04 First jobs in Alaska (5:04 min.) (04 of 09) Lockheed Vega took her to Fairbanks. Bush flying was what she wanted, but she couldn't get hired in Fairbanks. Herb Hagler at Fairbanks Air Service wouldn't give her a job as a pilot, but he told...
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...
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...
In 1949 the Alaska statehood committee was established and preparation for the drafting of the state constitution began. On November 8 1955, fifty five elected delegates from all over the state met in the Constitution Hall at the University of...
Nondiscrimination in Public Accommodations. Landmark anti-discrimination law providing for equal accommodation privileges to all citizens.
Physical description: 2pages Source: Ch2 SLA 1945
There was a dispute over whether the new building would be allowed to protrude into the street; ca. 1908. Sign reads "Meals at all Hours Restaurant All White Help".
Title taken from caption. "13 Apr 45. [WACs setting type for printing]."
World War II changed the lives of women in significant ways. The war not only drew American women to the labor force, but it also brought them into the organized...