Watercolor paintings and pencil sketches of Alaska

Watercolor paintings and pencil sketches of Alaska created by Vincent Colyer in September-October 1869, which accompanied his report on Alaska native populations to the United States Board of Indian Commissioners. Images depict settlements, buildings, panoramic landscapes, native wood carvings, and portraits from his journey aboard the United States Steamer Newbern to Alaska

Identified locations include Baranof Island, Chirikof Island, Kodiak Island, Revillagigedo Island, Saint Paul Island, Sanak Island, Unalaska Island, Unga Island, Unimak Island, and Wrangell Island, as well as the settlements of Belkofski, Ketchikan, Kodiak, and Sitka. Identified mountain landscapes include Mount Edgecumbe, Mount Shishaldin, Isanotski Peaks, and Roundtop

Identified buildings include Tlingit Indian structures and other native residences and burial places, as well as buildings in Sitka that include Baranov Castle, St. Michael the Archangel Cathedral, and warehouses of the Russian-American Company, in addition to the Holy Resurrection Russian Orthodox Church in Kodiak and the Holy Ascension Orthodox Church in Unalaska