• Sitka Bay, Alaska, White House Collection
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    This painting is by Theodore J. Richardson, an artist known for his watercolor landscapes. Two boats are painted in the foreground on Sitka Sound or, as referred to by Richardson, Sitka Bay in Sitka, Alaska. The wilderness of Alaska is captured with low-lying forests and high mountain ranges, including Mount Edgecumbe. Richardson was an American painter who spent much of his life in California and Alaska and became known for his paintings of the Alaskan wilderness.
  • President Harding's Voyage of Understanding, Fairbanks, Alaska, Side A
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    This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows President Warren G. Harding speaking to a crowd in Fairbanks, Alaska, during his "Voyage of Understanding." The Voyage of Understanding was the name given to Harding's tour of the western United States and Alaska. Harding was the first sitting president to visit Alaska. The caption reads: "Pres. Harding Addressing People at Fairbanks, Alaska."
  • President Harding's Voyage of Understanding, Alaska, Side A
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    This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows President Warren G. Harding and First Lady Florence Harding posing for a photograph with children during his "Voyage of Understanding." The Voyage of Understanding was the name given to Harding's tour of the western United States and Alaska. Harding was the first sitting president to visit Alaska. The caption reads: "President and Mrs. Harding Like the "Kiddies" in Alaska."
  • President Harding's Voyage of Understanding, Alaska, Side A
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    This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows President Warren G. Harding and members of his party visiting the Darwin Fox Farm in Alaska during his "Voyage of Understanding." The Voyage of Understanding was the name given to Harding's tour of the western United States and Alaska. Harding was the first sitting president to visit Alaska. The caption reads: "President Harding and Party Visit Darwin Fox Farm in Alaska."
  • President Harding's Voyage of Understanding, Alaska, Side A
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    This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows Secretary of the Interior Hubert Work and former Utah Governor William Spry with reindeer herders in Alaska. It was taken during President Warren G. Harding's "Voyage of Understanding." The Voyage of Understanding was the name given to Harding's tour of the western United States and Alaska. Harding was the first sitting president to visit Alaska. The caption reads: "Sec'y Work, Ex-Governor Spry of United States Land Office and Reindeer Herders in Alaska."
  • President Harding's Voyage of Understanding, Cordova, Alaska, Side A
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    This stereograph by Keystone View Company Shows members of President Warren G. Harding's "Voyage of Understanding" party sitting in the back of an automobile. Then-Secretary of Commerce and future president Herbert Hoover is present in the photo. The Voyage of Understanding was the name given to Harding's tour of the western United States and Alaska. Harding was the first sitting president to visit Alaska. The caption reads: "The Presidential Party on Hay Rack Special at Cordova, Alaska."
  • President Harding's Voyage of Understanding, Cordova, Alaska, Side A
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    This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows President Warren G. Harding, his personal secretary George Christian, his aide Captain Adolphus Andrews, and Territorial Governor Scott C. Bone of Alaska at Childs Glacier during Harding's "Voyage of Understanding." The Voyage of Understanding was the name given to Harding's tour of the western United States and Alaska. Harding was the first sitting president to visit Alaska. The caption reads: "President Harding, Sec'y Christian; Capt. Andrews and Gov. Bone at Childs Glacier, Cordova, Alaska."
  • President Harding's Voyage of Understanding, Alaska, Side A
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    This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows President Warren G. Harding receiving an oar in Alaska during his "Voyage of Understanding." The Voyage of Understanding was the name given to Harding's tour of the western United States and Alaska. Harding was the first sitting president to visit Alaska. The caption reads: "A Paddle to Help Him on Alaskan Water Trip."
  • President Harding's Voyage of Understanding, Sitka, Alaska, Side A
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    This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows President Warren G. Harding greeting citizens of Sitka, Alaska, during his "Voyage of Understanding." The Voyage of Understanding was the name given to Harding's tour of the western United States and Alaska. Harding was the first sitting president to visit Alaska. The caption reads: "Greeted by Citizens of Sitka, Alaska."
  • President Harding's Voyage of Understanding, Sitka, Alaska, Side A
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    This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows President Warren G. Harding and First Lady Florence Harding riding with the mayor of Sitka, Alaska, in the mayor's car. This visit was part of Harding's "Voyage of Understanding." The Voyage of Understanding was the name given to Harding's tour of the western United States and Alaska. Harding was the first sitting president to visit Alaska. The caption reads: "President and Mrs. Harding Rind in Mayor's "Flivver," Sitka, Alaska."
  • President Harding's Voyage of Understanding, Sitka, Alaska, Side A
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    This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows President Warren G. Harding speaking to a group of people in Sitka, Alaska, during his "Voyage of Understanding." The Voyage of Understanding was the name given to Harding's tour of the western United States and Alaska. Harding was the first sitting president to visit Alaska. The caption reads, "President Harding Speaking in Sitka, Alaska." There is text on the back of this card. See image number 1112093.
  • President Harding's Voyage of Understanding, Sitka, Alaska, Side A
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    This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows President Warren G. Harding and First Lady Florence Harding and other members of their party standing in front of a totem pole in Sitka, Alaska, during Harding's "Voyage of Understanding." The Voyage of Understanding was the name given to Harding's tour of the western United States and Alaska. Harding was the first sitting president to visit Alaska. The caption reads: "President and Mrs. Harding and Official Party Before Great Alaskan Totem Pole at Sitka." Secretary of Commerce and future president Herbert Hoover is also in the photo. There is text on the back of this card. See image number 1112094.
  • President Harding's Voyage of Understanding, Sitka, Alaska, Side A
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    This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows President Warren G. Harding greeting Chief Katlean in Sitka, Alaska, during his "Voyage of Understanding." The Voyage of Understanding was the name given to Harding's tour of the western United States and Alaska. Harding was the first sitting president to visit Alaska. The caption reads: "President Harding and Old Chief Katlean, Alaskan Indian, at Sitka, Alaska."
