Alfred Lee Broadbent Collection

Unidentified young girl standing on wharf, with buildings along waterfront in the background, 1894 or 1895

Men removing fish from seine, Baileys Harbor, 1894 or 1895. Creator: Alfred Lee Broadbent
Men removing fish from seine, Baileys Harbor, 1894 or 1895. In album: Documentary photographs of Alaska and the islands off its northern coast, 1894-1895, l. 31, no. C36

Female passengers and crew members in group portrait aboard ship, 1894 or 1895. In album: Documentary photographs of Alaska and the islands off its northern coast, 1894-1895, l. 3, no. 3

Five unidentified crew members, possibly fishermen or seal hunters, 1894 or 1895. In album: Documentary photographs of Alaska and the islands off its northern coast, 1894-1895, l. 21, no. 29

Six naval officers, full-length portrait, standing on deck of ship, 1894 or 1895

"Webber, " a naval officer or ship captain, three-quarter length portrait, standing, facing left, holding sword, 1894 or 1895

Captains, their wives, and two female tourists sitting around a table aboard ship, Dutch Harbor, Alaska, (1897?)

Children - Kadiack [ie, Kodiak] Island [] /, 1894 or 1895. Creator: Alfred Lee Broadbent
Children - Kadiack [ie, Kodiak] Island [] /, 1894 or 1895. Showing three girls and one boy, half-length portrait, standing against building, facing front

Col Ripinski & PO at Chilkat [] /, 1894 and 1895. Showing S. Ripinsky and two men standing outside the Post Office at Chilkat

Greek Bishop of Alaska, 1894. Creator: Alfred Lee Broadbent
Greek Bishop of Alaska, 1894. Showing Nikolai, Archbishop of Warsaw, Bishop of Aleutian Islands and Alaska, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly left

Seven men, half-length portrait, facing front, 1894 or 1895. Creator: Alfred Lee Broadbent
Seven men, half-length portrait, facing front, 1894 or 1895. In album: Documentary photographs of Alaska and the islands off its northern coast, 1894-1895, l. 99

Unidentified naval officer, full-length portrait, standing aboard ship, facing right, 1894 or 1895. In album: Documentary photographs of Alaska and the islands off its northern coast, 1894-1895, l. 80

Port side view of small American ship, 1894 or 1895. Creator: Alfred Lee Broadbent
Port side view of small American ship, 1894 or 1895. In album: Documentary photographs of Alaska and the islands off its northern coast, 1894-1895, l. 83

Sailors standing in line on boardwalk with a group of local women and men standing nearby observing the ceremony, possibly Iliulkuk (Unalaska) on Unalaska Island, Alaska/, 1894 or 1895

Unidentified group of people, three men, two women, a child and a dog standing in front of a house; two of the men wear uniforms and are probably sailors, 1894 and 1895

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Alfred Lee Broadbent (1862-1938): A Photographic Chronicle of the Late 19th Century Alaskan Frontier Discover the captivating works of Alfred Lee Broadbent, an American photographer who documented the raw beauty and daily life of Alaska between 1894 and 1897. Broadbent's images offer a unique glimpse into the lives of unidentified individuals, from young girls on wharfs to crew members unloading fish, as well as captains, naval officers, and even a Greek bishop. Broadbent's collection includes scenes of Baileys Harbor, where men removed fish from their seines. He also captured candid moments aboard ships, such as female passengers and crew members gathered around a table, children playing on Kadiack Island, and captains, their wives, and tourists enjoying a meal. Broadbent's keen eye for detail and composition resulted in striking images of both the people and landscapes of Alaska during this transformative era. His portraits of unidentified naval officers, including 'Webber,' and a group of seven men, showcase the diverse individuals who played a role in Alaska's development. Join us as we delve into the captivating world and explore the untold stories of Alaska's late 19th-century frontier.