Second volume of five volume set of diaries kept by Walter Todd, railroad surveyor for Alaskan Engineering Commission in southcentral Alaska. Nov. 22, 1915-Jan. 14, 1917. [166] pages ; 16 cm.
Title from album note Additional information from album: During 1916 and 1917, numerous cave-ins were occurring in the upper levels of the mine; in order to protect the Treadwell, Mexican, and "700" mines, the bulkhead was constructed in the...
Title from album note Additional information from album: The Treadwell, "700," and Mexican mines were all flooded, building up air pressure, which exploded the Mexican shaft house; the Ready Bullion mine was protected by a newly constructed...
Title from caption in album. Bullion Mountain [near Craigie Creek, which may visible in the lower right corner]. This is a treeless country with many boulders. A dirt road heads downhill from this viewpoint. There are patches of snow in the...
Title from caption in album. Rapid flowing river with trees and boulders alongside. [Probably Lucky Shot Trail is what is today Lucky Shot Mine Rd, in the valley northwest of Bullion Mountain.]
These photographs were taken between 1899 and 1911 and depict life in the region around Forts Gibbon and Egbert. Included are hunting parties, military personnel, camp buildings, scenery, dog sledding and skiing. Steamships are shown loading wood...