Missionary’s Christmas greeting card. [large caption on front says:] “This little group of views will give you an idea of the country in which we live and work and serve. They carry with them our message of good cheer and the hope that the new year will bring you the richest blessings obtainable together with great peace of mind and of soul. Skagway Alaska. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Stevenson” [15 small images with individual captions] Postcard.
Content Description
The collection consists of 299 glass plate negatives created principally by David Waggoner. Another 883 prints are taken from photo albums kept by David and Mary Waggoner. The images depict people and communities in Southeast Alaska, particularly Klawock and Juneau.
The collection also includes an album of 49 photographs relating to the 1929 U.S. Navy Alaska Aerial Survey Expedition, featuring aerial views of communities in Southeast Alaska. It also includes a booklet of photos titled "Breaking Ground For The Capitol Building, Juneau, Alaska. September 18, 1929."
Transcripts of writings of Mary and David Waggoner are also included in this collection.
133 glass lantern slides were added to this collection. The subjects covered by these images are similar to the glass plate negatives and the prints from the Waggoner photo album.
Dates
- 1900-1940s
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted.
Extent
1 Photographic Prints
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
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