Amy Christensen Erickson (1896-1973) was born in Seattle to Charles Christensen (1857-1912) and Augusta (Andersen) Christensen (1855-1927). Amy graduated from Acme Business College in 1912. She married Hans Erickson (1886-1935) in 1914, and together they had two children, Stanley Erickson (b. 1916), and Mary Ann Ericksen (b. 1928). Hans joined the Seattle Fire Department in 1913, and was the pilot for the fireboat Duwamish until his death.
This portrait of Amy was taken in Seattle when she was about 14 years old.
Handwritten on verso: Amy Kristensen Erikson 1896-1973. Photo take ca. 1912. Lived on Queen Anne hill & Vashon Island. She married Capt. Hans Erikson (died late 1920s) Seattle fireboat pioneer - pilot. Hans - SFD fireman ca. 1914-1935 Amy - wife ca. 1916-1935 Widow 1936-7 Home - 1523 Queen Anne Avenue. Later - 210 W. Smith
Caption information source: The Seattle Daily Times, August 17, 1912, page 4 Caption information source: The Seattle Daily Times, August 23, 1935, page 10
Physical Description: 1 photographic print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in.
Additional Information: Digital copy of this item available thanks to funding from a 2016 Institute for Museum and Library Services grant. Metadata updated as part of a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the Library Services and Technology Act, through the Washington State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.
