WAUAlaskaRailroadCommissionPHColl495.xmlGuide to the Alaska Engineering Commission Photograph Collection 1914-1924Alaska Engineering Commission Photograph CollectionFunding for the processing of this collection was provided through a grant from Donlin Gold, LLC. This collection guide and the Kuskokwim Reconnaissance Digital Collection are the result of a collaboration between University of Washington Libraries, Northern Land Use Research Alaska, LLC and Chumis Cultural Resource Svcs.Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries©2008 (Last modified: 8/11/2025)
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Finding aid written in English.Finding aid based on DACS (Describing Archives: A Content Standard).University of Washington Libraries, Special CollectionsPH0495Alaska Engineering CommissionAlaska Engineering Commission photograph collection1914-19246 boxes containing 1220 photographic prints and 3 panorama photographsCollection materials are in English.Photographs of Kuskokwim Reconnaissance and Alaska railroad survey and construction

Alaska Engineering Commission Photographers

Many photographers contributed their efforts to the documentation of Alaska Railroad surveys and construction. It is assumed that James L. McPherson took the photographs contained in the Kuskokwim Reconnaissance Albums. The three photographers responsible for the bulk of the A.E.C. photographs during construction of the Alaska Railroad are P. S. Hunt, H. G. Kaiser, and Albert Johnson.

James Lennox McPherson James Lennox McPherson was born in Quebec, Canada in 1873. In 1882, the McPherson family immigrated to the U.S. and settled in Seattle. McPherson attended the University of Washington, and later received an appointment as United States Deputy Mineral Surveyor, Alaska District, in 1898. Prior to the Kuskokwim Reconnaissance in 1914, his career included mineral survey work in several Alaskan mining regions. While employed by the Alaska Road Commission, McPherson conducted terrestrial surveys for potential Yukon and Kuskokwim river transportation routes in 1906 and 1908.

In Seattle, McPherson actively promoted Alaska's resources and their development potential as a board member of the Alaska Bureau of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce. The Bureau's work included a successful lobbying trip to Washington D.C. in January 1914 that led to President Wilson's approval of the Alaska Railroad project. McPherson also held a charter membership in Seattle's Arctic Club. McPherson died in Seattle in 1931.

P. S. (Phinney S.) Hunt was born April 24, 1866 in Michigan. After his marriage in 1887, he and his wife Rose moved to California. In 1898, Hunt relocated to Valdez, Alaska. His wife and children joined him there in 1907. According to the Alaska Railroad Recordobituary for Hunt, he was hired by the Alaska Engineering Commission, headquartered in Anchorage, on July 25, 1916; however, dates on photographs taken by Hunt indicate that he was taking photographs for the A.E.C. before this, probably beginning in 1914 during surveys of prospective routes. On October 14, 1917, Hunt was in Seward as part of his work for the Commission when he suffered a heart attack and died in the street. Hunt's obituary states that his son, A. O. Hunt, worked as assistant photographer for the A.E.C.

H. G. Kaiser was hired as photographer to replace Hunt in November 1917. According to the 1900 U. S. Census, Kaiser was born in Germany in August 1864 and emigrated in 1879. Kaiser is listed as a charter member of The Pioneers of Alaska Igloo Number 1 in Nome, formed in 1907. Since a requirement of membership in The Pioneers was arrival in the Alaska Territory prior to 1899, it is probable that Kaiser arrived in Alaska between 1879 and 1898. The 1900 Census lists Kaiser's occupation while in Alaska as "miner," and his previous occupation as "photographer," suggesting that Kaiser may have traveled to Alaska to join in the Klondike Gold Rush. While in Nome, however, Kaiser took a great many photographs; his subjects included Alaska Natives, mining, and reindeer farming. Photograph captions indicate that Kaiser worked for the A.E.C. until at least 1922.

A. J. (Albert) Johnson was born November 9, 1874 in Denmark; Johnson is listed as a photographer on the 1910 U. S. Census for Fairbanks, Alaska and also on his draft registration card from 1917. Dates on photographs taken by Johnson indicate that he began his work for the A.E.C. in 1916, working in the Fairbanks Division.

The Alaska Railroad

The Klondike Gold Rush of 1897-1898, and subsequent gold discoveries in Nome and Fairbanks brought national attention and waves of immigrants to the District of Alaska. Natural resource exports and a growing population were hampered, however, by a lack of transportation infrastructure. A few privately-run railroads operated in the Territory, including the Alaska Central Railway, later named the Alaska Northern Railway; the Copper River and Northwestern Railway operated by the Alaska Syndicate, and the Tanana Valley Railroad. Most of the railroads were primarily built to satisfy the transportation imperative of mining companies to bring resources such as coal from the mines to sea ports. As a result, it was expensive for ordinary people to travel through Alaska and impossible to travel by train through the "heart" of Alaska, the corridor from the port at Anchorage north to Fairbanks. Many of the railroads suffered from poor management, corporate battles, and the constant maintenance needs of railroad operation in a harsh climate. These challenges, along with the assumptions of great mineral wealth to be generated from Alaska, brought Congressional attention. In the 1912 bill that created the Territory of Alaska and allowed Alaskans to form a legislature, language in Section 18 specifically authorized the President to recommend railroad routes that would allow for development of the Alaska Territory.

In the 1912 legislation, Congress provided for the creation of the Alaska Railroad Commission. The four members of the Alaska Railroad Commission, three appointed by President William Taft, spent approximately two months in Alaska and ultimately recommended two routes to Congress, one of which was a route from near Cook Inlet at the end of the Alaska Northern Railway line, through the Matanuska and Susitna Valleys, and over the Alaska Range, to reach the Innoko-Iditarod mining region in the Kuskokwim Valley. President Taft brought these recommendations to Congress just before the end of his term in 1912.

Between 1912 and 1914, during President Woodrow Wilson's administration, Congress debated the funding for the project, ultimately deciding to make the U.S. Government responsible for the cost. An act of Congress in March 1914 authorized the president to designate and construct a railroad in the Alaska Territory that would transport passengers and natural resources such as coal from the interior to ports on the coast. Subsequently that year, President Wilson created the Alaska Engineering Commission (A.E.C.), appointing Chairman William C. Edes, Frederick Mears, and Thomas Riggs, Jr. President Wilson ordered the A.E.C. to survey two areas proposed for railroad construction. One route, known as the "eastern" route, would start from Cordova or Valdez and go north via the Copper River, Tonsina River, Delta River, and Tanana Valley to the vicinity of Fairbanks. The other proposed route, the "western" route, would start at Portage Bay or Seward, travel along the Turnagain and Knik Arms of Cook Inlet, turn north through the Susitna Valley, cross Broad Pass, follow the Nenana River as far as its junction with the Tanana River, and then follow an undetermined path to reach the Fairbanks area. The Commission also decided to send a party to research the possibilities of construction of a branch line from the western route through the Kuskokwim and Iditarod districts. Between June and October 1914, A.E.C. employees surveyed both proposed routes and one group, led by engineer James McPherson, reconnoitered the Kuskokwim district. McPherson traveled in roughly the same area as the Government Winter Trail, established in 1908, which follows a similar route to the contemporary Iditarod Trail. The proposed branch line through the Kuskokwim area was never built; however, McPherson's extensive documentation of the trip constitutes a valuable record of this part of Alaska.

After receiving the Commission report, on April 10, 1915 President Wilson issued an executive order to build a main railroad line on the "western" route that would begin at Seward, run north to a new portage that would soon become Anchorage, and continue north to reach Fairbanks. Wilson's order also directed the Commission to construct a branch line to the Matanuska Coal Fields, and to purchase the 70 miles of Alaska Northern Railway track already existing north of Seward for incorporation into the U.S. government's new railroad.

Construction on the Alaska Railroad began in 1915 and continued until 1923. Construction crews worked first in the area around Anchorage and the Turnagain Arm on Cook Inlet, as well as much farther north in the Talkeetna River area. Early construction also focused on developing the Matanuska Branch Line which was key to bring coal to Anchorage, where it could be shipped for export. Railroad crews had to contend with snow and ice for much of the year as well as annual spring floods caused by the "break-up," the melting of iced-over rivers which often resulted in damage to railroad lines and bridges. Despite the danger and difficulty of railroad building, the construction of the Alaska Railroad resulted in the development of many towns along the railroad line.

The Alaska Railroad still exists today. In 1983, the U.S. Government transferred ownership of the railroad to the state of Alaska. The Alaska Railroad is operated by the Alaska Railroad Corporation, which is owned by the state of Alaska but incorporated and run as a private business.

The Kuskokwim Reconnaissance

From June to September 1914, civil engineer and Seattle resident James Lennox McPherson led a seven man and twenty packhorse expedition on a survey across interior Alaska. The A.E.C. assigned McPherson to research the feasibility of building a branch railroad from Anchorage west to the mining districts on the Kuskokwim and Iditarod Rivers.

The Kuskokwim Reconnaissance survey party (known as Party No. 11 to the A.E.C.) embarked from Seattle on June 5th and 6th, 1914, along with parties 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6, on two steamers, the Admiral Sampson and the Northwestern . The steamers reached Ship Creek (now Anchorage) on June 15, 1914. Under time constraints, McPherson undertook the survey along the Government Winter Trail, customarily traversed during the winter months by dog sled, during the summer months when travel meant crossing large wetland areas and rivers swollen with rain.

On June 18th, Party No. 11 left Ship Creek and traveled to the town of Knik, which they left on June 20th to go to a point near the mouth of Willow Creek, the survey's official starting point, on the eastern side of the Susitna Valley. After crossing the Susitna River, the surveyors went west through the Susitna, Yentna, Skwentna, and Happy River Valleys until they reached the headwaters of the Happy River in the Alaska Range. McPherson's team traversed thirty miles investigating four passes (Simpson, Rainy, Teocalli (Goodman), and Houston) to determine the best railroad route through the Alaska Range. Subsequently, the group traveled up the South Fork of the Kuskokwim River as far as Farewell Mountain. They headed west across the Kuskokwim Basin, reaching McGrath, a settlement at the mouth of the Tacotna River, on September 14th. The reconnaissance party traveled up the Tacotna Valley to the Innoko Divide, and then through the valleys of the Tacotna, Moose and Bonanza Creeks to reach Iditarod ten days later. At the Iditarod on the Iditarod River, the crew boarded that last commercial steamer available for the year, disembarking on a four-day trip down the Innoko and Kuskowkim Rivers to St. Michael. On the 5th of October, McPherson and crew boarded the steamship Victoria , which reached Seattle on October 15th.

In 1916, McPherson published his reconnaissance and engineering summaries in the A.E.C. report to the U.S. House of Representatives, but the public never saw the complete body of his work from that summer. McPherson supplemented the expedition report with maps and two photograph albums. The route McPherson surveyed was never developed as a branch railroad, but it includes a large section of the National Historic Iditarod Trail.

Arranged in 7 series.

Alaska Engineering Commission. Kuskokwim Reconnaissance Albums, June - October 1914Preparation and Surveys for the Alaska RailroadConstruction and Operation of the Alaska RailroadAlaska Engineering Commission Staff and official visitorsH. G. Kaiser Photographs of AlaskaJoseph M. Welden Photographs of Fairbanks, 1907-1913Alaska and Pacific Northwest Scenes

Two albums created in approximately 1914 by James Lennox McPherson, an survey engineer, document the Kuskokwim Reconnaissance, led by Party No. 11 of the Alaska Engineering Commission expedition. One album documents the surveys conducted in the area of the Seward-Anchorage-Fairbanks route during 1914.

Other photographs show the Alaska Railroad route before and during construction, 1914-1923. This collection also includes images apparently unconnected to the building of the Alaska Railroad, including photographs of Alaskan native peoples, wildlife, and mining and reindeer herding in Nome.

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The photographs were donated by Seattle Public Library to the University of Washington Libraries in 1996. The collection was probably given to Seattle Public Library by Colonel Frederick Mears or his estate.

Processed by Elizabeth Russell; completed 2013.

The Kuskokwim Reconnaissancealbums contain references to map sheets. The map references appear to correspond to a map in 44 sheets made by J. L. McPherson. The map is held by the Anchorage Museum Atwood Resource Center. Digital copies of the maps are available through the UW Libraries Digital Collections.

