Research Catalog

Stereoscopic Views of Southeast Alaska

Title
Stereoscopic Views of Southeast Alaska [graphic].
Publication
1868?-1920?

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Details

Additional Authors
  • Muybridge, Eadweard, 1830-1904.
  • Davis, James M.
  • Ingersoll, T. W.
  • Jarvis, John F.
  • Kilburn, B. W. (Benjamin West), 1827-1909.
  • Griffith & Griffith (Firm), publishers.
  • Keystone View Company, publishers.
  • Continent Stereoscopic Company, publishers.
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Description
  • 18 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w; 90x177mm. or smaller.
  • 1 stereograph (photoprint) : albumen, b&w ;
  • 6 stereographs (photomechanical prints) : halftone, col. ;
  • 2 stereographs (photoprints) : silver gelatin, b&w ;
Summary
Views of Southeast Alaska, including Fort Tongass, Haines, Juneau, Kasaan Village, Lynn Canal, New Metlakahtla, Nome, Sitka, Skagway and Wrangell; includes general, street and harbor views; views of churches, a bridge, log cabins, a "curiosity shop" with Indian artifacts visible on the porch, an Indian salmon cannery; steam and sailing vessels; Indians and villages, including views of totem poles and canoes; views of Hawler glacier and its terminal moraines; a view of a bridge over the Indian River.
Alternative Title
  • Popular Series.
  • Views of the Pacific Coast. 11, 47.
  • European and American Views.
  • American and Foreign Views.
Subject
  • Halleck, H. W. 1815-1872
  • Harbors > Alaska
  • Streets
  • Piers & wharves > Alaska
  • Salmon
  • Fishing industry > Alaska
  • Food industry > Alaska
  • Mountains > Alaska
  • Log cabins > Alaska
  • Ships
  • Glaciers > Alaska
  • Moraines > Alaska
  • Bridges > Alaska
  • Business enterprises > Alaska
  • Souvenir shops > Alaska
  • Indians of North America > Dwellings
  • Indians of North America > Alaska
  • Indian wood-carving > North America
  • Totem poles
  • Canoes
  • Haida Indians
  • Tlingit Indians
  • Portable darkrooms
  • Indian business enterprises
  • Alaska
  • Fort Tongass (Alaska)
  • Haines (Alaska)
  • Juneau (Alaska)
  • New Metlakahtla (Alaska)
  • Nome (Alaska)
  • Sitka (Alaska)
  • Skagway (Alaska)
  • Lynn Canal (Alaska)
  • Indian River (Alaska)
  • Wrangell (Alaska)
  • Kasaan Bay (Alaska)
  • Photographica
Genre/Form
  • Albumen photoprints.
  • Silver gleatin photoprints.
  • Stereographs.
  • Photoprints.
Note
  • Includes views by Eadweard Muybridge, James M. Davis, B.W. Kilburn and other photographers and publishers.
  • Two views by Eadweard Muybridge were made as part of an expedition to Alaska led by Maj. Gen. Henry W. Halleck.
  • Includes a view of a photographer's tent perched on the terminal moraine of Hawler glacier.
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Cite As (note)
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 89-F308
OCLC
NYPG89-F308
Title
Stereoscopic Views of Southeast Alaska [graphic].
Imprint
1868?-1920?
Restricted Access
Restricted access; Photography Collection; Permit must be requested at division indicated.
Cite As:
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Connect to:
NYPL Digital Collections
Indexed Term
Photographica
Added Author
Muybridge, Eadweard, 1830-1904. Photographer
Davis, James M. Photographer
Ingersoll, T. W. Publisher
Jarvis, John F. Publisher
Kilburn, B. W. (Benjamin West), 1827-1909. Photographer
Griffith & Griffith (Firm), publishers.
Keystone View Company, publishers.
Continent Stereoscopic Company, publishers.
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Added Title
Popular Series.
Views of the Pacific Coast. 11, 47.
European and American Views.
American and Foreign Views.
Research Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 89-F308
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