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[pennant supporting Summit Inn, Snoqualmie Pass Highway, WA]

Creation Date: ca. 1950 - 1960s

Catalog ID: 2016.24.24

Pennant supporting Summit Inn, Snoqualmie Pass Highway, WA, ca. 1950s - 1960s. Made of triangular piece of felt that is pink on front, white on back and with black print. On front, within circle is illustration of man skiing on slope with mountain and trees in background. Male is blond, wearing red jacket, blue pants, and yellow gloves. Black vertical stripe with four horizontal slits near wide end. Printed inside circle: SUMMIT INN. Printed on front: SNOQUALMIE PASS/ U.S. HIGHWAY 10-WASH.
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Girl on snow skis

Creation Date: ca. 1927

Catalog ID: 2015.37.141

Call Number: 2015.37.141

Black and white close cellulose nitrate negative side view image of a girl, who is wearing either a 2 piece bathing suit or exercise clothing, doing a back bend while wearing snow skis on a snow covered area probably in Mount Rainier National Park, Pierce County, WA, ca. 1927. Her hands are touching the ground behind her, and her face is not visible. Dense trees with snow on the branches are in the background. Rex Benedict, photographer
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[Mt. St. Helens Ski Patrol backpack]

Creation Date: ca. 1950

Catalog ID: 2016.53.1

Backpack used by Bud McKee, Longview, WA, ca. 1950 (?), while serving on the Mt. St. Helens Ski Patrol. Pack is rectangular, made of tan color canvas that is machine stitched. Pack mounted with metal rings to metal pieces attached along wood frame that has canvas wrapped around it. Attached to this piece are canvas straps that have wool felt shoulder pads attached. The front of the pack has a long flap that folds over the top and covers a pocket that is closed with a brass snap. Long narrow canvas straps attached on either side. On outer side of the flap is the logo for the Mt. St. Helens Ski Patrol. The name is in round border around an illustration of the mountain. Behind it are illustrations of downhill skis and ski poles.