A. E. Heath Alaska photograph collection, 1900-1910

Overview of the Collection

Collector
Heath, A. E.
Title
A. E. Heath Alaska photograph collection
Dates
1900-1910 (inclusive)
Quantity
26 photographic prints (2 boxes)
Collection Number
PH0327
Summary
Photographs depicting a variety of activities and scenes from Alaskan cities, including Killisnoo, Juneau, Fairbanks, Nome, St. Michael, Tenakee, Porcupine, Skagway and Tyee, circa 1900-1910
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

The collection is open to the public.

Languages
English

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection was owned by A.E. Heath, Alaska goldrush pioneer. Collection consists of large mounted prints depicting a variety of activities and scenes from Alaskan cities (Killisnoo, Juneau, Fairbanks, Nome, St. Michael, Tenakee, Porcupine, Skagway, Tyee) including churches, residences, post offices, sawmills, roadhouses, fishing, whaling, shipping, etc. Most photographs by Winter & Pond and Frank H. Nowell. All circa 1900-1910.

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Restrictions on Use

Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.

Preferred Citation

The required credit line for use of images from Special Collections is: University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections, [plus the negative number].

The negative number is provided with the image and is a letter + number combination such as UW13452; Hegg 1234; or NA1275. A typical credit line would be, University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections, UW13452.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Custodial History

The collection was originally owned by A.E. Heath, Alaska goldrush pioneer. 14 prints are missing from Heath's original collection of 40.

Acquisition Information

Source: Shorey's Books; received in 1962.

 

3: Greek Church, Killisnoo, Alaska. (Winter & Pond E12)
4: Russian Church, Juneau, Alaska. (Winter & Pond)
5: Log cabin church, Juneau, Alaska. (Winter & Pond 69)
7: Amalga, Eagle River Valley, Alaska. View from above the town and/or mill. (photographer unknown)
9: U.S. Post Office, Fairbanks, Alaska. (Nowell 6181)
10: Typical residences and flower gardens, Fairbanks, Alaska. (Nowell 6209)
11: View down boardwalk with rows of frame houses on both sides, Howkan, Alaska (photographer unknown)
13: Oil and guano works, Killisnoo, Alaska. (Winter & Pond)
14: Suction for Nome City Fire Pumps, Nome. Oct. 1908. (Nowell 6681)
16: A.E. Co.'s plant, St. Michael's, Alaska owned by Northern Commercial Company. September 1908. (Nowell 6038)
18: Broadway, Tenakee, Alaska. (Winter & Pond E22)
22: Sawmill, Porcupine, Alaska. (Photographer unknown)
23: Looking up Porcupine. (Winter & Pond E75?)
25: Silver Bow Basin, Alaska. (Winter and Pond)
26: Camp of Auk Indians. (photographer unknown)
27: Eskimo women, St. Michael, Alaska.....on "Bear" took picture. (photographer unknown)
28: Eskimo house, St. Michael, Alaska. (Nowell 6064)
29: Doctor's residence and hospital, Porcupine. (Winter & Pond E73)
31: Murphy residence in Skagway. (photographer unknown)
32: Bessie roadhouse on Third Bench Line. September 29, 1908. (Nowell 6650)
34: Dock scene withCity of Seattle. (photographer unknown)
35: Loading lumber aboard lighter from John J., Sesnon's cableway, Nome, Alaska. (Nowell 5925)
37: Unloading fish, Killisnoo, Alaska. (Winter & Pond E11)
38: Passengers lightering aboard S.S.Victoriafor Seattle and the outside. (Nowell 5549)
39: Whale in position for stripping, Tyee, Alaska. (Winter & Pond E18)

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Buildings--Alaska--Photographs
  • Inuit--Alaska--Photographs
  • Ships--Alaska--Photographs
  • Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)

Personal Names

  • Heath, E. A. (Eugene Arthur), 1857-1928--Archives

Geographical Names

  • Alaska--Photographs
  • Alaska--Social life and customs--Pictorial works

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Nowell, Frank H., 1864-1950,   photographer (photographer. )
    Corporate Names
    • Winter & Pond (photographer)