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Courtroom, Federal Building, Anchorage, Alaska

Architect: Louis A. Simon and Gilbert. Stanley Underwood. Built in 1939. Photographed as part of an assignment for the General Services Administration. Title, date, and subject note provided by the photographer... More

Sculpture "Alaska snowshoe mail carrier," by Chaim Gross at the Ariel ...

Date: 1936; dimensions: 4' 1" x 1'7" x 1'; material: aluminum. Photographed as part of an assignment for the General Services Administration. Title, date and keywords from information provided by the photograph... More

[Architectural plan of Fort Sitka, Alaska]

Lithograph engraved by I. Clark; drawn by Urey Lisiansky. Illus. in: Lisiansky, A Voyage Round the World (London, 1814, opp. p. 163. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card, with subsequent ... More

[Plan of layout of Russian fort in Alaska, 1803-1806] / Capt'n. Lisian...

Reference copy in LOT 4390-P. Illus. in: Lisiansky. A voyage round the world, ..., London, 1814, pl. II.

Vue du port d'Ounalashka, engraving, Library of Congress

Aleutian Islands, Alaska. Lithograph by Langlume after Choris. Illus. in: Choris, Voyage Pittoresque autour du monde (Paris, 1822), plate XI. Note: Reader doing book on Russian-Amer. Arch says this should be: C... More

Intérieur d'une cabane de Caloches (Ile de Sitkha, Côte N.O. de l'Amér...

Interior view of lodge or cabin with Natives gathered around fire. Illus. in: Voyage autour de monde, exécuté par ordre de Sa Majesté l'empereur Nicolas 1er, sur la corvette le Séniavine, dans les années 1826, ... More

Sheldon Jackson College, Sage Memorial Building, 801 Lincoln Street, S...

Picryl description: Public domain photo of a factory, warehouse, commercial or industrial building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

A letter from home - on the Allenkaket River, Alaska

Man sitting outside tent(?) reading letter, shotgun across his lap, and a dog sitting at his feet. 64381 U.S. Copyright Office. No. 11543. Copyright by B.L. Singley.

Fishing for and drying of halibut, Haidah village, Prince of Wales Isl...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a harbor, sailing ship, boat, city building, 19th-century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Carved doorpost in Alaska. 19th century, Library of Congress collectio...

Photoprint copyrighted by H.H. Brodeck. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card.

Shamans graves, Alaska. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

Photoprint copyrighted by H.H. Brodeck. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card.

Shultze Glacier, Takou Inlet, Alaska / H. H. Brodeck.

14828 U.S. Copyright Office. No. 82. Scenes in Alaska series. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mix... More

Glacier in Alaska. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

Photoprint copyrighted by H.H. Brodeck. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card.

View of the Devil's Thumb tipped with clouds, looking down Frederick S...

"U.S.C. and G.S. steamer 'Carlile P. Patterson' Survey of Alaska." No. 123.

Floating ice, Frederick Sound, above Horn Cliffs, S.E. Alaska / photog...

"U.S.C. and G.S. steamer 'Carlile P. Patterson,' Survey of Alaska." No. 128.

Totem poles, Alaska / W. Seward McClure, San Francisco, California.

Public domain photograph of San Francisco streets, landmark historic building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Alaska Indian baskets - Frank G. Carpenter collection

No. 821 LHP B. Frank and Frances Carpenter Collection (Library of Congress).

Ocean liners: S.S. Alaska - Public domain ocean liner image

Public domain image of a sailing ship, caravel, harbor, sea, naval battle, 16th-17th century maritime seascape, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Avalanche of snow across railroad tracks, Alaska

Picryl description: Public domain image of railroad tracks, railway, train car, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Honorable John W. Clark, after whom Lake Clark is named

John W. Clark, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1891 Oct. 31, p. 208.

Alaska - Sitka - Indian Ranch (view along rocky beach)

Photo copyrighted by H.C. Lord. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Shelf.

Chilkat Indians in dancing costumes, Alaska / Winter & Pond, photograp...

Seven Chilkat Indian men and boys posed, standing, full length, in native dress. 18081aa U.S. Copyright Office. No. 209.

