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Christmas Dinner, 1944. L to R: Richard S. Simms, B.M. 2/C, O.I.C.; Howard Brenna, M.M. 2/C; Alvin Jacobsen, R.T. 2/C; Wallace Prosser, R.M. 2/C; Jack Brennan, R.M. 3/C; Carl Hillesland, S 1/C (cook). All took turns cooking and/or baking. If cook was offended by comments on food, he would throw apron at offender who had to finish out cook's turn., 1944-12

 Item — Box: PCA0296
Identifier: PCA0296-18

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The photos were taken by C.W. Amos enroute to Cape Spencer and during the time he was stationed there as a Coast Guard radioman and weather observer. Photos include travel to the Cape Spencer Lighthouse, winter storms, accident off Five Finger Lighthouse, Christmas celebrations, other members of the lighthouse crew, and daily activities.

Dates

  • 1944-12

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is available for viewing, however, the photographs may not be photocopied.

Extent

1 Photographic Prints

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Alaska State Library - Historical Collections Finding Aids Repository

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