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John Francis Pratt photograph collection, approximately 1870-1910

Overview of the Collection

Collector
Pratt, John F. (John Francis), 1848-1929
Title
John Francis Pratt photograph collection
Dates
approximately 1870-1910 (inclusive)
Quantity
20 boxes, 1 folder
Collection Number
PH0567
Summary
Photographs of Alaska and other locations, related to Pratt's work for the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey
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 prints in boxes 1-3 are open. Access to the the rest of the collection requires the permission of the Visual Materials Curator. Contact Special Collections to inquire further.

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Languages
English
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Biographical Note

John Francis Pratt (1848-1929) was an officer of the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey, 1871-1920, who engaged in surveys of Puget Sound, Admiralty Inlet, the Straits of Juan de Fuca, and the Alaskan boundary; gave field service in the Hawaiian Islands, 1904-1905, California, 1906-1907, and the Philippine Islands, 1908-1911; and commanded the Carnegie Institute survey ship Galilee in 1905.

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Content Description

Collections consists largely of photographs of Alaska, probably related to Pratt's work for the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey. Also includes photographs of the Philippines, China, Italy, Dawson City, Vermont, Hawaii, California, New Mexico, Virginia and West Virginia.

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Use of the Collection

Alternative Forms Available

View selections from the collection in digital format.

Restrictions on Use

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

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Administrative Information

Processing Note

Photographs were relocated from the John F. Pratt Papers, Collection No. 0039 in the repository.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)

Personal Names

  • Pratt, John F. (John Francis), 1848-1929--Archives

Corporate Names

  • U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey--Officials and employees

Geographical Names

  • Alaska--Photographs
  • California--Photographs
  • China--Photographs
  • Hawaii--Photographs
  • Italy--Photographs
  • New Mexico--Photographs
  • Philippines--Photographs
  • Vermont--Photographs
  • Virginia--Photographs
  • West Virginia--Photographs


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