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James Edwards Photograph Collection, 1964

 Collection
Identifier: PCA 290

Scope and Contents

The photographs were taken in 1964, when many of the houses and commercial buildings were deteriorating. Includes buildings, bridges and activities in McCarthy, Alaska., 1964. Views of the Golden Bar and O'Neills Store, Edwards’ family and activities.

Dates

  • 1964

Conditions Governing Access

The photographs may be viewed, however, they may not be photocopied.

Biographical / Historical

McCarthy was a mining camp 150 miles northeast of Cordova, established in 1908 when the copper mines were operating at nearby Kennecott [Kennicott]. James Edwards and his wife, Maxine, lived in the area.

Extent

35 Photographic Prints (35 photographs in individual folders)

Language of Materials

English

Processing Information

The 8 x 10 in. black and white photographs are individually sleeved in Mylar and housed in acid-neutral folders.

Title
Finding Aid for James Edwards Photograph Collection, 1964
Status
In Progress
Author
Revised: 7/2005 : ArchivesSpace Finding Aid by: Daniel Cornwall
Date
2005 July
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

Contact:
PO Box 110571
Juneau AK 99811-0571 US
907-465-2920
907-465-2925
907-465-2151 (Fax)