The University of Alaska Fairbanks Rasmuson Library holds the James Lennox McPherson Papers, 1898-1931.

McPherson, J. L., (James Lennox)Mears, Frederick, d. 1943Hunt, P. S. (Phinney S.), 1866-1917Kaiser, H. GJohnson, Albert JWeldon, Joseph MAlaska Engineering CommissionAlaskaAlaska Railroad--Employees --PhotographsAlaska--Description and Travel --PhotographsRailroads--Alaska --PhotographsVisual Materials Collections (University of Washington)RailroadsAlaskaPhotographs

 

Alaska Engineering Commission. Kuskokwim Reconnaissance AlbumsJ. L. McPherson, Reconnaissance EngineerJune - October 1914

At the edge of each photo there is a number with the prefix "K" written in ink. These photos begin with K1 in the first volume and continue in numerical order through the second volume. The numbers were used as a reference to the photographs on McPherson's maps of the Kuskokwim region.

1aVolume 1Ship Creek

Ship Creek flows from the Chugach Mountains to Cook Inlet.

11-1aShip on Cook Inlet, shoreline and mountains, near mouth of Ship Creek (McPherson: K1)Ship on Cook Inlet, shoreline and mountains near mouth of Ship Creek, Alaska, June 1914June 1914 11-1bLoading horses onto boat (McPherson: K4)Loading horses onto boat at Ship Creek, Alaska, June 1914June 1914 11-1cPassengers and sailors on deck of ship (McPherson: K2) Bydarkyof SeattlePassengers and sailors on deck of ship Bydarkyof Seattle at Ship Creek, Alaska, June 1914 (McPherson: K2).June 1914 11-1dOffloading of passengers and cargo from ship (McPherson: K3)Offloading of passengers and cargo from ship at Ship Creek, Alaska, June 1914June 1914 21-2aTwo men of exploration party in front of tent (McPherson: K5)Two men in Kuskokwim Reconnaissance party in front of tent, in camp near Ship Creek, Alaska, June 1914June 1914 21-2bFour men of exploration party around cooking fire in camp (McPherson: K7)Four men in Kuskokwim Reconnaissance party around cooking fire in camp, near Ship Creek, Alaska, June 1914June 1914 21-2cSteamship (McPherson: K6)Steamship in Cook Inlet, near mouth of Ship Creek, Alaska, June 1914June 1914 21-2dMen unloading cargo from barge (McPherson: K8)Men unloading cargo from barge moored in Ship Creek, Alaska, June 1914June 1914 Ship Creek; "Knik" Camp No. 2

Knik Anchorage was an early name for the Port of Anchorage at the mouth of Ship Creek. The present city of Anchorage is near this location.

31-3aTwo boats on water near village of Knik (McPherson: K11)Two boats on water near village of Knik, Alaska, June 1914June 1914 31-3bMen setting up camp and raising American flag at Knik (McPherson: K9)Men from Kuskokwim Reconnaissance party setting up camp and raising American flag, near village of Knik, Alaska, June 1914June 1914 31-3cThree men near flag pole and tents in camp at Knik (McPherson: K10)Three men near flag pole and tents, near village of Knik, Alaska, June 1914June 1914 31-3dMen standing in front of tents in camp at Knik (McPherson: K12)Men from Alaska Engineering Commission survey party standing in front of tents, near village of Knik, Alaska, June 1914June 1914 "Knik"41-4aBoats at waterfront of village of Knik (McPherson: K13)Boats at waterfront of village of Knik, Alaska, June 1914June 1914 41-4bFive men on street of Knik, near Knik Road House (McPherson: K14)Five men on street near Knik Road House, Knik, Alaska, June 1914June 1914 41-4cLog cabins in Knik (McPherson: K15)Log cabins in Knik, Alaska, June 1914June 1914 41-4dPack horses at Knik (McPherson: K16)Group of Kuskokwim Reconnaissance horses carrying expedition supplies in Knik, Alaska, June 1914June 1914 Road; Creek; Camp No. 3; Pioneer Ranch51-5aMan on horseback forest trail about twelve miles from Knik (McPherson: K17)Rider on trail about twelve miles from Knik, Alaska, June 1914June 1914 51-5bMan standing in creek with back turned (McPherson: K18)Man standing in creek with back turned, about twelve miles from Knik, Alaska, June 1914June 1914 51-5cReconnaissance Camp No. 3 in forest about twelve miles from Knik (McPherson: K19)Kuskokwim Reconnaissance Camp No. 3 in forest about twelve miles from Knik, Alaska, June 1914June 1914 51-5dMan in front of log cabin at Pioneer Ranch, near Knik (McPherson: K20)Man in front of log cabin at Pioneer Ranch about twelve miles from Knik, Alaska, June 1914June 1914 Little Susitna River; Willow Creek; Topographer studying surrounding Country; Open Timber & Grass Land61-6aHorse swimming across Little Susitna River (McPherson: K21)Horse swimming across Little Susitna River, west of Knik Arm on Cook Inlet, circa June 1914circa June 1914 61-6bWillow Creek (McPherson: K22)Willow Creek, which flows from Bald Mountain Ridge to the Susitna River, Alaska, circa June 1914circa June 1914

Caption below photo: Willow Creek N. E. from Bend Camp #7.

 61-6cTrees near Willow Creek (McPherson: K23)Trees near Willow Creek, Alaska, circa June 1914circa June 1914

Topographer mentioned in caption is not visible in photo.

Caption below photo: Topographer studying surrounding Country from Tree Top North of Camp #8.

 61-6dTrees and grasses (McPherson: K24)Open timber and grassland near Willow Creek, Alaska, circa June 1914circa June 1914

Caption below photo: Open Timber & Grass Land Near Camp #10.

 No page title [Willow Creek Valley]71-7a - 1-7cRiver, probably Willow Creek (McPherson: K25-27)River, probably Willow Creek, Alaska, circa June 1914circa June 1914 71-7dSaddled horse grazing near trees, probably in valley near Willow Creek (McPherson: K28)Saddled horse grazing in tall grasses, probably in Willow Creek valley, Alaska, circa June 1914circa June 1914 Willow Creek Valley[also written on page: Map Sheet #1]81-8aTrees branches overhanging Willow Creek (McPherson: K29)Trees branches overhanging Willow Creek, which flows from Bald Mountain Ridge to the Susitna River, Alaska, circa June 1914circa June 1914 81-8bTrees and grassland near Willow Creek (McPherson: K30)Trees and grassland near Willow Creek, which flows from Bald Mountain Ridge to the Susitna River, Alaska, circa June 1914circa June 1914 81-8c - 1-8dWillow Creek (McPherson: K31-32)Willow Creek, which flows from Bald Mountain Ridge to the Susitna River, Alaska, circa June 1914circa June 1914 Susitna River[also written on page: Map Sheet #1]91-9a - 1-9bSusitna River (McPherson: K33-34)Susitna River, which flows from Susitna Glacier to Cook Inlet, Alaska, July 1914July 1914 91-9cThree men traveling by canoe on the Susitna River (McPherson: K35)Three men traveling by canoe on the Susitna River, Alaska, July 1914July 1914 91-9dPackhorses, bridled but not saddled, on shore of Susitna River (McPherson: K36)Kuskokwim Reconnaissance packhorses, bridled but not saddled, on shore of Susitna River, Alaska, July 1914July 1914 Middle Channel Susitna River[also written on page: Map Sheet #1]101-10aSusitna River and rocky beach (McPherson: K37)Rocky beach along Susitna River, Alaska, July 1914July 1914 101-10b - 1-10cSunset over Susitna River (McPherson: K38-K39)Sunset over Susitna River, Alaska, July 1914July 1914 101-10dSusitna River (McPherson: K40)Susitna River, Alaska, July 1914July 1914 Middle Channel Susitna River[also written on page: Map Sheet #1]111-11aHorse swimming across Susitna River (McPherson: K41)Horse swimming across Susitna River, Alaska, July 1914July 1914 111-11bHorse swimming across Susitna River, guided by rope held by two men in canoe (McPherson: K42)Horse swimming across Susitna River, guided by rope held by two men in canoe, Alaska, July 1914July 1914 111-11cTwo men in canoe on the Susitna River (McPherson: K43)Two men in canoe on the Susitna River, Alaska, July 1914July 1914 111-11dCanoe in distance on the Susitna River (McPherson: K44)Canoe in distance on the Susitna River, Alaska, July 1914July 1914 Middle Channel Susitna River[also written on page: Map Sheet #1]121-12aPackhorses across the Susitna River, with expedition members on far side of river (McPherson: K45)Kuskokwim Reconnaissance packhorses swimming across the Susitna River, with expedition members on far side of river, Alaska, July 1914July 1914 121-12b - 1-12cSusitna River and river bank (McPherson: K46-K47)Susitna River and river bank, Alaska, July 1914July 1914 121-12dMen in canoe leading packhorse, with other packhorses walking into Susitna River in background (McPherson: K48)Kuskokwim Reconnaissance expedition member in canoe leading packhorse through water, with other horses walking into Susitna River in background, Alaska, July 1914July 1914 East Channel Susitna River; Susitna Station Looking South; Susitna River; Susitna Station Looking North131-13aPackhorses crossing Susitna River (McPherson: K49)Kuskokwim Reconnaissance packhorses crossing Susitna River, Alaska, July 1914July 1914

Caption under photo: East Channel Susitna River.

 131-13bWooden houses along bank of Susitna River at village of Susitna (McPherson: K50)Wooden houses along bank of Susitna River at village of Susitna, Alaska, July 1914July 1914

Caption under photo: Susitna Station. Looking South.

 131-13cSusitna River seen from village of Susitna (McPherson: K51)Susitna River seen village of Susitna, Alaska, July 1914July 1914

Caption under photo: Susitna River looking West from Susitna Station.

 131-13dBuildings of village of Susitna, looking north (McPherson: K52)Buildings of village of Susitna, Alaska, looking north, July 1914July 1914 "Indian Camp"; Susitna River Main Channel Crossing; Susitna River below Crossing[also written on page: Map Sheet No. 2]141-14aNative Alaskan family and their dogs at camp on bank of Kroto Creek (McPherson: K53)Native Alaskan family and their dogs at camp on bank of Kroto Creek, Alaska, July 1914July 1914

Caption under photo: "Indian Camp" at Mouth Kroto River.

 141-14bRowboat on Susitna River (McPherson: K54)Rowboat on Susitna River, Alaska, July 1914July 1914

Dotted line drawn on photo shows route.

Caption under photo: Susitna River Main Channel S. E. at Crossing.

 141-14c - 1-14dSusitna River and wooded river bank (McPherson: K55 - K56)Susitna River and wooded river bank, Alaska, July 1914July 1914

Caption under photos: Susitna River ½ Mile below Crossing.

 No title on page [Grass meadow and creek]151-15aBirches in forest, probably near Kahiltna River (McPherson: K57)Birches in forest, probably near Kahiltna River, Alaska, July 1914July 1914 151-15bGrassland with trees in background, probably near Kahiltna River (McPherson: K58)Grassland with trees in background, probably near Kahiltna River, Alaska, July 1914July 1914

Dotted line drawn on photo shows route.

 151-15cPackhorses grazing in meadow, probably near Kahiltna River (McPherson: K59)Kuskokwim Reconnaissance packhorses grazing in meadow, probably near Kahiltna River, Alaska, July 1914July 1914

Dotted line drawn on photo shows route.

 151-15dFoliage overhanging water, probably near Kahiltna River (McPherson: K60)Foliage overhanging water, probably near Kahiltna River, Alaska, July 1914July 1914 Grass Meadow Birch and Spruce Ridge; "Lake" Swampy Valley; Grass Meadow Creek Bottom[also written on page: Map Sheet 3 & 4]161-16aMan walking through tall grasses in wooded area between Susitna and Yentna Rivers (McPherson: K61)Kuskokwim Reconnaissance expedition member walking through tall grasses in wooded area between Susitna and Yentna Rivers, Alaska, July 1914July 1914 161-16bTall grasses in birch and spruce ridge between Susitna and Yentna Rivers (McPherson: K62)Tall grasses in birch and spruce ridge between Susitna and Yentna Rivers, Alaska, July 1914July 1914 161-16cLake in swampy valley between Susitna and Yentna Rivers (McPherson: K63)Lake in swampy valley between Susitna and Yentna Rivers, Alaska, July 1914July 1914

Caption under photo: "Lake" Swampy Valley.

