Herbert Heller was an avid collector of historical material on Alaska, with emphasis on the gold-seeking pioneers of 1898. Among these pioneers was his uncle, (Robert) Lynn Smith, a gold miner, jeweler and U.S. Marshal in Alaska. Smith’s career...
Title from caption. Photograph shows a man (perhaps John Scharle) standing in a field of growing plants, which may be strawberries. A shed and fences can be seen in the background.
Title from caption. Photograph of Maggie Henry and her brother standing outside of a home. Narrative in photograph album reads: "At the right Maggie Henry and brother, my former pupils at Stevens Village, in front of same porch in mid-summer...
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,...
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,...
(Audio, 3 min 31 sec) Stanton Patty is interviewed by William Schneider in Vancouver, Washington, on April 30, 2012. The interview includes memories of growing up in Fairbanks between World War I and World War II, employment in mining industry,...
Ransom Tony Schultz (Tony) came to Alaska in 1938. That same year he bought his first plane and obtained his pilot's license. He began flying for Star Airlines (later Alaska Airlines) in 1940, and in 1950, was chosen as their first chief bush...
Two minute, 4 second film clip, black & white/silent, of life in Anchorage, 1915-1917. Clip is in a film newsreel format and shows Anchorage street scenes, the 3 in 1 Laundry, a pie eating contest, some Anchorage houses, the Alaska Labor Union of...
Photograph of an election poster stating that "We're growing with Gruening, U. S. Senator." Verso: It looks just as fresh as when it was placed there. Taken today Jan. 30, 1963.
Title taken from caption. " Fort Liscum shot toward water. " Cataloguer's note: The fort was named in honor of Colonel Emerson H. Liscum. It was established in 1900 in order to maintain law and order in the growing gold-rush industry and also...
Title taken from caption. " Fort Liscum, shed, shot towards mountains." Cataloguer's note: The fot was named in honor of Colonel Emerson H. Liscum. It was established in 1900 in order to maintain law and order in the growing gold-rush industry...
Title taken from caption. " Fort Liscum towards mountains." Cataloguer's note: Fort Liscum shot toward water. " Cataloguer's note: The fort was named in honor of Colonel Emerson H. Liscum. It was established in 1900 in order to maintain law and...
Daryl Miller is interviewed by Dave Krupa on April 27, 2000 in Talkeetna, Alaska. Miller discusses his personal background and how he was introduced to climbing; his first climbing experience on Denali; not summitting on his first attempt and the...
Berle Mercer talks about Berle talks about growing up in Thedford, Nebraska and first coming to Alaska with the Army, growing up in Nebraska, and Claire, growing up in New York, meeting and having a double wedding with their twins,settling in the...
"Watch Alaska! "Opportunity... "Pilots and mechanics Alaska Star airlines is growing! To keep pace with today's urgent wartime requirements and gear up for the increased passenger, mail, express and freight...
Title taken from caption. View of new pussy willow growth, growing horizontally in what is now Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska. Vertical growth has been sandblasted by ash, blowing in the wind, and destroyed. Photo taken during National...
Title taken from caption. View of a tuff of grass growing out of an ash dune at Vegetation Station No. 21 near Kodiak. Photo taken during National Geographic Society expedition on the way to Katmai area. Sept. 12, 1917. Photographer: Robert F....