"Warton School"
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Teacher & students attending the school at “Warton” in 1934-35 term.
Image shows school teacher, identified as Harold Thuma, and eight students standing near a two story log building identified as the school at the community of “Warton”, later named Palmer, Alaska.
Palmer, Alaska
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Arnold Newman, with hands on the handlebars of a bicycle, stands ready to go for a ride.
Arnold Newman, dressed in leather coat, gloves and aviator cap, and with his large right pants cuff tied in place to keep it out of the chain, stands ready to ride the bicycle he holds at the ready. Parts of log buildings are visible behind him, identified as part of Jim Felton's place in Palmer.
Palmer, Alaska
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Cliff Moore
Interior view of the Tropical Gardens Bar in Palmer in 1959
Image is an interior view of the Tropical Gardens Bar in Palmer. Ruby and Bill Miller, proprietors from 1959 until 1962, are standing behind the bar at left.
Palmer, Alaska
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Hewitts Photo Shop
A baseball game is in progress, a batter at the plate, the catcher and umpire in position and spectators watching
A baseball game is in progress between Palmer and Anchorage teams at Palmer with a batter at the plate, the catcher and umpire in position, and spectators in the background.
Palmer, Alaska
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Hewitts Photo Shop
During a pause in the action of a baseball game in Palmer, local homesteader John Tully takes up the bat at home plate.
At home plate during a lull in a baseball game on the Palmer community center quad, a local man, identified as homesteader John Tully, stands ready at the plate for the pitch.
Palmer, Alaska
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Hewitts Photo Shop
Spectators are gathered to watch a baseball game in Palmer while the local team takes a break from the action.
Local residents gather on the sidelines of a baseball game in Palmer while their team takes a break from the action.
Palmer, Alaska
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Hewitts Photo Shop
A man stands on the pitcher's mound and uses a megaphone to make announcements to the crowd.
A man stands on the pitcher's mound of the ball field in Palmer's community center quad and is using a megaphone to make announcements to the crowd. Community center buildings, trees and mountains are behind.
Palmer, Alaska
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Hewitts Photo Shop
A local Palmer-area baseball team pose for a team photo
Thirteen men in baseball uniforms pose together as a local team and umpire with local Palmer-area mountains recognizable in background. Uniforms exhibit letters CVFD, interpreted to stand for "Colony Volunteer Fire Department"., identifying them as a local Palmer team.
Palmer, Alaska
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Hewitts Photo Shop
A croud stands watching a baseball game on Palmer's community center quad.
A crowd stands watching a baseball game on the Palmer community center quad with community center buildings in the background. A young boy sits on a timber on the ground in foreground. Mountains are visible in far background.
Palmer, Alaska
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Bob Munford
“Wild Bill” Nelson
Image is of “Wild Bill” Nelson at Bob’s Barber Shop in Palmer. Nelson grew up near Wasilla, Alaska and lived most of his life in the Valley. He was a heavy equipment operator and contractor. He was a very out-spoken and loudly opinionated character, known throughout the area for his low regard for attorneys and for his piloting stunts in small aircraft. Many long-term Valley residents have “Wild Bill” Nelson stories they love to share.
Palmer, Alaska
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Bob Munford Giving Barney Anderson a Haircut
Image is of Bob Munford giving Barney Anderson a haircut in Bob’s Barbershop.
Palmer, Alaska
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Bob Munford Giving one of the Ingalls boys a Haircut
Image is of Bob Munford giving one of the Ingalls boys, thought to be David, a haircut in Bob’s Barbershop.
Palmer, Alaska
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Bob Munford
Johnny Reed is giving Al Ose a haircut in Bob’s Barber Shop.
Johnny Reed appears to be giving Al Ose a haircut in Bob’s Barber Shop
Palmer, Alaska
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Bob Munford
Marvin Slaughter awaits his turn in the barber chair as “Barber Bob” is seen in the mirror taking the picture
Marvin Slaughter sits reading a newspaper as he awaits his turn in the barber chair for a haircut. Bob Munford can be seen in the mirror above taking this picture.
