“...pictures showing conditions of Governor’s mansion in need of repairs.” ca. Dec. 1, 1950. Joseph Alexander, Juneau Alaska. (National Archives, RG 126, Bx 328.)
“...pictures showing conditions of Governor’s mansion in need of repairs.” ca. Dec. 1, 1950. Joseph Alexander, Juneau Alaska. (National Archives, RG 126, Bx 328.)
Fifth volume of five volume set of diaries kept by Walter Todd, railroad surveyor for Alaskan Engineering Commission in southcentral Alaska. Jan. 1-Sept. 5, 1918. [191] pages ; 15 cm.
(3:09 min.) (01 of 09) 1. Early life Les's father went north with the gold rush; when he found that the claims had all been staked, he and his partners opened up a paint and wallpaper store. Les moved to Fairbanks with his wife and eldest...
(3:23 min.) (01 of 08) 1. Clem's history in Alaska. Clem came to Alaska to recover from malaria contracted during WWII in the South Pacific. He has been actively involved in politics from territorial days. He explains his conservative...
(3:36 min) (02 of 19) Young adult #1 Got a job CB& Q railroad working on a coal chute. Next, had to wipe the locomotives down. Went to help Uncle thresh grain. Went home to shuck corn and went north.
(4:25 min.) (01 of 28) 1. Early years -- Grandfather's influence. Grandfather was involved with early aviation and meteorology. Grandfather flew in a balloon from St. Louis to New York in 1908. They almost landed on Long Island. ...
(4:40 min) (12 of 17) Flying for DGGS pt.1
As a pilot for Division of Geology and Geodetic Surveys had emergency call to fly in whiteout conditions to get a badly burned man at another station. Flying under 200 ft. elevation so not to miss...
(4:45 min) (10 of 20) Tariffs--East bound fish--Northern Transportation Company--Eastbound Tariff 2c--Rates from west to east cost--loading ships and trains--Protests against tariffs--Train/ship--Setting tariffs--Section 1 Interstate Commerce...
(5:20 min) (07 of 19) Trip to Alaska Left on July 1. Headed for either Alaska or Buenos Aires. Drove the Old National Trail to Seattle, drove over the Mead Bridge.
(6:42 min) (11 of 19) First jobs in Fairbanks W. F. Thompson, editor of the News Miner, interviewed them about the trip Sept 1, 1923. Rented cabin from Pete Steele. Went to church and got a job the next day. Got a job with the N. C. Co. ...