Ed Conrad Klondike Photograph Collection, circa 1898-1899
Scope and Contents
This collection contains photographs taken by Ed Conrad during his prospecting expedition to the Klondike, as well as one hand drawn map of Unalaska and Dutch Harbor, and two letters home to Conrad’s wife that were published in the "The Hammond News." In his letters home, Conrad mentions the men he travels with, having to build sluices and cabins, and trade for supplies. All this is captured in his photographs.
Dates
- Majority of material found within circa 1898-1899
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PCA0569Conditions Governing Access
The collection is unrestricted.
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
Ed Conrad wrote home from Fort Chenah, Alaska [Fort Chena], October 1898, that his party and that of another group were preparing their winter headquarters. His letters mention a Fred Currier, a Mr. Brown, and “the boys of the boat Tanana Chief.” He describes the perilous journey up the Tanana and Chenah rivers, the differences in the length of daylight in Alaska, and the work of providing shelter, food, and trading for supplies for themselves.
By July 9th, 1899, Conrad was at Fort Independence, Alaska. He had stayed the winter in Alaska and had no word of the outside world in over a year. He was still in good spirits and hoping to come home wealthy. He describes the daily work, the sluice boxes, and states that he is his party’s blacksmith.
Extent
40 Photographic Prints (1 folder) : 1 hand drawn map ; 40 photographs (black and white, and 5 cyanotype)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
This collection was purchased in October 2013 from Bill Sleight by the Friends of the Library, Archives, and Museum using the Bob DeArmond Fund. Mr. Sleight is the grandson of Mr. Conrad. Acc. #2014-012.
Processing Information
This collection has been described at the item level, placed in Mylar, and all items placed into a pH-neutral folder.
- Title
- Finding aid for the Ed Conrad Klondike Photograph Collection, circa 1898-1899
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Processed by: Sara Bornstein, Feb.2014 ; ArchivesSpace finding aid by: Sandy Johnston 2019 July ; Inventory added by: Sandy Johnston, April 2020; Revised by: Sandy Johnston, March 2023 ; Revisions added to ArchivesSpace by: Connie Hamann
- Date
- 2023 March
- 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
PO Box 110571
Juneau AK 99811-0571 US
907-465-2920
907-465-2925
907-465-2151 (Fax)
asl.historical@alaska.gov