E.M. Messenger Alaska photographs, 1891

Overview of the Collection

Photographer
Messenger, E. M.
Title
E.M. Messenger Alaska photographs
Dates
1891 (inclusive)
Quantity
12 photographs (1 folder)
Collection Number
PH1568
Summary
Photographs of village and harbor views of Juneau and Sitka, with some of Wrangell, Alaska
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

Entire collection can be viewed on the Libraries' Digital Collections website. Permission of Visual Materials curator is required to view originals. Contact Special Collections for more information.

Languages
English

Historical BackgroundReturn to Top

Photographs taken by E.M. Messenger, likely a visitor to Alaska on a tourist excursion aboard the steamship Queen , which operated from 1882-1935. This 336-foot, iron-hulled, commercial passenger cargo steamer was originally named Queen of the Pacific , but shortened to Queen in 1890. This ship provided tourist excursions to Alaska during summer months beginning in 1890, making stops at Wrangell, Juneau, Glacier Bay, Sitka, and other points of interest. This steamship was operated by the Pacific Coast Steamship Company. In 1891, when Messenger took the photographs from this collection, the Queen was captained by James Carroll.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Views of Alaskan towns of Juneau, Sitka, and Wrangell, including images of churches and Alaska Native villagers.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Alternative Forms Available

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Restrictions on Use

Status of creator's copyrights is unknown; restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Users are responsible for researching copyright status before use.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Source: Paul Michael Reese II, July 31, 2017.

Processing Note

Processed by Kate Norgon, December 2018.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)

Corporate Names

  • Queen (Ship)--Photographs

Geographical Names

  • Alaska--Photographs
  • Juneau (Alaska)--Photographs
  • Sitka (Alaska)--Photographs
  • Wrangell (Alaska)--Photographs