Collection:
Juneau—Douglas City Museum
Object ID:
88.23.010
Accession#:
88.23
Credit Line:
Donated by Mary Kelsey.
Object Name:
Postcard
Title:
"Ice Bergs at Taku Glacier" Postcard
Studio:
Elite Studio
Date:
1910
Description:
Photo shows icebergs near Taku Glacier. One man standing between icebergs. Vertically photographed. Not used.
Inscription: "Ice Bergs at 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