Palmer, Alaska
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“Barber Bob” Munford is seen giving a haircut to local young man, Don Benson
“Barber Bob” Munford is seen giving a haircut to local young man, Don Benson, in Bob’s Barber shop. The cash register shows a value of $2.50 rung up with the last transaction which might give an indication of the price of a haircut at the time.
Palmer, Alaska
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Alaska Road Commission
The bridge construction crew assemble for their picture to be taken as the project nears completion.
Image is of the construction crew that built the bridge assembled on the incomplete deck near the end of the steel assembly work.
Near Palmer, Alaska
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Bob Munford
Warren “Buddy” Woods sits for a haircut in Bob’s Barber Shop
Image is of Warren “Buddy” Woods sitting for a haircut in Bob’s Barber Shop. Buddy was a well-known local bush pilot flying out of Palmer. The Palmer airport is named in his honor.
Palmer, Alaska
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Helen Stenvall holds two large cabbages grown by Max Sherrod of Palmer
Image shows a woman, identified as Helen Stenvall, posing with two large cabbages grown by Max Sherrod of Palmer.
Palmer, Alaska
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Hewitts Photo Shop
The 1936 Palmer Fourth-of-July parade begins with five mounted horseback riders, followed by marchers carrying the American flag.
Five horseback riders lead the Palmer Fourth-of-July parade marchers along a gravel road. Four marchers in military uniforms carry a large American flag directly behind the horses and they are followed by members of the local fire department.
Palmer, Alaska
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Hewitts Photo Shop
A crown is gathering near the speakers platform on the quad as two parade floats arrive
A crown is gathered on the quad in front of the speaker's platform as two floats from the Palmer 4th-of July parade arrive. Men of the local fire department are prominent in foreground, the Teachers Dorm is in middle ground behind the crowd.
Palmer, Alaska
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Hewitts Photo Shop
Children are dancing on the quad during "Palmer Day" celebrations.
A group of children dance holding hands on the community center quad as they celebrate "Palmer Day", May 15-1937.
Palmer, Alaska
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Hewitts Photo Shop
Children are dancing on the community center quad
Children are holding hands and dancing on the quad in front of the Trading Post as adults look on.
Palmer, Alaska
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Hewitts Photo Shop
Girls get ready to do the May Pole dance as part of the "Palmer Day" celebration.
Girls prepare to do the May Pole dance on the quad. Part of the Trading Post and other community center buildings are beyond.
Palmer, Alaska
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Hewitts Photo Shop
Children are dancing around the May Pole during "Palmer Day" celebrations
Children are dancing around the May Pole on the quad with adults looking on behind and the gym in background.
Palmer, Alaska
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Hewitts Photo Shop
Young boys are preparing to run foot races during "Palmer Day" celebrations.
Young boys are gathered on the ball field east of the school building in preparation for foot races to be held as part of "Palmer Day" celebrations. Adults look on from behind and the east side of the school building and other building to the south form the background.
Palmer, Alaska
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Hewitts Photo Shop
A crowd is gathered around the "Palmer Day" queen and king next to the school and flag pole. A piano and pianist are also present suggesting songs were sung.
Children and adults are gathered at the flag pole on the west side of the school. At center is the "Palmer Day" queen on her high-backed "throne". Next to her is the presumed king in front of a piano.
Palmer, Alaska
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Hewitts Photo Shop
Don Irwin addresses a crowd around the community center flag pole prior to installation of a "cornerstone" at the base of the pole.
Don Irwin stands on the concrete apron around the community center flag pole and addresses a crowd of adults and children. A "cornerstone", lying at the base of the pole, is about to be installed in a hole in the concrete at Irwin's feet.
Palmer, Alaska
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Hewitts Photo Shop
A crowd watches the installation of a "cornerstone" at the base of the community center flag pole.
A group of people is gathered around the community center flag pole watching the laying of a "cornerstone" at the base of the pole. Don Irwin stands next to a wheelbarrow and a man installing the stone.
