Card, Commemorative : 2001.25.063

Collection:

Juneau—Douglas City Museum

Object ID:

2001.25.063

Accession#:

2001.25

Credit Line:

Donated by Virginia Donaldson.

Object Name:

Card, Commemorative

Title:

History of Alaska's Flag Card Signed by Benny Benson

Creator:

Matanuska Valley Bank

Scope & Content:

History of Alaska's flag printed on white card stock in blue ink. Includes Benney Benson's explanation for his design, year flag design was officially adopted and name of sponsor, "Matanuska Valley Bank" On reverse is poem about Alaska's flag written by Marie Drake. Above poem is image of flag and Benny Benson's autograph to right of it. Bottom of card explains when poem became official state song and gives facts regarding Alaska's Statehood.
Material: Paper/Ink

Notes:

From home of Corrinne Jenne Kenway & spanning history of Snow/Jenne/Kenway/Donaldson family. Virginia & David are children of Corrinne & grandchildren of Crystal Brilliant Snow Jenne

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