Object Details
- Subject
- United States National Museum
- United States Navy
- The Northern Alaska Exploring Expedition was a naval exploration of the Kobuk River, also known as the Putnam River, and northern parts of Alaska from April 13, 1884-November 9, 1886. The expedition was led by Lieutenant George M. Stoney of the U.S. Navy. In addition to exploring the area, Lieutenant Stoney also collected specimens for the United States National Museum.
- Summary
- Two native girls in front of tent.
- Cite as
- Smithsonian Institution Archives, Acc. 11-007, Box 002, Image No. MNH-886
- Repository Loc.
- Smithsonian Institution Archives Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520
- 1884
- 1884-1886
- Local number
- SIA Acc. 11-007 [MNH-886]
- Restrictions & Rights
- No access restrictions Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu
- No Copyright - United States
- Type
- Glass negatives
- Physical description
- 8 x 10;
- Place
- Alaska
- Kobuk River (Alaska)
- Arctic regions
- Smithsonian Institution Archives
- Topic
- Scientific expeditions
- Discovery and exploration
- Record ID
- siris_arc_387700