 161-16dTall grasses in meadow between Susitna and Yentna Rivers (McPherson: K64)Tall grasses in meadow between Susitna and Yentna Rivers, Alaska, July 1914July 1914 Kahiltna River Crossing S. E.[also written on page: Map Sheet #4]171-17aPackhorses and expedition members in canoe crossing Kahiltna River (McPherson: K65)Kuskokwim Reconnaissance packhorses and expedition members in canoe crossing Kahiltna River, Alaska, July 1914July 1914 171-17bPackhorses near far bank of Kahiltna River (McPherson: K66)Kuskokwim Reconnaissance packhorses near far bank of Kahiltna River, Alaska, July 1914July 1914 171-17cLine of packhorses crossing Kahiltna River (McPherson: K67)Line of Kuskokwim Reconnaissance packhorses crossing Kahiltna River, Alaska, July 1914July 1914 171-17dMen seated around camp fire, with clothing drying on wooden pole, near junction of Kahiltna and Yentna Rivers (McPherson: K68)Kuskokwim Reconnaissance expedition members seated around camp fire, with clothing drying on wooden pole, near junction of Kahiltna and Yentna Rivers, Alaska, July 1914July 1914 Slough Kahiltna Valley; Grass Meadow Creek Valley; "McDougal" Yentna River[also written on page: Map Sheet #5]181-18aSlough in valley between Kahiltna River and Lake Creek (McPherson: K69)Slough in valley between Kahiltna River and Lake Creek, Alaska, July 1914July 1914

Caption under photo: Slough Kahiltna Valley.

 181-18bMan standing in shoulder-high grasses in valley near Yentna River (McPherson: K70)Man standing in shoulder-high grasses in valley near Yentna River, Alaska, July 1914July 1914

Caption under photo: Grass Meadow Creek Valley Camp No. 23.

 181-18cHorse tethered to tree and moored boat on Yentna River, at settlement of McDougal (McPherson: K71)Horse tethered to tree and moored boat on Yentna River, at settlement of McDougal, fifty-seven miles northwest of Anchorage, Alaska, July 1914July 1914 181-18dTwo women and two men on Yentna riverbank at settlement of McDougal (McPherson: K72)Two women and two men on Yentna riverbank at settlement of McDougal, fifty-seven miles northwest of Anchorage, Alaska, July 1914July 1914 Yentna River between McDougal & Mouth Skwentna191-19a - 1-19dYentna River between settlement of McDougal and mouth of the Skwentna River (McPherson: K73 - K76)Yentna River between settlement of McDougal and mouth of the Skwentna River, Alaska, July 1914July or August 1914 Yentna River: Yentna River Crossing South Channel; Murphy Slough; Undergrowth Skwentna Valley[also written on page: Map Sheet #5]201-20aYentna River (McPherson: K77)Yentna River, Alaska, July or August 1914July or August 1914

Dotted line drawn on photo shows route on far side of river.

Caption under photo: Yentna River. N. W. from Camp 25.

 201-20bYentna River (McPherson: K78)Yentna River, Alaska, July or August 1914July or August 1914

Caption under photo: Yentna River Crossing South Channel.

 201-20cSlough near Yentna River (McPherson: K80)Slough near Yentna River, Alaska, July or August 1914July or August 1914

Caption under photo: Murphy Slough.

 201-20dTwo expedition members walking through vegetation in Skwentna Valley (McPherson: K79)Two Kuskokwim Reconnaissance expedition members walking through vegetation in Skwentna River valley, Alaska, July or August 1914July or August 1914

Caption next to photo: Undergrowth Skwentna Valley.

 68" Cottonwood; Spruce Marsh; Channels Skwentna River[also written on page: Map Sheet #7]211-21aSixty-eight inch trunk of cottonwood tree (McPherson: K81)Sixty-eight inch trunk of cottonwood tree near the Skwentna River, Alaska, July or August 1914July or August 1914 211-21bSpruce trees near Skwentna River (McPherson: K82)Spruce trees near Skwentna River, Alaska, July or August 1914July or August 1914

Caption under photo: Spruce Marsh.

 211-21c - 1-21dChannel of the Skwentna River (McPherson: K81 - K84)Channel of the Skwentna River, which flows from its headwaters at South Twin Glacier to the Yentna River, Alaska, July or August 1914July or August 1914 Channel "Skwentna River"; Spruce Thicket; "Marsh Meadow" Skwentna Valley; Shell Hills[also written on page: Map Sheet #7]221-22aChannel of the Skwentna River (McPherson: K85)Channel of the Skwentna River, Alaska, July or August 1914July or August 1914 221-22bMan cutting spruce trees near Skwentna River (McPherson: K86)Man cutting spruce trees near Skwentna River, Alaska, July or August 1914July or August 1914

Caption under photo: Spruce Thicket.

 221-22cMarshy meadow in Skwentna River valley (McPherson: K87)Marshy meadow in Skwentna River valley, Alaska, July or August 1914July or August 1914 221-22dTall grass on Shell Hills, hills that stretch for ten miles along the east bank of Shell Creek and Shell Lake (McPherson: K88)Tall grass on Shell Hills, hills that stretch for ten miles along the east bank of Shell Creek and Shell Lake, Alaska, July or August 1914July or August 1914

Caption next to photo: Grass 6' high Shell Hills.

 Yentna and Skwentna Valleys from Shell Hills[also written on page: Map Sheet No. 7]231-23a - 1-23bPanorama of Yentna River valley with Mount Yenlo at left, seen from Shell Hills (McPherson: K89, K91)Panorama of Yentna Valley with Mount Yenlo at left, seen from Shell Hills, Alaska, July or August 1914July or August 1914

Photos are glued together to form panorama.

Writing and dotted line drawn on photo identify Mount Yenlo.

 231-23c - 1-23dPanorama of Skwentna River valley with Beluga Mountain at right, seen from Shell Hills (McPherson: K90, K89)Panorama of Skwentna River valley with Beluga Mountain at right, seen from Shell Hills, July or August 1914July or August 1914

Photos are glued together to form panorama.

Writing and dotted line on photo identify Beluga Mountain.

 Lower Skwentna Valley; Beluga Mountain; "Marsh" East Base Shell Hills[also written on page: Map Sheet No. 7]241-24a - 1-24bLower Skwentna River valley, seen from Shell Hills (McPherson: K93 - K94)Lower Skwentna River valley, seen from Shell Hills, Alaska, July or August, 1914July or August 1914 241-24cValley looking toward Beluga Mountain in the distance, seen from Shell Hills (McPherson: K95)Valley looking toward Beluga Mountain in the distance, seen from Shell Hills, Alaska, July or August 1914July or August 1914 241-24dGrassy marsh with trees and mountain in background (McPherson: K96)Grassy marsh with trees and mountain in background, in the Shell Hills, Alaska, July or August 1914July or August 1914

Caption under photo: "Marsh" East Base Shell-Hills.

 Skwentna Valley North of Camp No. 28[also written on page: Map Sheet No. 7]251-25aTwo members of the expedition seated next to water in Skwentna River valley (McPherson: K98)Two Kuskoskwim Reconnaissance expedition members seated next to water in Skwentna River valley, Alaska, July or August 1914July or August 1914 251-25bTrees and undergrowth in Skwentna River valley (McPherson: K99)Trees and undergrowth in Skwentna River valley, Alaska, July or August 1914July or August 1914 251-25cRiver or creek in Skwentna River valley (McPherson: K97)River or creek in Skwentna River valley, Alaska, July or August 1914July or August 1914 251-25dExpedition member standing on sandy beach next to water, probably Skwentna River (McPherson: K100)Kuskokwim Reconnaissance expedition member standing on sandy beach next to water, probably Skwentna River, Alaska, July or August 1914July or August 1914 Camp No. 28; Red Top Grass 'high' Shell Hills[also written on page: Map Sheet No. 7]261-26aExpedition member standing in front of tents on bank of stream near Skwentna River (McPherson: K101)Kuskokwim Reconnaissance expedition member standing in front of tents on bank of Skwentna River valley, Alaska, July or August 1914July or August 1914

Caption under photo: Camp No. 28.

 261-26b - 1-26dTrees and grasses on Shell Hills (McPherson: K102 - K104)Trees and grasses on Shell Hills, Alaska, July or August 1914July or August 1914

Caption for photos: Red Top Grass 'high' Shell Hills.

 "Bench" South End Shell Hills; "Winter Trail"; Skwentna Road House[also written on page: Map Sheet #7]271-27aForested land on geographic bench in southern Shell Hills, with mountains in background (McPherson: K105)Forested land on geographic "bench" in southern Shell Hills, with mountains in background, Alaska, July or August 1914July or August 1914 271-27bTall grasses below trees on "Winter Trail," probably the Iditarod Trail (McPherson: K106)Tall grasses below trees on the "winter trail," probably the Iditarod Trail near the Skwentna River, Alaska, July or August 1914July or August 1914 271-27cWater surrounded by vegetation near "Winter Trail," probably the Iditarod Trail near the Skwentna River (McPherson: K107)Water surrounded by vegetation near Winter Trail," probably the Iditarod Trail near the Skwentna River, Alaska, July or August 1914July or August 1914 271-27dMan seated in front of log cabins of Skwentna Road House on the south bank of the Skwentna River at its junction with Eightmile Creek (McPherson: K108)Man seated in front of log cabins of Skwentna Road House on the south bank of the Skwentna River at its junction with Eightmile Creek, Alaska, July or August 1914July or August 1914

Caption next to photo: Skwentna Road House.

 Skwentna River N. E. from Road House; Shell Creek; Skwentna River N. from Mouth Shell Creek[also written on page: Map Sheet #7 & 8]281-28aDriftwood on Skwentna River beach, northeast from Skwentna Road House (McPherson: K109)Driftwood on Skwentna River beach, northeast from Skwentna, Alaska, July or August 1914July or August 1914

Caption under photo: "Skwentna River" N. E. from Road House.

 281-28b - 1-28cShell Creek (McPherson: K110 - K111)Shell Creek, which flows southeast through Shell Lake to its outlet in the Skwentna River, Alaska, July or August 1914July or August 1914 281-28dSkwentna River, looking north from the mouth of Shell Creek (McPherson: K112)Skwentna River, looking north from the mouth of Shell Creek, Alaska, July or August 1914July or August 1914

Caption under photo: "Skwentna River" N. from Mouth Shell Creek.

 Shell Creek; Camp No. 29; "Beaver House"[also written on page: Map Sheet #8]291-29aShell Creek (McPherson: K113)Shell Creek, which flows southeast through Shell Lake to its outlet in the Skwentna River, Alaska, July or August 1914July or August 1914 291-29bExpedition member in front of tents at Camp No. 29, near junction of Shell Creek and the Skwentna River (McPherson: K115)Expedition member in front of tents at Kuskokwim Reconnaissance Camp No. 29, near the junction of Shell Creek and the Skwentna River, Alaska, July or August 1914July or August 1914 291-29cExpedition member inside cooking tent at Camp No. 29, near junction of Shell Creek and the Skwentna River (McPherson: K116)Kuskokwim Reconnaissance expedition member inside cooking tent at Camp No. 29, near junction of Shell Creek and the Skwentna River, Alaska, July or August 1914July or August 1914 291-29dBeaver lodge, probably on Shell Creek (McPherson: K117)Beaver lodge, probably on Shell Creek near Skwentna River, Alaska, July or August 1914.July or August 1914

Caption under photo: "Beaver House."

 West of Camp No. 30; Skwentna Valley between Camp 30 & 31301-30a - 1-30bMarsh west of Camp No. 30, along Skwentna River (McPherson: K118 - K119)Marsh west of Kuskokwim Reconnaissance Camp No. 30, along Skwentna River, Alaska, July or August 1914July or August 1914

Caption under photo: Foot of Slope West of Camp No. 30.

 301-30cSkwentna River, seen from higher elevation (McPherson: K120)Skwentna River, Alaska, between Kuskokwim Reconnaissance Camps 30 and 31, July or August 1914July or August 1914

Caption under photo: Skwentna Valley between Camp 30 & 31.

