David & Mary Waggoner photographs and papers, 1900-1940s.
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David & Mary Waggoner photographs and papers, 1900-1940s.
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3 boxes (932 black and white photograph prints, 299 glass plate negatives)
General Note:
In the Alaska State Library, Historical Collections, P.O. Box 110571, Juneau, AK 99811-0571.
Abstract:
The collection consists of 299 glass plate negatives created principally by David Waggoner. Another 883 prints are taken from photo albums kept by David and Mary Waggoner. The images depict people and communities in Southeast Alaska, particularly Klawock and Juneau. The collection also includes an album of 49 photographs relating to the 1929 U.S. Navy Alaska Aerial Survey Expedition, featuring aerial views of communities in Southeast Alaska. It also includes a booklet of photos titled Breaking Ground For The Capitol Building, Juneau, Alaska. September 18, 1929. Transcripts of writings of Mary and David Waggoner are also included in this collection.
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1929 U.S. Navy Alaska Aerial Survey Expedition photograph album.
Breaking ground for the Capitol Building, Juneau, Alaska.
Biographical/Historical Data:
David Waggoner, missionary for the Presbyterian Church, and his wife Mary, lived and worked in Klawock from 1900 through 1914 when they were transferred to Juneau. Doctor Chisom, who was living in Klawock when the Waggoners arrived, was in possession of a camera and was taking photographs in the community. She left the camera and some of the negatives with the Waggoners. It is uncertain which of the images in the collection were made by Doctor Chisom.
Restrictions on Access:
Unrestricted.