Ladies at the Beach

"The people who work at the schools, University and public libraries in Ketchikan are more than professional colleagues: we're friends. We like to break librarian stereotypes, much like these ladies of a century ago who pushed the boundaries of what was considered 'appropriate' behavior for women. And just like these women in 1915, we enjoy one another's company, we laugh when we're together, we relish the outdoors, and we look good in black. Our photographer, Nathan Brooks, took over 150 shots during this quick session between downpours at Rotary Beach, and the hardest part of the project was picking just one photo." — Lisa Pearson

Modern image
Photographer: Nathan Brooks
Pictured (left to right): Roxanne Abajian, Caitlin Jacobson, KJ Bolling, Gayle Brooks, Lisa Pearson, Rebecca Jackson, Amanda Kiely, Tamara Dinsmore
On loan courtesy of Lisa Pearson, L2015.4.40.2

Historic image
Ladies at the beach on the south side of Vallenar Bay, circa 1915
Photographer: Unknown
Pictured: Unknown
Donor: Irene Chesney McGillvray, THS 69.2.7.7