Aleutian Islands Collection

Inhabitants of Ounalacheka with their canoes (Aleutian Islands), 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of

Natives of Unalaska
5307573 Natives of Unalaska.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting natives of Unalaska, one of the islands in the Aleutian Islands. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG

Map of Alaska, c.1900 (engraving)
533237 Map of Alaska, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Alaska, United States, with inset maps of Sitka and the Aleutian Islands, circa 1902)

Map of the Kuril Islands with Surrounding Areas, 1700-1799. Creator: Unknown
Map of the Kuril Islands with Surrounding Areas, 1700-1799. This 18th century Russian map depicts the Kurile Islands archipelago, located on the far eastern edge of the Russian Empire

Bloody conflict between Japanese and Americans on the Aleutian Islands (colour litho)
2779223 Bloody conflict between Japanese and Americans on the Aleutian Islands (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Bering Sea Arbitration (b / w photo)
1604380 The Bering Sea Arbitration (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bering Sea Arbitration)

These soldiers stride off their landing craft onto the rocky shores of Kiska Island on invasion day. Carrying full packs they came prepared to meet the Japanese enemy

First close up pictures to be released of the terrific pasting the US Navy delivered to the Japanese on Attu Island. Army and Navy forces advanced to the attack together

Crash Landing, Aleutians, 1943. Artist: Ogden Minton Pleissner
Crash Landing, Aleutians, 1943. Found in the collection of the US Army Photographic Agency

Nikolai Petrovich Rezanov, ca 1806. Artist: Anonymous
Nikolai Petrovich Rezanov, ca 1806. From a private collection

Nikolai Petrovich Rezanov. Artist: Anonymous
Nikolai Petrovich Rezanov. From a private collection

Fort Ross. Russian-American Company settlement, c. 1880. Artist: Raschen, Henry (1854-1937)
Fort Ross. Russian-American Company settlement, c. 1880. From a private collection

Portrait of Alexander Baranov, chief of the Russian-American Company, first governor of Russian Alaska, 1818. Found in the collection of the State Museum of Arctic and Antarctic, St Petersburg

Self-Portrait (Copy), 1806. Artist: Rezanov, Nikolay Petrovich (1764-1807)
Self-Portrait (Copy), 1806. From a private collection

Woman of the Aleutian Islands, 1848. A woman from islands in the northern Pacific Ocean between Alaska and Russia. An engraving from the Natural History of Man, by James Cowles Prichard

Alaska and British Columbia map, 1872
Map of Alaska, the Aleutian Islands, and British Columbia, 1872. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Water Dew Plants Foliage Photography Close Views
A close view of foliage and twisted stem with glistening drops of dew

Close-up of pink salmon swimming upstream
Close view of Pink salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha) swimming upstream; Adak Island, Aleutian Islands, Alaska, United States of America

Frosty Peak On The Alaska Peninsula From Ikatan Bay Near False Pass, Southwest Alaska, Summer

Palisade Cliffs On The Alaska Peninsula In Ikatan Bay Near False Pass, Southwest Alaska, Summer

Mount Ballyhoo, Dutch Harbor, Amaknak Island, Aleutian Islands, Alaska, United States of America, North America

Carl E. Moses Boat Harbor, Dutch Harbor, Amaknak Island, Aleutian Islands, Alaska, United States of America, North America

Makushin Volcano in the Aleutian Islands, 1870
Sailing ship near Makushin Volcano on Unalaska Island in the Aleutians, 1870. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Map of Alaska 1895
The Rand-McNally Grammar School Geography 1895 - Chicago & New York

Alaska map 1893
Johnsonas Universal Cyclopedia - Charles Kendall - New York 1893

Aleutian islands map 1878
Encyclopedia Britannica 9th Edition Vol I New York, Samuel Hall 1878

Unalaska Bay, Dutch Harbor, Aleutian Islands, Alaska, United States of America, North America

Haystack Hill, Unalaska Island, Aleutian Islands, Alaska, United States of America, North America

Monument to Unangan People, Unalaska Island, Aleutian Islands, Alaska, United States of America, North America

Russian Orthodox Church, Unalaska Island, Aleutian Islands, Alaska, United States of America, North America

Satellite view of the Outer Aleutian Islands
June 2, 2010 - Satellite view of the Outer Aleutian Islands

