Augusta Pyatt photograph collection, 1915-1916.
Title:
Augusta Pyatt photograph collection, 1915-1916.
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Physical Description:
65 photoprints : black and white.
General Note:
In the Alaska State Library, Historical Collections, P.O. Box 110571, Juneau, AK 99811-0571.
Abstract:
Little information is known about Augusta Pyatt except that she worked for Sydney Laurence, Alaska's most famous painter, in his photography lab in Anchorage. Her photographs include people, views, and activities from the Anchorage area during the years 1915 and 1916. Also includes several photographs by Sydney Laurence.
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Location of Originals:
Original negatives are in private ownership in Seattle.
Restrictions on Access:
Collection is open to research.
Contents:
The Cozy Kitchen -- Kootenay Inn -- Crescent Hotel -- Mrs. T.D. Corlew Ladies Wear Store -- Fresno Cafe -- Perkins' Pay Streak Bakery and Coffeehouse -- Mrs. Bartholf Home Bakery -- Skookum Johnson Restaurant and Lodging -- Municipal Building -- Roberts Hall -- Mrs. Oliver Art Work, Reilly's Cafe, Montana Pool Room, The Seattle New and Second Hand Store, Polley Brothers General Store -- Johnson and Nelson Bakery -- U.S. Restaurant -- Pilger's General Store -- Baxter's News Depot -- Ladies Foot Race -- Joe Cummings Iditarod dog team -- Ship Creek -- Fourth Avenue (Anchorage).