Title taken from verso. This photo was taken before the U.S. entered World War II (1941) in Seward, Alaska, although the quote on the back of photo says " The Veteral Liner Yukon, as she appeared in Resurrection Bay just before going to her doom on...
Icy debris from the November 23-24, 1941 fire is piled along Fourth Avenue in Seward, Alaska. Two men and a truck are visible near Brown & Hawkins at left. 1941-1942. Original photograph size: 4" x 6".
Bulldozers work to clear debris from the November 23-24, 1941 fire in Seward, Alaska. Caption reads: "Seward Fire Nov 23-24. Stephen Rychter." Nov. 23-24, 1941. Photographer: Stephen Rychter. Original photograph size: 5" x 7".
Title taken from front. The Arcade Building blazes at the corner of Washington and Fourth Avenue during the November 23-24, 1941 fire in Seward, Alaska. Nov. 23-24, 1941. Photographer: Stephen Rychter. Original photograph size: 5 1/2" x 7".
Ransom Tony Schultz (Tony) came to Alaska in 1938. That same year he bought his first plane and obtained his pilot's license. He began flying for Star Airlines (later Alaska Airlines) in 1940, and in 1950, was chosen as their first chief bush...
Title from verso. "Russian officers in the briefing room, Ladd Field, Alaska. (Seated left to right: Major Yatzkevich, Major Lebedev, Sr. Lt. Vorobiev, Major Ivanov, and Major Novikov). Photo by US Army Air Forces." A type of airplane flight...
Title from verso. 'In the Officer's Club at ATC's Alaskan Division base at Nome, (left to right) Capt. Nick Warush, base operations officers; Lieutenant Tripolsky of the Russian Air Force, and Capt. Orien Howard, pilot of the base search and...
Title from caption. "Sometimes inaccessible by air for weeks at a time . . . and things like this are bound to happen. Photo by US Army Air Forces." The familiar Star (Red Star of Russia), as well as the serial number 253726, are visible at...
"Watch Alaska! "Opportunity... "Pilots and mechanics Alaska Star airlines is growing! To keep pace with today's urgent wartime requirements and gear up for the increased passenger, mail, express and freight...
Palmer street scene, 1941. View across a gravel road at automobiles parked outside business store fronts in Palmer. Signs on businesses (left to right): "Photo Shop", "Frisco House". Original photograph size: 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 inch.
Title taken from caption. Beulah Marrs (later Beulah Marrs Parisi) (center) with Hank Anderson (right) and another man, standing together in front of Alaska Railroad passenger train and parked cars after her arrival in Anchorage, Alaska. July 1941....
Portrait of the headwaiter at the Curry Hotel standing beside a cash register. A sign and a collection tin are visible on the counter. The sign reads "The Ski Patrol needs your help. Do your share." Photo taken during an Anchorage Ski Club outing...
Title taken from image. Winter shot of United States Army Corps of Engineer's company area at Fort Raymond, Seward. Snow covered vehicles in foreground; several buildings in background. Original photograph size: 3 x 4 3/4 inch.
Title taken from image. United States Army Corps of Engineers company area at Fort Raymond. Image shows a long line of men queued up in front of the mess hall, waiting for their meal. Original photograph size: 2 7/8 x 4 5/8 inch.
Title taken from image. Night scene of the fire on 4th Avenue in Seward, November 23, 1941 where almost an entire block went up in flames. People observing the blaze are visible in the foreground, silhouetted by the light from the burning...
View of Fort Raymond, a vast tent camp on the flat in front of the Jesse Lee Home in Seward. Text on front of photo: "Army Camp, Seward, Alaska." Original photograph size: 3 1/2 x 6 inch.
View of the army transport ship, the "U.S.S U.S. Grant" coming into Seward Harbor. Text on photo: "U.S.S. U.S. Grant, Seward, Alaska." Original photograph size: 3 1/2 x 5 3/4 inch.
Title taken from verso. "Alaska Nellie" Lawing and Stan Lyons pose for a photograph with two stuffed and mounted black bear cubs. Original photograph size: 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 inch.