In 1949 the Alaska statehood committee was established and preparation for the drafting of the state constitution began. On November 8 1955, fifty five elected delegates from all over the state met in the Constitution Hall at the University of...
Sign for Earthquake Park, where huge tracts of land slid into the Inlet during 1964 Alaska Earthquake, in Anchorage, Alaska. Seal with totem pole and Alaska flag at left. Sign reads: "Alaska Purchase Centennial 1867-1967. Earthquake Park. 'And...
Russian caption on back dated 2nd/15th of September 1933. "From the deeply respectful and eternally grateful Shalamovs to Father Arkhierei (rank) Gerasim Schmaltz."
Title taken from photographer's notes. Caption: You are grateful for the radio-phone, the airplane and the friendly, expert care of the hospital staff - to these things you owe your life. Photographer's number 37.