Saginaw Jake, of Killisnoo, Alaska

American Indian man, full-length portrait, in uniform, standing on step in front of building below sign reading "By the Gouvernor's Commission and the Company's permission I am made the Grand THYEE, OF this ent... More

Indian dancers at Potlatch, Chilkat, Alaska

Photoprint copyrighted by Winter & Pond, Juneau, Alaska. No. 203. This record contains unverified data from caption card.

Images on Indian doctor's grave, Chilkat, Alaska

Photograph shows the grave of Shah, a Tlingit ixt (shaman), marked with carved wood totems. Copyright 1895 by Winter & Pond. No. 187.

Totem poles, Kake, Alaska. 19th century, Library of Congress collectio...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Alaska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Miners' meeting at Sheep Camp, Alaska. Trial of camp thieves

Group of men in front of tents. Photo copyrighted by Winter & Pond. No. 150. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Alaska S- C- 1895; Law...; Gold Rush in Alaska ... More

Old totem poles in chief's house, Alaska

Photograph shows a young girl sitting atop a totem pole, in front of two more totem poles. 18078aa U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright 1895 by Winter & Pond. No. 202.

[Alaska - Klondike - "Devil's Bluff portage in the canyon near Sheep C...

Photo copyrighted by Winter & Pond, #137. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Shelf.

[Kah-chuckte, of Killisnoo, Alaska (Chief of Neltusken)]

Photo copyrighted by Winter & Pond. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Eskimos; JK; Shelf.

[Alaska - Juneau - native women seling curios]

Photo copyrighted by Winter & Pond. #250. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Eskimos; Alaska Juneau; Shelf.

Indian visitors attending Potlatch at Kok-wol-too village, Chilkat Riv...

Photoprint copyrighted by Winter & Pond, Juneau, Alaska. No. 183. This record contains unverified data from caption card.

Potlatch dance on Chilkat River, Alaska

Photoprint copyrighted by Winter & Pond, Juneau, Alaska. No. 211. This record contains unverified data from caption card.

Chilkat Indians gathering for Potlatch Dance, Alaska

Photo copyrighted by Winter & Pond, Juneau, Alaska. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Alaska Chilkat; BI (Indians); Indian tribes Chilkat; Shelf.

Exterior of Chief Klart-Reech's House, Chilkat, Alaska

Photo copyrighted by Winter & Pond, Juneau, Alaska. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Alaska Chilkat; BI (Indians); Indian tribes Chilkat; Shelf.

Totem poles, Chief Kat-a-shan's house, Fort Wrangel, Alaska

Carved alligator beside poles. Photo copyrighted by Winter and Pond. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Shelf.

Image on Chief's Grave, Chilkat, Alaska

Photoprint copyrighted by Winter & Pond. No. 207. This record contains unverified data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Indians; Death; Folk Art; Geogr.

Steamer TOPEKA at Muir Glacier, Alaska

Men and women promenading on shore; in rowboats. 48840aap1s U.S. Copyright Office. Photo copyrighted by Winter & Pond, Juneau, Alaska. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card t... More

Juneau Fire Department, Alaska. 19th century, Library of Congress coll...

Group of firemen (men and boys) on street, Juneau, Alaska. Public domain photograph - historical image of Alaska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Hose co. no. 1, Juneau [Alaska] Fire Dept.

Posed on street. Photo coyrighted by Winter & Pond. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Shelf. Fire stations.

Old Tlingit Indian, Alaska, portrait of american indian man

Bust of male Indian. 34192-BBp1s U.S. Copyright Office Photo copyrighted by Winter & Pond, Juneau, Alaska. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Indian tribes Tlingit; Shelf.

Section of Muir Glacier, Alaska

Copyright by Winter & Pond. No. 318. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Glaciers; Alaska Muir Glacier; Shelf.

[Alaska]: Towing provisions up Dyea River

3 men with 2 boats. Photo copyrighted by La Roche. No. 2011. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Geogr.; Gold Rush in Alaska; Boats; Rivers.

Foot of summit, Yukon Trail, Alaska

Gold miners with supplies and equipment going up the trail. Photoprint copyrighted by Winter & Pond. No. 847. This record contains unverified data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Geog.; Gold rush.

