During the first attempt of flying over the north pole Sir Hubert Wilkins the expeditions aircraft developed problems. Supplies needed for the flight were sent to Point Barrow on snow motors and dog sled. This party developed troubles as well and...
Caption: during the first attempt of flying over the north pole Sir Hubert Wilkins the expeditions aircraft developed problems. Supplies needed for the flight were sent to Point Barrow on snow motors and dog sled. This party developed troubles as...
Women in Tanana in calfskin parkas. Names were written on the back of photograph as follows from left to right: Charlotte Nicholia (Helen Peter's aunt), Susie Kennedy...
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 caption. Photograph of a cabin that Lawyer Rivenburg proposed as the replacement for the Stevcen's Village school that burned. This one is Theodore's cabin. Narrative in photo album reads: "These three views of cabins were taken...
Title from caption. Photograph of a cabin that Lawyer Rivenburg proposed as the replacement for the Steven's Village school that burned. This one is Albert's cabin. Narrative in photo album reads: "These three views of cabins were taken...
Title from caption. Photograph of a cabin that Lawyer Rivenburg proposed as the replacement for the Stevens Village school that burned. Narrative in photo album reads: "These three views of cabins were taken after our fire. We were trying to...
Title from image. Photograph of the crew of wrecked whaler North Star at the Point Barrow Telegraph Station. Visible is the telegraph station, and tents for the crew. [Very poor quality original.] Caption reads: "Crew of wrecker whaler "North...
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...
Title from caption. Photograph of a children's lawn party with Bennie, Edith and Francis and their mother, Mrs. Moore, identified. Caption reads:>"Birthday Party at extreme left marked with X -- my daughter Frances, near centre my daughter...
Six men and one woman sitting around a table, eating and drinking. Postcard was sent from Tacoma, Washington on December 10, 1918 and is addressed to L.J. Clemons, Cumby, Texas. Basil writes, "Dear folks at home, a merry...
Color photo of a man standing in front of 14 bear pelts . Postcard postmarked from Cordova, Alaska on Mar. 15, 1910 and addressed to Mr. Newton Clemons, Medina Co. [County], Devine, Texas. Written on the verso, "Dear...
Title from indexer. Collection of photographs related to the duel between Soapy Smith and Frank Reid, and the running out of town of Soapy Smith's gang. Many of the photographs appear to be from Case & Draper. Caption reads: The tragedy...
(7:00 min.) (04 of 12) Weather at Amchitka and railroad to bering sea Apr '42 Engineers got word from Service and Supply (Roosevelt) find Railroad route from Fairbanks to sea.--Town meeting of the 3000 population of Fairbanks--Lots of...
(3:59 min.) (10 of 12) Clean-up and next day Remaining Japanese ran into a draw--Engineer company sent in to kill the 26 or so--next day same thing happened again with--same results--only 30-40 left after that--Capt. Siddens charge--Two men...
(5:29 min.) (11 of 12) Prisoners Few prisoners taken--Strip search at a distance--sent prisoner back to rear--had problems because G.I.'s wanted to kill him
Caption from supporting documents: "R.C.M.P. Patrol departing for Ft. McPherson. Left to right: Constable Doake, David Njoole, Sgt. Dempster, Art Lee, McDonald, Albert Ross."
Garry Njootli has sent a correction David Njoole should be spelled...
Sheldon and Lorena Turner -- Alaskan Survey Expedition Collection contains forty photographs and 1 report relating to the 1932 Alaskan Aerial Survey Expedition. The report, "The Land of the Williwaw," was written by Lieutenant R. H. Harrell,...
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,...