 301-30dVegetation growing over small creek or pond, probably in Skwentna Valley (McPherson: K121)Vegetation growing over small creek or pond, probably in Skwentna River valley, July or August 1914July or August 1914 Sloughs of the Skwentna River; Good Travelling - Gravel Bottom[also written on page: Map Sheet #8]311-31aSlough on the Skwentna River (McPherson: K122)Slough on the Skwentna River, Alaska, July or August 1914July or August 1914

Caption under photos: Sloughs of the Skwentna River.

 311-31bExpedition member wading in slough on the Skwentna River (McPherson: K123)Kuskokwim Reconnaissance expedition member wading in slough on the Skwentna River, Alaska, July or August 1914July or August 1914

Caption under photos: Sloughs of the Skwentna River.

 311-31c - 1-31dExpedition member wading in slough on the Skwentna River (McPherson: K124 - K125)Kuskokwim Reconnaissance expedition member wading in slough on the Skwentna River, Alaska, July or August 1914July or August 1914

Caption under photos: Good Travelling - Gravel Bottom. No Cutting necessary.

 Skwentna River; Storm in Rainey Pass; Across Skwentna in Hayes River Valley[also written on page: Map Sheet 9 & 10]321-32aSkwentna River (McPherson: K126)Skwentna River, Alaska, July or August 1914July or August 1914 321-32bWagons and pack horses crossing the Skwentna River (McPherson: K127)Kuskokwim Reconnaissance wagons and pack horses crossing the Skwentna River, Alaska, July or August 1914July or August 1914 321-32cDark clouds over Rainy Pass, probably seen from across Skwentna River (McPherson: K128)Dark clouds over Rainy Pass, probably seen from across Skwentna River, Alaska, July or August 1914July or August 1914

McPherson uses alternate spelling.

Caption under photo: "Storm in Rainey Pass."

 321-32dHayes River with mountain range in background (McPherson: K129)Hayes River and valley with mountain range in distance, Alaska, July or August 1914July or August 1914

Caption under photo: Across Skwentna in Hayes River Valley.

 Camp No. 38; Skwentna Canyon; Winter Trail between Camps 38 & 39[also written on page: Map Sheet No. 11]331-33aExpedition members in Camp No. 38, near the Skwentna River (McPherson: K130)Kuskokwim Reconnaissance expedition members in Camp No. 38, near the Skwentna River, Alaska, July or August 1914July or August 1914 331-33bSkwentna River canyon (McPherson: K131)Skwentna River canyon, Alaska, July or August 1914July or August 1914 331-33cGrassland and trees on winter trail between Camps 38 and 39 (McPherson: K132)Grassland and trees on winter trail between Kuskokwim Reconnaissance Camps 38 and 39July or August 1914 331-33dRiver, probably Skwentna River (McPherson: K133)River, probably Skwentna River, near winter trail between Kuskokwim Reconnaissance Camps 38 and 39, July or August 1914July or August 1914 "Skwentna Valley" near Mouth of Happy River[also written on page: Map Sheet No. 11]341-34aSkwentna River near mouth of Happy River, seen through trees from higher elevation (McPherson: K134)Skwentna River near mouth of Happy River, seen through trees from higher elevation, Alaska, July or August 1914July or August 1914 341-34bForested hillside in Skwentna River valley, near mouth of Happy River (McPherson: K135)Forested hillside in Skwentna River valley, near mouth of Happy River, Alaska, July or August 1914July or August 1914 341-34cLooking over trees at Skwentna River, near mouth of Happy River (McPherson: K136)Looking over trees at Skwentna River, near mouth of Happy River, Alaska, July or August 1914July or August 1914 341-34dLooking across Skwentna River with forest and mountains in background, near mouth of Happy River (McPherson: K137)Looking across Skwentna River with forest and mountains in background, near mouth of Happy River, Alaska, July or August 1914July or August 1914 Happy River Valley near Mouth[also written on page: Map Sheet #12]351-35a - 1-35bHappy River near junction with the Skwentna River (McPherson: K138 - K139)Happy River near junction with the Skwentna River, Alaska, August 1914August 1914 351-35cHappy River with gravel bar in midstream seen from higher elevation (McPherson: K140)Happy River, with gravel bar in midstream, seen from higher elevation, Alaska, August 1914August 1914 351-35dLooking down on Happy River canyon with mountains in distance (McPherson: K141)Looking down on Happy River canyon with mountains in distance, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Dotted line drawn on photo shows route.

 361-36aLooking down on Happy River canyon with mountain in distance (McPherson: K142)Looking down on Happy River canyon with mountain in distance, Alaska, August 1914August 1914 361-36bLooking down on Happy River canyon with mountains and forest in distance (McPherson: K143)Looking down on Happy River canyon with mountains and forest in distance, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Dotted line drawn on photo shows route.

 361-36cExpedition member walking on gravel bar on Happy River (McPherson: K144)Kuskokwim Reconnaissance expedition member walking on gravel bar on Happy River, Alaska, August 1914August 1914 361-36dHappy River rapids in river canyon, with mountain peaks in distance (McPherson: K145)Happy River rapids in river canyon, with mountain peaks in distance, Alaska, August 1914August 1914 371-37aForested foothills above Happy River canyon (McPherson: K146)Forested foothills above Happy River canyon, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Dotted line drawn on photo shows route.

 371-37bExpedition member wading in Happy River, holding pole, next to fallen tree stretched across river (McPherson: K147)Kuskokwim Reconnaissance expedition member wading in Happy River, holding pole, next to fallen tree stretched across river, Alaska, August 1914August 1914 371-37cFallen tree stretched across Happy River (McPherson: K148)Fallen tree stretched across Happy River, Alaska, August 1914August 1914 371-37dExpedition members on horseback and packhorses crossing Happy River (McPherson: K149)Kuskokwim Reconnaissance expedition members on horseback and pack horses crossing Happy River, Alaska, August 1914August 1914 East across Happy River Canyon; Winter Trail along Bench. Happy River Valley[Map Sheet No. 12]381-38aLooking east across Happy River canyon with mountains in background (McPherson: K150)Looking east across Happy River canyon with mountains in background, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Dotted line drawn on photo shows route.

 381-38b - 1-38cTrees and undergrowth in Happy River valley along winter trail (McPherson: K151 - K152)Trees and undergrowth in Happy River valley along winter trail, Alaska, August 1914August 1914 381-38dSurveyor's tripod in Happy River, near winter trail (McPherson: K153)Surveyor's tripod in Happy River, near winter trail, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Caption under photo: Winter Trail along Bench - "Happy River Valley."

 "Along Winter Trail" Happy River[also written on page: Map Sheet No. 12]391-39a - 1-39bHappy River with forested bank and snowy mountain peaks in background, near winter trail (McPherson: K154 - K155)Happy River with forested bank and snowy mountain peaks in background, near winter trail, Alaska, August 1914August 1914 391-39cHappy River with expedition member standing near riverbank (McPherson: K156)Happy River with Kuskokwim Reconnaissance expedition member standing near riverbank, Alaska, August 1914August 1914 391-39dLooking across Happy River toward packhorses (McPherson: K157)Looking across Happy River toward Kuskokwim Reconnaissance packhorses, Alaska, August 1914August 1914 401-40aExpedition member leading packhorses through Happy River (McPherson: K158)Kuskokwim Reconnaissance expedition member leading packhorses through Happy River, Alaska, August 1914August 1914 401-40bLooking along Happy River, with packhorses at edge of river (McPherson: K159)Looking along Happy River, with Kuskokwim Reconnaissance packhorses at edge of river, Alaska, August 1914August 1914 401-40c - 1-40dLooking along Happy River (McPherson: K160 - K161)Looking along Happy River, Alaska, August 1914August 1914 Winter Trail Happy River Valley; West Side Happy River Valley[also written on page: Map Sheet #12]411-41aPackhorses in Happy River (McPherson: K162)Kuskokwim Reconnaissance packhorses in Happy River, Alaska, August 1914August 1914 411-41bLooking along Happy River (McPherson: K163)Looking along Happy River, Alaska, August 1914August 1914 411-41c - 1-41dHeavily wooded west side of Happy River Valley, with snow-capped mountains in background (McPherson: K164 -K165)Heavily wooded west side of Happy River valley, with snow-capped mountains in background, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Dotted line drawn on photo shows route.

 North Side Happy River Valley[also written on page: Map Sheet #12]421-42a - 1-42cForest and mountains on the north side of Happy River valley (McPherson: K166 - K168)Forest and mountains on the north side of Happy River valley, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Dotted line drawn on photos shows route.

 421-42dHappy River, on north side of Happy River valley (McPherson: K169)Happy River, on north side of Happy River valley, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Dotted line drawn on photos shows route.

 West up Tributary Happy River; East across Happy River Valley; Showing N. side Valley431-43aLooking west up tributary of the Happy River (McPherson: K170)Looking west up tributary of the Happy River, Alaska, August 1914August 1914 431-43bLooking east across Happy River Valley toward mountains (McPherson: K171)Looking east across Happy River Valley toward mountains, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Dotted line drawn on photo shows route.

 431-43cNorth side of Happy River valley (McPherson: K172)North side of Happy River valley, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Dotted line drawn on photo shows route.

Caption under photo: Showing N. side Valley. 172-176 inc. Panorama 172 S. E. down and 176 up Happy.

 431-43dLooking across Happy River valley toward mountains (McPherson: K173)Looking across Happy River valley toward mountains, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Dotted line drawn on photo shows route.

"North Side Happy River"[also written on page: Map Sheet #13]441-44a - 1-44dLooking across north side of Happy River valley (McPherson: K174, K176, K175, K177)Looking across north side of Happy River valley, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Dotted line drawn on photos shows route.

 Happy River Valley[also written on page: Map Sheet #13]451-45a - 1-45dLooking across Happy River valley (McPherson: K178 - K181)Looking across Happy River valley, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Dotted line drawn on photos a-c shows route.

Caption on page: Happy River Valley. 178-179-180 Panorama. 178 S. E. down Valley.

 Happy River Valley[also written on page: Map Sheet #13]461-46a - 1-46bLooking across hillside above Happy River toward mountain peaks (McPherson: K182 -K183)Looking across hillside above Happy River toward mountain peaks, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Dotted line drawn on photos shows route.

 461-46c - 1-46dMarshy uplands in Happy River valley, looking toward mountain peaks (McPherson: K188 - K189)Marshy uplands in Happy River valley, looking toward mountain peaks, Alaska, August 1914August 1914 N. E. Side Happy River Valley[also written on page: Map Sheets #13 & 14]471-47a - 1-47dNortheast side of Happy River valley, looking toward mountains (McPherson: K186 - K189)Northeast side of Happy River valley, looking toward mountains, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Dotted line drawn on photos shows route.

 Happy River Valley[also written on page: Map Sheet #14]481-48a - 1-48dLooking across Happy River valley toward mountains (McPherson: K190 - K193)Looking across Happy River valley toward mountains, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Dotted line drawn on photos shows route.

 Upper Happy River Valley[also written on page: Map Sheet #14]491-49a - 1-49dUpper Happy River valley (McPherson: K194 - K197)Upper Happy River valley, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Dotted line drawn on photos shows route.

 501-50a - 1-50dUpper Happy River valley (McPherson: K198 - K201)Upper Happy River valley, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Dotted line drawn on photos shows route.

 Andersons Road House; Pass Creek; Camp No. 44[also written on page: Map Sheet #14]511-51aAnderson's Roadhouse log cabin near creek on approach to Rainy Pass (McPherson: K202)Anderson's Roadhouse log cabin near creek on approach to Rainy Pass, Alaska, August 1914August 1914 511-51bPass Creek, a creek near Rainy Pass that flows into Happy River (McPherson: K203)Pass Creek, a creek near Rainy Pass that flows into Happy River, Alaska, August 1914August 1914 511-51cTent and packhorses at camp on Iditarod Trail route on the way to Rainy Pass (McPherson: K204)Tent and packhorses at Kuskokwim Reconnaissance camp on Iditarod Trail on the way to Rainy Pass, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Caption under photo: Camp No. 44.

