Washington State Library's collection of Martin Baker's photograph album of World War I photographs, 1917-1918.

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Washington State Library's collection of Martin Baker's photograph album of World War I photographs, 1917-1918.

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This collection consists of 64 black & white photographs that were taken by Martin Baker while he was stationed in Alaska during World War I. There is a photograph of Baker in the cover pocket of the album. The photographs are 17 cm. x 28 cm. with the image being about 9 cm. x 13 cm. Most of the photos are of cities in Alaska such as Juneau, Douglas, Skagway, Mt. Whitcom, Sitka & Yakutat. The photos include a photo of the U.S.S.C. 309; of the Governor of Alaska; some of Baker's shipmates; and a few locals of the area.

1 binder (1 photograph album of 64 photogaphs)

Washington State Library, Office of Secretary of State

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SNAC Resource ID: 7492101

Washington State Library, Office of Secretary of State

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Washington State Library. Manuscripts Collection.

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United States. Navy

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Maud P. Mitchell was born about 1883 in Oregon. She married Chas. R. Mitchell and by 1920 they were living in Chehalis, WA. Charles was an assistant cashier at the bank. Charles had become a banker by 1930. Between 1957 & 1958 Charles passed away. And Maud passed away on 29 May 1960 in Chehalis, WA. From the description of Washington State Library's collection of Maud Mitchell's history of Chehalis and Lewis counties, 1845-1858. (Washington State Library, Office of Secretary of S...