[Alaska - Unloading freight on Skaguay beach]

Photo copyrighted by Winter & Pond #354. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Shelf.

Skagua (sic), Alaska / LaRoche, photo, Seattle, Wash.

View of bay and mountains. 49179C U.S. Copyright Office. No. 368.

Shoeing horses in the woods, Skaguay (sic), Alaska / Winter & Pond, Ju...

58912C U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by Winter & Pond. No. 356. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a... More

[Alaska]: Rapids between Lakes Linderman and Bennett

5 men with boat. Photo copyrighted by La Roche. No. 2062. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Geogr.; Gold Rush in Alaska; Boats; Rivers.

[Scavatka, Yukon guide, Alaska, three-quarter-length portrait, standin...

Photo copyrighted by Winter & Pond. #344. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: JK; Shelf.

Camp of Yukoners near the Dyea Canyon, Alaska

Men, sled dogs and equipment. Copyright by Winter and Pond. No. 346. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Transportation; Dogs; Gold Rush Yukon Travelling; Alaska... More

Patient waiters are no losers / Dalrymple.

Print shows Uncle Sam wearing a sombrero, standing beneath an apple tree where the apples are labeled "Hawaii, Canada, Cuba, [and] Central America", with a large basket to catch the apples when they fall; apple... More

[Four prospectors posed on trail, Alaska]

Public domain photograph - Portrait, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Alaska]: Dyea Trail blocked by falling horse

Men and horses on trail. Photo copyrighted by La Roche. No. 2030. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Geogr.; Gold Rush in Alaska; Boats; Rivers.

Patient waiters are no losers / Dalrymple.

Cartoon showing Uncle Sam patiently waiting for ripening apples "Cuba," "Hawaii," and "Canada" to drop into his basket already containing other apples "Louisiana," "Florida," "Texas," "Alaska," and "California.... More

Street in Juneau, Alaska. Yukon Territory

Photograph shows street scene and buildings, including the "New England Shoe Shop" in Juneau, Alaska. 68842 U.S. Copyright Office. No. 120. Copyright by F.D. Fujiwara.

A record moose, head 69? inches, killed in Alaska by Dall De Weese?, C...

Man holding moose antlers. Photo copyrighted by Fricke & Co., Canon City, Colo. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: BI; Photog. I.; Hunting Moose; Shelf.

[Native women weaving baskets, Sitka, Alaska]

Photo copyrighted by Winter & Pond. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Eskimos Females; Alaska; Weaving; Shelf.

Eskimo cutting head off walrus at Ice Cape, Alaska

3 Eskimos on iceberg? Photoprint copyrighted by F.D. Fujiwara. No. 803. This record contains unverified data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Geogr.; Hunting; Eskimos.

Str. WILLAMETTE discharging freight at Skaguay, Alaska

Horses, bales of hay and men on pier in foregrd. Photoprint copyrighted by Winter & Pond. No. 355. This record contains unverified data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Geogr.; Ships; Freight; Gold Rush.

"Judge" "Judge" afterward stole Cleveland's stow[?] of whiskey on the ...

Photograph shows man standing in snow in front of buildings at Klondike Gold Rush town of Dyea, Alaska. In album: Alaska, 1897-1901, [leaf 9]. Forms part of: Riggs Family papers (Library of Congress) Accession... More

Native children on the beach, Sitka, Alaska

Around pile of kindling with pots and pan; dead seals and bird, and pair of hooves on ground. Photo copyrighted by Winter & Pond. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracin... More

Skaguay (sic), Aug. 12th, 1897 / LaRoche, photo, Seattle, Wash.

Tents and horses. 50118C U.S. Copyright Office. No. 376. Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington State, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The first lesson, Alaska. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

Photograph shows a Native American child and man sitting on the deck of a ship, possibly the revenue cutter Bear during a relief voyage to rescue whalers off the Alaska coast in 1897. The man is showing the chi... More

Lunch by the way-side, Dyea Trail, Alaska

Photograph shows five men with two stoves and supplies. Public domain photograph - historical image of Alaska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A picturesque street in Sheep Camp, Alaska

Men, horses, tents, etc.; mountain in background. Stereo copyrighted by B.L. Singley; Keystone View Co. No. 9198. Caption card tracings: The Gold Rush In Yukon; Photog. I.; Ala. S- C-; Shelf.