 511-51dPass Creek in Teocalli Mountains on the approach to Rainy Pass (McPherson: K205)Pass Creek in Teocalli Mountains on the approach to Rainy Pass, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Dotted line drawn on photo shows route.

 Along Pass Cr.[also written on page: Map Sheet #14]521-52a - 1-52dPass Creek in valley in Teocalli Mountains, on the approach to Rainy Pass (McPherson: K206 - K209)Pass Creek in valley in Teocalli Mountains, on the approach to Rainy Pass, Alaska, August 1914August 1914 Along Pass Creek - Approach to Rainey Pass531-53a - 1-53dPass Creek in valley in Teocalli Mountains, on the approach to Rainy Pass (McPherson: K210 - K213)Pass Creek in valley in Teocalli Mountains, on the approach to Rainy Pass, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Item 1-53d is captioned: Moose. An arrow drawn on the photo indicates where the animal is standing in the distance.

 Along Pass Creek - Approach to Rainey Pass[also written on page: Map Sheet #15]541-54a - 1-54dValley in Teocalli Mountains near Pass Creek, on the approach to Rainy Pass (McPherson: K214 - K217)Valley in Teocalli Mountains near Pass Creek, on the approach to Rainy Pass, Alaska, August 1914August 1914 "Approach Rainey Pass"[also written on page: Map Sheet #15]551-55a - 1-55bCreek in Teocalli Mountains on approach to Rainy Pass (McPherson: K218 - K219)Creek in Teocalli Mountains on approach to Rainy Pass, Alaska, August 1914August 1914 551-55c - 1-55dLine of men and packhorses of expedition travelling to Rainy Pass (McPherson: K220 - K221)Line of men and packhorses of Kuskokwim Reconnaissance expedition travelling to Rainy Pass in the Teocalli Mountains, Alaska, August 1914August 1914 "Rainey Pass"[also written on page: Map Sheet #15]561-56a - 1-56bLine of expedition packhorses approaching Rainy Pass in the Teocalli Mountains (McPherson: K222 - K223)Line of Kuskokwim Reconnaissance expedition packhorses approaching Rainy Pass in the Teocalli Mountains, Alaska, August 1914August 1914 561-56cSlopes near Rainy Pass (McPherson: K224)Slopes near Rainy Pass in the Teocalli Mountains, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Caption: Talus covered Slopes of fine Slate.

 561-56dSign at the summit of Rainy Pass stating mileage to Seward and Nome (McPherson: K225)Sign at the summit of Rainy Pass stating mileage to Seward and Nome, Teocalli Mountains, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Sign at summit reads: Summit Rainy Pass. Nome 669. Seward 289.

 N. W. from near Rainey Pass; Rainey Pass Looking S. E.; Below Camp 45; Camp 45[also written on page: Map Sheet #15]571-57aLooking northwest across mountain valley with creek near Rainy Pass, Teocalli Mountains (McPherson: K226)Looking northwest across mountain valley with creek near Rainy Pass, Teocalli Mountains, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Caption under photo: N. W. from near Rainey Pass.

 571-57bLooking southeast along creek at Rainy Pass, Teocalli Mountains (McPherson: K227)Looking southeast along creek at Rainy Pass, Teocalli Mountains, Alaska, August 1914August 1914 571-57cValley in Teocalli Mountains below Camp 45, north of Rainy Pass (McPherson: K228)Valley in Teocalli Mountains below Kuskokwim Reconnaissance Camp 45, north of Rainy Pass, Alaska, August 1914August 1914 571-57dExpedition members and packhorses at Camp 45, north of Rainy Pass, Teocalli Mountains (McPherson: K229)Kuskokwim Reconnaissance expedition members and packhorses at Camp 45, north of Rainy Pass, Teocalli MountainsAugust 1914 Valley above Camp 45; Camp 45; Camp 46[also written on page: Map Sheet 15]581-58a - 1-58bValley in Teocalli Mountains above Camp 45, north of Rainy Pass (McPherson: K230 - K231)Valley in Teocalli Mountains above Camp 45, north of Rainy Pass, Alaska, August 1914August 1914 581-58cValley in Teocalli Mountains, seen from higher elevation, showing location of Camp 45 (McPherson: K232)Valley in Teocalli Mountains, seen from higher elevation, showing location of Camp 45, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Arrow drawn on photo shows location of camp.

 581-58dTent at Camp 46 in wooded valley in Teocalli Mountains, near Rainy Pass Roadhouse (McPherson: K233)Tent at Camp 46 in wooded valley in Teocalli Mountains, near Rainy Pass Roadhouse, Alaska, August 1914August 1914 Dalzell Cr. near Camp 46; Camp 48; South Fork Kuskokwim R.[also written on page: Map Sheets 15 & 16]591-59aDalzell Creek, near Camp 46 in the Teocalli Mountains (McPherson: K234)Dalzell Creek, near Kuskokwim Reconnaissance Camp 46 in the Teocalli Mountains, Alaska, August 1914August 1914 591-59bMen and horses at Camp 48, near South Fork Kuskokwim River (McPherson: K235)Men and horses at Kuskokwim Reconnaissance Camp 48, near South Fork Kuskokwim River, Alaska, August 1914August 1914 591-59cLooking north from Camp 48 toward Terra Cotta Mountains and South Fork Kuskokwim River (McPherson: K236)Looking north from Kuskokwim Reconnaissance Camp 48 toward Terra Cotta Mountains and South Fork Kuskokwim River, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Dotted line drawn on photo shows route.

 591-59dPackhorses grazing next to stream near South Fork Kuskokwim River (McPherson: K238)Packhorses grazing next to stream near South Fork Kuskokwim River, Alaska, August 1914August 1914 S. Fork Kuskokwim River between Camps 48 & 49; Looking South up River; Looking North down River[also written on page: Map Sheet #17]601-60a - 1-60bPackhorses in South Fork Kuskokwim River, between Camps 48 and 49 (McPherson: K239 - K240)Packhorses near South Fork Kuskokwim River, between Kuskokwim Reconnaissance Camps 48 and 49, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Dotted line drawn on item 1-60a shows route.

Caption under photos: S. Fork Kuskokwim River between Camps 48 & 49.

 601-60cLooking south along South Fork Kuskokwim River (McPherson: K241)Looking south along South Fork Kuskokwim River, Alaska, August 1914August 1914 601-60dLooking north across valley of South Fork Kuskokwim River (McPherson: K242)Looking north across valley of South Fork Kuskokwim River, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Caption under photo: Looking North down River.

 Talus covered Slopes of Fine Slate Teocalli Cr.[also written on page: Map Sheet No. 17]

Teocalli Creek does not exist on current maps. McPherson probably named this creek himself, as he did Teocalli Pass.

611-61a - 1-61dTalus slopes above creek in Teocalli Mountains (McPherson: K243 - K246)Talus slopes above creek in Teocalli Mountains, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Talus, or scree, is the result of weathering of bedrock; the materials in talus are in the process of transforming from stable bedrock into clay. Talus is not a stable material, and landslides may easily occur on talus slopes.

 Approaches to Teocalli Pass; Teocalli Pass[also written on page: Map Sheet #17A]

McPherson writes in his report on the Kuskokwim Reconnaissance that he named Teocalli Pass, situated about eight miles southwest of Rainy Pass, after the name of its mountain range. There is no Teocalli Pass on contemporary maps. Goodman Pass, similarly situated approximately eight miles southwest of Rainy Pass, is probably the same pass that McPherson described.

621-62a - 1-62bSlopes on the approach to pass in Teocalli Mountains, probably Goodman Pass (McPherson: K247, K249)lSlopes on the approach to pass in Teocalli Mountains, probably Goodman Pass, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Caption between photos: Approaches to Teocalli Pass.

 621-62c - 1-62dPass, probably Goodman Pass, in Teocalli Mountains (McPherson: K248, K250)Pass, probably Goodman Pass, in Teocalli Mountains, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Caption between photos: Teocalli Pass.

 N. E. Approaches to Teocalli Pass[also written on page: Map Sheet #17A]631-63a - 1-63dNortheast approaches to pass in Teocalli Mountains, probably Goodman Pass (McPherson: K251 - K253, K255)Northeast approaches to pass in Teocalli Mountains, probably Goodman Pass, Alaska, August 1914August 1914 "Teocalli Pass"[also written on page: Map Sheet #17A]641-64aMan at pass in Teocalli Mountains, probably Goodman Pass (McPherson: K254)Man at pass in Teocalli Mountains, probably Goodman Pass, Alaska, August 1914August 1914 641-64b - 1-64cPass in Teocalli Mountains, probably Goodman Pass (McPherson: K256 - K257)Pass in Teocalli Mountains, probably Goodman Pass, Alaska, August 1914August 1914 641-64dCreek in Teocalli Mountains seen from higher elevation, probably near Goodman Pass (McPherson: K258)Creek in Teocalli Mountains seen from higher elevation, probably near Goodman Pass, Alaska, August 1914August 1914 Teocalli Cr.[also written on page: Sheet #17A]651-65aCreek in Teocalli Mountains seen from higher elevation, probably near Goodman Pass (McPherson: K259)Creek in Teocalli Mountains seen from higher elevation, probably near Goodman Pass, Alaska, August 1914August 1914 651-65bWaterfall in Teocalli Mountains, probably near Goodman Pass (McPherson: K261)Waterfall in Teocalli Mountains, probably near Goodman Pass, Alaska, August 1914August 1914 651-65cCreek flowing down rocky slope in Teocalli Mountains, probably near Goodman Pass (McPherson: K260)Creek flowing down rocky slope in Teocalli Mountains, probably near Goodman Pass, Alaska, August 1914August 1914 651-65dSlope in Teocalli Mountains apparently composed of eroding soil (McPherson: K262)Slope in Teocalli Mountains apparently composed of eroding soil, Alaska, August 1914August 1914 "South Fork Kuskokwim" Down from Teocalli; "South Forth Kuskokwim" Looking Up from Teocalli Cr.; Slide on Talus covered slopes; Terra Cotta Mts.[also written on page: Map Sheet #17]661-66aLooking toward South Fork Kuskokwim River, seen from higher elevation in Teocalli Mountains (McPherson: K264)Looking toward South Fork Kuskokwim River, seen from higher elevation in Teocalli Mountains, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Dotted line drawn on photo shows route.

 661-66bLooking toward South Fork Kuskokwim River from creek in Teocalli Mountains, probably near Goodman Pass (McPherson: K265)Looking toward South Fork Kuskokwim River from creek in Teocalli Mountains, probably near Goodman Pass, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Caption below photo: "South Fork Kuskokwim" Looking Up from Teocalli Cr.

 661-66cLandslide on talus slopes above creek in Teocalli Mountains, probably near Goodman Pass (McPherson: K263)Landslide on talus slopes above creek in Teocalli Mountains, probably near Goodman Pass, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Caption below photo: Slide on Talus covered slopes "Teocalli Cr."

 661-66dTerra Cotta Mountains on the west bank of South Fork Kuskokwim River (McPherson: K266)Terra Cotta Mountains on the west bank of South Fork Kuskokwim River, Alaska, August 1914August 1914 "Terra Cotta Mtns."; "Up South Fork Kuskokwim R."[also written on page: Map Sheet #18]671-67a - 1-67cTerra Cotta Mountains on the west bank of South Fork Kuskokwim River (McPherson: K267 - K269)Terra Cotta Mountains on the west bank of South Fork Kuskokwim River, Alaska, August 1914August 1914 671-67dLooking upstream on South Fork Kuskokwim River (McPherson: K270)Looking upstream on South Fork Kuskokwim River, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Dotted line drawn on photo shows route.

 No title on page [Terra Cotta Mountains]681-68Mountain range, probably Terra Cotta Mountains, above forested valley (McPherson: K274)Mountain range, probably Terra Cotta Mountains, above forested valley, Alaska, August 1914August 1914 Down South Fork Kuskokwim from Camp 50[also written on page: Map Sheets 18, 19]691-69aMountain peaks, probably Terra Cotta Mountains, above South Fork Kuskokwim River (McPherson: K271)Mountain peaks, probably Terra Cotta Mountains, above South Fork Kuskokwim River, Alaska, August 1914August 1914 691-69bLooking along valley of South Fork Kuskokwim River (McPherson: K273)Looking along valley of South Fork Kuskokwim River, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Dotted line drawn on photo shows route.

