John W. Leedy Papers and Photographs, 1901-1941

Collection

Identifier: MS 238

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Photographs and personal papers of John W. Leedy, collected during his time in Valdez.

Dates

1901-1941

Conditions Governing Access

Open to research according to the policies of the Alaska State Library.

Conditions Governing Use

Request for permission to publish material from the collection must be discussed with the Librarian. Photocopying does not constitute permission to publish.

Biographical

John Leedy was the Governor of Kansas who, after losing his re-election bid in 1899, retired briefly from politics. After working in the mining industry and serving as director of the Leedy Mining Co, he moved to Valdez, Alaska in 1901. He served as mayor for 2 years. J.W. Leedy later became a naturalized citizen of Canada. [Information from notes of Barbara L. Munton]

Extent

1 boxes : 28 black and white photographs ; Newspapers, articles and memoriabilia

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The collection is the gift of Barbara Munton. Folder 1 and 3 were donated in 2005. Folder 2 was donated in 2008.

Processing Information

The collection has been processed at the item level. The photographs were placed in Mylar. All items were placed in acid free folders and then into an archival box.

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title: Finding aid for the John W. Leedy Papers and Photographs, 1901-1941
Status: In Progress
Author: Processed by: Jim Simard, July 16, 2008 ; Revised by: Connie Hamann, Jan. 2014 ; ArchivesSpace finding aid by: Sandy Johnston
Date: 2019 June
Description rules: Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description: Undetermined
Script of description: Code for undetermined script
Language of description note: English