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201914 minGdoc-short

Historical Events

Seattle Harbor (ca. 1933)

201914 minGdoc-short

Footage from the early 1930s captures Seattle's Ballard Locks, a sea voyage to Alaska, commercial whaling, and wildlife in the Pribilof Islands.

Historical Events

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Channel: US National Archives

Seattle Harbor (ca. 1933)

2019• 14 minG

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Footage from the early 1930s captures Seattle's Ballard Locks, a sea voyage to Alaska, commercial whaling, and wildlife in the Pribilof Islands.

Synopsis

In 1933, U.S. Bureau of Fisheries employee Harry J. Christoffers captured silent Kodacolor footage showcasing Seattle's Ballard Locks and a sea voyage to Alaska. The film documents a commercial whaling crew in action, highlights the natural beauty of Alaska's Pribilof Islands through scenes of people picking wildflowers, and features various Alaskan wildlife. This historical record is part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's collection, reflecting maritime activities and environmental aspects of the era.

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