Gastineau Pioneers Book Committee Files, 1999-2004

Collection

Identifier: MS 192

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The files were kept by the Gastineau Pioneers Book Committee as they compiled information on Juneau families for the book, Gastineau Channel Memories, 1880-1959. Files contain correspondence, articles and, sometimes, photos sent by families for inclusion in the book. Each family’s file also includes a draft of the story’s form as condensed for use in the book. As the title states the bulk of the information covers the period from ca. 1880 to 1959.

Box 2, Acc. #2004-62 contains the files kept for Gastineau Channel Memories, 1880-1967, Vol. II.

Dates

1999-2004

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

2 Cubic Feet : 2 boxes

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The Alaska State Library received the collection from Betty West Miller representing the Gastineau Pioneers Book Committee, Acc. #2001-67, in September 2001. Addition to collection, received from Marie Darlin of the Gastineau Pioneers Book Committee, October 2004, Acc. #2004-62.

Processing Information

The files’ original order and labels were retained. Files were transferred to acid-free containers. Files are arranged in alphabetical order by family name. Acc. #2004-62 files retained in original folders; will require further processing.

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title: Finding aid for the Gastineau Pioneers Book Committee Files, 1999-2004
Status: In Progress
Author: Processed by: Gladi Kulp Sept. 2001 ; ArchivesSpace finding aid by: Sandy Johnston
Date: 2019 July
Description rules: Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description: Undetermined
Script of description: Code for undetermined script
Language of description note: English