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Stereoscopic views of Alaska

Title
Stereoscopic views of Alaska [graphic].
Publication
1898-1925?

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Details

Additional Authors
  • Davis, James M.
  • Griffith, George W.
  • Kilburn, B. W. (Benjamin West), 1827-1909.
  • Griffith & Griffith (Firm), publishers.
  • Atlas View Company, publishers.
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Description
  • 11 stereographs (photomechanical prints) : halftone, col.; 88x178mm.
  • 11 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w ;
  • 3 stereographs (photoprints) : silver gelatin, b&w ;
Summary
Views, primarily in the Klondike, Alaska and in the Yukon, Canada: includes views of Dawson City street scenes including one view of a dog team, a saw mill and a "trading and exploration co."; mouth of the Troandik (Klondike) River; views of miners climbing the Chilkoot pass and pulling sleds up trails on the way to the Klondike; camps with log cabins; miners using sluices, rockers and pans to work their claims; views of women miners; a view of a boat shooting the Grand Canyon of Alaska; a view of Eskimo women wearing sealskin clothing. Some images duplicated.
Alternative Title
The Atlas Stereographs.
Subject
  • Streets
  • Dogsleds
  • Dry goods stores
  • Gold mining
  • Mining > Alaska
  • Prospecting
  • Log cabins > Alaska
  • Lumber industry
  • Sleds & sleighs
  • Canyons > Alaska
  • Rivers
  • Women
  • Snow
  • Tents
  • Boats
  • Eskimos
  • Alaska
  • Yukon
  • Dawson (Yukon)
  • Chilkoot Pass (Alaska)
  • Klondike River Valley (Yukon) > Gold discoveries
  • Noatak River (Alaska)
  • Klondike River (Yukon)
Genre/Form
  • Albumen photoprints.
  • Stereographs.
  • Photoprints.
  • Silver gelatin photoprints.
Note
  • Includes views by James M. Davis, B.W. Kilburn, Griffith & Griffith and other photographers and publishers.
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Cite As (note)
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Provenance (note)
  • Gift of Robert Dennis, 1982 and Mrs. George R. Collins, 1993.
Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 89-F309
OCLC
NYPG89-F309
Title
Stereoscopic views of Alaska [graphic].
Imprint
1898-1925?
Restricted Access
Restricted access; Photography Collection; Permit must be requested at division indicated.
Cite As:
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Provenance
Gift of Robert Dennis, 1982 and Mrs. George R. Collins, 1993.
Connect to:
NYPL Digital Collections
Added Author
Davis, James M. Photographer
Griffith, George W. Publisher
Kilburn, B. W. (Benjamin West), 1827-1909. Photographer
Griffith & Griffith (Firm), publishers.
Atlas View Company, publishers.
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Added Title
The Atlas Stereographs.
Research Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 89-F309
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