Johnsen, John L.,

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Johnsen worked at the Libby McNeill Cannery in Taku Harbor as a fireman, pile driver, watched traps and was a deckhand on cannery tender between 1932-34. The photos of the Taku Harbor fire were taken by a man named Tom who was bookkeeper and store keeper in Taku Harbor. Other views were taken by a crewmember who worked in Taku Harbor. The collection includes images of the Taku Cannery fire on May 10, 1932, pile-driving and daily activities.

From the description of John L. Johnsen photograph collection [graphic] : Taku Harbor Cannery, ca. 1932-1934. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 57498122

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Role Title Holding Repository
Relation Name
associatedWith Libby, McNeill & Libby corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
Alaska--Taku Harbor
Taku Harbor (Alaska)
Subject
Canneries
Pile drivers
Occupation
Collector
Activity

Person

Active 1932

Active 1934

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