Joseph Herman Romig Family Papers, 1862-1955.

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Joseph Herman Romig Family Papers, 1862-1955.

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The Joseph Herman Romig Family Papers consist of personal papers, correspondence, journals, newsclippings, unpublished manuscripts, monographs, published articles, legal documents, maps and blueprints, photographs, and memorabilia. The bulk of the material relates to Joseph Romig, Jr.'s experiences as a Moravian missionary in southwestern Alaska and to his medical career in Alaska. Other material in the collection includes the journals of Romig's first wife, Ella Mae Ervin Romig, written during the time the Romigs spent doing missionary work in Bethel, Alaska. Also included in the collection are engineering drawings and blueprints for various construction projects in Alaska including the Davidson Ditch. Other materials include many photographs taken in various locations around Alaska with subjects ranging from landscapes, mining activities and sporting events to portraits and snapshots of people from Bethel and around Alaska. In addition, there are materials relating to other members of the Romig family.

1.4 cubic feet.

University of Alaska Fairbanks, Elmer E. Rasmuson Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7318548

University of Alaska Fairbanks, Elmer E. Rasmuson Library

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