Interest Shown In Publication Of
Alaskan Artist’s Wild Flower Book
An announcement of great in
terest to art lovers, those interest
ed in Alaskana, and Alaskan wild
flowers, was made this week from
Anchorage. Word has been receiv
ed the book on wild flowers by
Jeanne Laurence will soon be
published. An appeal for public
support is being made.
Mrs Laurence, widow of the
famous Alaskan artist, Sidney
Laurence, and a well-known ar
tist in her own right, has just com
pleted arrangements for the pub
lishing of her forthcoming book on
Alaskan wild flowers, which has
taken 19 years in compiling. The
book, which will contain 130 color
plates, each a work of art in itself,
was on display here when the ar
tist held an art show in September
of 1956. Hundreds of people visit
ed the show held in the lobby of
the Bank of Kodiak, and saw the
book of paintings as well as the
many canvases displayed, the cul
mination of the artists two months
in Kodiak. Mrs. Laurence’s great
forte is the painting of wild flow
ers and landscapes, and many of
the scenes familiar to Kodiak
were there.
Publishing of the book will cul
minate 19 years of traveling
throughout' the entire territory
painting 300 species of Alaska’s
wild flowers. “The supporters of
Jeanne Laurence’s prodigious ef
fort feel this volume will be an
important and welcome addition
to collectors of Alaskana,” George
F. Mumford, Vice President oi tae
National Bank of Alaska, stated.
Mr. Mumford is one of a g, uup
of Anchorage citizens who are
handling arrangements for the
financing of the project.
$24,340.00 is required for pub
lishing. An appeal has been- sent
out by this committee to interest
ed people to pledge $100 each on
loan basis, thus enabling the publi
cation of 3000 volumes. The book
will sell for $15, and Mrs. Lau
rence advises there are almost
enough sales committed to cover
the amount of the loan.
Mr. Mumford further advises
that all preparatory work has been
completed and as soon as the
majority of the financing has been
accomplished publication will com
mence. The $100 loans can be sent
to the National Bank -Of Alaska,
Anchorage, Alaska, for deposit to
the account of Jeanne Laurence's
Alaskan Wild Flower Book Fund.
Upon receipt of the money a per
sonal note signed by Jeanne Lau
sonal note signed by Jeanne Lauw
rence will be forwarded stipulat
ing the necessary protection for
the lender.
The committee handling the ar
rangements is comprised of Ray
Wolfe, President of the Pecoursey
Mining Company; Hewitt Louns
bury, Anchorage City Councilman
and businessman; Ray Petersen,
President of Northern Consolidat
ed Airlines; Marie Schodde, of
Anchorage and George F. Mum
ford.
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p.m. will be served by the mem
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Jerry La Barron, representing
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the Invocation.
Outdoorsmen Club
May Be Formed
Possibility that an outdoorsmen
club will be formed in the near
future looms as a result of a meet
ing held recently, according to
Albert Borton, a resident of
Kodiak.
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imet to discuss the possibility.
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These, included Kim Clark, Fred
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meetings was discussed. Those
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introduction of members, general
conservations issues, informative
talks on outdoors pursuits; shar
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doors. There will be panel discuss
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and the showing of films or slides
by members or currently available
film rentals.
Kim Clark suggested the possi
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group’s suggestions to be present
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questionaires are being sent ou~
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