 691-69cSouth Fork Kuskokwim River with mountain range at right, probably Terra Cotta Mountains (McPherson: K272)South Fork Kuskokwim River with mountain range at right, probably Terra Cotta Mountains, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Dotted line drawn on photo shows route.

 691-69dLooking toward South Fork Kuskokwim River, seen from hill above (McPherson: K275)Looking toward South Fork Kuskokwim River, seen from hill above, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Dotted line drawn on photo shows route.

 Down S. F. Kuskokwim from Camp 50; Up S. F. Kuskokwim showing Junction with Hartman River; Approach to Canyon S. F. Kuskokwim[also written on page: Map Sheet #19]701-70aLooking toward South Fork Kuskokwim River from Camp 50 (McPherson: K276)Looking toward South Fork Kuskokwim River from Kuskokwim Reconnaissance Camp 50, Alaska, August 1914August 1914 701-70bLooking toward South Fork Kuskokwim River and junction with Hartman River (McPherson: K277)Looking toward South Fork Kuskokwim River and junction with Hartman River, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Caption under photo: Up S. F. Kuskokwim showing Junction with Hartman River.

 701-70cValley of South Fork Kuskokwim River (McPherson: K278)Valley of South Fork Kuskokwim River, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Dotted line drawn on photo shows route.

Caption under photo: Approach to Canyon S. F. Kuskokwim.

 701-70dBear in tree, near South Fork Kuskokwim River (McPherson: K279)Bear in tree, near South Fork Kuskokwim River, Alaska, August 1914August 1914 "Down South Fork Kuskokwim"[also written on page: Map Sheet 19]711-71a - 1-71cLooking downstream on South Fork Kuskokwim River (McPherson: K280 - K281, K283)Looking downstream on South Fork Kuskokwim River, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Dotted line drawn on item 1-71b shows route.

 711-71dPackhorses grazing in rocky terrain near South Fork Kuskokwim River (McPherson: K284)Packhorses grazing in rocky terrain near South Fork Kuskokwim River, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

McPherson number: K284.

 "Canyon" South Fork Kuskokwim721-72a - 1-72dRiver canyon of South Fork Kuskokwim River (McPherson: K285 - K288)River canyon of South Fork Kuskokwim River, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Dotted line drawn on 1-72b and 1-72d shows route.

 1bVolume 2Upper End Canyon S. Fork Kuskokwim River[also written on page: Map Sheet #20]12-1a - 2-1dRiver canyon of the South Fork Kuskokwim River (McPherson: K289 - K292)River canyon of the South Fork Kuskokwim River, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Dotted line drawn on 2-1b shows route.

 22-2a - 2-2bRiver canyon of South Fork Kuskokwim River (McPherson: K293 - K94)River canyon of South Fork Kuskokwim River, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Dotted line drawn on 2-2c shows route.

 22-2cLooking across river valley of South Fork Kuskokwim River (McPherson: K295)Looking across river valley of South Fork Kuskokwim River, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Dotted line drawn on 2-2c shows route.

 22-2dEroding slope above South Fork Kuskokwim River (McPherson: K296)Eroding slope above South Fork Kuskokwim River, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Dotted line drawn on 2-2c shows route.

 Down Through Canyon S. F. Kuskokwim River; Up S. Fork Kuskokwim above Canyon; Upper Approach to Canyon S. Fork Kuskokwim River; Across Ptarmigan Creek and Styx River32-3aOn hillside above river canyon of South Fork Kuskokwim River (McPherson: K297)On hillside above river canyon of South Fork Kuskokwim River, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Dotted line drawn on photo shows route.

Caption under photo: Down Through Canyon S. F. Kuskokwim River.

 32-3bLooking toward South Fork Kuskokwim River from hillside (McPherson: K298)Looking toward South Fork Kuskokwim River from hillside, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Caption under photo: Up S. Fork Kuskokwim above Canyon.

 32-3cMen and packhorses traversing hillside near South Fork Kuskokwim River (McPherson: K299)Men and packhorses traversing hillside near South Fork Kuskokwim River, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Dotted line drawn on photo shows route.

Caption under photo: Upper Approach to Canyon S. Fork Kuskokwim River.

 32-3dLooking across valley near junction of Ptarmigan Creek and Styx River (McPherson: K300)Looking across valley near junction of Ptarmigan Creek and Styx River, Alaska, August 1914August 1914 Up Ptarmigan Valley; Up Ptarmigan Valley toward Houston Pass; South - in Houston Pass; Camp 52[also written on page: Map Sheet 20, 21]

McPherson writes in his report that he named Houston Pass in honor of Judge Houston, the Chairman of the House Committee on the Territories.

42-4aLooking across Ptarmigan Valley (McPherson: K301)Looking across Ptarmigan Valley, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Dotted line drawn on photo shows route.

 42-4bLooking across Ptarmigan Valley toward Houston Pass (McPherson: K302)Looking across Ptarmigan Valley toward Houston Pass, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Dotted line drawn on photo shows route.

 42-4cLooking south along Houston Pass, with three packhorses at left (McPherson: K303)Looking south along Houston Pass, with three Kuskokwim Reconnoissance packhorses at leftAugust 1914

Dotted line drawn on photo shows route.

 42-4dTwo members of expedition in front of tent at Camp 52 in Houston Pass (McPherson: K304)Two members of Kuskokwim Reconnaissance expedition in front of tent at Camp 52 in Houston Pass, Alaska, August 1914August 1914 Houston Pass from Camp 52; Upper Happy Valley; Upper Happy Valley near Camp 53; Camp 53[also written on page: Map Sheet 21, 22, 14]52-5aLooking across Houston Pass from Camp 52 (McPherson: K305)Looking across Houston Pass from Kuskokwim Reconnaissance Camp 52, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Dotted line drawn on photo shows route.

 52-5bLooking across Happy Valley with mountains in background, probably Alaska Range (McPherson: K306)Looking across Happy Valley with mountains in background, probably Alaska Range, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Dotted line drawn on photo shows route.

Caption under photo: Upper Happy Valley.

 52-5cLooking across Happy Valley with low clouds obscuring mountain view (McPherson: K307)Looking across Happy Valley with low clouds obscuring mountain view, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Dotted line drawn on photo shows route.

Caption under photo: Upper Happy Valley near Camp 53.

 52-5dExpedition members and packhorses at Camp 53, above Happy River Valley (McPherson: K308)Expedition members and packhorses at Kuskokwim Reconnaissance Camp 53, above Happy River Valley, Alaska, August 1914August 1914 Up Happy Valley from Happy Moose Divide; Down Moose Creek Happy Moose Divide; Upper Valley Moose Cr.[also written on page: Map Sheet 14, 23]62-6aLooking across Happy Valley (McPherson: K309)Looking across Happy Valley, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Dotted line on photo shows route.

Caption under photo: Up Happy Valley from Happy-Moose Divide.

 62-6bLooking across valley of Moose Creek (McPherson: K310)Looking across valley of Moose Creek, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Dotted line on photo shows route.

Caption under photo: Down Moose Creek Happy-Moose Divide.

 62-6cLow clouds over Moose Creek Valley (McPherson: K311)Low clouds over Moose Creek Valley, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Caption under photo: Upper Valley Moose Cr.

 62-6dSnow on Alaska Range above Moose Creek (McPherson: K312)Snow on Alaska Range above Moose Creek, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Caption under photo: Upper Valley Moose Cr.

 Up Moose Cr. Valley from near Camp 54; Down Moose Cr. Valley from near Camp 54; Camp 54 above Timber Line; East Approach to Simpson Pass72-7aLooking up Moose Creek Valley toward mountains, from near Camp 54 (McPherson: K313)Looking up Moose Creek Valley toward mountains, from near Kuskokwim Reconnaissance Camp 54, Alaska, August 1914August 1914 72-7bLooking down at Moose Creek in Moose Creek Valley, from near Camp 54 (McPherson: K314)Looking down at Moose Creek in Moose Creek Valley, from near Kuskokwim Reconnaissance Camp 54August 1914 72-7cExpedition member leading horse with wood loaded on its back, near Camp 54 in the Alaska Range (McPherson: K315)Expedition member leading horse with wood loaded on its back, near Kuskokwim Reconnaisance Camp 54 in the Alaska Range, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Caption under photo: Camp 54 above Timber Line - Bringing up Wood.

 72-7dLine of packhorses travelling up approach to Simpson Pass, Alaska RangeLine of Kuskokwim Reconnaissance packhorses travelling up eastern approach to Simpson Pass, Alaska Range, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Caption under photo: East Approach to Simpson Pass.

 Down Earl Creek Valley from Simpson Pass; "Simpson Pass" from West[also written on page: Map Sheet 23]82-8a - 2-8bLooking down on Earl Creek Valley from Simpson Pass, ringed by snowy peaks of Alaska Range (McPherson: K317 - K318)Looking down on Earl Creek Valley from Simpson Pass, ringed by snowy peaks of Alaska Range, Alaska, August 1914August 1914 82-8c - 2-8dPackhorses in the distance on western approach to snow-covered Simpson Pass, Alaska Range (McPherson: K320 - K321)Kuskokwim Reconnaissance packhorses in the distance on western approach to snow-covered Simpson Pass, Alaska Range, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Caption between photos: "Simpson Pass" from West.

 Mountain South of Simpson Pass92-9Snow-covered mountain south of Simpson Pass in Alaska RangeSnow-covered mountain south of Simpson Pass, in Alaska Range, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Caption under photo: Mountain South of Simpson Pass.

 Crossing Ice Field; Simpson Pass; Down Tatina River; Up Earl Cr. Valley[also written on page: Map Sheet 23]102-10aExpedition members leading horses across ice field on the west side of Simpson Pass, Alaska Range (McPherson: K322)Kuskokwim Reconnaissance expedition members leading horses across ice field on the west side of Simpson Pass, Alaska Range, Alaska, August 1914August 1914 102-10bSimpson Pass in Alaska Range seen from Earl River Valley below, with packhorses in foreground (McPherson: K323)Simpson Pass in Alaska Range seen from Earl River Valley below, with Kuskokwim Reconnaissance packhorses in foreground, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Caption under photo: Simpson Pass from Earl Cr. Valley.

 102-10cLooking down on Tatina River from the mouth of Earl River (McPherson: K324)Looking down on Tatina River from the mouth of Earl River, Alaska, August 1914August 1914 102-10dLooking up Earl River Valley from near mouth of Earl River (McPherson: K325)Looking up Earl River Valley from near mouth of Earl River, Alaska, August 1914August 1914 No title on page [Mountain South of Simpson Pass]112-11Snow-covered mountain south of Simpson Pass, Alaska Range (McPherson: K319)Snow-covered mountain south of Simpson Pass, Alaska Range, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Duplicate of item 2-9.

 Canyon mouth of Earl Creek; Canyon Mouth Dalzell Cr.; Canyon Mouth of Dalzell Cr.; Down Tatina River below Mouth Dalzell Cr.[also written on page: Map Sheet 23-16]122-12aBeginning of Earl River Canyon (McPherson: K326)Beginning of Earl River Canyon, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Caption under photo: Canyon mouth of Earl Creek.

 122-12bWhite water of Dalzell Creek at beginning of canyon (McPherson: K327)White water of Dalzell Creek at beginning of canyon, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Caption under photo: Canyon Mouth Dalzell Cr.

 122-12cBeginning of canyon at the mouth of Dalzell Creek, Alaska, August 1914August 1914

Caption next to photo: Canyon Mouth of Dalzell Cr.

McPherson number: K328.

 122-12dLooking down Tatina River from point below mouth of Dalzell Creek (McPherson: K329)Looking down Tatina River from point below mouth of Dalzell Creek, Alaska, August 1914August 1914 Tatina River Valley[also written on page: Map Sheet 16]132-13a - 2-13dTatina River Valley (McPherson: K330 - K333)Tatina River Valley, Alaska, August 1914August 1914 Down S. F. Kuskokwim; Junction Tatina & S. F. Kuskokwim; Up Tatina River; Mountains West side S. Fork Kuskokwim142-14aLooking down South Fork Kuskokwim River (McPherson: K334)Looking down South Fork Kuskokwim River, Alaska, August or September 1914August or September 1914

Dotted line drawn on photo shows route.

