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Diary of Alva Nashoalook, Icy Cape, Alaska, 1912-1913
The notebook is a diary of a young Inupiat school girl named Alva Nashoalook, who relates events in her daily life in Icy Cape. The dates given are June [27], 1912 through April 1, 1913 Subjects include walrus and seal hunting, trapping, reindeer,...
ASL-MS4-37-02.pdf
Alaska State Library-Historical Collections

The great probability of a North West Passage:
Complete title: The great probability of a North West Passage : deduced from observations on the letter of Admiral de Fonte, who sailed from the Callao of Lima on the discovery of a communication between the South Sea and the Atlantic Ocean....
ASL-G650-1640-G7-1768
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Juneau's Golden North Salmon Derby Reels in Commerce, May, 1990.
Title from magazine caption
Magazine article discusses the boost to Juneau's economy from the salmon derby
ASL-HC107.A45A598-May-1990
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Salmon Derby Fever, in Alaskan Southeaster, May, 1991.
Title from magazine caption
An overview of the many salmon derbies held throughout Southeast Alaska, including a list of derbies, from Juneau's Golden North Salmon Derby to the Ketchikan Salmon Derby, and all derbies in between, with...
ASL-F912.S67A45-May-1991
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To whom it may concern: Nome Nugget, Friday, March 3, 1944.
Letter from Alberta Schenck, regarding race discrimination in the United States and Nome, Alaska, in particular.
ASL-NomeNugget-March 3, 1944
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Superior race theory hit in hearing, The Daily Alaska Empire, Tuesday, February 6, 1945.
Article describes the events of February 5, 1945; debate on the floor of the Alaska Territorial Senate regarding the "Equal rights" bill, House bill 14. Roy and Elizabeth Peratrovich testify about conditions in Alaska, along with statements from...
ASL-JuneauEmpire-February 6, 1945
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Local Mining Laws of Harris Mining District, Alaska.
The first laws for the Harris Mining District (Juneau) were drawn up by Richard T. Harris on October 4, 1880, shortly after he and Joe Juneau made their initial discovery of gold. This set of laws was superceded by another code which was adopted...
ASL-KFA1445.Z9L62-1886
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Message from the President of the United States, communicating A copy of a treaty between the United States and his Majesty the Emperor of all the Russias,
Remainder of title: and recommending an appropriation for the payment for the territory ceded to the United States, and legislation for the occupation and government of the same.
At head of title: 40th Congress, 1st session. Senate. Ex.Doc....
ASL-F907.U54-6835
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An act to define the political status of certain Native Indians within the Territory of Alaska.
An act of the Legislature of the Territory of Alaska, in 6 sections.
Approved, April 27, 1915.

Physical description: 3 pages.
Source: 24 SLA 1915
ASL-KFA1225.A3-1915-p52
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An act to extend the laws of the United States relating to customs, commerce, and navigation over the territory ceded in the United States by Russia, to establish a collection district therein, and for other purposes.
Customs Act of 1868

Congress was almost totally ignorant of Alaska, many suspected that the purchase was a bad bargain, and the only interest revolved around fur sealing. Therefore, many Congressmen were reluctant to pass Alaska...
ASL-KF50.U58v15-p240
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An act providing a civil government for Alaska. May 17, 1884.
Organic Act of 1884

From text of document: Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the territory ceded to the United States by Russia by the treaty of March...
ASL-KF50.U58v23-p24
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An Act For the protection of the fisheries of Alaska, and for other purposes.
White Act of 1924

From text of document: Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That for the purpose of protecting and conserving the fisheries of the United ...
ASL-KF50.U58v43-p464
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An act to create a legislative assembly in the Territory of Alaska, to confer legislative power thereon, and for other purposes.
Territorial Organic Act of 1912.

From text of document: Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, - That the territory ceded to the United States by Russia by the...
ASL-KF50.U58v37-p512
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An act to provide for the admission of the State of Alaska into the Union. July 7, 1958.
Alaska Statehood Act.
PUBLIC LAW 85-508-JULY 7, 1958

Physical description: 14p
Source: 72 Stat. 339
ASL-KF50.U58v72-p339
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An act to provide for the settlement of certain land claims of Alaska Natives, and for other purposes.
Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act
ANCSA

Physical description: 29 pages
Source: 85 Stat. 688
ASL-KF50.U58v85-p688
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An act Authorizing the Tlingit and Haida Indians of Alaska to bring suit in the United States Court of Claims, and conferring jurisdiction upon said court to hear, examine, adjudicate, and enter judgment upon any and all claims which said ...
Tlingit-Haida Jurisdictional Act, 1935

Physical description 3 pages
Source: 49 Stat. 388
ASL-KF50.U58v48-p388
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Alaska. Speech of William H. Seward, at Sitka, August 12, 1869.
Cover title: Speeches of William H. Seward, in Alaska, Vancouver's and Oregon, August, 1869.
Letter from Frederick W. Seward to James Wickersham, dated April 14, 1913 tipped in.
Physical description: 16p.
ASL-F907.S38-1869
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[pg. 1] Annotated map, Inside Passage of Alaska : an aisle of isles / Northland Transportation Co.
Text of map: Cruising an aisle of isles.
Text, index maps and distances chart on verso.
Physical descrip: 1 map : col. ; 61 x 23 cm., folded to 23 x 11 cm. Scale not given.
Page 1 of 2.
ASL-G3302.I5E635
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[pg. 2] Annotated map, Inside Passage of Alaska : an aisle of isles / Northland Transportation Co.
Text of map: Inside Passage of Alaska, an aisle of isles.
Text, index maps and distances chart on verso.
Physical descrip: 1 map : col. ; 61 x 23 cm., folded to 23 x 11 cm. Scale not given.
Page 2 of 2.
ASL-G3302.I5E635map
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A map of the new northern archipelago discovered by the Russians in the Seas of Kamtschatka & Anadir
From: An account of the new northern archipelago, lately discovered by the Russians in the seas of Kamtschatka and Anadir. By Mr. J. von Stæhlin ... Tr. from the German original.
ASL-F951-S77-1774map
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