Swanson, Ruth

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The collection is a gift of James R. Mackovjak, an author from Gustavus, Alaska. The photos were taken at Strawberry Point, which is now called Gustavus. Ernest Swanson is considered to be the founder of Elfin Cove. He spent some time at Strawberry Point/Gustavus circa 1916-1917. The photos taken at Strawberry Point/Gustavus came from the collection of Ruth Swanson of Elfin Cove, Ernest Swanson's spouse via James Mackovjak, who was visiting with Ruth Swanson when she decided to purge her photo album of these particular photos.

From the description of Strawberry Point photograph collection [graphic], 1914-1917. (Alaska State Library). WorldCat record id: 310476461

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referencedIn Shaw, Gertrude McLaurin. Gertrude McLaurin Shaw collection, 1926-1972. University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries
creatorOf Bolster, Mel. [Cavalcade of Minnesota] Minnesota Historical Society Library
creatorOf Swanson, Ruth. Strawberry Point photograph collection [graphic], 1914-1917. Alaska State Library
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associatedWith Shaw, Gertrude McLaurin. person
associatedWith Swanson, Ernest person
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Gustavus (Alaska)
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Birth 1924

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