The Strangest Story Ever Told, 1925; with later typescript by Evan Hill.

Collection

Identifier: MS 140

Staff Only

Content Description

Harry D. Colp came to Wrangell in l898. In 1900, with three others he prospected for gold in an area near Thomas Bay, which became known as the"Devil's Country" in his story. He settled in Petersburg, Alaska, working for various companies and continuing to prospect for gold. His story, “The Strangest Story Ever Told,”written in 1925, was first published posthumously in 1953.

Collection includes Kolp’s original, handwritten manuscript; a typescript by Evan Hill and photocopies of news articles on Harry D. Colp.

Dates

1925

Extent

3 Volumes (3 folders (1.5 inches))

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

General

Inventory: 1.Colp, Harry D., 1882 - 1950 2. Legends--Alaska--Thomas Bay 3. Prospecting--Alaska--Fiction

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title: Finding aid for The Strangest Story Ever Told, 1925; with later typescript by Evan Hill.
Status: In Progress
Author: Processed by: Staff ; ArchivesSpace finding aid by: Sandy Johnston
Date: 2019 May
Description rules: Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description: Undetermined
Script of description: Code for undetermined script
Language of description note: English