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Jack Molyneux Photograph Collection, 1940 – 1954

 Collection
Identifier: PCA 347

Scope and Contents

45 black and white views of various Alaskan scenes, circa 1940s. Included are images of Nome, Copper Center, Valdez, transportation and subsistence activities.

Dates

  • 1940-1954

EAD

PCA0347

Conditions Governing Access

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

Conditions Governing Use

Requests for permission to publish material from the collection must be discussed with the Librarian. Photocopying does not constitute permission to publish.

Biographical Note

John “Jack” Chandley Molyneux was born in Earlestown, England, and came to the United States in 1923. He married Grace Mozelle Crossland in 1930 and had 2 children, Joan Diane and Michael Allen. While employed as a salesman for Brodie Restaurant and Bar Supply and other food suppliers, he traveled to rural Alaska with Bob Wien and other bush pilots. He and his family lived in Alaska from 1940-1954.

Extent

0.05 Linear Feet (1 folder: 45 black and white contact prints)

Language of Materials

English

Acquisition

The negatives to these views were donated by Mr. Molyneux's daughter, Jodi Molyneux-Simpson of Seattle, Washington. (Acc. No. 1993-014.)

Processing Information

This collection has been described at the item level. Original order maintained. The photographs were numbered and placed in Mylar inserts, and all items placed into a pH-neutral folder. An inventory is available.

Title
Jack Molyneux Photograph Collection, 1940 – 1954
Subtitle
John ("Jack") Chandley Molyneux, photographer
Status
Completed
Author
Processed by: India Spartz, 1994 ; Inventory by: Sandy Johnston, Feb. 2017 ; Revised by: Jacki Swearingen, Oct. 2017 ; ArchivesSpace Finding Aid by: Connie Hamann, July 2019 ; Inventory Added to ArchivesSpace by: Connie Hamann
Date
2021 May
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

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)