A guide to the Dr. Morris P. Kaufman photographs, circa 1925-1935

Item No. 01. Man at the wheel aboard Star of Alaska (built 1886; ship, 3m), 1925

Extent: 1 photograph (3 physical forms).

Physical Description: 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact interpositive, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.

Item No. 02. Three-masted ship anchored in Alitak Bay, Alaska, broadside view, circa 1925

Extent: 1 photograph (3 physical forms).

Physical Description: 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact interpositive, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.

Item No. 03. Loading salt aboard Sophie Christenson (built 1901; schooner, 4m), circa 1925

Extent: 1 photograph (3 physical forms).

Physical Description: 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact interpositive, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.

Scope and Content Note

A bucket of salt is being dumped on the deck.

Item No. 04. Man at the wheel aboard Star of Alaska (built 1886; ship, 3m), 1925

Extent: 1 photograph (4 physical forms).

Physical Description: 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact interpositive, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 2 black-and-white preservation contact negatives, 2.75 x 4.75 in. and 4 x 5 in.

Item No. 05. Gordon Grant aboard Star of Alaska (built 1886; ship, 3m), 1925

Extent: 1 photograph (4 physical forms).

Physical Description: 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact interpositive, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white photographic print, 2.75 x 4.75 in.

Item No. 06. Man aboard Star of Alaska (built 1886; ship, 3m), circa 1925

Extent: 1 photograph (4 physical forms).

Physical Description: 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact interpositive, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white photographic print, 2.75 x 4.75 in.

Item No. 07. Centennial (built 1875; barkentine, 4m) under tow in Alitak Bay, Alaska, 1925

Extent: 1 photograph (3 physical forms).

Physical Description: 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact interpositive, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.

Item No. 08. Three-masted ship in Alaska, as seen from a distance, 1925

Extent: 1 photograph (3 physical forms).

Physical Description: 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact interpositive, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.

Scope and Content Note

Image is similar to a photograph in P09-007 that was identified at TONAWANDA (built 1892; ship, 3m).

Item No. 09. Star of Alaska (built 1886; ship, 3m) entering Chignik under tow past Cathedral Rock, Alaska, 1925

Extent: 1 photograph (3 physical forms).

Physical Description: 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact interpositive, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.

Scope and Content Note

View from aboard STAR OF ALASKA.

Item No. 10. Centennial (built 1875; barkentine, 4m) under tow in Alitak Bay, Alaska, 1925

Extent: 1 photograph (3 physical forms).

Physical Description: 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact interpositive, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.

Scope and Content Note

CENTENNIAL was leaking and called for help. STAR OF ALASKA put into Alitak to help lift pack.

Item No. 11. Kasilof, Cook Inlet, Alaska, circa 1925

Extent: 1 photograph (3 physical forms).

Physical Description: 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact interpositive, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.

Item No. 12. Fish lighter in Alaska, circa 1925

Extent: 1 photograph (3 physical forms).

Physical Description: 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact interpositive, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.

Scope and Content Note

Men are at work on board. "Lighter could hold 40,000 fish."

Item No. 13. Cathedral Rock at the entrance to Chignik Bay, Alaska, circa 1925

Extent: 1 photograph (3 physical forms).

Physical Description: 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact interpositive, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.

Item No. 14. Star of Shetland (built 1899; bark, 4m) docked in Alaska, starboard bow view, circa 1925

Extent: 1 photograph (3 physical forms).

Physical Description: 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact interpositive, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.

Scope and Content Note

"AT" inside a diamond is painted on the wall of the pier shed.

Item No. 15. Three-masted ship in Alaska, as seen from a distance, 1925

Extent: 1 photograph (3 physical forms).

Physical Description: 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact interpositive, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.

Scope and Content Note

Image is similar to a photograph in P09-007 that was identified at TONAWANDA (built 1892; ship, 3m).

Item No. 16. Man in a kayak in Chignik Lagoon, Alaska, circa 1925

Extent: 1 photograph (3 physical forms).

Physical Description: 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact interpositive, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.

Item No. 17. Cannery mechanic standing next to the binnacle aboard a vessel in Alaska, circa 1925

Extent: 1 photograph (3 physical forms).

Physical Description: 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact interpositive, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.

Item No. 18. Centennial (built 1875; barkentine, 4m) under tow in Alitak Bay, Alaska, 1925

Extent: 1 photograph (3 physical forms).

Physical Description: 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact interpositive, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.

Item No. 19. Martha Angeline (riverboat; U.S. Bureau of Education, Medical Service) tied up alongside the shore in Alaska, broadside view, 1925-1935

Extent: 1 photograph (3 physical forms).

Physical Description: 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact interpositive, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.

