This image shows article IX of the constitution of the state of Alaska, which addresses the states budget, appropriations, and public debt. It also includes the later amendments to establish the Alaska Permanent Fund. See also UAF-2004-25-4-1
This image shows article X of constitution of the state of Alaska which deals with the local government. This government (borough system) was created to address certain conditions that were unique to Alaska. Article XI sets guidelines for the...
This image shows Article XII of the constitution of the state of Alaska which attempts to clarify definitions of terms, state boundaries, the prescription of the oath of office and merit system.
This image shows the signatures of the original delegates as well as ordinance No. 1.
The referendum on constitutional ratification had three ballot measures which required votes, as provided in Article XV, section 24. Ordinance No. 1...
This image shows Article XIV of the constitution of the state of Alaska "sets up the initial apportionment of the legislature, to be used prior to the first post-statehood census, and is now obsolete". See also UAF-2004-25-4-1
This is an image of Ordinance No. 2 which stipulated that two U. S. Senators and a Representative should be elected to serve as a " shadow" delegation until statehood. This Ordinance passed 15,011-9,556.
Title from image caption Close-up, side view of square-rigged sailing vessel with four masts, sails raised
Note: The Star of Zealand was the old Astral, built for the case oil trade by Arthur Sewall in 1900. The Alaska Packers, owners until...