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Lot of 43 Original Vintage 1950s Alaska Black & White Photo Negatives
Offering a collection of 43 original vintage Kodak Safety Film black-and-white photographic negatives documenting what appears to be a family sightseeing trip through Alaska during the 1950s.
This collection captures a fascinating look at mid-century Alaska, including historic businesses, roadside attractions, automobiles, gold panning, mountain scenery, and everyday life.
Highlights include:
* Historic Chitina Cash Store storefront
* Santa Claus House / North Pole Alaska General Merchandise
* Hotel Valdez with vintage automobiles parked outside
* Spinks Nook and other historic commercial buildings
* Gold prospecting and panning scenes with adults and children
* Alaska town streets, storefronts, and period vehicles
* Mountain landscapes, rivers, and wilderness scenery
* Family photographs, roadside stops, and sightseeing activities
These appear to be original photographic negatives from the same trip, rather than modern reproductions.
Condition: Vintage pre-owned condition with age-related wear and handling marks. Some negatives show curling, surface marks, or discoloration. Please examine all photographs for condition and image content.
All 43 negatives are included. The photographs in the listing show the negatives illuminated on a light board to reveal their images. No photographic prints are included.
An interesting collection for Alaska history enthusiasts, vintage photography collectors, historical researchers, and collectors of mid-century Americana.