Palmer, Alaska
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Hewitts Photo Shop
The American flag is being raised on the community flagpole in Palmer on the 4th-of-July, 1936.
A Navy and Army color guard stand by as two other men begin to raise the American flag on the community flagpole as part of the fourth-of-July celebration in 1936. Two mounted riders, a small boy with a decorated bicycle and other spectators watch from beyond. A parade float vehicle and the Community Gym form the backdrop.
Palmer, Alaska
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Hewitts Photo Shop
Mounted riders and their decorated horses join a crown of pedestrians as they make their way across the Community Center Quad in preparation for the 4th-of-July flag raising and parade.
Four decorated horses and their riders walk across the Quad in foreground with a crowd of pedestrians beyond. Birch trees and roof tops are visible in background.
Palmer, Alaska
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Hewitts Photo Shop
Koslosky's store float participates in the Palmer 4th-of-July parade.
This image is of a 4th-of-July parade float consisting of a small flat-bed truck decked out with bunting and with five children visible on the back bed, two of whom are young maidens in bathing suits holding American flags. A banner arching overhead says "KOSLOSKY'S". Two unidentified people are in the truck cab.
Palmer, Alaska
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Hewitts Photo Shop
Four men ride on the back of a decorated truck while they play musical instruments, including a tuba, trombone, accordion and drum set, as a float in Palmer's Fourth-of-July parade.
Four men sit on the decorated bed of a truck playing various musical instruments as a float in Palmer's 1936 Fourth-of-July parade.
Palmer, Alaska
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Hewitts Photo Shop
A decorated pick up truck, with three people in the back and one on the running board, serves as a float in Palmer's 1936 Fourth-of-July parade.
A pickup truck, decorated with bunting as an entry in Palmer's 1936 Fourth-of-July parade, has three people riding in the bed and a young boy riding on the running board. One man in the back is holding a surveyor's stadia rod while the other two are wrapped in a costume. Flags are visible beyond the hood of the truck
Palmer, Alaska
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Hewitts Photo Shop
A pick up truck, festooned with bunting, carries the pretty "Matanuska Maid" in the 1936 Fourth-of-July parade in Palmer, Alaska.
A pick up truck, decorated with bunting, holds a throne-like chair in back upon which is seated a pretty young girl. A sign over her head says "Matanuska Maid". Two people are evident in the cab of this float in Palmer's 1936 Fourth-of-July parade.
Palmer, Alaska
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Hewitts Photo Shop
A pick up truck, wrapped in ribbon, carries a young girl on a throne-like chair as a float in the 1936 Fourth-of-July parade in Palmer.
A pick up truck, wrapped in bunting, carries a young girl seated on a throne-like chair in the back. Two people are visible in the cab, one, a young boy at the wheel guiding this float in the 1936 Fourth-of-July parade in Palmer.
Palmer, Alaska
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Hewitts Photo Shop
A decorated late model care, followed by a bus, is float in a Fourth-of-July parade in Palmer.
A late model car, festooned with flags and ribbon and followed by a bus, takes its place in Palmer's 1936 Fourth-of-July parade. A member of the local fire department is apparent on the sideline along with other men.
Palmer, Alaska
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Hewitts Photo Shop
A girl in a clown suit and holding an American flag, gets ready to join the 1936 4th-of-July parade in Palmer.
A young girl dressed in a simple clown suit and holding a small American flag, stands ready to join the Fourth-of-July parade in Palmer. A pickup truck is partially visible behind.
Palmer, Alaska
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A film crew documents choir practice at the Presbyterian Church in Palmer
Image is of a Warner Brothers film crew documenting choir practice in the log Presbyterian Church in Palmer. Identified members of the choir are Rev. Bert Bingle at the pulpit, Harry Wimmer, Howard Estelle and Ruth DeArmond Estelle at right.
