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Original log cabin of Erik 0. Limblom

431 Main Street Nome, Alaska

July 20, 1961 Charles W. Snell Neg. 2613-Region Four

Original log cabin of Erik 0. Limblom

431 Main St.Nome, Alaska

July 20, 1961 Charles W. Snell Neg. 2610-Region Four

Jtt Former Catholic lithospital

(built in 1906)

Nome, Alaska

July 20, 19ol Charles W. Snell Neg. 2615-Region Four

Methodist Church, built in 1902

Nome, Alaska

July 21, 1961 Charles W. Snell Neg. 2617-Region Four