Item No. 20. Men tying up Martha Angeline (riverboat; U.S. Bureau of Education, Medical Service) alongside the shore in Alaska, 1925-1935

Extent: 1 photograph (3 physical forms).

Physical Description: 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact interpositive, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.

Item No. 21. Wayne (power fishing boat) in Alaska, circa 1925-1935

Extent: 1 photograph (3 physical forms).

Physical Description: 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact interpositive, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.

Scope and Content Note

A man is hauling a net on board. Buildings are on the shore in the background as well as a boat hauled out.

Item No. 22. Hospital at Fort Gibbon, Alaska, 1925-1935

Extent: 1 photograph (3 physical forms).

Physical Description: 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact interpositive, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.

Item No. 23. Two men in a kayak in Alaska, circa 1925-1935

Extent: 1 photograph (3 physical forms).

Physical Description: 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact interpositive, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.

Scope and Content Note

One man is standing up on the kayak. Buildings and a pier are in the background.

Item No. 24. Mast and unfurled sails, possibly aboard Star of Alaska (built 1886; ship, 3m), circa 1925

Extent: 1 photograph (3 physical forms).

Physical Description: 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact interpositive, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.

Item No. 25. Pin rack with ropes belayed, possibly aboard Star of Alaska (built 1886; ship, 3m), circa 1925

Extent: 1 photograph (3 physical forms).

Physical Description: 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact interpositive, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.

Item No. 26. Lifeboat and deck, possibly aboard Star of Alaska (built 1886; ship, 3m), circa 1925

Extent: 1 photograph (3 physical forms).

Physical Description: 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact interpositive, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.

Item No. 27. Martha Angeline (riverboat; U.S. Bureau of Education, Medical Service) tied up alongside the shore, 1925-1935

Extent: 1 photograph (3 physical forms).

Physical Description: 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact interpositive, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.

Item No. 28. Star of Alaska (built 1886; ship, 3m) deck view while at sea, circa 1925

Extent: 1 photograph (3 physical forms).

Physical Description: 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact interpositive, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.

Item No. 29. Shark hanging by a rope, apparently aboard Columbia (vessel type unidentified), circa 1925-1935

Extent: 1 photograph (3 physical forms).

Physical Description: 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact interpositive, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.

Scope and Content Note

"Wreck of 'Columbia'" is written on the negative.

File Unit . ,

Extent: .

Item No. 01. Man at the wheel aboard Star of Alaska (built 1886; ship, 3m), 1925

Extent: 1 photograph (3 physical forms).

Physical Description: 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact interpositive, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.

Item No. 02. Three-masted ship anchored in Alitak Bay, Alaska, broadside view, circa 1925

Extent: 1 photograph (3 physical forms).

Physical Description: 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact interpositive, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.

Item No. 03. Loading salt aboard Sophie Christenson (built 1901; schooner, 4m), circa 1925

Extent: 1 photograph (3 physical forms).

Physical Description: 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact interpositive, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.

Scope and Content Note

A bucket of salt is being dumped on the deck.

Item No. 04. Man at the wheel aboard Star of Alaska (built 1886; ship, 3m), 1925

Extent: 1 photograph (4 physical forms).

Physical Description: 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact interpositive, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 2 black-and-white preservation contact negatives, 2.75 x 4.75 in. and 4 x 5 in.

Item No. 05. Gordon Grant aboard Star of Alaska (built 1886; ship, 3m), 1925

Extent: 1 photograph (4 physical forms).

Physical Description: 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact interpositive, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white photographic print, 2.75 x 4.75 in.

Item No. 06. Man aboard Star of Alaska (built 1886; ship, 3m), circa 1925

Extent: 1 photograph (4 physical forms).

Physical Description: 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact interpositive, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white photographic print, 2.75 x 4.75 in.

Item No. 07. Centennial (built 1875; barkentine, 4m) under tow in Alitak Bay, Alaska, 1925

Extent: 1 photograph (3 physical forms).

Physical Description: 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact interpositive, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.

Item No. 08. Three-masted ship in Alaska, as seen from a distance, 1925

Extent: 1 photograph (3 physical forms).

Physical Description: 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact interpositive, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.

Scope and Content Note

Image is similar to a photograph in P09-007 that was identified at TONAWANDA (built 1892; ship, 3m).

Item No. 09. Star of Alaska (built 1886; ship, 3m) entering Chignik under tow past Cathedral Rock, Alaska, 1925

Extent: 1 photograph (3 physical forms).

Physical Description: 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact interpositive, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.

Scope and Content Note

View from aboard STAR OF ALASKA.

Item No. 10. Centennial (built 1875; barkentine, 4m) under tow in Alitak Bay, Alaska, 1925

Extent: 1 photograph (3 physical forms).

