Color photograph showing five seaplanes, including Grumman G-21A amphibian and Lockheed Vega float plane; visible in the background are the Alaska Steamship Co. building and the Alaska -Juneau mine
Street scene along 2nd Avenue in Fairbanks; signs for five bars and a liquor store are visible, including the Fairbanks Bar, Flame Lounge, Social Club, Savoy Bar, and the Chena Bar.
Title from image Five costumed people pose in the foreground; many dancers visible in the background on steps of and in front of bulding Photographer's number 160
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,...
Remainder of title: Thomas Riggs, Jr., Member Alaskan Engineering Commission, and C. W. Richie and H. J. Atwell, Acting Register and Receiver of the United States Land Office, at Fairbanks, Alaska.