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David Reamer

@anchistorian.bsky.social

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Historian with daily Alaska history posts & weekly column (https://www.adn.com/author/david-reamer/). Black Lives in Alaska (2022) co-author & 2023 co-Alaska Historian of the Year. Support at Buy Me a Coffee (https://buymeacoffee.com/davidreamer).

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David Reamer @anchistorian.bsky.social · 59m

2002 "Skin Boat, Pt. Barrow, Alaska" by photographer Linda Walsh. Via Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. #alaskahistory #alaska

David Reamer @anchistorian.bsky.social · 13h

Oh thats so cool!

David Reamer @anchistorian.bsky.social · 17h

Late 1980s "Vertical Rush" Alaska sweatshirt. Via ebay, not my listing (ebay.us/m/EyjTtX). #alaskahistory #alaska

David Reamer @anchistorian.bsky.social · 19h

1984 Cal Worthington Ford of Anchorage commercial, this time with a bull as his dog Spot. Like a lot of his later commercials, this one splices together old clips with newer footage of him and the cars. #alaskahistory #alaska #anchoragehistory

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David Reamer @anchistorian.bsky.social · 23h

Oct 1984 NBA hall of famers Kareem Abdul-Jabbar & Bill Walton in action at Anchorage's Sullivan Arena. There were NBA exhibitions here at the Buckner Fieldhouse (1982) & the Sullivan (1983-85). After 1982, the games failed to sellout, even w/ stars playing. #alaskahistory #alaska

David Reamer @anchistorian.bsky.social · 1d

Did you know oral sex was illegal in Alaska from 1915 to 1971? Officially, it was "unnatural carnal copulation by means of the mouth," and there are a few instances when it was enforced. In 1918, AD Sweet of Anchorage was sentenced to two years in prison. #alaskahistory #alaska

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David Reamer @anchistorian.bsky.social · 1d

Oct 10, 1967, St Louis Hawks played the Seattle Supersonics in Anchorage, the first NBA game here. Locals complained about the $5 ticket price ($50 today), & the game didn't sell out. Several HOFers participated, including Lenny Wilkins. #alaskahistory #anchoragehistory #alaska

David Reamer @anchistorian.bsky.social · 1d

Color ones are by the late Stephen Cysewski.

David Reamer @anchistorian.bsky.social · 1d

No dogs, but 1965 and 1977, maybe same one repurposed as an srtmobile.

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David Reamer @anchistorian.bsky.social · 1d

Late 19th century 4-piece silverware set by Tlingit artist Silver Jim Jacobs (Yéilnaawú, Kichshaak), (1846-1941). Via Hood Museum at Dartmouth. #alaskahistory #alaska

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David Reamer @anchistorian.bsky.social · 1d

Making sure I quote Sir Mix A Lot--and not that one song you're thinking of--in my portion of this event tomorrow. It's an important etymological example.

David Reamer @anchistorian.bsky.social · 1d

1983 Anchorage classified: "I have a pet wolf, who needs to get out of Anchorage." There's a long history of pet wolves in Alaska, and plenty of horror stories. #alaskahistory #alaska

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David Reamer @anchistorian.bsky.social · 2d

Gold Rush-era sex workers have been referred to as "good time girls" but that's mostly anachronistic. A good time girl then was a sexually active lady but not for money. The distinction is clear on these 1940s Army VD posters. Want to know more? Come to this fundraiser tomorrow!

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David Reamer @anchistorian.bsky.social · 2d

Vintage (1960s/70s?) pennant for the Alaska ferry. the M/V Malaspina. #alaskahistory #alaska

David Reamer @anchistorian.bsky.social · 2d

Decals or ashtray available!

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David Reamer @anchistorian.bsky.social · 2d

Circa 1960s Alaska Marine Highway matchbook. #alaskahistory #alaska

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David Reamer @anchistorian.bsky.social · 2d

This is on my article to do list.

David Reamer @anchistorian.bsky.social · 2d

Since the palm tree sign has been reinstalled, here's Anchorage's Paradise Inn in 2009. It was built in 1962. Owner forfeited property in 2017 after selling 327 grams of meth to a federal informant. Photos by late great Stephen Cysewski.. #alaskahistory #anchoragehistory #alaska

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David Reamer @anchistorian.bsky.social · 3d

Oct 8, 1915, SS Mariposa of the Alaska Steamship Company line hit rocks off British Columbia. Passengers uncomfortably gathered on the shore and were picked up two hours later. Ship saved but sank two years later. #alaskahistory #cdnhist #alaska

David Reamer @anchistorian.bsky.social · 3d

From 1974 to 1979 there was an Anchorage restaurant simply called The Restaurant, something that would never happen now for the obvious SEO failure. It stole its concept from a small chain called 13 Coins then became a 13 Coins in 79 before closing in 1984. #alaskahistory #alaska

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David Reamer @anchistorian.bsky.social · 3d

On Jan 2, 1898 prospector Doc Tanner killed 2 men. The next day, he was hung from this tree near Valdez. This is part of an album assembled by a member of the California Bears, a prospecting group out of LA. Seller wants $600 for this section. Does anybody love me that much?

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David Reamer @anchistorian.bsky.social · 3d

Three circa 1970s Alyeska Pipeline public safety posters, each delightful. "The Quick Red Fox Carries Rabies" should be a children's book. Via Ebay, not my listings (ebay.us/m/bVWWe0). #alaskahistory #alaska

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David Reamer @anchistorian.bsky.social · 3d

Lovely!

David Reamer @anchistorian.bsky.social · 4d

June 1976, Anchorage School Board banned American Heritage Dictionary from elementary libraries b/c it included words like "ass" & "tail," and slang definitions for words like "nut" and to "shack up." #alaskahistory #anchoragehistory #alaska #BannedBooksWeek

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David Reamer @anchistorian.bsky.social · 4d

Mid 1980s commercial for Alaska Greenhouses and Ortho Weed Killer. Anchorage's horticulture expert Mann Leiser (1921-1992) barely restrains his overwhelming enthusiasm. #alaskahistory #anchoragehistory #alaska

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