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Joseph J. Nekoranec Collection, ca. 1942-1943

 Collection
Identifier: PCA 483

Scope and Contents

This collection contains 96 negative images that illustrate Mr. Nekoranec’s living conditions while stationed in the Aleutian Islands during World War II. Of the 96 negatives in this collection, 41 have been scanned and a computer-generated print has been made of each of these. Subjects include: soldiers, locations, construction, animals, airplanes, cemetery, church, Alaska Natives.

Dates

  • circa 1942-1943

EAD

PCA0483

Conditions 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 Note

Joseph John Nekoranec was born in Morgantown, West Virginia, June 8, 1914. He received a degree in Mining Engineering from West Virginia University in 1938. Mr. Nekoranec was stationed in Alaska during World War II. He was involved in the surveying of airfields in the Aleutians. Joseph Nekoranec passed away March 10, 1997.

Extent

1 folders : 41 Computer-generated black and white prints ; 96 negatives

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Acquisition

Donated by Jean Thomas, granddaughter of Joseph John Nekoranec, to the Alaska State Library Historical Collections and accessioned on September 14, 2000. Acc. #2000-054.

Existence and Location of Originals

INVENTORY OF ORIGINAL NEGATIVES

Negatives stored in freezer in vault

1 Box: #1-96 (most are 1½ x 2½ negatives)

Existence and Location of Copies

Images 1-41 have been scanned.

Processing Information

41 of the 96 negatives were scanned. Computer-generated prints were made of the scanned images. The prints were placed in an acid free folder and then placed in an archival box. The negatives have been placed in the freezer in the vault.

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Finding Aid for the Joseph J. Nekoranec Collection, ca. 1942-1943
Status
Completed
Author
Processed by: Ken Nail, Jr., Oct. 2007 ; Updated by: Jacki Swearingen, Jan. 2017 ; ArchivesSpace Finding Aid by: Jacki Swearingen, July 2019 ; Inventory added by: Jacki Swearingen
Date
2021 December
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

External Documents

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Alaska State Library - Historical Collections Finding Aids Repository

https://library.alaska.gov/hist/
Contact:
PO Box 110571
Juneau AK 99811-0571 US
907-465-2920
907-465-2925
907-465-2151 (Fax)