Physical Description: 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact interpositive, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.

Scope and Content Note

CENTENNIAL was leaking and called for help. STAR OF ALASKA put into Alitak to help lift pack.

Item No. 11. Kasilof, Cook Inlet, Alaska, circa 1925

Extent: 1 photograph (3 physical forms).

Physical Description: 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact interpositive, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.

Item No. 12. Fish lighter in Alaska, circa 1925

Extent: 1 photograph (3 physical forms).

Physical Description: 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact interpositive, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.

Scope and Content Note

Men are at work on board. "Lighter could hold 40,000 fish."

Item No. 13. Cathedral Rock at the entrance to Chignik Bay, Alaska, circa 1925

Extent: 1 photograph (3 physical forms).

Physical Description: 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact interpositive, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.

Item No. 14. Star of Shetland (built 1899; bark, 4m) docked in Alaska, starboard bow view, circa 1925

Extent: 1 photograph (3 physical forms).

Physical Description: 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact interpositive, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.

Scope and Content Note

"AT" inside a diamond is painted on the wall of the pier shed.

Item No. 15. Three-masted ship in Alaska, as seen from a distance, 1925

Extent: 1 photograph (3 physical forms).

Physical Description: 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact interpositive, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.

Scope and Content Note

Image is similar to a photograph in P09-007 that was identified at TONAWANDA (built 1892; ship, 3m).

Item No. 16. Man in a kayak in Chignik Lagoon, Alaska, circa 1925

Extent: 1 photograph (3 physical forms).

Physical Description: 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact interpositive, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.

Item No. 17. Cannery mechanic standing next to the binnacle aboard a vessel in Alaska, circa 1925

Extent: 1 photograph (3 physical forms).

Physical Description: 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact interpositive, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.

Item No. 18. Centennial (built 1875; barkentine, 4m) under tow in Alitak Bay, Alaska, 1925

Extent: 1 photograph (3 physical forms).

Physical Description: 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact interpositive, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.

Item No. 19. Martha Angeline (riverboat; U.S. Bureau of Education, Medical Service) tied up alongside the shore in Alaska, broadside view, 1925-1935

Extent: 1 photograph (3 physical forms).

Physical Description: 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact interpositive, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.

Item No. 20. Men tying up Martha Angeline (riverboat; U.S. Bureau of Education, Medical Service) alongside the shore in Alaska, 1925-1935

Extent: 1 photograph (3 physical forms).

Physical Description: 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact interpositive, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.

Item No. 21. Wayne (power fishing boat) in Alaska, circa 1925-1935

Extent: 1 photograph (3 physical forms).

Physical Description: 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact interpositive, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.

Scope and Content Note

A man is hauling a net on board. Buildings are on the shore in the background as well as a boat hauled out.

Item No. 22. Hospital at Fort Gibbon, Alaska, 1925-1935

Extent: 1 photograph (3 physical forms).

Physical Description: 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact interpositive, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.

Item No. 23. Two men in a kayak in Alaska, circa 1925-1935

Extent: 1 photograph (3 physical forms).

Physical Description: 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact interpositive, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.

Scope and Content Note

One man is standing up on the kayak. Buildings and a pier are in the background.

Item No. 24. Mast and unfurled sails, possibly aboard Star of Alaska (built 1886; ship, 3m), circa 1925

Extent: 1 photograph (3 physical forms).

Physical Description: 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact interpositive, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.

Item No. 25. Pin rack with ropes belayed, possibly aboard Star of Alaska (built 1886; ship, 3m), circa 1925

Extent: 1 photograph (3 physical forms).

Physical Description: 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact interpositive, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.

Item No. 26. Lifeboat and deck, possibly aboard Star of Alaska (built 1886; ship, 3m), circa 1925

Extent: 1 photograph (3 physical forms).

Physical Description: 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact interpositive, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.

Item No. 27. Martha Angeline (riverboat; U.S. Bureau of Education, Medical Service) tied up alongside the shore, 1925-1935

Extent: 1 photograph (3 physical forms).

Physical Description: 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact interpositive, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.

Item No. 28. Star of Alaska (built 1886; ship, 3m) deck view while at sea, circa 1925

Extent: 1 photograph (3 physical forms).

Physical Description: 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact interpositive, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.

Item No. 29. Shark hanging by a rope, apparently aboard Columbia (vessel type unidentified), circa 1925-1935

Extent: 1 photograph (3 physical forms).

Physical Description: 1 black-and-white nitrate negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact interpositive, 2.75 x 4.75 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 2.75 x 4.75 in.

Scope and Content Note

"Wreck of 'Columbia'" is written on the negative.