Palmer, Alaska
Cliff Marcus
T.H. Day
Cliff Marcus, Conservation Surveyor, evaluates a soil sample as he maps an area’s soil types
Image shows Conservation Surveyor Cliff Marcus, evaluating a soil sample he has extracted with his auger as he maps soil types on the Kenai Peninsula. Cliff worked out of the State Soil Conservation Service office in Palmer for many years, traveling to various areas of the state to identify and map the soils for their agricultural potential.
Kenai Peninsula, Alaska
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A man in police or army uniform stands at the open door of the Co-op Creamery loading dock apparently talking with someone inside.
A summer view of the Co-op Creamery loading dock area with a man in uniform, possibly Palmer policeman Bill Bouwens, standing on the ground gesturing and apparently talking with someone inside the open door. Numerous milk delivery cans are stacked on the dock, likely empty ones awaiting return to the dairy farmers to be re-filled. A partial view of a late 1940's era car is visible parked at right.
Palmer, Alaska
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Christmas-time business is being conducted in the drygoods department of the Co-op Store.
This image is an interior view of the Co-op store drygoods department after the store moved into the vacated warehouse building from the Trading Post in 1940. Four women are visible, two shoppers and two employees, including Colonist Irene Benson, Manager, at far right.
Palmer, Alaska
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People crowd the recently opened Co-op Store in its new location of the old warehouse as they prepare for Christmas.
Christmas ornaments decorate the Drygoods department of the Co-op Store while several men and women and a child shop and two clerks check out the purchases and wrap the presents.
Palmer, Alaska
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Unknown
A man pushes a dolly with five sacks of feed to the warehouse loading dock as a rail car stands next to the warehouse deck.
The image is of the front door and deck of the new warehouse showing notices posted on the front door, the decking along the side, the post and rail at the top of the steps leading up to the deck and front door, and a man bringing a dolly loaded with sacks feed forward to the loading dock. A rail car is visible next to the deck at right.
Palmer, Alaska
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Hewitts Photo Shop
Colony “cottage” home under construction
Image shows a Colony home under construction. Homes not built of logs were referred to by the government as “cottages”. Two men are visible working on scaffolding on the outside of the house. Considerable debris is apparent in the yard.
Matanuska Valley, Alaska
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Hewitts Photo Shop
Colony “cottage” home under construction
Image shows a Colony home under construction. Homes not built of logs were referred to by the government as “cottages”. Three men are visible with scaffolding on the outside of the house. Lumber and considerable debris are apparent in the yard. Heavy forest is the backdrop.
Matanuska Valley, Alaska
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Hewitts Photo Shop
Four youngsters wait on their horses for the parade to start.
Four young people sit on their horses waiting for the 4th of July parade to begin. Two men stand behind.
Palmer, Alaska
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Hewitts Photo Shop
A group on children riding in the back of a pickup truck are part of a float in the 1936 Palmer 4th-of-July parade.
A black pickup truck with several children riding in the back and a sign on the side identifying a 4-H club forms a float for the 1936 4th-of-July parade in Palmer. Two other automobiles are visible behind.
Palmer, Alaska
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Hewitts Photo Shop
Two little boys in their 4th-of-July parade costumes stand drinking soda from bottles
Two little boys in their parade costumes are drinking from bottles as they stand in front of a pickup truck after the 4th-of-July parade.
Palmer, Alaska
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Unidentified, assumed to be Hewitts
Carpenters are building the south end of the Co-op Cannery building
Scaffolds are erected on the south end of the new Co-op cannery building with one man working at the top and two others walking past. Part of the Creamery building can be seen, also under construction.
Palmer, Alaska
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Bob Munford
Delbert (Deb) Anderson taking a coffee break at the drugstore soda fountain
Image is of Delbert (Deb) Anderson, manager of the pharmacy in Bert’s Drugstore in Palmer. He is seen here taking a coffee break at the Drugstore soda fountain/lunch counter. “Lunch” service generally focused on the “Campbell’s Soup Counter Top Kitchen” visible over Deb’s shoulder. The customer would select from a variety of Campbell soups available and the can would be emptied into a stainless steel mug with electric heating coils in its walls. The heating element projecting from the side of the mug would be plugged into the counter-top cabinet seen here, the timer would be set, and in due course hot soup would be served for lunch.
