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| |  | Northern echoes | | Hand Illustrated history and daily life of the Holy Cross Mission, covering the years between 1888 and 1938.
Physical description: 48 leaves, ill. | ASL-BX1415.A4H64-VF |
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| |  | Alaska. Speech of William H. Seward, at Sitka, August 12, 1869. | | Cover title: Speeches of William H. Seward, in Alaska, Vancouver's and Oregon, August, 1869.
Letter from Frederick W. Seward to James Wickersham, dated April 14, 1913 tipped in.
Physical description: 16p. | ASL-F907.S38-1869 |
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| |  | Message from the President of the United States, communicating A copy of a treaty between the United States and his Majesty the Emperor of all the Russias, | Treaties; Laws; Legislation | Remainder of title: and recommending an appropriation for the payment for the territory ceded to the United States, and legislation for the occupation and government of the same.
At head of title: 40th Congress, 1st session. Senate. Ex.Doc. No. 17.
Physical description: 4 p. | ASL-F907.U54-6835 |
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| | ![[pg. 1] Annotated map, Inside Passage of Alaska : an aisle of isles / Northland Transportation Co.](/cgi-bin/thumbnail.exe?CISOROOT=/cdmg21&CISOPTR=3758 "[pg. 1] Annotated map, Inside Passage of Alaska : an aisle of isles / Northland Transportation Co.") | [pg. 1] Annotated map, Inside Passage of Alaska : an aisle of isles / Northland Transportation Co. | Maps; Steamboats; Tourism | Text of map: Cruising an aisle of isles.
Text, index maps and distances chart on verso.
Physical descrip: 1 map : col. ; 61 x 23 cm., folded to 23 x 11 cm. Scale not given.
Page 1 of 2. | ASL-G3302.I5E635 |
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Text, index maps and distances chart on verso.
Physical descrip: 1 map : col. ; 61 x 23 cm., folded to 23 x 11 cm. Scale not given.
Page 2 of 2. | ASL-G3302.I5E635map |
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| |  | Let us end American colonialism! | Statehood; Imperialism | By Ernest Gruening, Governor of Alaska, 1939-1953. Alaska the United States Colony Keynote address Alaska Constitutional Convention University of Alaska, College, Alaska, November 9, 1955. | ASL-J87.A417G89 |
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| |  | In re SAH QUAH. District Court, D. Alaska. May 8,1886. | | Slavery was an accepted custom in many Native tribes. On May 8, 1886, District Judge Layfayette Dawson in Sitka decided that the Thirteenth Amendment and the 1866 Civil Rights Act abolishing slavery applied to the "uncivilized tribes" of Alaska. In addition, the decision explores the murky area of Indian citizenship and sovereignty. - Commentary by Ronald Lautaret
Physical description: 7 p.
Source: 31 Federal Reporter 327 | ASL-KF128.A4U53v.1-p136 |
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| |  | Withdrawal of Public Lands, January 19, 1969. | | Public Land Order 4582
Physical description: Microfilm
Source: Federal Register, Vol. 34, no. 15, Jan. 23, 1969, p. 1025. | ASL-KF480.F32-p.1025 |
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| |  | An act to create a legislative assembly in the Territory of Alaska, to confer legislative power thereon, and for other purposes. | Laws; Legislation; Legislative bodies; Legislation; Government facilities; Government officials | Territorial Organic Act of 1912.
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 of March thirtienth, eighteen hundred and sixty seven, and known as Alaska, shall be and constitute the Territory of Alaska under the laws of the United States, the government of which shall be organized and administered as provided by said laws. - That the capital of the Territory of Alaska shall be at the city of Juneau, Alaska, and the seat of givernment shall be maintained there.
Physical description: 7p.
Source: 37 Stat. 512 | ASL-KF50.U58v37-p512 |
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| |  | An act providing a civil government for Alaska. May 17, 1884. | Laws; Land use; Legislation; Government facilities; Government officials | Organic Act of 1884
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 of March thirtieth, eighteen hun- dred and sixty-seven and known as Alaska, shall constitute a civil and judicial district, the government of which shall be organized and admin- istered as hereinafter provided. The temporary seat of government of said district is hereby established at Sitka.
Physical description: 5p.
Source: 23 Stat.24 | ASL-KF50.U58v23-p24 |
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| |  | An act to provide for the construction and maintenance of roads, the establishment and maintenance of schools, and the care and support of insane persons in the district of Alaska, and for other purposes. | | Physical description: 5p.
Source: 33 Stat. 616 | ASL-KF50.U58v33-p616 |
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| |  | An act Authorizing the Tlingit and Haida Indians of Alaska to bring suit in the United States Court of Claims, and conferring jurisdiction upon said court to hear, examine, adjudicate, and enter judgment upon any and all claims which said Indians may have, or claim to have, against the United States, and for other purposes. | | Tlingit-Haida Jurisdictional Act, 1935
Physical description 3 pages
Source: 49 Stat. 388 | ASL-KF50.U58v48-p388 |
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| |  | An act to provide for the admission of the State of Alaska into the Union. July 7, 1958. | Laws; Statehood; Legislation; Government facilities ; Government officials | Alaska Statehood Act.
