This image shows article IX of the constitution of the state of Alaska, which addresses the states budget, appropriations, and public debt. It also includes the later amendments to establish the Alaska Permanent Fund. See also UAF-2004-25-4-1
This image shows Article II of the constitution of the state of Alaska which establishes a bicameral (two chambers or houses) Alaska legislative including the number of this body, and the length of term. See also UAF-2004-25-4-1
This image shows Article III of the constitution of the state of Alaska which recognizes the office of the governor (elected for four years) as the executive power of the state. See also UAF-2004-25-4-1
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
Article XV of the constitution of the state of Alaska makes the provision for an orderly transition from a territorial to state government, it stipulates how this task will be accomplished. See also UAF-2004-25-4-1
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 XII of the constitution of the state of Alaska which attempts to clarify definitions of terms, state boundaries, the prescription of the oath of office and merit system.
Slavery was an accepted custom in many Native tribes. On May 8, 1886, District Judge Layfayette Dawson in Sitka decided that the Thirteenth Amendment and the 1866 Civil Rights Act abolishing slavery applied to the "uncivilized tribes" of Alaska. ...
Delegates to the Alaskan Constitutional Convention view a musk ox at the University of Alaska Musk Ox Farm during the 10 anniversary celebration of the signing of the states constitution.
Title from sleeve. A group of men and women look down at the state constitution, which has been laid open on a table to the signature page. Photographer's number: 2 4585 56. 4 X 5 B&W negative.
From verso: "Mrs. Mildred R. Hermann of Juneau signing new Alaska State Constitution. Fairbanks, Alaska 1956. Property of Cook Inlet Historical Society." 1956. Original photograph size: 5" x 7".