Photographs of Alaska by Frank La Roche

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.