Nelson, George F. (George Francis), 1842-1932

George F. Nelson, chaplain, accompanied Edward H. Harriman to Alaska by steamship in the summer of 1899 on a pleasure and scientific cruise. Also accompanying them were fourteen relatives, twenty-five scientists (including John Muir), two photographers (including Edward S. Curtis), three artists, cooks, physicians, taxidermists, and others.

From the description of Harriman Alaska expedition diary and artifacts, 1899 and 1901. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 32075227