Palmer, Alaska
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Bob Munford
Delbert (Deb) Anderson working in the pharmacy in Bert’s Drugstore
Image is of Delbert (Deb) Anderson, manager of the pharmacy in Bert’s Drugstore in Palmer.
Palmer, Alaska
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Portrait of Edward A. Duncklee, Palmer area homesteader
Image is a portrait of Edward Albert Duncklee, (1872-1943) Palmer-area homesteader, taken in 1924 per note on the back. He was known to be in the Matanuska Valley in 1915, he applied for his 319 acre homestead about 1916 and received the patent on 10/9/1919. He sold his homestead land to the government for inclusion in the Matanuska Colony project of 1935.
Palmer, Alaska
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Unknown
Ed Duncklee working in a blacksmith shop in Valdez with three others
Image is a view of the inside of a blacksmith shop in Valdez showing three men standing near the forge and anvil with racks of horseshoes and tools on the wall behind. The hand of a fourth man extends into the image at right holding an object they have apparently made. The man at left in the photo is Ed Duncklee who would later take up a homestead in the Matanuska Valley which he later sold back to the government for inclusion in the Matanuska Colony project at Palmer.
Valdez, Alaska
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Elsie Havens Blue
Trapper Ed Ueeck with his sled dogs displaying his winter's catch of fur
Image depicts Alaska trapper Ed Ueeck kneeling with his two sled dogs below a display of his winter's catch of furs hanging on the gable end of a house. Furs include coyote, wolf, wolverine, lynx, fox and martin. One dog, "Pinkie," identified as a 120 lb Diomede husky, is hitched to an upturned sled. The other dog is not identified.
Palmer, Alaska
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Elsie Blue
Trapper Ed Ueeck in Palmer
Image is a winter scene of trapper Ed Ueeck and his two sled dogs in front of a building with furs hanging on display. Trees are in middle ground and snow-clad mountains in background. Displayed furs represent the trapper’s winter catch, and include wolf, lynx, coyote, wolverine, fox and martin.
Palmer, Alaska
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Elsie Havens Blue
Trapper Ed Ueeck displays wolf pelts
Image is of trapper Ed Ueeck of Palmer, Alaska sitting between two hanging wolf pelts and with a third wolf pelt draped over his shoulder and across his lap. Ueeck is wearing a soft flat cap and high-top laced boots.
Palmer, Alaska
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Ed Ueeck , Alaska Trapper
Image is of a man, identified as trapper Ed Ueeck, wearing wolverine mittens and holding a rifle. Mr. Ueeck was a resident of Palmer for many years and trapped around the Sheep Mountain area at the head of Matanuska River. He is the subject of a book, “The Man From Sheep Mountain”, by his nephew Kim A. Ueeck.
Palmer, Alaska
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Trapper Ed Ueeck and dog “Pinky” with furs on display
Image shows trapper Ed Ueeck and his dog “Pinky” in front of a log cabin with furs hanging on display on the cabin wall. Snow is on the ground and a pair of snowshoes are visible against the wall. Furs include coyote, lynx, fox, wolverine, and martin.
Palmer, Alaska
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Elsie Blue
Trapper Ed Ueeck and his dog “Pinky”
Image is of trapper Ed Ueeck and his sled dog “Pinky” in front of a log building with portions of some furs visible hanging on the wall. A pair of snowshoes are visible against the wall.
