William A. Kelly photograph collection, ca. 1885-1904.
Title:
William A. Kelly photograph collection, ca. 1885-1904.
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Physical Description:
90 photoprints (1 album + 23 photos) : b&w, some sepia toned.
General Note:
In the Alaska State Library, Historical Collections, P.O. Box 110571, Juneau, AK 99811-0571.
Abstract:
Includes images of the Sitka area, native culture, Sheldon Jackson Museum, the Sitka Industrial and Training School, and scenic views. Many of the photographs are by Elbridge W. Merrill.
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Ownership:
From the estate of William A. Kelly.
Biographical/Historical Data:
William A. Kelly, a lawyer from Puxatawney, PA, was appointed judge in southeast Alaska, ca. 1893. He served as superintendent of the Sitka Training and Industrial School, ca. 1898-1903, superintendent of the Southern District (southeast Alaska), ca. 1904-1907. He wrote "Grammar and Vocabulary of the Hlingit [Tlingit] Language of Southeastern Alaska" with Frances H. Willard, published by the GPO in 1905.
Restrictions on Access:
Collection is open to research.