Miners and packers climbing the "Golden Stair" trail, Chilcoot Pass, A...

Stereo copyrighted by B.L. Singley; Keystone View Co. No. 9196. Caption card tracings: Photog. I.; Gold Rush in the Yukon; Miners; Alaska C- P-; Shelf.

Our party en route to the Klondike, Sheep Camp, Alaska

Group of men in front of Grand Pacific Hotel. Stereo copyrighted by B.L. Singley (Keystone View Co.). No. 9202. Caption card tracings: Photog. I.; Alaska S- C- 1898; Hotels Alaska S- C- 1898; Gold rush in the... More

Miners and packers climbing the "Golden Stair" Trail, Chilcoot Pass, A...

Photograph shows a line of people walking up trail in foreground; tents and others in background. Stereo copyrighted by B.L. Singley, Keystone View Co. No. 9196-5. Caption card tracings: Gold Rush in Yukon C- ... More

Dr. Jones' residence - preparing dinner, Sheep Camp, Alaska

Photograph shows tents and a building in the background. Stereo copyrighted by B.L. Singley - Keystone View Co. No. 9206. Caption card tracings: Street scenes; Medicine; Dwellings; Gold Traveling in...; Gold T... More

Unloading Yukon outfits at mouth of Stickeen River, Alaska

Steamboat LOUISE and large tent in foregrd. Photo copyrighted by Winter & Pond. No. 390. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Gold Rush in Yukon; Geogr.; Steamboats.

"A Happy Home in Alaska" - stereoscopic view, public domain photorpaph

Photograph shows three people and a dog, outside of tent. 36252 U.S. Copyright Office Stereo copyrighted by the Keystone View Co., B.L. Singley. No. 9205. Caption card tracings: Photog. I.; Dwellings; Alaska; Shelf.

Klondikers climbing the "Golden Stair" and "Peterson's" Trail, Chilcoo...

Copyright by B.L. Singley. No. 9195. Public domain photograph of 19th-century stereoscopic card, people, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

King Island group, Alaska. 19th century, Library of Congress collectio...

12 Eskimos on ship, Alaska. Photoprint copyrighted by Dr. Samuel J. Call, U.S.N. No. 67558. This record contains unverified data from caption card.

On Dyea Trail, Alaska - stereoscopic view, public domain photorpaph

Large group of people on snow covered trail during gold rush. 36250 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by B.L. Singley. No. 9204 and No. 1.

Bound for the Klondike Gold Fields, Chilcoot Pass, Alaska

People with supplies and equipment in foreground; long line of people going up mountain in background.

Inorah's house, Alaska - Public domain portrait print

Photograph shows a group portrait of Native American men and children standing in front of a large tent structure; women stand to the side. Copyrighted by Dr. S. J. Call, U.S.N. No. 67578.

Placer Mining near the Yukon River, Alaska

Two people with nets over their heads, one with shovel and the other with a pan; another man seated in background. Stereo copyrighted by B.L. Singley - Keystone View Co. No. 9374. This record contains unverifie... More

Bound for the Klondike gold fields, Chilcoot Pass, Alaska

Large group of people walking up pass; supplies in foregrd. Stereo copyrighted by B.L. Singley (Keystone View Co.). No. 9191. See also: LC-USZ62-37810 (half). This record contains unverified data from caption card.

[Alaska - "Inorah family"]. 19th century, Library of Congress collecti...

Photo copyrighted by S.J. Call. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Shelf.

Alaska by Moonlight, Bound for the Klondyke

1 ship and crowd in foreground; another ship in background. Public domain photograph of port, ship docks, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Searching for the dead after snowslide of April 3, 1898, Dyea Trail, A...

