Fourth volume of five volume set of diaries kept by Walter Todd, railroad surveyor for Alaskan Engineering Commission in southcentral Alaska. May 19, 1917-Jan. 2, 1918. [199] pages ; 15 cm.
(3:15min) (02 of 08) Working different jobs worked -- tug boats; Foss Company -- Seattle; father -- civilian blacksmith; Fort Lodden; Pierson, Paul -- friend; Pierson, Paul -- became superintendent of Foss Company; worked -- Standard Oil...
(3:46 min) (19 of 19) Travel agency Started the first tour agency with Chuck West; called it the Arctic Alaska Travel Agency located in the Co-Op. Paul rented the travel agency's space from Cap Lathrop. He also opened an office in...
(5:52 min) (17 of 19) Business continues to grow Bought out Mr. Goes and Mr. Pearl. Bought out the bus service to the University. In 1931, took over Ravell Brothers and ran freight between Valdez and Fairbanks. Fall of 1931, bought a...
(7:24 min) (01 of 19) Early years Born in small town in Illinois on a farm. Saw a tractor as a great improvement. His father said it was not going to be around too long. Couldn't agree with father on other things so took first opportunity...
2 min, 54 sec film clip, color/sound. Title frame identifies clip as color/silent. Senator Ted Stevens discusses an amendment proposed by Sen. Paul Tsongas to the Alaska Lands Act, particularly, its effect on mining operations and...
6 maps on one sheet. Components: Chart of Iliuliuk Harbor, Unalaska -- Sketch of Sannak Ids. And reefs, Alaska -- Sketch of Acherk Harbor, Sannak I. -- Sketch of Port Moller, north side, Alaska Peninsula, Bering Sea -- Sketch of St. Matthew and...
6 maps on one sheet. Relief shown by hachures; depths shown by soundings. "Aids to navigation corrected for information received to May 11, 1895." Components: Chart of Iliuliuk Harbor, Unalaska -- Sketch of St. Matthew and adjoining islands --...