Eskimo men wearing lip ornaments [two men face camera in head-and-shoulders view: one with a fur-side parka, one with a skin-side parka, one holds barbed harpoon or fishing spear with line to barb, both with plugs apparently drilled through the lower left corners of their mouths (below lip), one plug of ivory?].
Scope and Contents
This collection contains photographs of: the Aleutian Islands, Pribilof Islands, King Island, Siberia, Eskimos, and scenic views. Also included is the following biographical information:
• Bibliography of: Call-Booth Family Documents, Books, Papers, and Photos
• Memorabilia of our Famous Ancestor Dr. Samuel Johnson Call (Sam); Volume 1 and Volume 2
• Information about and color photocopies of the two gold medals Dr. Call received for heroic service as a member of the Overland Expedition for the Relief of the Whalers in the Arctic Ocean from November 27, 1897 to September 13, 1898.
Dates
- circa 1880-1908
Conditions Governing Access
The photos may be viewed. However, because of their fragile condition, they may not be photocopied.
Extent
1 items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Alaska State Library - Historical Collections Finding Aids Repository
PO Box 110571
Juneau AK 99811-0571 US
907-465-2920
907-465-2925
907-465-2151 (Fax)
asl.historical@alaska.gov