Collection search - Department of the Interior photographic records (Alaska) [graphic material] : alpha-numerical series AL

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Department of the Interior photographic records (Alaska) [graphic material] : alpha-numerical series AL

Hierarchical level:

Sub-series

Date:

1905-1931, predominant 1920-1931.

Reference:

R190-207-3-E

Type of material:

Photographs

Found in:

Archives / Collections and Fonds

Item ID number:

163876

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Department of the Interior photographic records (Alaska)
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Record information – Details
Date(s):

1905-1931, predominant 1920-1931.

Place of creation:

United States

Extent:

3 photographs b&w : prints in albums 21 x 26 cm or smaller.
3 photographs b&w : mounted prints from disassembled albums 21 x 26 cm or smaller.

Language of material:

English

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Sub-series consists of photographs of Alaska, documenting the administration of public lands in close proximity to British Columbia and the Yukon. The photographic sub-series was originally compiled from federal sources including various sub-agencies and survey branches of the Department of the Interior, predominantly the Yukon and North West Territories Branch. Some photographs may have been acquired from private sources and independent photographers from the United States and Canada. The sub-series is organized alpha-numerically as follows.

AL-8 series consists of photographs documenting scenery in Alaska. Photos of Russel Glacier, the Lynn Canal on the coast of Alaska, and the North East point of Eastcape, Siberia. No photographers are indicated.

AL-12 series consists of photographs documenting transportation operations, networks and services between Alaska and Canada. Photos of coastal steamer ships near Skagway, Alaska. No sources or photographers are indicated.
Additional name(s):

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Canada. National Development Bureau

Canada. Natural Resources Intelligence Service

Canada. Natural Resources Intelligence Branch
Finding aid:

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(Paper) FA-021 Photocopy of original is available for consultation.

(Other) Original finding aid containing loose prints that have been withdrawn for preservation purposes and is located in photo accession 1987-116. FA-021

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General note:

Textual references to photography and departmental operations in the United States are both noted in the Department of the Interior annual reports ca. 1905-1931.

Alpha-numeric note:

The complete alpha-numeric index to the photographic records of the department of the interior is loated in the photo accession file for 1936-271 and in FA-021.

Custodial history:

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Sub-series of photographs from photo accession 1936-271 previously acquired and managed by one branch of the Department of the Interior, the Natural Resources Intelligence Service ca. 1917-1929. The branch operated as a central agency with the purpose of classifying and disseminating documentation concerning Canada's natural resources and industry development. This organization was renamed the National Development Bureau in 1930, continuing to maintain and update a comprehensive photograph and lantern slide library containing views of Canada's geography, development and tourism. Upon the closure of the Department of the Interior in 1933, the Development Bureau's collections were transferred to other government agencies including the Department of Mines and Resources, Department of Trade and Commerce and the Tourist Board. This sub-series of photographs was transferred to the National Archives in 1936. There are no negatives, duplicates, interpositives or loose prints in the Alaska sub-series.

Source:

Government

Related control no.:

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1936-271 NPC

Other accession no.:

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1936-271 NPC
1987-116 DAP
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