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Image of Oral history interview with Hollis Jennings, November 13, 2015
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Oral history interview with Hollis Jennings, November 13, 2015

Interview with commercial fisherman Hollis Jennings conducted by Jeffrey Kahrs for the Commercial Fishermen Oral History Project on November 13, 2015. Jennings discusses her life and career as a seine captain in Southeast Alaska, and what is like on a boat as a woman. Originally from Kentucky, Jennings was the first female skipper in the Southeast fishing fleet.The photo shown…
ID Number:2018.63.13
Date:2015
Image of Oral history interview with Ryan Sven and Britni Sheri Lundin, October 23, 2015
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Oral history interview with Ryan Sven and Britni Sheri Lundin, October 23, 2015

Interview with commercial fishermen Ryan Sven and Britni Sheri Lundin conducted by Jeffrey Kahrs for the Commerical Fishermen Oral History Project on October 23, 2015. They discuss their careers as deckhands in Southeast Alaska and being married and working on a boat together. A small portion of the interview has been redacted to protect personal contact information.The photo shown here…
ID Number:2018.63.17
Date:2015
Image of Sea-Kold Fresh Oysters cookbook, circa 1938
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Sea-Kold Fresh Oysters cookbook, circa 1938

This cookbook contains 12 recipes for oysters, including scalloped, fried, grilled, oyster paddies, and cold oyster cocktail. The oysters were packed by the Glacier Bay Oyster Company of Seattle, and were likely gathered from Glacier Bay in Alaska. In addition to the recipes, the cookbook includes a story about the health benefits of eating oysters and describes the packing process…
ID Number:2023.14.29
Date:Circa 1938
Image of Halibut Fisherman Andre Churlin, Seattle, 1954
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Halibut Fisherman Andre Churlin, Seattle, 1954

Photographer Josef Scaylea (1913-2004) worked for 35 years as chief photographer for the Seattle Times, winning over 1000 awards for his photographs highlighting the scenery and people in the Pacific Northwest. He donated a collection of his photographs and photography equipment to MOHAI in 1993.Scaylea took this photo of halibut fisherman Andre Churlin at Salmon Bay Terminal in 1954. Handwritten…
ID Number:Lib1993.20.92
Date:1954
Image of Halibut fisherman, Seattle, 1956
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Halibut fisherman, Seattle, 1956

Photographer Josef Scaylea (1913-2004) worked for 35 years as chief photographer for the Seattle Times, winning over 1000 awards for his photographs highlighting the scenery and people in the Pacific Northwest. He donated a collection of his photographs and photography equipment to MOHAI in 1993.Scaylea often photographed fisherman, including this Scandanavian fisherman in Ballard. Handwritten on image: Josef Scaylea.Handwritten on…
ID Number:Lib1993.20.96
Date:1956
Image of Children going fishing, Preston, 1958
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Children going fishing, Preston, 1958

Photographer Josef Scaylea (1913-2004) worked for 35 years as chief photographer for the Seattle Times, winning over 1000 awards for his photographs highlighting the scenery and people in the Pacific Northwest. He donated a collection of his photographs and photography equipment to MOHAI in 1993.In this image, three young children are doing fishing with their dog. Handwritten on image: Josef…
ID Number:Lib1993.20.113
Date:1958
Image of Fisherman's hands, Seattle, 1953
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Fisherman's hands, Seattle, 1953

Photographer Josef Scaylea (1913-2004) worked for 35 years as chief photographer for the Seattle Times, winning over 1000 awards for his photographs highlighting the scenery and people in the Pacific Northwest. He donated a collection of his photographs and photography equipment to MOHAI in 1993.Scaylea often photographed fisherman, and said of this photo, "No central casting here. Honest, rough working…
ID Number:Lib1993.20.154
Date:1953
Image of Boys going fishing, Mount Rainier in distance, near Enumclaw, 1955
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Boys going fishing, Mount Rainier in distance, near Enumclaw, 1955

Photographer Josef Scaylea (1913-2004) worked for 35 years as chief photographer for the Seattle Times, winning over 1000 awards for his photographs highlighting the scenery and people in the Pacific Northwest. He donated a collection of his photographs and photography equipment to MOHAI in 1993. Handwritten on image: Josef Scaylea.Handwritten on verso: 1955. Kids, Mt. Rainier, Enumclaw, Wa.
ID Number:Lib1993.20.171
Date:1955
Image of Chojiro Kawabata, 1955
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Chojiro Kawabata, 1955

Photographer Josef Scaylea (1913-2004) worked for 35 years as chief photographer for the Seattle Times, winning over 1000 awards for his photographs highlighting the scenery and people in the Pacific Northwest. He donated a collection of his photographs and photography equipment to MOHAI in 1993.Scaylea took this photo of Japanese American steelhead fisherman Chojiro Kawabata in 1955. Handwritten on image:…
ID Number:Lib1993.20.200
Date:1955
Image of Fisherman Peter Eide, Seattle, 1950
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Fisherman Peter Eide, Seattle, 1950

Photographer Josef Scaylea (1913-2004) worked for 35 years as chief photographer for the Seattle Times, winning over 1000 awards for his photographs highlighting the scenery and people in the Pacific Northwest. He donated a collection of his photographs and photography equipment to MOHAI in 1993.Scaylea took this photo of Ballard fisherman Peter Eide in 1950. Handwritten on image: Josef Scaylea.Handwritten…
ID Number:Lib1993.20.213
Date:1950
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