Title taken from caption. "9212 -- (16) In this view we have a combination of grocery store, postoffice, laundry, and hay and grain warehouse, as well as a Miner's Exchange. Mr. Courtney, the proprietor, was fortunate in having with him his...
Title taken from verso. "National guardsmen transported by skyvan [illegible] 1960's." Writing on the airplane reads: "[Wien] Consolidated Airlines", "N4917" and "Skyvan". A small sign on the right hand corner reads "Northern Consolidated...
Title from accompanying notes. "Al Randall and Japanese climbers at Camp 1 after Al and I had scouted beyond Camp 1. Bright red colored flags are wands used to mark the route so that it can be followed (even in poor weather)." Six men in...
Title taken from front. View of very early Seward, Alaska, Resurrection Bay in the background. Railroad tracks are visible beyond the buildings. Also from front: "J.E.T." 1904-1910. Photographer: John E. Thwaites. Original photograph size: 3 3/8" x...
Photograph shows Polychrome Pass and the Park road cutting along its edge, showing the steep dropoff. There is a river in the valley below and mountains seen in the distance.
Title from caption. Photograph shows an auction of lots. Tents can be seen beyond the crowd of people. An auctioneer is standing next to a poster of the lots. Caption also reads: "No. 33. A. J. Johnson, Official photographer, A. E. C.".
The entire collection contains reports, correspondence, pamphlets, and administrative records received from the agricultural stations at Matanuska, Fairbanks, and Petersburg. The papers address such topics as environmental data, Alaskan flora,...
The entire collection contains reports, correspondence, pamphlets, and administrative records received from the agricultural stations at Matanuska, Fairbanks, and Petersburg. The papers address such topics as environmental data, Alaskan flora,...
Title from caption. Photograph of Dyea after it was mostly abandoned in 1902. Caption reads: "The old deserted village of Dyea at the head of Lynn Canal -- 5 miles north of Skaguay. Beyond which is the Chilcoot Pass 3000 ft. high leading...
Title from caption. Photograph of Skagway, Alaska as seen from the surrounding mountains. Caption reads: "Skaguay Alaska, shewing small river on the right, and Lynn Canal in the back ground and mountains. -- A. B. Mountain with cross X...
(6:26 min.) (13 of 20) Train/ship and labor issues--train/ship needed to cut cost--merchants advertised in Anchorage based on what was in the shipment--guaranteed delivery dates (kinda)--railbelt--Anchorage origins--Distribution problems for...
Title from verso. Photograph of a community on the rail line. Aerial photograph of a community on the rail line showing residential homes in the foreground, and railroad shops and yards across the river. Full caption from verso...
Title taken from caption. "9210 -- (15) In this view we are offered a more comprehensive idea of that section of the canyon in which Sheep Camp was located. Every portion of available space is occupied by tents, stores, restaurants, warehouses...
Title taken from caption. "9286 -- (2) The third day after leaving Seattle, the Arctic travelers found themselves in the midst of the characteristic scenic wonders of the new Northwest, and they reveled in the glorious vistas from the upper...
Title taken from caption. "9359 -- (4) A permanent residence at St. Michaels is not a thing to be desired, particularly by persons of a sociable disposition, for the winters are long and dark and cold; for hundreds of miles in every direction...
Title taken from caption on Album. A close- up shot of George C. Thomas Memorial Library which was Fairbanks' only public library for 68 years. Named for a man who had never been to Fairbanks, Thomas was a Philadelphia banker who once saw a...