Collection:
Juneau—Douglas City Museum
Object ID:
88.23.011
Accession#:
88.23
Credit Line:
Donated by Mary Kelsey.
Object Name:
Postcard
Title:
"Face of Taku Glacier" Postcard
Photographer:
Winter and Pond
Date:
1910
Description:
Photo shows face of glacier and lake with mountains in background. Not used. No border.
Inscription: "Face of Taku Glacier"
Material: Paper/Ink/Dye/Adhesive
Notes:
From Mrs. Mary Kelsey, sister—in—law to Sam Kelsey Jr. & Louella Kelsey McMullen James. Louella taught school at Treadwell School until it closed, ca. 1920. Sam, mining engineer, came to Juneau as government surveyor. He worked for Alaska Supply Co., manager Henry Shattuck, Kensington Mining Co. in 1913 & Alaska Gastineau Mining Co.
Correspondence: Letters from Sam Jr. to his family were sent to Alaska Historical Library. Postcards signed "Lou" were written by Louella.
People:
Kelsey, Sam
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"Taku Glacier" Postcard