(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;...
(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;...
45-second film clip, color/sound. Title frame reads: "Opening remarks of Governor Egan addressing a joint session of the Alaska Legislature". Governor Egan evokes laughter and applause with his remarks.
(3:09 min.) (01 of 09) 1. Early life Les's father went north with the gold rush; when he found that the claims had all been staked, he and his partners opened up a paint and wallpaper store. Les moved to Fairbanks with his wife and eldest...
This images shows Article V and VI of the constitution of the state of Alaska which sets the standard with respect to the process of electing government officials. Article VI states that legislative appointments are to be determined by an appointed...
This image shows Article VII of the constitution of the state of Alaska which provides free education to all children of the State by mandating public school system and state university system. The article also directs the legislature to provide...
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 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
Title taken from verso. Portrait of state and community leader Leo F. Rhode of Homer, Alaska. Among other achievements, he served in the Alaska Legislature and as mayor of Homer. From information with photo: "Republican Women's Club. 7 candidates."...
Title from sleeve. Also on sleeve: 'Lew Williams, Wrangell, Secy of Alaska.' Group of people in reception line passing through an entryway at the governor's mansion in Juneau during the 1949 special session of the state legislature. Artist...
Title from sleeve. Fairbanks representative Andrew Nerland stands with Juneau attorney Mildred Herman during a session of Territorial Legislature. 4x5 B&W negative