Joseph T. Dyer diaries, 1865-1867.

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Joseph T. Dyer diaries, 1865-1867.

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The collection consists of one typed transcript, two photocopies, and one negative microfilm copy of three diaries which belonged to Joseph T. Dyer dated Aug. 22, 1865 to Oct. 8, 1867. The diaries were written aboard ship from Sitka to Fort St. Michael and elsewhere in Alaska during the time of Russian governance during the Western Union Telegraph Expedition. Subjects of the diaries include the Western Union Telegraph Expedition (1865-1867), an account of the death of Major Robert Kennicott, and daily activities on board ship and during trips to the Alaska mainland during the expedition.

.4 linear ft.3 v. ; 28 cm. + 1 microfilm reel (negative ; 16 mm.)

Anchorage Museum Atwood Resource Center, ANCHORAGE MUSEUM OF HIST & ART LI

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Anchorage Museum Atwood Resource Center, ANCHORAGE MUSEUM OF HIST & ART LI

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Dall, William Healey, 1845-1927

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Kennicott, Robert, 1835-1866

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Dyer, Joseph

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