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,...
From text of document: Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, - That the territory ceded to the United States by Russia by the treaty...
Photograph of Alma Shavings of Mekoryuk. Identification provided by Muriel Amos of Mekoryuk and verified by Lillian Shavings (granddaughter) of Anchorage, Alaska.
Title taken from caption. "Harry Sotaro Kawabe: Issei businessman of Seward and Seattle". Further information includes: Kawabe was well-known for his businesses in Seward, and after World War II, in Seattle. He was one of the first...
Title provided by cataloguer. This is a snap shot of five men seated on the ground. In the background, one can make out a large crowd; this event is probably a gathering for a whaling festival.
According to the teacher's report in the Historical Record, there were no living quarters provided for the teacher; she goes on to write: "To go into a new community and rent a house; then clean it up and assemble a few necessities for housekeeping...
From text of document: Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That for the purpose of protecting and conserving the fisheries of the United States...