Harley Elton Tuck Diaries and Reminiscences, 1898-1936, 1898-1936

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Tuck, Harley Elton
Title
Harley Elton Tuck Diaries and Reminiscences, 1898-1936
Dates
1898-1936 (inclusive)
Quantity
8 items.
Collection Number
Cage 4546
Summary
Original diaries and typescript reminiscences of a Yukon gold miner.
Repository
Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions

This collection is open for research use.

Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Harley Elton Tuck (1861-1941) was a Yukon gold miner.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Original diaries and typescript reminiscences of Harley Elton Tuck..

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Alternative Forms Available

Diaries privately published as " Klondike Diary" (Monroe, Wash, 1974).

Preferred Citation

[Item Description]. Cage 4546 , Harley Elton Tuck Diaries and Reminiscences, 1898-1936 . Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

These papers were a gift of Robert Tuck on August 6, 1975.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
1 1 Tuck's Log Vol. 1 April 8 1898-April 28 1898
1 2 Book #2 1898 April 30 1898-May 7 1898
1 3 Tuck's Log No. 3 May 8 1898-August 6 1898
1 4 Tuck's Log No. 4 August 7 1898-October 18 1898
1 5 Tuck's Log Voyage No. 2 Vol 5 January 7 1899-October 11 1899
1 6 Original #1 Log [Reminiscences, primarily transcriptions from the diaries of 1898 expedition].
47 p. typescript.
ca 1936
1 7 Tuck's Log #2 [Reminiscences, primarily transcriptions from the diaries of 1898 expedition].
31 p. typescript.
ca 1936
1 8 Klondike diary by Harley Elton Tuck, 1898-1899. Monroe, Washington, Monroe Printers. Cover title: The Klondike diary by Harley Elton Tuck 1861-1941.
113 p. illus.
November 1974

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Personal Names

  • Tuck, Harley Elton, 1861-1941--Archives (creator)

Geographical Names

  • Alaska--Description and travel
  • Klondike River Valley (Yukon)--Gold discoveries

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Tuck, Robert, donor. WaPS (donor)