KPC-PC-1019
Two men in a bidarka canoe, Prince William Sound 1895-1903
Bidarka crossing the Prince William Sound, and two men can be seen in the boat. Note: The Gompertz family came to Alaska in 1895. Chas. Wm. Gompertz was in charge of building canneries for the Pacific Steam Whaling Co. (later the Alaska Packers). He acted as superintendent until September 1903 when an arsonist set fire to the cannery causing a total loss. These photos by Dr. Kate Gompertz were mounted on the pages of an old Chinese account book, and most of them were taken with an old 4x5 camera.
Individuals
Unidentified
Collection
Kate Gompertz & KPC
Location
Prince William Sound, Alaska
Date
Circa 1895-1903
Photographer
Kay Gompertz
Image Type
B&W
Dimensions
4.5x5cm
Condition
Poor
Identified By
State Library and Alan Boraas
Date Cataloged
9/2/2003
Archive Location
KPC Anthropology Lab
Use Agreement and Restrictions
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