Palmer, Alaska
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Bob Munford
Ed Ueeck in Bob Munford’s barbershop
Image is of local old-time sourdough, dog musher and trapper Ed Ueeck. Ed lived for many years in Palmer and trapped around Sheep Mountain and the head of Matanuska River drainage. In years when Ed sported a full beard he was voted “Mr. Fur Face” at the Anchorage winter Fur Rendezvous and also served as a model for some of painter Fred Machetanz’s well-known paintings. (1898-1990)
Palmer, Alaska
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Portrate of Eliza Jane “jenny” Duncklee
Image is a portrait of Eliza Jane “Jenny” (nee Morell) (Eaton) (Loken) Duncklee. Jenny came to Alaska from England in 1918 and lived in the Anchorage area for a while, then moved to the Matanuska Valley where she married homesteader John Loken. Loken’s homestead was in the vicinity of present-day Palmer. Following Loken’s death, she married homesteader Ed Duncklee. She was active in Valley Homemakers clubs and social activities. Eliza Jane Duncklee was the mother of Fanny (nee Eaton) Werner who followed her mother to Alaska in 1929 and married homesteader Adam Werner.
Matanuska Valley, Alaska
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Don Irwin
People in a field at Matanuska Experiment Farm.
This image shows two unidentified women and Father Merrill Sulzman, Palmer Catholic priest, standing in a bean field in front of the barn and other buildings of the Matanuska Experiment Farm near Matanuska, Alaska. They appear to be in the process of picking beans.
Matanuska, Alaska
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Hewitts Photo Shop
Two men examine hand craft exhibits in a basement school classroom as part of the 1936 Matanuska Valley Fair
Image is of an enclosed room, identified as a basement Palmer school classroom, with numerous hand craft objects displayed on tables and along the wall. Two men are viewing the exhibits.
Palmer, Alaska
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Formal color portrait of Fanny Werner
Image is a formal color portrait of Fanny Werner in her Hospital uniform. Following the death of her husband, Adam, Fanny continued to operate their dairy farm for a time and then took employment as a housekeeper at the Valley Hospital. She took great pride in her work at the Hospital, as she did in maintaining her Homestead.
Palmer, Alaska
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Portrait of Fanny (Eaton) Werner
Image is a portrait of Fanny Eaton taken in England, probably shortly before she came to Alaska in 1929 and subsequently married Adam Werner in 1930.
England
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Adam Werner
Fanny Werner In Her Homestead Garden
Image is of Fanny Werner in her garden at the Werner Homestead. The house is partially visible at left. On the photo margin is lettered “My Little Sweetheart Farmer, Adam”.
Matanuska Valley, Alaska
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Fanny Werner mowing grass in her Homestead flower garden
Image is of Fanny Werner pushing a lawnmower on her Homestead with flowers and shrubs behind. A portion of chicken wire fence and a log building are also visible behind her.
Matanuska Valley Near Palmer, Alaska
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Fanny Werner and buildings on her Homestead
Image is of Fanny Werner standing on a portion of her Homestead farm with a log barn building and sheds behind her
Matanuska Valley Near Palmer, Alaska
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Fanny Werner and buildings on her Homestead
Image is of Fanny Werner standing on a field of her Homestead farm with log barn buildings, flowers and trees behind her.
Matanuska Valley Near Palmer, Alaska
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Unknown
Fanny Werner with her Mother & her Mother’s latest husband, Mr. Findlay
Image is of Fanny Werner on the right with her Mother, Eliza Jane (“Jenny”), and her Mother’s latest husband, Mr. Findlay. Following the death of Ed Duncklee, Jenny returned to England in 1954 where she married Mr. Findlay, then returned to visit Fanny on the Werner Homestead where this photo was taken.
Matanuska Valley near Palmer, Alaska
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Hewitts Photo Shop
A man is preparing to hitch a team of horses to a wagon.
A man stands with a two-horse team harnessed and ready to hitch to a wagon. A white shed-roofed building is behind.
Matanuska Valley, Alaska
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Hewitts Photo Shop
A man stands among a flock of young chickens feeding on the ground in front of a chicken house.
Image is of a man in coveralls and soft hat standing in front of a building partially in view showing a line of windows and assumed to be a chicken house. Around the man's feet are numerous young chickens feeding on the ground. Two wooden nail kegs, a "Blazo" can and a sawhorse are visible next to the building.
Matanuska Valley, Alaska
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Unknown
Fred Hill is taking a break from his blacksmith duties.
