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Domestic News
July 29, 1959
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
What is this article about?
Eldon Coon, a Ketchikan photographer with 12 years in business, visits Nome for the first time after 28 years in Alaska and opens a temporary studio for colored children's and family portraits at the former Billikin Shop location.
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Color Photographer Opens Children's Portrait Studio
Eldon Coon, who for the past 12 years has been in the photography business with his brother in Ketchikan is visiting in Nome for the first time. He states that he finds newcomers to Alaska are seeing more of the new state than are the residents.
Having been in Alaska for 28 years, he is amazed at the many attractions throughout the state which he had not seen. While here, he has opened a studio for a few days, and is doing colored portraits of children, and adults as well as group family pictures. He is located in the former location of the Billikin Shop.
Eldon Coon, who for the past 12 years has been in the photography business with his brother in Ketchikan is visiting in Nome for the first time. He states that he finds newcomers to Alaska are seeing more of the new state than are the residents.
Having been in Alaska for 28 years, he is amazed at the many attractions throughout the state which he had not seen. While here, he has opened a studio for a few days, and is doing colored portraits of children, and adults as well as group family pictures. He is located in the former location of the Billikin Shop.
What sub-type of article is it?
Arrival Departure
Economic
What keywords are associated?
Eldon Coon
Photography Studio
Nome Visit
Colored Portraits
Ketchikan Photographer
What entities or persons were involved?
Eldon Coon
Where did it happen?
Nome
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Nome
Key Persons
Eldon Coon
Event Details
Eldon Coon, in photography business with his brother in Ketchikan for 12 years and in Alaska for 28 years, visits Nome for the first time, opens a temporary studio for colored portraits of children, adults, and group family pictures at the former Billikin Shop location.