The Ivory Workers Camp. Ivory carvers' camp near Nome, Alaska. Two tents on beach with upturned umiaks behind them., 1927
Abstract
King Islander-Nome, Alaska. They come by sea from King Island-90 miles from Nome-work ivory all summer-go back to the island for winter kill walrus in spring before the ice leaves-get the ivory and return to Nome to carve and sell the ivory.
Dates
- Creation: 1927
Creator
- Andrews, Clarence Leroy, 1862-1948 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time. Glass plate negatives and lantern slides are restricted due to the fragility of the format. All decisions regarding use will be at the discretion of the curator for visual materials.
Extent
1 photographic print(s)
General Physical Description note
1 photographic print : gelatin silver, b&w ; 4 7/8 x 8 3/4 inches
Dimensions note
4 7/8 x 8 3/4 inches
Repository Details
Part of the University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives Repository