Blacksmith Fred Hill takes a break from his duties at the Co-op Garage in Palmer.
Palmer, Alaska
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Unknown
A winter view of two men constructing an addition to the Frederick house with the Frederick children standing in front.
A winter view of two unidentified men constructing an addition to the Frederick house. The three Frederick children stand in front.
Matanuska Valley, Alaska
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Bob Munford
George “Frenchy” Bellefontaine
Image is of old-time sourdough “Frenchy” Bellefontaine. (Sept. 8, 1882-Dec. 24, 1967)
Palmer, Alaska
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George Bellefontaine stands for his photograph.
A young man, identified as George "Frenchy" Bellefontaine, dressed in a dark suit, striped tie, black shoes and light-colored hat, stands with hands on hips for his formal photograph beside a wicker chair in front of a painted backdrop.
Unknown
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Bob Munford
Glen Cope sits in the barber chair of Bob’s Barber Shop
Image is of Glen Cope sitting in the barber chair of Bob’s Barber Shop awaiting a haircut and shave.
Palmer, Alaska
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Unknown
Frank Clark’s cabin on Lazy Mt.
Image shows three men building a log house surrounded by dense forest. Men are identified as (l to r) Sam Woolcock, Frank Clark, and Horace (Frenchy) Dufore. The 166 acre Clark Homestead was located on the lower slope of Lazy Mountain above the Matanuska River east of Palmer. Clark raised sheep and sold wool.
Near Palmer, Alaska
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Anna Snider and Mary Snodgrass stand for their picture in Palmer's "Tent City".
Two young women of the valley stand together for their photo on their visit to "Tent City". Anna Snider in white shorts at left, and Mary Snodgrass in dark shirt and pants were residents of the area before the Matanuska Colony arrived. Colony tents are visible behind them.
Palmer, Alaska
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Alma Anderson
Anton Anderson, with his two daughters and small neighbor boy, visit Homesteader John Bugge and get to pet his small calf.
A tall man in a high-crowned hat at left, identified as homesteader John Bugge, stands behind two little girls, identified as Jean and Patty Anderson, and a little boy, identified as Myles Hyland. At right is a man, identified as Anton Anderson, stooped over and apparently petting a dark-colored calf. They stand in front of a barn of large diameter logs with a large door at left and a small Dutch door standing with the upper half open at right.
Palmer, Alaska
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Anton Anderson
Alma Anderson and John Bugge, with the Anderson girls and Myles Hyland, watch "Bugge's Famous Sow" nurse piglets on Bugge's homestead.
Alma Anderson and John Bugge, with Myles Hyland and Jean & Patty Anderson watch "Bugge's Famous Sow" nurse little piglets on Bugge's homestead.
Palmer, Alaska
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Don Irwin
Homesteader “Ty” Wilson
Photo is a color image of a man, identified as homesteader “Ty” Wilson standing in a gravel area with trees behind.
Near Knik, Alaska
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Don Irwin
Homesteader Ann Wilson
Photo is a color image of a woman, identified as homesteader Ann Wilson standing among bushes and flowers, a blue vehicle is partially visible behind and trees beyond. Ann and her husband “Ty” homesteaded on Fairview Loop south of Wasilla, Alaska.
Near Knik, Alaska
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Don Irwin
: Homesteaders “Ty” Wilson and “Mac” McHenry
Photo is a color image of two men, identified as homesteaders “Ty” Wilson and “Mac” McHenry at the front of a black automobile. Both men homesteaded in the Fairview Loop area south of Wasilla, Alaska. The photo was taken at Fish Creek near Knik, Alaska. Wet socks and boots in the photo may indicate they had been fishing.
Near Knik, Alaska
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Don Irwin
Homesteader “Mac” McHenry, Estella Irwin, Louis Odsather, and homesteader Ann Wilson
Photo is a color image of four people, identified as homesteader “Mac” McHenry, Estella Irwin, Louis Odsather and homesteader Ann Wilson. A black automobile is behind and fishing gear is evident. The photo was taken at Fish Creek near Knik, Alaska.
