Trowbridge, Jessie June.

Miss Jessie June Trowbridge was the eldest daughter of Jessie C. "Kate" Trowbridge and Nelson Seymour Trowbridge. Nelson Trowbridge worked as superintendent and part owner of the Bald Eagle Mine at Sumdum, Alaska during 1896. The Bald Eagle Mine was first organized in 1895 by G.W. Garside of Juneau, Alaska. In 1899, the mining property was consolidated with the Sumdum Chief to form the Sumdum Mining Company. While her father worked at the mine, Jessie J. Trowbridge photographed daily life at the mining camp.

From the description of Jessie J. Trowbridge photograph collection, 1896 [graphic]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 61125452