An out-of-focus photograph of Frances Wells (left) and Mertie West (right) standing and conversing with an unknown woman (center) who is standing her garden in Anchorage. The trio is grouped together in the near distance at center. A wire fence lines the front of the garden and runs across the image. Frances Wells and Mertie West stand on the near side of the fence. Frances stands in profile, facing towards the woman at center. Mertie stands in profile, to the left, also facing the woman at center. The unidentified woman stands behind the fence between Frances and Mertie. She faces towards the camera and holds some vegetation in her hands. Behind her, the enclosed garden/yard stretches behind her. A house adjacent to the garden stands in partial view at left. Neighboring houses are visible standing in the background.
An out-of-focus photograph of Mertie West picking berries in Oliver's berry patch in Anchorage. The berry patch occupies the majority of the image. It spans the foreground and stretches into the distance. Mertie West stands in the near distance, right-of-center. She faces slightly left and blends into the foliage as she picks berries. A utility pole stands in the far distance at center.
Photograph of Mertie West standing outside the front of the Kinsell's home in Anchorage. The single-story house stands in the near distance at center. It is viewed at an angle from the front and extends beyond the frame at right. The front door is at center and sits recessed back. Windows are situated wide to either side of the door. An attached garage at right extends out-of-frame. Mertie West stands at the foot of the front steps at center. She faces the camera, but looks to the right. A large, white streak swoops down from the upper edge. Several punched holes line both the top and bottom edges.
