Spring camping scene. Location unknown. Possibly the gravel spit leading out to Point Barrow, because of water on both sides. Or Nuvuk or Pigniq because of the higher ground in the background. Tents lined up so that when cooking fire soot would not...
The Temporary Louvre (in background) was located on the north side of Front Street across from the burned building. There was a dispute over whether the new building would be allowed to protrude into the street.
Title from image More than a dozen people, some lined up to pose in the street, damaged buildings on both sides Printed from original glass-plate negative
Title from imge Collapsed buildings in foreground; an intact hardware store and other buildings behind; Mt. Bradley prominent in the background Printed from original glass-plate negative
Group picnic on [Mt. Roberts]; men and women sit on newspapers on the ground; a coffee pot steams on a camp fire; mountains in the background Printed from original glass-plate negative
Group picnic on [Mt. Roberts]; men and women sit on newspapers on the ground; a coffee pot steams on a camp fire; mountains in the background Printed from original glass-plate negative
Group picnic on [Mt. Roberts]; men and women sit on newspapers on the ground; a coffee pot steams on a camp fire; mountains in the background Printed from original glass-plate negative
Group picnic on [Mt. Roberts]; men and women sit on newspapers on the ground; a coffee pot steams on a camp fire; mountains in the background Printed from original glass-plate negative
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,...