36249 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by B.L. Singley. No. 9203. Public domain photograph of 19th-century stereoscopic card, people, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The DORA BLUHM at the Port of St. Michaels, Alaska

Tents in foreground. Stereo copyrighted by B.L. Singley - Keystone View Co. No. 9355. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Alaska St. Michaels; Gold Traveling to; ... More

Bound for the Klondike Gold Fields, Chilcoot Pass, Alaska

Large group of prospectors on mountain path; restaurant and people with supplies in foregrd. Stereo copyrighted by B.L. Singley (Keystone View Co.). No. 9191. The Keystone View Company produced more than 100 st... More

Dr. Sheldon Jackson and government P.O. inspector enroute to Dawson Ci...

Dr. Sheldon Jackson and John Philip Clum in heavy winter coats stand near each other, in the background is river with forest beyond that. 46446 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by B.L. Singley, Keystone View Co... More

St. Lawrence Island house. 19th century, Library of Congress collectio...

Western Alaska; group of Eskimos in front of house, with furs on pole above doorway. Photo copyrighted by Dr. S.J. Call. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Eskim... More

Gold miners and their dog teams, Dyea Trail, Alaska

Photograph shows a man with dog team in front of tents.

Searching for the dead after snowslide of April 3, '98, Dyea Trail, Al...

Copyright by B.L. Singley. 36248 U.S. Copyright Office. No. 9203. Public domain photograph of stereoscopic card, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

"A.U.G.M. Co.'s 'ready bullion' mill, Douglas Island, Alaska": concent...

Photo by Winter & Pond. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Shelf.

Steamer QUEEN at Haines Mission, Alaska, enroute to the Klondyke

Stereo copyrighted by B.L. Singley, Keystone View Co. No. 9291. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Gold Rush... Traveling...; Alaska H- M-; Ships Other; Ships QU... More

Gold miners and packers on Dyea Trail, Alaska

Stereo copyrighted by B.L. Singley (Keystone View Co.). No. 9192. Caption card tracings: Photog. I.; Alaska S- C- 1898; Hotels Alaska S- C- 1898; Gold rush in the Yukon Terr. Travel to; Shelf.

"A.U.G.M. Co.'s 'ready bullion' mill, Douglas Island, Alaska": battery...

Photo by Winter & Pond. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Shelf.

Klondykers climbing the "Golden Stair" and "Peterson's Trail," Chilcoo...

People with supplies and equipment in foreground; long line of people going up mountain in background. Stereo copyrighted by B.L. Singley, Keystone View Co. No. 9191. Caption card tracings: Gold Rush in Yukon ... More

Bound for the Klondike gold fields, Chilcoot Pass, Alaska

Large group of people walking up pass; supplies in foregrd. Stereo copyrighted by B.L. Singley (Keystone View Co.). No. 9191. See also: LC-USZ62-80105 (full). This record contains unverified data from caption card.

A trifle embarrassed / Keppler., Political Cartoon

Print shows Uncle Sam and Columbia standing at the entrance to the "U.S. Foundling Asylum" as a basket of crying children labeled "Puerto Rico, Cuba, Hawaii, [and] Philippine" is presented to them by arms label... More

Edward S. Curtis - A "Hanging Valley", Frazer Reach, [Alaska]

Lake in foregrd.; mountains in backgrd. Photo by Edward S. Curtis. No. X187. Copyrighted by E.H. Harriman and repro. in his Harriman Alaska Expedition, v. 2, p. 258. This record contains unverified, old data fr... More

[Body of water with mountains in background, Unalaska, Alaska]

61224 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by E.H. Harriman. Public domain photograph - historical image of Alaska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Unidentified old man, seated, writing, at entrance to a log and earth...

61320 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by Edward H. Harriman. No. X399.

[Two men with guns in foreground, pond and mountain in background, tak...

Copyright by Edward H. Harriman. No. X35. Public domain photograph - historical image of Alaska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Edward S. Curtis - [Russian cemetery, Alaska. Wooden tombs]

Photo by E.S. Curtis. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card, with subsequent revisions. Caption card tracings: Churches; Death; Blockhouse; Geogr.

Will Campbell, the only white boy on the Allenkaket River, Alaska

On sleigh hitched to dog team. Stereo copyrighted by B.L. Singley, Keystone View Co. No. 11555. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Gold Rush... Traveling...; Gol... More

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