Charles A. Abbey papers, 1886-1889.

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Charles A. Abbey papers, 1886-1889.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/314194419

The Charles A. Abbey Papers consist of Abbey's diary kept during the 1886 voyage of the U.S. Revenue-Cutter Service vessel Corwin, Abbey's correspondence for the same time period, and 13 images of vessels, the Corwin's crew, and Alaskan coastal villages photographed during the voyage. Also included is Abbey's 1889 testimony summarizing the activities during the trip. This was used in a government report titled "Report of the Fur-Seal Fisheries of Alaska."

1 box (0.45 cu. ft.)

University of Alaska Fairbanks, Elmer E. Rasmuson Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7318554

University of Alaska Fairbanks, Elmer E. Rasmuson Library

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Abbey, Charles A. (Charles Augustus), 1841-1919

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In 1886 Charles A. Abbey was captain of the steamer Corwin, U.S. Revenue-Cutter Service, on a mission to protect the seal life, fur seal industry and general government interests in Alaska. From the description of Charles A. Abbey papers, 1886-1889. (University of Alaska, Fairbanks). WorldCat record id: 314194419 ...

United States. Revenue-Cutter Service

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Corwin (Ship)

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