John E. Thwaites Alaska photographs, writings, and other material, ca. 1900-1934.

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John E. Thwaites Alaska photographs, writings, and other material, ca. 1900-1934.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/667710760

The collection is comprised of photographs taken or collected by J.E. Thwaites, original writings by Thwaites, and letter and drawings to Thwaites from children in Alaska.

1 box, including 511 photographs (0.42 cubic ft.)

Museum of History and Industry

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SNAC Resource ID: 7960833

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