The entire collection contains reports, correspondence, pamphlets, and administrative records received from the agricultural stations at Matanuska, Fairbanks, and Petersburg. The papers address such topics as environmental data, Alaskan flora,...
(7:24 min) (01 of 19) Early years Born in small town in Illinois on a farm. Saw a tractor as a great improvement. His father said it was not going to be around too long. Couldn't agree with father on other things so took first opportunity...
(4:03 min) (03 of 19) Young adult #2 Traveled north. Shucked corn and by the end he was averaging 95 bushels a day. Went back home and got a job with his brother-in-law on a dairy farm. Took a class to become a railroad fireman. Train...
The entire collection contains reports, correspondence, pamphlets, and administrative records received from the agricultural stations at Matanuska, Fairbanks, and Petersburg. The papers address such topics as environmental data, Alaskan flora,...
Title from verso. Photograph of a community on the rail line. Aerial photograph of a community on the rail line showing residential homes in the foreground, and railroad shops and yards across the river. Full caption from verso...
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 taken from caption. View of log supports being put together by two men using a horse drawn wagon to haul the logs into place at the U.S. Agricultural Experiment Station, Kodiak Island, Alaska. The racks are to hold the green oats as they dry....
Title supplied by cataloger. Joe Redington Sr. met Susan Butcher there. Slide printed 7/1976. Slide binder labeled, 'Unalakleet.' Original format: 35mm color slide