Near Knik, Alaska
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Bob Munford
An equestrian event at the state fairgrounds has a horse and rider jumping a hurdle bar
Image is of a horse and rider jumping over a hurdle bar at the State Fairgrounds in Palmer. Other horses and riders are behind in middle ground. Lazy Mountain, capped with snow, is in background.
Palmer, Alaska
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Ordway
Nurse in the Palmer hospital operating room
Image is of Nurse Katheryn Powers in the operating room of the Palmer hospital.
Palmer, Alaska
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Hewitts Photo Shop
A man, who appears almost as tall as his little shack, leans against the door frame along with a rifle.
A man stands in front of his small temporary shack in the Palmer area during a time of limited housing availability soon after the Matanuska Colony project was begun.
Palmer, Alaska
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Irene Plumley is serving customers at the "Rec Hall" Cafe in Palmer.
Irene Plumley is shown coming forward from behind a counter holding what may be milkshakes to serve customers at the "Rec Hall" Cafe in Palmer.
Palmer, Alaska
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Hewitts Photo Shop
Joe Flackney stands next to a pickup truck
Joe Flakney, Agricultural Extension Agent for the Matanuska Valley, stands next to a pickup truck in 1936
Matanuska Valley, Alaska
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Men Unloading Concrete Blocks From a Truck
Image shows several men unloading concrete blocks from a truck and stacking them on the ground. “Valley Concrete Products” is painted on the door of the truck. Heavy forest is at left and middle ground with Lazy Mountain in background.
Palmer, Alaska
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Beginning construction of the main permanent building
Image shows the excavation for the main building with footings in place, people and lumber on the floor of the excavation. The well is blocked in at lower left. Heavy forest in middle ground and Lazy Mountain in background
Palmer, Alaska
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Kenneth Hughes blocking in the well during construction for the first permanent building at the Home
Image shows a man, identified as Kenneth Hughes, laying concrete blocks around the well during construction of the first permanent building at the Home.
Palmer, Alaska
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Children await the laying of the first concrete block of the new building
Image shows a group of resident children waiting for the ceremony to lay the first concrete block in construction of the basement of the new permanent building for the Home.
Palmer, Alaska
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Children await the laying of the first concrete block of the new building
Image shows a group of resident children waiting for the ceremony to lay the first concrete block in construction of the basement of the new permanent building for the Home.
Palmer, Alaska
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Women preparing to lay the first concrete block for the new building
Image shows several women, identified as associated with the Home, holding the first concrete block to be laid in construction of the basement of the new permanent building for the Home. Several children of the Home look on.
Palmer, Alaska
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Woman laying the first concrete block for the new permanent building
Image shows a woman, identified as Vivian, laying down mortar to receive the first concrete block in construction of the basement of the new permanent building for the Home.
Palmer, Alaska
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Concrete block basement under construction for the first permanent building at the Home
Image shows a concrete block basement under construction for the first permanent building at the Home. Identified as being a 40’ x 90’ full basement to house a recreation room, deep freezer, furnace, food storage and more. Workmen are visible, a Quonset Hut is in far middle ground, heavy forest provides the backdrop.
Palmer, Alaska
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Concrete block basement under construction for the first permanent building at the Home
Image shows a concrete block basement under construction for the first permanent building at the Home. Identified as being a 40’ x 90’ full basement to house a recreation room, deep freezer, furnace, food storage and more. The blocked-in well is visible at lower left. Workmen are visible, heavy forest provides the backdrop with Lazy Mountain in background.
Palmer, Alaska
Lazy Mt. Home Ken Hughes
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Ken Hughes and El Nathan Sign
Image is of Ken Hughes standing beside a sign with directions to the “El Nathan Children’s Home Branch”, which became the Lazy Mt. Children’s Home on Lazy Mountain near Palmer. Mr. Hughes was the founder and director of the new home. A road is visible passing the sign with mountains in background.
Palmer, Alaska
