Remainder of title: Thomas Riggs, Jr., Member Alaskan Engineering Commission, and C. W. Richie and H. J. Atwell, Acting Register and Receiver of the United States Land Office, at Fairbanks, Alaska.
Ransom Tony Schultz (Tony) came to Alaska in 1938. That same year he bought his first plane and obtained his pilot's license. He began flying for Star Airlines (later Alaska Airlines) in 1940, and in 1950, was chosen as their first chief bush...
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,...
Portrait of Robert "Bob" Atwood, long-time editor and publisher of the Anchorage Times newspaper and chairman of the Alaska Statehood Committee Information on verso: Robert B. Atwood "chats with Hostess Maxine Branham after arriving in...
Article describes the events of February 5, 1945; debate on the floor of the Alaska Territorial Senate regarding the "Equal rights" bill, House bill 14. Roy and Elizabeth Peratrovich testify about conditions in Alaska, along with statements from...
Alaska-Gastineau Mining Co. Juneau, Alaska. Standard details. 5-Room Cottage A. By. R. J. W. Scale 1/4" & 1/2" = 1'-0". Ch. Tr. W. N. B. Approved 2098. Date- Oct. 12, 1913. C-37.
Title from image caption Full caption: "Portable sawmill used by engineers on the Alaska Highway to make lumber for bridges and culverts" Approved by Northwest Service Command. U.S. Army
Title from image caption Full caption: "Trucks rolling down towards Donjek River, carrying supplies to the camps on the Alaska Highway" Approved by Northwest Service Command, U. S. Army
"U.S. Senator from Alaska Bob Bartlett and Governor Wm. Egan pose together on the occasion of Bartlett's formal presentation to the State of the first 49-star flag to fly above the west front of the U. S. Capitol. The Senator holds a certification...
Shows locations of sand and gravel bars, possible landing sites, village of Gambell, and areas of archaeological interest. Relief shown by hachures, contours and spot heights. "Checked and approved, Otto Wm. Geist, archaeologist in charge." ...
From caption: "Late in September, 1942, this truck was driven up the Alcan from Dawson Creek to Whitehorse - the first truck to make the entire trip." From verso: "Approved for release, U.S. Army Engineer District, Alaska, Corps of Engineers, P.O....