Portrait photograph of Yule Kilcher. This was taken when he served as a delegate to the Alaska Constitutional Convention, held in Fairbanks at the University of Alaska, November 8, 1955 - February 6, 1956.
Title from caption. Photograph of a couple in what is decribed as a 'Yukon boat'. Narrative in photo album reads: "Field views in summer below on small creek flowing into Yukon near the Government Ag. Experimential station." "showing a...
Title from verso. Photo of men and equipment landing on Amchitka Island. Verso reads: "As the first wave of landing boats sweeps in to the rocky beach on Amchitka, troops and cargo await transportation ashore. The U.S. landing on the...
Title from cataloger's notes. Image shows several yaks standing in a fenced enclosure in winter. A large wooden bin is visible inside the enclosure and a farm building is visible in the upper right corner of the image. The U.S....
Title from indexer's notes. Image shows yaks standing inside a fenced enclosure. A farm building and tall trees can be seen behind the yaks in the background. The U.S. Agricultural Experiment Farm in Fairbanks became part of the Alaska...
Title from indexer's notes. Image shows yaks standing inside a fenced enclosure. A farm building and tall trees can be seen behind the yaks in the background. The U.S. Agricultural Experiment Farm in Fairbanks became part of the Alaska...
Title from caption. Image shows two yaks standing before a wooden fence. A farm building is visible in the background. The U.S. Experimental Farm depicted here became the Agricultural Experiment Station at the Alaska Agricultural College and...
Photograph label reads: "Mr. Fredrick D. Browne a man of long experience in railroad construction was then placed in charge and from the time of his taking charge work was very rapid and great strides were made - he taking...
Title supplied by cataloger. View down Fourth Avenue in Anchorage. In the middle distance, a woman is crossing the street with a baby carriage and a child in a small wagon. Cars parked along the curb. Federal building and businesses visible. 3x4...
Title supplied by cataloger. Woman carrying groceries walking down Fourth Avenue in Anchorage, June, 1945. Lamppost and cars along street. Federal building and stores in background. 4x3 contact print, 4x3 neg
Title taken from front. Group photo of Alaska Engineering Commission Chairman William C. Edes and other railroad officials at headquarters and residence of District Engineer H. F. Dose during inspection trip at mile 245 of railroad along Susitna...
Title taken from front. Dog team preparing to leave Anchorage, Alaska, on a mail run, with spectators and buildings in background. Buildings shown include Anchorage U.S. Marshal's office and jail. n.d. Photographer: Logemann. Postcard.
Portrait photograph of William Knight. This was taken when he served as a delegate to the Alaska Constitutional Convention, held in Fairbanks at the University of Alaska, November 8, 1955 - February 6, 1956.
(2:12 min.) (12 of 12) Final comments for the record -- proud of Alaska; working within the government; obtained Statehood -- without revolution; Alaska -- finest state in the Union; delegates -- thinking of the future; resources -- Natives;...
(3:05 min.) (10 of 12) Ideas discussed at the Convention; common wealth; discussions -- Convention; counties versus boroughs; counties -- corrupt form of government; double taxation; Local Government Article -- last article; members attitudes;...
(2:53 min.) (09 of 12) People's lack on interest in Statehood and politics; airplane business; dedicated mother; Toast Mistress Club; education; Alaskans -- not interested in regulations or laws; citizens -- some felt effects; Lathrop, Cap --...
(3:11 min.) (08 of 12) Pork-Barrel appointment to judgeships and reactions to Ada being a part of the Constitutional Convention Fairbanks -- before Statehood; territorial form of government -- people had no voice; Washington DC -- grant favors;...
(3:53 min.) (05 of 12) Experiences working towards Statehood; Senate of the United States; arguments for and against Statehood; Statehood Bill passed -- June 30th, 8 pm 1958; American -- Alaskan; worked towards Statehood -- no blood shed;...