Pigg Family Photograph Collection, 1920s – 1950s
Scope and Contents
The Pigg family photos include photos of Dr. W.J. Pigg, his wife Lena and son Henry, and photos of Father Bernard R. Hubbard. Many of the photos were taken on the Mendenhall/Taku Glacier crossing by Henry Pigg, Father Hubbard, and Jack Koby. Additionally, there is also a photo of Babe Ruth in Juneau, and several glacier and mountain scenes. The photos date from 1914-1950s.
Dates
- 1920s-1950s
EAD
PCA0501Conditions 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. Photocopying does not constitute permission to publish.
Biographical
The W.J. Pigg family lived in Juneau, Alaska, during the 1920s and 1930s. W.J. Pigg was a physician. His wife was Mrs. Lena Pigg – W.J. being her first husband. Their son was Patrick Henry Pigg, 1909-?
Extent
1 boxes : 4 folders ; 129 black and white photographs ; one black and white trifold photograph
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The Pigg family photos were donated to the Juneau City Museum by Glenn Nordlie, second cousin of Henry Pigg, in July, 1991. The City Museum then transferred ownership to the Alaska State Library Historical Collections also in July, 1991.
Existence and Location of Copies
Photographs digitized and available for viewing via Alaska's Digital Archives: 003, 008, 011, 054, 070, 094, 097, 116, 122, 127
Materials Specific Details
Blank Invoice – Dr. W. J. Pigg
Processing Information
This collection has been described at the item level. Photos have been placed in Mylar, and all items placed into pH-neutral folders.
- Title
- Finding aid for the Pigg Family Photograph Collection, 1920s – 1950s
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Processed by: Ken Nail, Jr. ; Revised by: Alea Oien and Anastasia Tarmann 3/2009 ; ArchivesSpace finding aid by: Sandy Johnston 2019 May ; Inventory added by: Sandy Johnston
- Date
- 2020 July
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- 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