 142-14bRiver valley at junction of Tatina River and South Fork Kuskokwim River (McPherson: K335)River valley at junction of Tatina River and South Fork Kuskokwim River, Alaska, August or September 1914August or September 1914

Caption seems to indicate river junction; no water is visible so river bed was dry at time of photo.

Caption under photo: Junction Tatina & S. F. Kuskokwim Looking up S. Fork.

 142-14cRiver valley, looking up Tatina River (McPherson: K336)River valley, looking up Tatina River, Alaska, August or September 1914August or September 1914

Caption seems to indicate river junction; no water is visible so river bed was dry at time of photo.

Caption under photo: Up Tatina River.

McPherson number: K336.

 142-14dTerra Cotta Mountains on the west side of South Fork Kuskokwim River (McPherson: K337)Terra Cotta Mountains on the west side of South Fork Kuskokwim River, Alaska, August or September 1914August or September 1914 Down S.F. Kuskokwim River at Junction of Tatina152-15Looking down river valley of South Fork Kuskokwim River at junction with Tatina River (McPherson: K338)Looking down river valley of South Fork Kuskokwim River at junction with Tatina RiverAugust or September 1914

Caption under photo: Down S. F. Kuskokwim at Junction of Tatina.

 Mountain N. E. from Mouth Tatina River; Rohn Road House Camp 47; Up S. Fork Kuskokwim from Camp 57[also written on page: Map Sheet #16]162-16a - 2-16bMountain northeast from mouth of the Tatina River (McPherson: K339, K341)Mountain northeast from mouth of the Tatina River, Alaska, August or September 1914August or September 1914 162-16cPackhorses outside Rohn Roadhouse, site of Camp 47 (McPherson: K340)Packhorses at Rohn Roadhouse, site of Kuskokwim Reconnnaissance Camp 47 near the junction of South Fork Kuskokwim and Tatina Rivers, Alaska, August or September 1914August or September 1914

Caption under photo: Rohn Road House - Camp 47.

 162-16dPackhorses on riverbank and and expedition member in canoe leading horse through water, seen from across South Fork Kuskokwim River near junction with Tatina River (McPherson: K342)Packhorses on riverbank and and expedition member in canoe leading horse through water, seen from across South Fork Kuskokwim River near junction with Tatina River, Alaska, August or September 1914August or September 1914

Caption under photo: Up S. Fork Kuskokwim from Camp 57.

 Crossing of S. Fork Kuskokwim at Camp 57; Burnt Timber West side S. Fork Kuskokwim[also written on page: Map Sheet #16]172-17a - 2-17cHorses and expedition members in canoe crossing South Fork Kuskokwim River (McPherson: K343 - K345)Horses and Kuskokwim Reconnaissance expedition members in canoe crossing South Fork Kuskokwim River, Alaska, August or September 1914August or September 1914

Caption under photo: Crossing of S. Fork Kuskokwim at Camp 57.

 172-17dTimber after a forest fire on the west side of South Fork Kuskokwim River (McPherson: K346)Timber after a forest fire on the west side of South Fork Kuskokwim River, Alaska, August or September 1914August or September 1914

Caption under photo: Burnt timber West side S. Fork Kuskokwim.

 "Valley of S. Fork Kuskokwim"; Across Post River; Across Post River and down Valley; Down Post River and across S. Fork Kuskokwim[also written on page: Map Sheet #25]182-18aLooking toward river valley of the South Fork Kuskokwim River from south of Post River (McPherson: K347)Looking toward river valley of the South Fork Kuskokwim River from south of Post River, Alaska, August or September 1914August or September 1914

Dotted line drawn on photo shows route.

 182-18bLooking across Post River, north of Rohn Roadhouse (McPherson: K348)Looking across Post River, north of Rohn Roadhouse, Alaska, August or September 1914August or September 1914 182-18cLooking across Post River and down valley of South Fork Kuskokwim River (McPherson: K349)Looking across Post River and down valley of South Fork Kuskokwim River, Alaska, August or September 1914August or September 1914

Dotted line drawn on photo shows route.

 182-18dLooking at Terra Cotta Mountains near junction of Post River and South Fork Kuskokwim River (McPherson: K350)Looking at Terra Cotta Mountains near junction of Post River and South Fork Kuskokwim River, Alaska, August or September 1914August or September 1914

Dotted line drawn on photo shows route.

Caption under photo: Down Post River and across S. Fork Kuskokwim.

 Along Winter Trail North of Post River[also written on page: Map Sheet 25]192-19aLooking toward mountain peak from meadow on Government Winter Trail north of Post River (McPherson: K351)Looking toward mountain peak from meadow on Government Winter Trail north of Post River, Alaska, August or September 1914August or September 1914 192-19bGovernment Winter Trail along South Fork Kuskokwim River, north of Post River (McPherson: K352)Government Winter Trail along South Fork Kuskokwim River, north of Post River, Alaska, August or September 1914August or September 1914 192-19cPackhorses grazing along South Fork Kuskokwim River on Government Winter Trail north of Post River (McPherson: K353)Packhorses grazing along South Fork Kuskokwim River, on Government Winter Trail north of Post River, Alaska, August or September 1914August or September 1914

McPherson number: K353.

 192-19dLooking across South Fork Kuskokwim River to mountains on Government Winter Trail north of Post River (McPherson: K354)Looking across South Fork Kuskokwim River to mountains, on Government Winter Trail north of Post River, Alaska, August or September 1914August or September 1914 Along Winter Trail North of Post River[also written on page: Map Sheet 25]202-20aLooking toward mountain across South Fork Kuskokwim River on Government Winter Trail north of Post River (McPherson: K355)Looking toward mountain across South Fork Kuskokwim River, on Government Winter Trail north of Post River, Alaska, August or September 1914August or September 1914 202-20bLooking across South Fork Kuskokwim River on Government Winter Trail north of Post River (McPherson: K356)Looking across South Fork Kuskokwim River, on Government Winter Trail north of Post River, Alaska, August or September 1914August or September 1914 202-20cBank of South Fork Kuskokwim River on Government Winter Trail north of Post River (McPherson: K357)Bank of South Fork Kuskokwim River, on Government Winter Trail north of Post River, Alaska, August or September 1914August or September 1914 202-20dForested valley, probably after forest fire on Government Winter Trail north of Post River (McPherson: K358)Forested valley, probably after forest fire, on Government Winter Trail north of Post River, Alaska, August or September 1914August or September 1914 Valley of S. Fork Kuskokwim[also written on page: Map Sheets 25 & 26]212-21aLooking across valley of South Fork Kuskokwim River (McPherson: K359)Looking across valley of South Fork Kuskokwim River, Alaska, August or September 1914August or September 1914

Dotted line drawn on photo shows route.

 212-21bLooking along South Fork Kuskokwim River (McPherson: K360)Looking along South Fork Kuskokwim River, Alaska, August or September 1914August or September 1914 212-21cLooking toward Egypt Mountain across valley of South Fork Kuskokwim River near Government Winter Trail (McPherson: K361)Looking toward Egypt Mountain across valley of South Fork Kuskokwim River, near Government Winter Trail, Alaska, August or September 1914August or September 1914

Dotted line drawn on photo shows route.

 212-21dPackhorse on trail, probably on Government Winter Trail in South Fork Kuskokwim River Valley (McPherson: K362)Packhorse on trail, probably on Government Winter Trail in South Fork Kuskokwim River Valley, Alaska, August or September 1914August or September 1914 Valley of S. Fork Kuskokwim; Farewell Mtn.[also written on page: Map Sheet #26]222-22aLooking across South Fork Kuskokwim River Valley to mountains (McPherson: K363)Looking across South Fork Kuskokwim River Valley to mountains, Alaska, August or September 1914August or September 1914 222-22bSouth Fork Kuskokwim River Valley with mountains at right (McPherson: K364)South Fork Kuskokwim River Valley with mountains at right, Alaska, August or September 1914August or September 1914 222-22cLooking across forest to Farewell Mountain near South Fork Kuskokwim River (McPherson: K365)Looking across forest to Farewell Mountain, near South Fork Kuskokwim River, Alaska, August or September 1914August or September 1914

Dotted line drawn on photo to show route.

 222-22dRiver or lake in South Fork Kuskokwim River Valley (McPherson: K366)River or lake in South Fork Kuskokwim River Valley, Alaska, August or September 1914August or September 1914 Lakes along Winter Trail[also written on page: Map Sheet #26]232-23a - 2-23bLooking across lake to forest, along Government Winter Trail through South Fork Kuskokwim River Valley (McPherson: K367 - K368)Looking across lake to forest, along Government Winter Trail through South Fork Kuskokwim River Valley, Alaska, August or September 1914August or September 1914

Dotted line drawn on photo to show route.

 232-23cLooking across lake to mountains and forest along Government Winter Trail through South Fork Kuskokwim River Valley (McPherson: K369)Looking across lake to mountains and forest, along Government Winter Trail through South Fork Kuskokwim River Valley, Alaska, August or September 1914August or September 1914

Dotted line drawn on photo to show route.

 232-23dTwo expedition members with packhorses along edge of lake along Government Winter Trail through South Fork Kuskokwim River Valley (McPherson: K370)Two Kuskokwim Reconnaissance expedition members with packhorses along edge of lake, along Government Winter Trail through South Fork Kuskokwim River Valley, Alaska, August or September 1914August or September 1914

Dotted line drawn on photo to show route.

 242-24aReflection of mountain range in lake with expedition member and horse at right, along Government Winter Trail through South Fork Kuskokwim River Valley (McPherson: K371)Reflection of mountain range in lake, with expedition member and horse at right, along Government Winter Trail through South Fork Kuskokwim River Valley, Alaska, August or September 1914August or September 1914 242-24bReflection of mountain range in lake along Government Winter Trail through South Fork Kuskokwim River ValleyReflection of mountain range in lake along Government Winter Trail through South Fork Kuskokwim River Valley, August or September 1914August or September 1914

No McPherson number.

 242-24cLooking across lake along Government Winter Trail through South Fork Kuskokwim River Valley (McPherson: K373)Looking across lake along Government Winter Trail through South Fork Kuskokwim River Valley, Alaska, August or September 1914August or September 1914

Dotted line drawn on photo shows route.

 242-24dLooking across lake to mountain range along Government Winter Trail through South Fork Kuskokwim River Valley (McPherson: K374)Looking across lake to mountain range along Government Winter Trail through South Fork Kuskokwim River Valley, Alaska, August or September 1914August or September 1914 "Pitka Divide"; Approach to Divide[also written on page: Map Sheet #26, 27]

The Pitka Divide is a range of hills running in a northwestern line from the foothills of the Terra Cotta Mountains. The South Fork of the Kuskokwim River parallels the Pitka Divide to the east.

252-25a - 2-25bLooking across water to the Pitka Divide (McPherson: K375 - K376)Looking across water to the Pitka Divide, hills that run in a northwestern line from the foothills of the Terra Cotta Mountains, Alaska, August or September 1914August or September 1914

Dotted line drawn on photo shows route.

 252-25cGrassland on the approach to the Pitka Divide (McPherson: K377)Grassland on the approach to the Pitka Divide, hills that run in a northwestern line from the foothills of the Terra Cotta Mountains, Alaska, August or September 1914August or September 1914 252-25dLake or river on approach to Pitka Divide (McPherson: K378)Lake or river on approach to Pitka Divide, hills that run in a northwestern line from the foothills of the Terra Cotta Mountains, Alaska, August or September 1914August or September 1914 Pitka Divide; Pitka Divide S. E. from Camp 60; Valley S. Fork Kuskokwim from Camp 60[also written on page: Map Sheet #27]262-26aTrees and vegetation on Pitka Divide (McPherson: K379)Trees and vegetation on Pitka Divide, hills that run in a northwestern line from the foothills of the Terra Cotta Mountains, Alaska, August or September 1914August or September 1914 262-26bLooking southeast across Pitka Divide hills from Camp 60 (McPherson: K380)Looking southeast across Pitka Divide hills from Kuskokwim Reconnaissance Camp 60, Alaska, August or September 1914August or September 1914 262-26c - 2-26dLooking across valley of South Fork Kuskokwim River from Camp 60 (McPherson: K381 - K382)Looking across valley of South Fork Kuskokwim River from Kuskokwim Reconnaissance Camp 60, Alaska, August or September 1914August or September 1914

If placed side by side, photos would form panorama.