Ship-wave-shaped wave clouds induced by Aleutian Islands
June 19, 2009 - Ship-wave-shaped wave clouds induced by Aleutian Islands. The cloud patterns seen in this image resemble ship waves, i.e

The Alaskan Peninsula and Aleutian Islands
May 3, 2009 - The Alaskan Peninsula and Aleutian Islands. The Aleutians are a chain of islands that extend from Alaska toward the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia

The Aleutian Islands and the Alaskan peninsula
May 26, 2006 - The Aleutian Islands and the Alaskan peninsula

Satellite image of Semisopochnoi Island in the western Aleutian Islands of Alaska
June 22, 2000 - Satellite view of Semisopochnoi Island, located in the western Aleutian Islands of Alaska. Situated on the far end of the Aleutians

Satellite view of Southwestern Alaska
January 15, 2012 - Snow rested on the land surface while ice rested on the sea surface in southwestern Alaska. Pristine snow blankets the mountains and plains

A sunset over the Aleutian Islands, with noctilucent clouds
August 4, 2013 - A sunset over the Aleutian Islands, with noctilucent clouds. The weather layer, or troposphere, is most distinct in this image as a thin orange line along the left horizon

Cloud patterns visible over the Aleutian Islands
March 14, 2010 - Interesting cloud patterns visible over the Aleutian Islands. Turbulence, caused by the wind passing over the highest points of the islands

Plumes from Okmok Volcano, Aleutian Islands
July 13, 2008 - Plumes from Okmok Volcano, Aleutian Islands at 22:30 UTC

State of Alaska, United States, Relief Map
Relief map of the State of Alaska, United States. This image was compiled from data acquired by LANDSAT 5 & 7 satellites combined with elevation data

State of Alaska, United States, True Colour Satellite Image
Satellite view of the State of Alaska, United States. This image was compiled from data acquired by LANDSAT 5 & 7 satellites

Bering Sea, satellite image C013 / 5164
Bering Sea, satellite image. North is towards upper left. Clouds, snow and ice are white. The Bering Sea, over a thousand kilometres across, is bounded by Alaska (upper centre)

GUER2A-00130
Nomads of the Russian northern regions, 1800s. Antique hand-colored print

NA, USA, Alaska, Aleutian Islands, Wild geranium

Sea Otter - x2 resting in kelp Aleutian Islands, Alaska, North America
TOM-1117 Sea Otter - x2 resting in kelp Aleutian Islands, Alaska, North America. Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Aleutian islands, Alaska, United States of America, North America

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The Aleutian Islands, located in the Bering Sea off the coast of Alaska, hold a rich history and captivating beauty. These islands have witnessed significant events that shaped their cultural heritage and influenced international relations. One notable aspect of the Aleutian Islands is its connection to the Russian Orthodox Church. The influence of this religious institution can be seen in various aspects of island life, from architectural structures adorned with iconic onion domes to religious practices observed by local communities. Unalaska Island, one of the largest islands in the Aleutian chain, serves as a gateway to this intriguing region. Its stunning landscapes encompass rugged mountains, pristine beaches, and abundant wildlife. Visitors are often left awe-inspired by its untouched natural beauty. However, amidst such serenity lies a haunting reminder of past conflicts. The bloody conflict between Japanese and Americans during World War II left scars on these remote islands. A vivid lithograph depicting this intense battle showcases both the bravery and devastation experienced by those involved. In contrast to war-torn images is an important historical event known as The Bering Sea Arbitration. A black-and-white photograph captures diplomats engaged in negotiations over territorial disputes surrounding these very waters - an example of peaceful resolution amid geopolitical tensions. Another remarkable moment etched into Aleutian history is a crash landing that occurred in 1943 during World War II. Artist Ogden Minton Pleissner immortalized this incident through his artwork, capturing not only the dramatic scene but also paying tribute to those who fought for freedom on these distant shores. Delving further back into time reveals influential figures like Nikolai Petrovich Rezanov - an enigmatic character whose portrait remains anonymous yet evokes curiosity about his role within Russian-Alaskan affairs during early 19th century expeditions. Fort Ross stands as a testament to Russia's presence on American soil; it was once a thriving settlement established by the Russian-American Company in approximately 1880.