Papers of Lewis Lloyd from Shungnak, Alaska, 1912-1936.

Collection

Identifier: MS 4-11-9

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection primarily contains letters from Lewis Lloyd while living in Shungnak, Alaska, to his nephew William Asquith in Sunderland, England, 1912-1936. In these letters Lewis and Ella Lloyd describe their activities, village life, and their adopted Eskimo child, Jennie Anauok(?). Also included in this collection are two photographs, a map, and two letters from J.P. Asquith, the donor, dated 1965 and 1966. Jennie’s history is described in J.P. Asquith’s 1965 donation letter to Margaret Leibowitz. In addition, J. P. Asquith provides a diagram of family relationships which helps identify family members referenced in the correspondence. The map of Alaska shows the partial route of Mr. Lloyd on his travels in Alaska.

Dates

1912-1936

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 Note

Lewis Lloyd left England sometime before 1914. He travelled first to Canada and then Alaska to prospect for gold. He corresponded with his nephew, William Asquith, father of the donor, James Philip Asquith, while in Alaska. Eventually, he married a woman named Ella, became an American citizen, and Post Master and notary public at Shungnak, Alaska. Lewis Lloyd died about 1951, in Seattle, at approximately age 80.

Extent

11 items (1 folder) : 6 letters with envelopes ; 2 letters from donor ; 2 gelatin print photographs ; 1 map

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The collection was donated by James Philip Asquith of Essex, England. The process began December 31, 1965 and was completed February 1, 1966.

Processing Information

This collection has been described at the item level. Original order maintained. All items placed into a pH-neutral folder and archival box. Photographs and paper items placed into Mylar. Photocopies of letters were placed in the folder, as many of the items are fragile.

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title: Finding aid for the Papers of Lewis Lloyd from Shungnak, Alaska, 1912-1936.
Status: In Progress
Author: Processed by: Staff. Revised by: Connie Hamann, February 2009; Anastasia Tarmann, April 2014; Jacki Swearingen, May 2014. ArchivesSpace Finding Aid by: Freya Anderson
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