Ann Pearson Wood slide collection, 1959 [graphic].

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Ann Pearson Wood slide collection, 1959 [graphic].

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The slides in this collection were taken in Juneau, Alaska, during 1959, the year that Alaska became the 49th state. All the slides, of varying quality, were taken by Ann Pearson (Wood), a young reporter for the Daily Alaska Empire. Included are images of the Fourth of July, the Alaska Statehood parade, the raising of the new 49-star flag, and the celebration ceremony.

69 slides : col.

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