Title by cataloguer. A young man possibly Wilson Walton, is seen here operating a radio device (possibly a ham radio). During this time, operating a radio was more like a science experiment than a form of entertainment. In this picture the...
The first laws for the Harris Mining District (Juneau) were drawn up by Richard T. Harris on October 4, 1880, shortly after he and Joe Juneau made their initial discovery of gold. This set of laws was superceded by another code which was adopted...
Title and description (except in brackets) from photo verso. [Fishing vessel Alaskan Monarch capsized under a wave that hit the ship.] USCG Storis (WMEC 38) and the 96 - foot crabber Alaskan Monarch. Alaskan Monarch went aground Mar. 15, 1990 on...
May 9, 1903 THE FAIRBANKS MINER Fairbanks, Alaska 26 26.May 1903 Vol. 1. No. 1. James Wickersham Editor ORIGINAL of THE FAIRBANKS MINER Written by James Wickersham and typed by Geo. Jeffery at Fairbanks in May, 1903 & sold by Jeffery and Stevens...