Title from verso. "'You're going for a nice ride, but we have to hog-tie you western fashion.' says reindeer owner Lars Nelson at Naknek as he prepares his pets for their first air journey."
W. B. Drawbaugh, Weather Bureau Meterologist puts aerometeorograph in place on weather flight plane at Fairbanks field while pilot Harold Gillam prepares to take off.
Title from caption. Photograph of a woman standing on what may be a moose hide as she prepares it for smoking. Narrative from photo album reads: "Here is Mrs. Luke working on a moose skin. It has stood for days in a a stinking mess of rotten...
Tile from caption. Photograph of Old Steven, his wife and two children. Old Steven prepares his snowshoes for storage. Narrative in photo album reads: "Old Steven tying up his snow shoes to put them away for the winter. His wife and two...
These photographs were taken between 1899 and 1911 and depict life in the region around Forts Gibbon and Egbert. Included are hunting parties, military personnel, camp buildings, scenery, dog sledding and skiing. Steamships are shown loading wood...
Title from verso. Photograph of a submarine docking at Dutch Harbor while a band prepares to welcome the submarine. Verso reads: "Strike up the band. Dutch Harbor, Alaska -- The Navy band was right on hand to strike up a merry tune and...
"Eskimo Scouts received awards Saturday from Alaska Governor William A. Egan (left). Gov. Egan prepares to present the Eisenhower trophy for the state's most outstanding National Guard unit to Sgt. George Whitman, Mekoryuk, representing Co. B, 2nd...
Group of people gathered around table as woman prepares to cut cake during party for 714th Railway Operating Battalion, United States Army, in Anchorage, Alaska. From caption: "The cake says: 714 RRB 714 Railway Batallion [Battalion]." ca. 1944....
Title supplied by cataloger. Joe Redington Sr. stands next to dog sled with fur in the sled basket at Christmas. Santa and female elf walk towards sled. Slide taken outside of University Center in Anchorage. Dog truck, sponsored by Morrison...
Title taken from front. Spectators gather around Alaska Home Railway engine as Valdez Mayor T.G. Quinn prepares to make the first run, Valdez, Alaska. From verso: "Property of Cook Inlet Historical Society." Photographer's number G1665. Oct. 4,...
Rita Martin prepares to pin the 49th star on 48 star flag hanging on the Federal Building, Anchorage, Alaska, in celebration of statehood. From verso: "June 30, 1958. Fur Rendezvous Queen Rita followed by firemen on ladder carrying 49th star....
Fur trader Ed Shepherd (left background) and Nathan Noongwook (right background) stand next to sled holding Adventurers Club of New York flag, as last U.S. mail run via dogsled in Alaska prepares to go from Gambell to Savoonga on Saint Lawrence...
Title from sleeve. Senator Ted Stevens in tuxedo and holding top hat prepares to perform with the chorus line at his 60th birthday party. Photographer Rob Stapleton, Jr., snaps a photograph at the foot of the stage. Photographer's number: 27538. 2...
Title from sleeve. Raymond Marshall of Alaska Airlines (standing) prepares to testify before the Crawford Committee on statehood for Alaska. Committee members sit on chairs around a table in an auditorium. Photographer's number: 1838B-1. 4 X 5 B&W...
Title from sleeve. Unidentified woman (probably Phyllis McCutcheon) stands on the dock at Ketchikan as the Glacier Queen prepares to dock. Buildings of town visible at right. 4 X 5 B&W negative.
Title from sleeve. Female workers in a fish processing facility work on halibut. One woman directs chain attached to the tail of one fish on a pile while another prepares to pull the chain. Two other women cut fish at a table in the background. 2...
Title supplied by cataloger. Dog Mushing. Dogs wait in snow while person tends to team. Spectators look on. Truck in background. Slide labeled, 'Roxie Brook's Team.' Slide printed 4/1975. Original format: 35mm color slide