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Early photos of Alaska [graphic]
BANC PIC 1987.032--ALBLOCAL
Collection Overview

Title:

Early photos of Alaska

Creator/Contributor:

Wood, H. N.

Creator/Contributor:

Whitney, W. C.

Abstract:

Includes photos of the U.S. Revenue Cutter Bear (ship), Nome, cliff dwellings on King Island, Unalaska Island, native peoples (children of Port Clarence and a grave site, etc.) Also includes photographs of Eskimo boats.

Date:

1898 (issued)

Subject:

n-us-ak
Bear (Ship) -- Pictorial works
Eskimos -- Alaska -- Photographs
Indians of North America -- Alaska -- Funeral customs and rites -- Photographs
Cliff-dwellings -- Alaska -- King Island -- Photographs
Indians of North America -- Alaska -- Boats -- Photographs
Nome (Alaska) -- Pictorial works
Alaska -- Pictorial works
Unalaska Island (Alaska) -- Pictorial works

Note:

Title from sticker on cover.
One photograph bears name of H.N. Wood, 1898. Cover bears name of W.C. Whitney (compiler?)
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for use.

Type:

graphic

Physical Description:

graphic
photoprint
1 album (19 photographic prints) : b&w ; 18 x 24 cm.

Language:

English

Identifier:

BANC PIC 1987.032--ALBLOCAL

Origin:

Alaska unknown place ca. 1898-1899

Copyright Note:

COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for use.