PUBLIC LAW 85-508-JULY 7, 1958
Physical description: 14p
Source: 72 Stat. 339 | ASL-KF50.U58v72-p339 |
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| |  | An act to provide for the settlement of certain land claims of Alaska Natives, and for other purposes. | Laws; Legislation; Land use | Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act
ANCSA
Physical description: 29 pages
Source: 85 Stat. 688 | ASL-KF50.U58v85-p688 |
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| |  | An act to extend the laws of the United States relating to customs, commerce, and navigation over the territory ceded in the United States by Russia, to establish a collection district therein, and for other purposes. | | Customs Act of 1868
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, the Customs Act was the first legislation to be enacted. This act extended customs, commerce, and navigation laws, and prohibited the importation or use of firearms or liquor. It also gave the Secretary of the Treasury jurisdiction over the fur trade and prohibited the killing of fur seals. Fur sealing regulation was reserved for congress. - Commentary by Ronald Lautaret
Physical description: 3pgs.
Source: 15 Stat. 240 | ASL-KF50.U58v15-p240 |
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| |  | Treaty with Russia. | Treaties; Laws; Legislation | Treaty concerning the Cession of the Russian Possessions in North America by his Majesty the Emperor of all the Russias to the United States of America; Concluded March 30, 1867. Ratified by the United States May 28, 1867; Exchanged June 20, 1867; Proclaimed by the United States June 20, 1867.
Physical description: 6 p.
Source: 15 Stat. 539 | ASL-KF50.U58v15-p539 |
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| |  | An Act For the protection of the fisheries of Alaska, and for other purposes. | Laws; Fishing industry; Fish | White Act of 1924
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 in all waters of Alaska the Secretary of Commerce from time to time may set apart and reserve fishing areas in any of the waters of Alaska over which the United States has jurisdiction, and within such areas may establish closed seasons during which fishing may be limited or prohibited as he may prescribe.
Physical description: 4p
Source: 43 Stat. 464 | ASL-KF50.U58v43-p464 |
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| |  | An act to define the political status of certain Native Indians within the Territory of Alaska. | Laws; Legislation; Civil rights; Citizenship | An act of the Legislature of the Territory of Alaska, in 6 sections.
Approved, April 27, 1915.
Physical description: 3 pages.
Source: 24 SLA 1915 | ASL-KFA1225.A3-1915-p52 |
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| |  | An act to provide full and equal accommodations, facilities, and privileges to all citizens in places of public accommodations within the jurisdiction of the Territory of Alaska; to provide penalties for violations. | Laws; Legislation | Nondiscrimination in Public Accomodations.
Landmark anti-discrimination law providing for equal accommodation privileges to all citizens.
Physical description: 2pages
Source: Ch2 SLA 1945 | ASL-KFA1225.A3-1945-p35 |
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| |  | An act making appropriation for support of schools in districts outside of incorporated towns, or incorporated school districts, for the period ending March 31, 1925; and declaring an emergency. | Laws; Education; Literacy; Schools; Business & finance | Literacy act of 1925
Physical description: 1p
Source: Ch2 SLA 1925 | ASL-KFA1225.A3-1925-p12 |
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| |  | Local Mining Laws of Harris Mining District, Alaska. | Gold mining; Miners | The first laws for the Harris Mining District (Juneau) were drawn up by Richard T. Harris on October 4, 1880, shortly after he and Joe Juneau made their initial discovery of gold. This set of laws was superceded by another code which was adopted at a miners' meeting on February 9, 1881, at the Flag of All Nations saloon.
The Miners' Code was a divice used throughout the American West. Miners attended meetings and drew up a code for their ditrict. These codes were a rough and ready way of maintaining order and settling disputes and served until civil government evolved. -Commentary by Ronald Lautaret
Local LC call number: KFA1445.Z9L62-1886
Physical description: 20p.; 13cm | ASL-KFA1445.Z9L62-1886 |
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| |  | Depositions conducted October 22 and 28, 1913. | Cities & towns | Depositions of people living in the Juneau area, relative to the use of property between Juneau town site and Sheep Creek. | ASL-M999-AJ-OldDocs-30-4[p1] |
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| |  | MEETING HELD IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL HOUSE OF JUNEAU, ALASKA, BY REQUEST OF INDIAN CHIEFS ON ACCOUNT OF THE PRESENCE OF HIS HONOR, GOVERNOR JOHN G. BRADY. | Tribal chiefs; Governors | Contents:
Letter of transmittal.
Testimony of Chief Kah-du-shan from Wrangel
Testimony of Chief Johnson (Yash-noosh) from Juneau
Testimony of Chief Koogh-see fom Hoonah
Testimony of Chief Kah-ea-tchiss from Hoonah
Testimony of Chief Shoo-we-Kah from Juneau
Testimony of Chief Ah-na-tlash from Taku
Testimony of Charley of Juneau
Testimony of Jack Williams of Juneau.
Response from Governor John G. Brady
Response fron Mr. Frank Grygla.
