The competition was open to Alaska schoolchildren between grades 7 and 12. Benson was a 13 year old student at the Jessie Lee MIssion Home in Seward. The competition was organized by the American Legion, who collected a total of 142 entries from...
At the request of Governor George A. Parks, the Alaska Chapter of the American Legion conducted a contest among the Territory's school children to choose Alaska's Flag Design.
At the request of Governor George A. Parks, the Alaska Chapter of the American Legion conducted a contest among the Territory's school children to choose Alaska's Flag Design. Text on flag: Alaska seal.
Caption on photograph: To E. L. "Bob" Bartlett, a true Alaska pioneer, sincere best regards, Noel Wien. Verso: July 1924, from left: James Rodebough, owner of the two planes. Eddie Hudson, Fairbanks born son, taking flying lessons & pilot Noel...
Caption: What Happens When A Territory Becomes A State? - In a radio interview with Washington correspondent Stuart Finley, offical representatives of the new country of Ghana and the 49th state of the United States discuss the similaritites and...
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,...
Cover title: Kroll's pocket map and traveler's guide of Alaska and Yukon, a complete roadhouse and trail guide showing all the latest information regarding railways, wagon roads, highways, waterways and trails; also the correct location of all...
Cover title: Map of Alaska. Shows transportation routes to and within Alaska, roadhouses, post office, cities and towns, air fields and mineral resources. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Inset: [Aleutian Islands]. Includes legend. ...
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...
Drawing of a cabin in the trees near Dawson, Yukon Territory. Artist may have been Frederic N. Atwood, who operated a studio in Dawson during this time. From verso: "Cabin on creek near Dawson, Y[ukon] T[erritory]." ca. 1899-1902.
Drawing of a cache and sled; Midnovsky Indians, Copper River, Alaska From: Allen, Lieutenant Henry T., Report of an Expedition to the Copper, Tanana, and Koyukuk Rivers, in the Territory of Alaska, in the year 1885…
Drawing of a large tent and five people at the village of Taral, Alaska on the Copper River From: Allen, Lieutenant Henry T., Report of an Expedition to the Copper, Tanana, and Koyukuk Rivers, in the Territory of Alaska, in the year 1885. . .