Collection:
Juneau—Douglas City Museum
Object ID:
87.08.047
Accession#:
87.08
Credit Line:
Donated by Caroline Jensen.
Object Name:
Print, Photographic
Title:
"John & Marie Peterson & Child" Photograph
Studio:
Winter and Pond
Place:
Juneau
Date:
1910
Description:
Black and white photo of John and Marie Peterson holding one of their daughters. Marie is seated holding baby who is dressed in light colored long dress. John is standing slightly behind her with his left hand on her shoulder. In background is painted scene of flag stone path and two columns. "Winter & Pond — Juneau, Alaska" imprinted on bottom edge.
Notes:
Peterson family (John, Marie, Irma & Margaret) operated gold mine in Prarie Basin. John arrived in Juneau n 1888. After his death his 2 daughter managed the mine. Carl Jenson was the nephew of Mrs. Peterson. See Ear Redman's book "History Mines & Miners in Juneau Gold Belt"
Search Terms:
Portrait
Peterson
Pioneer
Mining
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"John & Marie Peterson & Child
"John & Marie Peterson & Child