Early prints of Alaska, ca. 1870-1920.
Title:
Early prints of Alaska, ca. 1870-1920.
Physical Description:
approximately 286 photographs : black and white
General Note:
In the Alaska State Library, Historical Collections, P.O. Box 110571, Juneau, AK 99811-0571.
Abstract:
These Alaskan images by various photographers represent some of the earliest Alaska photographs. Most are rare and/or fragile and unsuitable for constant handling. The views are largely from the pre-gold rush period and are generally original prints. Subjects cover all areas of Alaska but are concentrated in Southeast Alaska. Photographers represented in this collection include G.W. Landerkin, Reuben Albertstone, Harrison Bros. (Juneau), Isaac W. Taber (San Francisco), J.M. Blankenberg, Lance Burdon, C. Stites, Winter & Pond, Eugene S. Willard, E. Chamberlin, George Mercer, W.B. Byram, Heimberger & Son (Indiana), (Sydney?) Hamilton, B.W. Kilburn, Asahel Curtis, Peterson Brothers (Seattle), and Walter Strand. The collection is ongoing.
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Restrictions on Access:
Collection is open to research.
Additional Physical Form Available:
Some images available on microfiche, as PCA 01.