  • President Harding's Voyage of Understanding, Sitka, Alaska, Side A
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    This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows President Warren G. Harding and First Lady Florence Harding leaving St. Michael's Cathedral in Sitka, Alaska, during Harding's "Voyage of Understanding." The Voyage of Understanding was the name given to Harding's tour of the western United States and Alaska. Harding was the first sitting president to visit Alaska. The caption reads: "President and Mrs. Harding Leaving St. Michael[sic] Cathedral, Sitka, Alaska."
  • President Harding's Voyage of Understanding, Sitka, Alaska, Side A
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    This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows President Warren G. Harding and First Lady Florence Harding visiting the Sheldon Jackson Museum in Sitka, Alaska, during Harding's "Voyage of Understanding." The Voyage of Understanding was the name given to Harding's tour of the western United States and Alaska. Harding was the first sitting president to visit Alaska. The caption reads: "President and Mrs. Harding Visit Jackson Museum of Indian Relics at Sitka."
  • President Harding's Voyage of Understanding, Alaska, Side A
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    This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows President Warren G. Harding posing for a photo with Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover, Secretary of the Interior Hubert Work, Secretary of Agriculture Henry C. Wallace, and former Governor of Utah William Spry aboard the USS Henderson during his "Voyage of Understanding." The Voyage of Understanding was the name given to Harding's tour of the western United States and Alaska. Harding was the first sitting president to visit Alaska. The caption reads: "President Harding, Secretaries Hoover, Work and Wallace and Ex-Governor Spry in Alaska."
  • President Harding's Voyage of Understanding, Seward, Alaska, Side A
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    This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover with fish that were caught in Seward, Alaska, during President Warren G. Harding's "Voyage of Understanding." The Voyage of Understanding was the name given to Harding's tour of the western United States and Alaska. Harding was the first sitting president to visit Alaska. The caption reads: "Secretary Herbert Hoover Caught Fish at Seward, Alaska."
  • President Harding's Voyage of Understanding, Alaska, Side A
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    This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows President Warren G. Harding and other members of his party observing Childs Glacier on the Copper River near Cordova, Alaska during his "Voyage of Understanding." The Voyage of Understanding was the name given to Harding's tour of the western United States and Alaska. Harding was the first sitting president to visit Alaska. The caption reads: "President Harding and Party Enjoying Glacier Sights in Alaska."
  • President Harding's Voyage of Understanding, Alaska, Side A
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    This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows President Warren G. Harding and First Lady Florence Harding with Territorial Governor Scott C. Bone of Alaska, who is wearing a parka, during Harding's "Voyage of Understanding." The Voyage of Understanding was the name given to Harding's tour of the western United States and Alaska. Harding was the first sitting president to visit Alaska. The caption reads: "Gov. Bone Dons Eskimo "Parka" for President and Mrs. Harding."
  • President Harding's Voyage of Understanding, Alaska, Side A
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    This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows President Warren G. Harding aboard the "U.S.S. Henderson" in Alaskan waters during his "Voyage of Understanding." The Voyage of Understanding was the name given to Harding's tour of the western United States and Alaska. Harding was the first sitting president to visit Alaska. The caption reads: "President Harding Aboard the U. S. S. Henderson in Alaskan Waters."
  • President Harding's Voyage of Understanding, Alaska, Side A
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    This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows President Warren G. Harding and First Lady Florence Harding aboard the USS Henderson in Alaskan waters during his "Voyage of Understanding." The Voyage of Understanding was the name given to Harding's tour of the western United States and Alaska. Harding was the first sitting president to visit Alaska. The caption reads: "President and Mrs. Harding Aboard the Henderson in Alaskan Waters."
  • President Harding's Voyage of Understanding, Seward, Alaska, Side A
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    This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows President Warren G. Harding with members of his party at the Masonic Lodge in Seward, Alaska, during his "Voyage of Understanding." The Voyage of Understanding was the name given to Harding's tour of the western United States and Alaska. Harding was the first sitting president to visit Alaska. The caption reads: "President Harding Visits Masonic Lodge at Seward, Alaska."
  • President Harding's Voyage of Understanding, Alaska, Side A
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    This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows the train President Warren G. Harding used in Alaska during his "Voyage of Understanding." The Voyage of Understanding was the name given to Harding's tour of the western United States and Alaska. Harding was the first sitting president to visit Alaska. The caption reads: "President Harding's Special on Alaskan Railway, the president in Engine Cab."
  • President Harding's Voyage of Understanding, Alaska, Side A
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    This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows President Warren G. Harding in the engine cab of a train in Alaska during his "Voyage of Understanding." The Voyage of Understanding was the name given to Harding's tour of the western United States and Alaska. Harding was the first sitting president to visit Alaska. The caption reads: "President Harding "At the Throttle" on Government Railway in Alaska."
  • President Harding's Voyage of Understanding, Alaska, Side A
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    This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows (right to left) Secretary of the Interior Hubert Work, Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover, Secretary of Agriculture Henry C. Wallace, Mr. Steese, Territorial Governor Scott C. Bone of Alaska, Mrs. Jennings, President Warren G. Harding, Mr. Gillette, and First Lady Florence Harding at the back of a train car during Harding's "Voyage of Understanding." The Voyage of Understanding was the name given to Harding's tour of the western United States and Alaska. Harding was the first sitting president to visit Alaska. The caption reads: "President's Train in Alaska-- Work, Hoover, Wallace, Steese, Bone, Mrs. Jennings, President Harding, Gillette, and Mrs. Harding." There is text on the back of this card. See image number 1112078.