(Map) Alaska with parts of Siberia ... route of the Harriman Alaska Expedition, 1899
Scope and Contents
These 2 albums cover the Harriman Alaska Expedition in May through August of 1899. Volume I covers New York to Cook Inlet and Volume II covers Cook Inlet to Bering Strait and the Return Voyage. Included are 253 photographs by Edward S. Curtis, one of the official expedition photographers, and other expedition members including C. Hart Merriam and Harriman himself. There are a total of 253 photographs, plus a map of the route. Subjects pictured include Alaska coastal towns, flora, fauna, glaciers, and people; some photos of Siberia and the railroad trip to Seattle.
Dates
- 1899
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is unrestricted. Albums are fragile, please use the digitized images of the collection. Photographs may not be reproduced due to the fragile condition of the albums.
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