Name/Title
Print, PhotographicEntry/Object ID
1949.068.0309Description
Set of eight photos of Alaska vacation. Icebergs.
Update 2009: Nine black and white prints of Alaskan vacation.
Print 1: Two totem poles . Taller pole has bird looking figure at top followed down by face of man and lower figures are of animals with bottom on looking like a frog. shorter pole has bird looking top and lower is dog looking figure. Trees are on hill in background. A wood frame can be seen behind poles. Printed on bottom in white "totems at Ketchikan." Condition good.
Print 2: Dog sled with 12 dogs harnessed. There are 2 people near back of sled. There is a hill with timber in background. In foreground is a foot path in snow. Printed on bottom in white ink: "Famous Alaska Dog Team". Condition good.
Print 3: Group of 9 Eskimos dressed in winter attire. 3 are standing, one is kneeling, three are seated with 2 of them holding children. Fur collars with leather jackets are worn by all. Printed on bottom in white: "Alaska Eskimo Family". Condition good.
Print 4: Three Eskimo children holding three puppies. Children have on heavy weight dress looking outer garments that have print fabric. Girl on right is smiling, other two have serious facial expressions. Printed on bottom in white ink: "Six little artic natives-Alaska". Condition good.
Print 5. Icebergs. There are three larger ones and many small ones in shallow water. Dirt or mud can be seen in foreground. Printed on bottom in white ink: "Icebergs in Alaska". Condition good.
Print 6: Alaska Flag flying in front of log cabin and tall mountains. It is a winter scene with lots of snow. Printed in black: "Alaska Flag, eight stars of gold on a field of blue. Alaska's flag may it mean to you, the blue of the sea, the evening sky. The mountain lakes and the flowers nearby. The gold of the early sourdough's dreams. The precious gold of the hills and streams. The brilliant stars in the northern sky. The bear-the dipper- and shining high, the great North Star with its steady light, over land and sea a beacon bright. Alask'as flag to Alaskans dear, the simple flag of a last frontier. Marie Drake". Condition good.
Print 7: Image of Malamut looking out of a log dog house. The two front paws are resting on threshold. There is a chain hanging from the neck and comes out on ground in front of the dog house. A tin pan is also on ground in front of house. Printed on original negative in white: "Malamut by Nome.". Condition good, indented, irregular emulsion.
Print 8: Image of young bear holding up left paw. Printed in white on original negative: "Two month old Kodiak Cub Kodiak Alaska." Condition good, irregular emulsion.
Print 9: Image of eagle sitting on a stump in front of large body of water and mountains in background. Printed in white, lower left, on original negative: "Alaska Eagle". Condition good.
All prints measure 2 1/2 x 3 1/2.Collection
Photograph Collection