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Kenneth Chisholm papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 50

Scope and Contents

These papers include some writings of Kenneth Chisholm on his Alaska experiences, Alaska material collected by him including a census of King Island in 1938 and weather reports of the area; also copies of reports of Alaska and Siberian villages in 1937 by Lt. Commander R. C. Sarratt of the Revenue Cutter Northland.

Letters received by Kenneth Chisholm from 1938 1939 are from his future wife, Lucile, and other letters document his efforts to locate employment.

Photographs taken in Alaska by Kenneth Chisholm and others are in photograph collection album PCA 105. For more information see also Aniakchak: Largest Explosive Crater In the World (DVD 283) and Mush, You Malemutes! (DVD 184). Including Alaska Expedition with Father B.R. Hubbard, 1930-1938

Dates

  • 1930-1938

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is unrestricted.

Conditions Governing Use

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

Biographical

Between 1930 and 1938, Kenneth Chisholm was one of the university students from Santa Clara University who accompanied Father Hubbard on his expeditions exploring and photographing Alaska. Trips included the Aniakchak River area after leaving Chignik in 1930, 1935 to Taku Glacier area, 1937 - 1938 King Island and Arctic Villages .

Extent

0.4 Linear Feet : 10 folders, 98 items

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

These papers were donated to the library in July 1974 by Mrs. Geraldine McMurtry of Belmont, California.

Related Materials

Photographs form a separate collection, PCA 105.

Processing Information

Items have been numbered, placed in Mylar, into acid free folders, and into an archival box.

Title
Finding aid for the Kenneth Chisholm papers
Status
In Progress
Author
Processed by: Staff ; Updated by: Jacki Swearingen, Oct. 2014 ; ArchivesSpace by: Sandy Johnston
Date
2019 June
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Language of description note
English

Repository Details

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

Contact:
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Juneau AK 99811-0571 US
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