Whaling Photo Album circa 1900

Access and use

Location of collection:
Special Collections Research Center
Earl Gregg Swem Library
College of William and Mary
400 Landrum Drive
PO 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (757) 221-3090
Fax: (757) 221-5440

Collection context

Summary

Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

Photo album, containing 12 photographs (2"x3") depicting whales, their slaughter and processing on a New England beach around the turn of the century. It is not clear whether the whales were hunted or stranded.

Acquisition information:
This collection was purchased in February 2010.
Physical location:
Special Collections Research Center
Physical description:
.02 Cubic Feet