Kemp Family Photographs, Nome, Alaska, 1905-1910
Scope and Contents
Black and white photographs of Northern Alaska and Nome, circa 1905-1910, during the gold rush. The bulk of the images are of Charles L. Kemp and Mrs. A.S. Kemp in Nome at the Kemp store, hunting on the Bering Sea, reindeer and dog sleds, school and social gatherings, and theater productions. The photographs primarily concern life in Nome, Alaska, in 1910, but have some pictures of other places in Alaska. Photographers include: Otto Daniel Goetze, Winter and Pond, Lomen Bros., Dobbs, E.W. Merrill and the Curtis Studio-Seattle.
Dates
- 1905-1910
EAD
PCA0425-18Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open to research according to the policies of the Alaska State Library.
Conditions Governing Use
Request for permission to publish or reproduce material from the collection should be discussed with the Librarian. Photocopying does not constitute permission to publish.
Extent
73 Photographic Prints : black and white photographs, various sizes ; 3 folders
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
This collection was a gift of Grace Steele via Elaine Powell of Pot Belly Bed and Breakfast in Juneau, May 2, 1991. The collection was found among the belongings of Mrs. Frank True.
Existence and Location of Copies
Photographs digitized and available for viewing via Alaska's Digital Archives: 04, 65, 67-69, 71-72; Photographs 01-18 have been digitized, but are not available to view via Alaska's Digital Archives. Please ask librarian for viewing assistance.
Processing Information
: This collection has been described at the item level. All items have been placed in mylar, and all items placed into pH-neutral folders.
- Title
- Kemp Family Photographs, Nome, Alaska, 1905-1910
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Processed by: Ken Nail, Jr. ; Revised by: Alea Oien, Apr. 2009 ; Revised by: Anastasia Tarmann, 2011 ; Revised by: Jacki Swearingen, Feb. 2016 ; ArchivesSpace finding aid by: Sandy Johnston ; Inventory added by: Sandy Johnston
- Date
- 2020 June
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- 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
PO Box 110571
Juneau AK 99811-0571 US
907-465-2920
907-465-2925
907-465-2151 (Fax)
asl.historical@alaska.gov