Title taken from front. Men standing in area of snowslide to show extent of snow covering Alaska Engineering Commission railway at mile 83 along Turnagain Arm, Alaska. Also from front: "A.E.C. H43." An Alaska Engineering Commission photo....
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...
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,...