"Governor Egan looks over a brass totem pole presented by the chamber of commerce of Hermosa Beach, Ca., for Alaska's cooperation in the "Hermosa Holidays" celebration which honored Alaska and Hawaii."
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 legislation. Aside from the purchase,...
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...
Group portrait of (I. to r.) Sec. of Commerce Herbert Hoover, Sec. of Interior Hubert Work, President Harding, Sec. of Interior Henry C. Wallace and Speaker of the House Frederick H. Gillett
In center of image is the A. E. Co. [Alaska Exploration Company]; to right are the Warwick, Yukon Restaurant, and The Reception; behind are log cabins; flag above the A. E. Co. building is tinted blue; people and dogs are in foreground No. 10