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,...
Title taken from caption. "Anchorage at Kyak." [May be either Southcentral or Southeast Alaska; see note for UAF-1959-866-46.] Caption in album reads: "35 mm neg. 75-747". 5 x 8 cyanotype (blue) print.
Title from finding aid. Photograph shows some skiffs and buildings in the snowy harbor at Ship Creek in Anchorage. The Ketchikan Spruce Mill sits in the background. See also: UAF-2010-25-344. Caption from finding aid reads "Anchorage Ship...