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Stanley M. Erickson Photograph Collection, ca. 1915-1930

 Collection
Identifier: PCA 436

Scope and Contents

The photo postcards were collected by Stanley Erickson while he worked for the Alaska Steamship Co. from the 1920’s to the 1950’s. Photos include: Cordova, Mount Eccles, Juneau, Petersburg, Wrangell, the Northwestern, Nome, dogs, reindeer, Eskimos, and Siberian natives. Most were taken in the early part of the 20th century from 1915-1930.

Dates

  • Majority of material found within ca. 1915-1930

EAD

PCA0436

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is available for viewing; however, the photographs may not be photocopied.

Conditions Governing Use

Request for permission to publish or reproduce material from the collection should be discussed with the Librarian.

Biographical / Historical

Stanley M. Erickson was born Oct. 2, 1894. He was chief engineer for the Alaska Steamship Co. and sailed the waters of Alaska from the 1920's to the 1950's. Some of the ships he worked on were the Baranof, the Dellwood, and Curacao. Erickson died March 5, 1962.

Extent

21 Photographic Prints : Photo postcards.

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The collection was donated in 2002 by his daughter, Bernice (Mrs. Paul) Wata, San Rafael CA, Acc. #2002-33.

Processing Information

The photos were numbered by staff and housed in mylar.

Title
Finding aid for the Stanley M. Erickson Photograph Collection, ca. 1915-1930
Status
In Progress
Author
Processed by: Gladi Kulp Oct. 2002 ; ArchivesSpace Resource added by: Sandy Johnston
Date
2020 April
Description rules
Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

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

Contact:
PO Box 110571
Juneau AK 99811-0571 US
907-465-2920
907-465-2925
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