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[PRINCESS KATHLEEN survivors on the beach.]

 Item — Box: PCA0342
Identifier: PCA0342-128

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The views of the U.S. Navy Alaskan Wireless Expedition are in fair condition, but fragile, having been removed from an album. Some of the views are fading, and include two cyanotypes. John Romeo also photographed and collected general views of other Southeast communities. These include views of the wreck of the PRINCESS KATHLEEN near Juneau in September 1952, and the subsequent rescue effort. These views are in good condition. [1911 U.S. Navy Alaskan Wireless Expedition from California to Alaskan coastal communities including Cordova, Kodiak and the Aleutian Islands. Includes views of Southeast Alaska, and sinking of the PRINCESS KATHLEEN in 1952 near Juneau, ca. 1911-1952]

Dates

  • ca. 1911-1952

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is unrestricted.

Extent

1 Photographic Prints

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Alaska State Library - Historical Collections Finding Aids Repository

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