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,...
Hockey game underway on outdoor ice in Fairbanks, Alaska, probably on the Chena River. Signs on buildings in the background, read (left to right): "Sporting Goods," "Tractors," "N.C. Co.," "Groceries," "General," "Hay. Grain," "Provisions,"...
Title taken from caption. Loading a dory with provisions to be lightered to shore. Photograph taken during the 1938 Smithsonian Institution's Archaeological Expedition to the Aleutian Islands.
Shows locations of vessels "Investigator," "Resolute," "Assistance," and "North Star" and extent of provisions. Includes legend. "Brought from Melville Island by Capt. J. Bernier, C.G.S. "Arctic". "(sgd) Geo. F. McDougall, Master, H.M.S....
This series was designed to invite instructors to explore the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act with Students. The Teachers Guide accompanies six video episodes that vary in length from 14-25 minutes.
In Winter and Pond Company's photograph album THE TRAIL OF '98 Full album caption: "Raw reality at the upper end of Peterson's Tramway on Chilkoot Pass. Stampeders undergoing some grueling work transporting provisions over the ice-cold summit...
Title from image. Treadwell Club Band poses on boarded street in front of downtown offices and U. S. Land Office.Signs in windows: Mens, Ladies, Misses, Childrens, & Infants, Shoes,
Mercantile Co., Thompson, Glove fitting, Corsets, H&W...
Title from image caption Spectators line both sides of the street and sit on top of buildings overlooking the action below; prominently in view are the Northern Cafe and the Denver Market and Palmer Bros. Groceries and Provisions
Title from image caption Horse pulling long line of freight cars along tracks, a driver sitting on front load; group of men looks on from in front of John's Store and Mohr and Wilkens store; sign on store advertises groceries, provisions and...
Ships and landing craft, with bow doors open, line up along beach to unload supplies; large piles of lumber, materials, and provisions are stacked along the harbor shore; Photographer's number 5592
Aerial view of landing craft pulled up to beach in cove; shoreline covered with supplies, provisions, and materials to support U. S. troops on Kiska Photographer's number 346-9
"U.S. Senator from Alaska Bob Bartlett and Governor Wm. Egan pose together on the occasion of Bartlett's formal presentation to the State of the first 49-star flag to fly above the west front of the U. S. Capitol. The Senator holds a certification...