Physical description: 25 p. | ASL-MF-Ar5-Roll5-f651 |
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| | ![James A. Wickersham diary [12], February 8, 1907 to August 1, 1907.](/cgi-bin/thumbnail.exe?CISOROOT=/cdmg21&CISOPTR=3127 "James A. Wickersham diary [12], February 8, 1907 to August 1, 1907.") | James A. Wickersham diary [12], February 8, 1907 to August 1, 1907. | | Biographical note:
U.S. District Judge (Alaska), 1900-1907
Alaska Delegate to U.S. House, 1909-1921, 1931-1933.
Physical description: [123] p., bound. | ASL-MS107-Diary12-1907 |
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| |  | Diocese of the Aleutians and Alaska. Sunday School journal. Sitka. 1883-1888. | Schools; Sunday schools; Religious education | Educational activities records; pages 002-004 too damaged to scan
Physical description: 137 pages
File type: PDF
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| |  | For detailed information regarding tourist traffic relative to Alaska..... | Tourism; Railroads | Information on tours to Alaska.
Physical descrip: Tinted lantern slide : glass, col. ; 3 1/4 x 4 in. | ASL-P198-01 |
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| |  | Icon in color on cover of a 1900 Russian periodical. | Icons; Magazine covers | | ASL-P243-1-083 |
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| |  | Here's to Alaska. | Poetry; Mountain goats; Bears; Working dogs; Dogs; Mountains; Trees; Children; Cities & towns; Streets; Dogsledding; Dog teams; Mining | Title taken from image.
Poem by Pat O'Cotter in center, framed by collage of Alaskan views.
Poem:
HERE'S TO ALASKA.
The home of the tin can and dog-
A waste of snow, ice and moss.
A grave-yard of ambitions,
A by-word for HELL,
The home of the famed double cross.
Men come here for gold, ambitious for wealth-
The stick, for they can't get away.
They dig, drink and die,
And then go to HELL
To pay for their last sucker play!
--ALASKA --
Pat O-Cotter
Photo at center top: Yakutat, Alaska.
Photo in bottom left: Seward Alaska, Fourth Ave, North.
Photo in bottom right: ...eling Co. Inc. ?o?per Creek, Alaska. | ASL-P243-2-144 |
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| |  | Illustrated poem by Pat O'Cotter. | Wooden buildings; Cabins; Children; Mountain goats; Trading posts | -THEN-
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A Home, a wife, and a family:
A job on the great outside-
But he heard the call of Alaska
And left them - unsatisified.
-THERE-
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Winters of long hungry hardships,
Summers of pestridden hear:-
Dicing with deat for a grubstake:
Risking his life for meat:
Scorning the letters recalling;
Forgetting the friens he had known,
Turning his back on the Outside-
Facing the future alone.
-NOW-
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A cabin, and squaw, and a fishwheel,
A bend in the rivers flow-
A couple of sad-eyed halfbreeds,
He stayed there - a Sourdough.
Pat O'Cotter
Photo top left: Bunkhouse Cuaher Cr [?]
Photo top center: Halfbreed Children, Kenia[ai] Alaska.
Sign in photo bottom center: Salchaket Store, Salchaket Trading Post and Road House | ASL-P243-2-145 |
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| |  | A Souvenir of Alaska and a Tribute from his Friends to the Man M.J. Heney. W. P. & Y. Route. 1898-1900 | Railroad construction & maintenance; Engineers | Physical descrip: 56 photographs : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm. and smaller + 15 hand-lettered, illustrated pages.
Medium: album 26 cm. leather
Summary: A commemorative album presented to Michael J. Heney. The photographs are by H.C. Barley, who was hired as the company photographer for the White Pass & Yukon Railway in 1898, the same year that Heney went to work on the railroad. The album contains photos of the White Pass & Yukon Route and the Copper River and Northwestern railroads, railroad employees, and railroad construction. Along with the photographs are pages of poetry, tributes to his work and signatures of the people who worked with and for him, all hand-lettered in red, blue, green and black ink.
Biographical note: Michael J. Heney was known as "Big Mike" to his railroad crews and the "Irish Prince" in the financial and social circles of Seattle, San Francisco, New York and London; to his friends he was simply "MJ." He ran away from his Pembroke, Ontario home at age 14 to work on the Canadian Pacific Railroad and learned to measure grades, blast cliffs, build tunnels and estimate costs. His natural talent to inspire working men established him as a rairoad contractor by age 21. He worked on railroads in the Northwest, permanently establishing himself in Seattle. He went to Alaska in 1897, where he worked the next twelve years and is credited with building the White Pass & Yukon Route and realizing the first hundred miles of the Copper River & Northwestern. Both railroads involved "insurmountable engineering and construction difficulties." He never married, died Oct. 11, 1910, of pulmonary tuberculosis at age 45 and left an estate of over one million dollars to relatives, associates, Catholic charities, and the Alaskan Indians in care of Episcopal Bishop Rowe. The mountains overlooking Cordova were named for him. [From: "Big Mike Heney, builder of the White Pass and Copper River Northwestern railroads," by Elizabeth Tower, 1990.] | ASL-P340-001 |
