls, a man is sitting on the ground. The...
Title taken from back of photograph and attached note: "Seated at tea table: Mrs. George Gasser and Mrs. Ernest N. Patty (deceased). Seated in semi-circle from left: 1 - Mrs. Peter Despot 2 ?? 3 - Mrs. Jeff Studdert 4 - Mrs. Joe (Mary) Barrows 5 -...
Title taken from caption. Cataloguer's note: This is a view of a log cabin which is presumably a customs' office. What is striking about this picture is the hill behind the cabin. There are numerous tree stumps through out and across the hill....
Image of the heads of the 3rd Division of the Alaska Highway Patrol affixed to a holiday greeting card. Officers are depicted as Santa, elves, and angels and identified by last name. Card reads: Though exiled to enforce the laws, we still believe...
Title by cataloguer. A group of men seen in this picture are posturing as though in the middle of a football game. What may be remarkable about this picture is that there is a good deal of snow on the ground.
Title by cataloguer. A group of three people are seen on top of a hill. The man with a timer may be a trainer, the women next to him holding a clip board. The second man looks as though he is about to ski down hill.
Title taken from front of photograph. "A.A.C.S.M (Alaska Agricultural College and School of Mine), Alaska Champions 1927 - 1928. 1. Dr. Bunnell 2. Don McDonald 3. Johnny Smith 4. Ted Loftus 5. Howard Romig 6. Mr. Abel 7. Sam Moyer 9. ? ?....
Title taken from caption. "Tough going mi 176 west of Nelson." Cataloguer's note: This is a view of a narrow and steep dirt road that is almost at 90 degree angle. Note: The car at the bottom of the climb looks as though it is going to attempt...