Worden, John E. (John Elmer), 1861-1925

John Elmer Worden (1861-1925) came to Alaska from New York via Oregon and was a resident of Wrangell from 1898-1925. He married Nina Silve Turner in Portland in 1895 and they had 3 children. Worden served as Wrangell's postmaster from 1900 until 1917 when his health began to fail. He was Wrangell Town Clerk from 1905-1925. Additionally, he was a professional photographer and active in community affairs. He was a member of the Pioneers of Alaska, the Improved Order of Redmen, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and the Woodmen of the World. His photographs illustrated an early booklet on the Tlingit Indians and were also used in early travel brochures promoting Southeast Alaska. Worden's photographs may also be found throughout the Library's collections.

From the description of John E. Worden photograph collection [graphic], ca. 1908-1919. (Alaska State Library). WorldCat record id: 60574035