Petroglyphs in Alaska Photograph Collection, ca. 1921-1959

Collection

Identifier: PCA 234

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Carvings at Cape Alitak, Tiedemann Island, Holkham Bay and unidentified locations. ca. 1921-1959

Dates

ca. 1921-1959

EAD

PCA0234

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.

Extent

21 Photographic Prints

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Petroglyphs are carvings or inscriptions on rocks and are often called picture writing." These pictures represent human figures, animals, birds, fish and "Y" faces and were carved by the prehistoric inhabitants of Alaska.

Most petroglyphs are found along the ocean beach near salmon spawning streams.

General

View 6 was taken by Allen E. Hasselborg; views 17-20 were taken by Capt. C.A. Halvorsen, superintendent of the Alaska Packer's Association at Chignik, Alaska.

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title: Finding aid for the Petroglyphs in Alaska Photograph Collection, ca. 1921-1959
Status: In Progress
Author: ArchivesSpace finding aid by: Sandy Johnston 2019 June ; Inventory added by: Sandy Johnston
Date: 2020 April
Description rules: Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description: Undetermined
Script of description: Code for undetermined script
Language of description note: English