Broad view from water, the slough between Resichl Way and Fritz Cove Road; wooden buildings on shore and small boat anchored out front; buildings may have been part of fox farming operation
Clipping from a publication with the subtext: The industry of "Fox Farming" has grown of late years into a business of large proportions. These pictures were taken in October 1914.
Close-up view of barrels, showing markings. Barrel label: "1950, U.S. Dept of the Interior, Fish & Wildlife Service, BBL.No.397, 80 Skins, 512 Lbs., Fouke Fur Co., St. Louis, MO.
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,...
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...