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 taken from verso. Fred Wildon Fickett and wife Nellie Lord Fickett sitting in chairs outside their house at 62 Franklin Street in Tucson, Arizona. Also from verso: "Taken ab[ou]t 1914 in front of their Tucson home - 62 Franklin St." Postcard....
Title from verso. Photograph of U.S. troops advancing on Holtz Bay on Attu Island. "Attu Island -- When American forces landed on Attu Island early last May at two points, Massacre Bay, and north of Holtz Bay, the Jap [ Japanese ] garrison on...
Title from verso. Photograph of a camp during the advance across Attu Island. Verso reads: "As Americans advanced on Holtz Bay." "Attu Island--When American forces landed on Attu Island early last May at two points, Massacre Bay, and...
Title from verso. Photograph of men waiting for a lull in the fighting to advance. Verso reads: ""Attu Island -- When American forces landed on Attu Island early last May at two points, Massacre Bay, and north of Holtz Bay, the Jap [...
Title from verso. Photograph of a soldier taking cover behind rocks. Verso reads: "As Americans advanced on Holtz Bay. Attu Island -- When American forces landed on Attu Island early last May at two points, Massacre Bay, and north of...
Title from verso. Photograph of soldiers carrying ammunition from a protected position. Verso reads: "Attu Island -- When American forces landed on Attu Island early last May at two points, Massacre Bay, and north of Holtz Bay, the Jap [...
Title and caption taken from verso of UAF-1970-11-51, from which this image differs only slightly. Photograph of soldiers carrying ammunition from a protected position. Verso reads: "Attu Island -- When American forces landed on Attu...
Title from verso. "Jade from jade [mountain] Alaska. 150 mi East of Kotzebue. [Awaiting pickup by the owners in the Wien hangar in Fairbanks.] 2 1/2 tons Jade, [moose] antlers. 44 x 21 1/2, 81%. Wien Alaska Airlines & Photo by Frank Whaley...
Title taken from verso. Portrait of Fred Wildon Fickett and his wife Nellie Lord Fickett. Also from verso: "Married Sept. 12, 1886, Carmel, Maine. Originally picture made b[e]t[ween] 1916 & 1920. Same picture as in 'Ariz[ona] Daily Star' July 13,...