Two women, possibly Kate and Graphie Carmack, sitting on a log with a dog, ca. 1900

Handwritten on verso: Carmack, (George W.). PH Coll 692.4 Kate Carmack was the common law wife of George W. Carmack. Her brother Skookum Jim was George's mining partner. George and Kate had one daughter named Graphie, and lived together until 1900 when George left Kate for another women. Kate t...

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Other Authors: University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections Division
Format: Still Image
Language:unknown
Published: 1900
Subjects:
Women
Families
Dogs
Carmack
Marguerite
Graphie
Mothers and daughters
Carcross
Alaska
Online Access:http://cdm16786.contentdm.oclc.org:80/cdm/ref/collection/portraits/id/649
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Summary:Handwritten on verso: Carmack, (George W.). PH Coll 692.4 Kate Carmack was the common law wife of George W. Carmack. Her brother Skookum Jim was George's mining partner. George and Kate had one daughter named Graphie, and lived together until 1900 when George left Kate for another women. Kate tried to win back George and prove their marriage was legal, but these attempts failed. She was left destitute and moved to Carcross, Alaska where she died in 1920. To order a reproduction, inquire about permissions, or for information about prices see: http://www.lib.washington.edu/specialcollections/services/reproduction/reproduction Please cite the Order Number

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