Title from verso. Unloading a jeep from a landing craft. Verso reads: "A jeep noses its way shoreward from a snub-nosed landing barge. By occupying this island which is only about an hour's flying time from Japanese-occupied Kiska, the...
Title from verso. Photo of men and equipment landing on Amchitka Island. Verso reads: "As the first wave of landing boats sweeps in to the rocky beach on Amchitka, troops and cargo await transportation ashore. The U.S. landing on the...
Title from verso. Photograph of planes ready to go on a bombing run on Kiska Island. Verso reads: "American war planes are all set to have a go at Japs [ Japanese ] on Kiska, only 63 miles away from them on this new landing field...
Title from verso. Photograph of planes ready to go on a bombing run on Kiska Island. Verso reads: "American war planes are all set to have a go at Japs [ Japanese ] on Kiska, only 63 miles away from them on this new landing field...
Title from verso. Photograph of American bombs falling on Kiska. Verso reads: "This is the first picture to arrive here showing bombs from an American plane heading for the flight strip which the Japs [ Japanese ] have been building on...
Title from verso. Alternate title from verso: "Navy ship resupplies Pribilof Islands and brings back seal skins(Nine of 16)" Children swing as other children look on from a boat landing. Verso reads: "Nine of 16. Bering Sea Playground...
"At Cape Lisburne-Alaska August 16th, 1906-Enjoying trip immensely, Cordilie" Cordelia L. M. Noble on right, woman on left is unidentified. Both are standing in a creek, and trying to keep their clothes from getting wet.
Sign on building to the left of photo reads, "Dirigo sails at 1 PM Sept. 18th." Sign on building to the right reads, "Notice. These docks are the property of the Alaska Northern Ry. Co. All persons are notified to...
Title from indexer. Photograph shows three people standing in front of a cabin. Caption from album reads: "At all the way stations between forts, three soldiers are stationed to keep the telegraph line in repair. The consist of an operator and...
Title from indexer. Photograph shows an Athabaskan cemetery. It seems to be along the banks of the Koyukuk River. Caption from album reads: "Koyukuk Cemetery is about two miles and a half above the village. Back of it is high hill. The graves...
The collection consists of 42 photographs and brief descriptions, taken during an archaeological dig in Fairbanks. Photographs depict fossils, artifacts, rock and soil formations, gold mining operations and equipment, and landscapes. Persons...
(3:36 min.) (08 of 08) 8. Off-shore oil development Clem has no problem with development of Cook Inlet since there is large amount of water movement to keep it clean. Bottom fishery looks good for growth. [tape ends abruptly]
06 Crash took six weeks to repair aircraft (4:58 min.)(06 of 09)
In the mean time took a job teaching in McGrath that keep her busy through the winter. In the spring went to lower 48 to get an airplane. In Seattle went to Northern Commercial...
Title taken from album. "Water Man 62 (degrees) below zero." Indexer's note - The severe cold is apparent by the heavy ice fog which seems to veil the photograph. The horses have blankets and protective face masks. The water appears to be...
Title taken from caption. "9357 -- (13) In Spring of 1898 the ice disappeared from the upper lakes during the latter part of May, and on the 30th of that month the first grand section of the Yukon flotilla set sail from the headwaters of Lake...
Title by cataloguer. "From left to right sitting: Alice Mikami, Hilja Reinikka, Audrey Steel and Mary Mikami. Standing Coach Ryan, Beatrice Harkness, Tom Giran, Frank Pettygrove (self), Sidney Henrikson, and Mildred Harkness the 1932 - 33...
Title by cataloguer. The Fur Seals are warm blooded. Their thick fur coats keep them warm in the Arctic. Once a year, the Fur Seals shed their fur as well as a layer of blubber under the skin. The Seals also have long sensitive whiskers that...
"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...
The highly anticipated "Vital Signs" television series launches on Alaska One and KUAC-TV. Alaska has been a leader in delivering high quality health care to its citizen, especially in rural and remote locations. Alaska's health professionals...
Title taken from creator's notes. Caption: The soldier before the door in picture one was waiting for someone to unlock the door. Then the hose was taken inside the front door. It took many hands to keep feeding the line inside. Notes and...