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  • Photographs of Alaska

    Photographs of Alaska

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    The 54 prints in this collection depict Alaskan nature scenes, various views of town life (mainly in Sitka), and some Native American totems; these photographs were made ca. 1892. This collection provides insight into the Alaskan environment just before the Klondike Gold Rush. The collection is particularly strong in images of Muir Glacier and the cities of Sitka and Wrangell ca. 1892. In addition to images of these places, the collection includes images of Alaskan Natives; Alaskan Native totem poles; Killisnoo, Alaska; the Native American community of Kasaan, Alaska; the steamboat Star Queen; various glaciers; and Treadmill Mill and Mine at Douglas Island.

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    Photographs of Edward Schieffelin's Prospecting Trip in Alaska

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    This album contains 45 photographs taken by Charles O. Farciot that document Edward Schieffelin's gold prospecting trip through Alaska via the Yukon River in 1882 and 1883. Views include many close portraits of Alaskan natives and their families; the towns of St. Michael, Nuklukayet, and Anvik; Fort Yukon; Fort Reliance; trading posts; Schieffelin and his dog sled team; and Fort Yukon missionaries interacting with Alaskan natives; various steamships, including the "New Racket"; the Yukon River; Alaskan native chieftains and shamans; a group of the only Caucasian men in St. Michael; and one view of an Inuit cemetery. The photographs are mounted double-sided into an accordion fold book album. There are typeset captions, probably created by photographer Charles Farciot. Some refer to photographic exposure and timing.

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    Photographs of Alaska by Frank La Roche

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    This collection consists of photographs of Alaska taken ca. 1892 by Frank La Roche, depicting Alaskan nature scenes, views of town life, and some Alaskan Natives. This collection provides insight into the Alaskan environment just before the Klondike Gold Rush. This collection is particularly strong in images of Muir Glacier and the cities of Sitka and Wrangell. In addition to images of these places, the collection includes images of Alaskan Natives; Alaskan Native totem poles; Killisnoo, Alaska; the Native American community of Kasaan, Alaska; the steamboat Star Queen; various glaciers; and Treadmill Mill and Mine at Douglas Island.

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  • Photographs of Edward Schieffelin's Prospecting Trip in Alaska, 1883

    Photographs of Edward Schieffelin's Prospecting Trip in Alaska, 1883

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    This collection consists of photographs taken by Charles O. Farciot of Edward Schieffelin's gold prospecting trip through Alaska via the Yukon River. The photographs are mounted on leaves and have captions. The images depict a variety of scenes: Alaskan native families; a missionary preaching to and interacting with Alaskan natives; various steamships, including the "New Racket"; the towns of St. Michael, Nuklukayet, and Anvik; dogsledding teams; trading posts; the Yukon River; Alaskan native chieftains; Alaskan native shamans; Fort Yukon; Fort Reliance; and a Native American cemetery.

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    Bear Totem. Wrangle [Wrangell] [Alaska]. [Loose photo found at back of album. Photographer unknown]

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    The 54 prints in this collection depict Alaskan nature scenes, various views of town life (mainly in Sitka), and some Native American totems; these photographs were made ca. 1892. This collection provides insight into the Alaskan environment just before the Klondike Gold Rush. The collection is particularly strong in images of Muir Glacier and the cities of Sitka and Wrangell ca. 1892. In addition to images of these places, the collection includes images of Alaskan Natives; Alaskan Native totem poles; Killisnoo, Alaska; the Native American community of Kasaan, Alaska; the steamboat Star Queen; various glaciers; and Treadmill Mill and Mine at Douglas Island.

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    Sitka, Alaska

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    The 54 prints in this collection depict Alaskan nature scenes, various views of town life (mainly in Sitka), and some Native American totems; these photographs were made ca. 1892. This collection provides insight into the Alaskan environment just before the Klondike Gold Rush. The collection is particularly strong in images of Muir Glacier and the cities of Sitka and Wrangell ca. 1892. In addition to images of these places, the collection includes images of Alaskan Natives; Alaskan Native totem poles; Killisnoo, Alaska; the Native American community of Kasaan, Alaska; the steamboat Star Queen; various glaciers; and Treadmill Mill and Mine at Douglas Island.

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