W.C. (Watson Colt) Allis Collection, ca. 1912-1942
Scope and Contents
The photographs and scrapbook items primarily depict his life in the Pribilofs and on Herschel Island from 1912-1935.
Dates
- 1857-1942
Conditions Governing Access
The duplicated collection may be viewed at the Alaska State Library Historical Collections.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission to publish or reproduce material must be obtained from the Alaska Polar Regions Dept., Rasmuson Library, University of Alaska Fairbanks.
Biographical / Historical
W.C. (Watson Colt) Allis worked for the U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Bureau of Fisheries. He resided primarily in the Pribilof Islands. He took part in a life-threatening whaling expedition in the Arctic Circle in which the ship was frozen in the ice. He also worked for the North American Commercial Co. and the Alaska Commercial Co. Watson was nicknamed the “Dean of Sealers” because of his expertise on the subject of seals and seal life. He died in St. Helena, CA, April 7, 1942.
Extent
1.4 Linear Feet : 1 scrapbook ; 1 photo album
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The collection was loaned by the Alaska Polar Regions Dept., Rasmuson Library, University of Alaska Fairbanks, in 1998, for photocopying.
Existence and Location of Originals
Originals are housed at the Alaska Polar Regions Dept., Rasmuson Library, University of Alaska Fairbanks.
Processing Information
The photo album and scrapbook were photocopied on acid-free paper.
- Title
- Finding aid for the W.C. (Watson Colt) Allis Collection, ca. 1912-1942
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Processed by: Gladi Kulp, January 1999 ; ArchivesSpace finding aid by: Sandy Johnston
- Date
- 2019 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
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