Caption under photos: Valley S. Fork Kuskokwim from Camp 60. Panorama 381-384.

 Valley S. Fork Kuskokwim from Camp 60; Summit Pitka Divide; Kuskokwim Basin N. W. from Pitka Divide[also written on page: Map Sheet 27]272-27a - 2-27bLooking across valley of South Fork Kuskokwim River from Camp 60 (McPherson: K383 - K384)Looking across valley of South Fork Kuskokwim River from Kuskokwim Reconnaissance Camp 60, Alaska, August or September 1914August or September 1914

If placed side by side, photos would form panorama. Dotted line drawn on photos shows route.

 272-27cSummit of Pitka Divide hills (McPherson: K385)Summit of Pitka Divide hills, Alaska, August or September 1914August or September 1914 272-27dLooking northwest across Kuskokwim Basin from Pitka Divide hills (McPherson: K386)Looking northwest across Kuskokwim Basin from Pitka Divide hills, Alaska, August or September 1914August or September 1914

Caption under photo: Kuskokwim Basin N. W. from Pitka Divide. Panorama 386-387.

 N. W. from Pitka Divide; Plain West of Pitka Divide; A usual feature of the Winter Trail; N. W. across the Kuskokwim Basin282-28aLooking northwest across Kuskokwim Basin from Pitka Divide (McPherson: K387)Looking northwest across Kuskokwim Basin from Pitka Divide, Alaska, August or September 1914August or September 1914 282-28bScrubby undergrowth west of Pitka Divide (McPherson: K388)Scrubby undergrowth west of Pitka Divide, Alaska, August or September 1914August or September 1914

The Government Winter Trail runs through a "gravel flat" indicated on Map Sheet 27.

Caption under photo: Gravel. Plain - West of Pitka Divide. Scrubby Undergrowth.

 282-28cRiver or lake bordered by trees possibly burned by forest fire along the Government Winter Trail west of Pitka Divide (McPherson: K389)River or lake bordered by trees possibly burned by forest fire along the Government Winter Trail west of Pitka Divide, Alaska, August or September 1914August or September 1914

Caption under photo: A usual feature of the Winter Trail.

 282-28dLooking northwest across Kuskokwim Basin (McPherson: K390)Looking northwest across Kuskokwim Basin, Alaska, August or September 1914August or September 1914

Dotted line drawn on photo shows route.

 Sullivan Creek; Portaging outfit through Swamps. Pitka Valley; Crossing Birch Ridge dotted with Grass Marshes. Pitka Valley.[also written on page: Map Sheet 29, 30]292-29aLogs in Sullivan Creek west of South Fork Kuskokwim River (McPherson: K391)Logs in Sullivan Creek, west of South Fork Kuskokwim River, Alaska, August or September 1914August or September 1914 292-29bTwo expedition members with walking sticks in Pitka Valley swamp (McPherson: K392)Two Kuskokwim Reconnaissance expedition members with walking sticks in Pitka Valley swamp, Alaska, August or September 1914August or September 1914

Caption under photo: Portaging outfit through swamps. Pitka Valley

 292-29cThree expedition members in Pitka Valley swamp (McPherson: K393)Three Kuskokwim Reconnaissance expedition members in Pitka Valley swamp, Alaska, August or September 1914August or September 1914 292-29dExpedition member leading line of pack horses at edge of marsh in Pitka Valley (McPherson: K394)Expedition member leading line of pack horses at edge of marsh in Pitka Valley, Alaska, August or September 1914August or September 1914

Caption under photo: Crossing Birch Ridge dotted with Grass Marshes. Pitka Valley.

 Lake and Low Birch Ridge. Pitka Valley; Marsh near Bear Cr.; Corduroying Marshes near Bear Cr.[also written on page: Map Sheet #30]302-30a - 2-30bLake bordered by marsh and birch trees in Pitka Valley (McPherson: K395 - K396)Lake bordered by marsh and birch trees in Pitka Valley, Alaska, August or September 1914August or September 1914

If placed side by side, photos would form panorama.

Caption under photo 2-30a: Lake & Low Birch Ridge. Pitka Valley. Panorama 395-396.

 302-30cMarsh near Bear Creek, which crosses Government Winter Trail (McPherson: K397)Marsh near Bear Creek, which crosses Government Winter Trail, Alaska, August or September 1914August or September 1914 302-30dTwo expedition members laying logs to create a crossing or "corduroy road," across marsh near Bear Creek (McPherson: K398)Two expedition members laying logs to create a crossing, or "corduroy road," across marsh near Bear Creek, Alaska, August or September 1914August or September 1914

A corduroy road, also known as a skid road, is built by placing logs across a swampy area to form a road.

Caption next to photo: Corduroying Marshes near Bear Cr.

 Spruce Marsh near Bear Creek; Bear Creek; "Pitkafork" between Bear Cr. & Salmon River[also written on page: Map Sheet 30]312-31aSmoke from small fire and packhorse grazing in spruce marsh near Bear Creek (McPherson: K399)Smoke from small fire and packhorse grazing in spruce marsh near Bear Creek, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

Caption under photo: Spruce Marsh near Bear Creek.

 312-31b -2-31cBear Creek (McPherson: K400 - K401)Bear Creek, near Government Winter Trail, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 312-31dPitka Fork between Bear Creek and Salmon River (McPherson: K402)Pitka Fork between Bear Creek and Salmon River, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

Caption under photo: "Pitkafork" between Bear Cr. & Salmon River.

 "Pitkafork" between Bear Cr. & Salmon River[also written on page: Map Sheet 30, 31]322-32a - 2-32dPitka Fork between Bear Creek and Salmon River (McPherson: K340 - K406)Pitka Fork between Bear Creek and Salmon River, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

Caption under photo: "Pitkafork" between Bear Cr. & Salmon River.

 Salmon River Road House; Garden. Salmon River Road House; "Pitkafork" from below mouth Salmon River; Cutting native hay Mouth Salmon River[also written on page: Map Sheet #31]332-33aBuildings of Salmon River Roadhouse, seen from Salmon River (McPherson: K407)Buildings of Salmon River Roadhouse, seen from Salmon River, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 332-33bGarden at Salmon River Roadhouse, located on Salmon River near its junction with Pitka Fork (McPherson: K408)Garden at Salmon River Roadhouse, located on Salmon River near its junction with Pitka Fork, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 332-33cLooking along Pitka Fork from below the mouth of the Salmon River (McPherson: K409)Looking along Pitka Fork from below the mouth of the Salmon River, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

Caption under photo: "Pitkafork" from below mouth Salmon River.

 332-33dMan cutting grass for hay near the Salmon River's junction with Pitka Fork (McPherson: K410)Man cutting grass for hay near the Salmon River's junction with Pitka Fork, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

Caption under photo: Cutting native hay. Mouth Salmon River.

 Cutting Native Hay - Mouth Salmon River; Constructing Rafts at Camp 66; "Pitka Fork" below mouth Salmon River

McPherson wrote in his report that the party spent five days building three rafts in order to reach McGrath via the Pitka Fork, Big River, and the Kuskokwim River, since he had determined that the terrain was impassible for horses.

342-34aMan cutting grass for hay on riverbank near the Salmon River junction with Pitka Fork (McPherson: K411)Man cutting grass for hay on riverbank near the Salmon River's junction with Pitka Fork, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

Caption under photo: Cutting Native Hay - Mouth Salmon River.

 342-34bExpedition member sawing log for raft construction at Camp 66 on bank of Pitka Fork (McPherson: K412)Kuskokwim Reconnaissance expedition member sawing log for raft construction at Camp 66 on bank of Pitka Fork, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 342-34cExpedition members constructing raft at Camp 66 on bank of Pitka Fork (McPherson: K413)Kuskokwim Reconnaissance expedition members constructing raft at Camp 66 on bank of Pitka Fork, September 1914September 1914 342-34dLooking along Pitka Fork from below the mouth of the Salmon River (McPherson: K414)Looking along Pitka Fork from below the mouth of the Salmon River, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 Garden of Native; Home of Native; "Building Rafts"; Dexter; Blake[also written on page: Map Sheet 31]352-35aGarden enclosed by wooden fence near junction of Salmon River and Pitka Fork (McPherson: K415)Garden enclosed by wooden fence near junction of Salmon River and Pitka ForkSeptember 1914

Caption under photo: Garden of Native.

 352-35bLog house with logs on sawhorse in yard near junction of Salmon River and Pitka Fork (McPherson: K416)Log house with logs on sawhorse in yard near junction of Salmon River and Pitka Fork, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

Caption under photo: Home of Native - near Mouth Salmon River.

 352-35cThree expedition members at work building rafts in clearing near junction of Salmon River and Pitka Fork (McPherson: K417)Three Kuskokwim Reconnaissance expedition members at work building rafts in clearing near junction of Salmon River and Pitka Fork, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 352-35dC. P. Dexter, Assistant Engineer and Topographer, posed outdoors near junction of Salmon River and Pitka Fork (McPherson: K419)C. P. Dexter, Assistant Engineer and Topographer for the Kuskokwim Reconnaissance, posed outdoors near junction of Salmon River and Pitka Fork, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

Caption under photo: Dexter.

 352-35eG. G. Blake, Topographer, posed outdoors near junction of Salmon River and Pitka Fork (McPherson: K420)G. G. Blake, Topographer for the Kuskokwim Reconnaissance, posed outdoors near junction of Salmon River and Pitka Fork, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

Caption under photo: Blake.

 The Raft Builders: The pleasant anticipation of three days aboard the rafts were soon dispelled by the cold driving rains.362-36aMark Nichols, General Assistant, standing near junction of Salmon River and Pitka Fork (McPherson: K424)Mark Nichols, General Assistant for the Kuskokwim Reconnaissance, posed outdoors near junction of Salmon River and Pitka Fork, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

Caption under photo: "Nichols."

 362-36bJoseph Martindale, General Assistant, smoking pipe near junction of Salmon River and Pitka Fork (McPherson: K425)Joseph Martindale, General Assistant for the Kuskokwim Reconnaissance, posed outdoors smoking pipe near junction of Salmon River and Pitka Fork, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

Caption next to photo: Martindale.

 362-36cJ. A. Denny, Packer for the Kuskokwim Reconnaissance, near junction of Salmon River and Pitka Fork (McPherson: K423)J. A. Denny, Packer for the Kuskokwim Reconnaissance, posed outdoors near junction of Salmon River and Pitka Fork, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

Caption under photo: Denny.

 362-36dRobert Reed, Packer, near junction of Salmon River and Pitka Fork (McPherson: K422)Robert Reed, Packer for the Kuskokwim Reconnaissance, posed outdoors near junction of Salmon River and Pitka Fork, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

Caption under photo: Reed.

 362-36eC. T. Chenery, Recorder and General Assistant, near junction of Salmon River and Pitka Fork (McPherson: K421)C. T. Chenery, Recorder and General Assistant for the Kuskokwim Reconnaissance, posed outdoors near junction of Salmon River and Pitka Fork, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

Caption under photo: Chenery.

 Launching & Loading Rafts372-37aExpedition members moving raft down riverbank for launching near junction of Salmon River and Pitka Fork (McPherson: K426)Kuskokwim Reconnaissance expedition members moving raft down riverbank for launching, near junction of Salmon River and Pitka Fork, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 372-37b - 2-37cRaft moored by riverbank near junction of Salmon River and Pitka Fork (McPherson: K427 - K428)Kuskokwim Reconnaissance raft moored by riverbank, near junction of Salmon River and Pitka Fork, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 372-37dFour horses on raft near junction of Salmon River and Pitka Fork (McPherson: K429)Four horses on Kuskokwim Reconnaissance raft near junction of Salmon River and Pitka Fork, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 "Pitka Fork"382-38aTwo expedition members, two horses, and canoe loaded on raft on Pitka Fork (McPherson: K430)Two Kuskokwim Reconnaissance expedition members, two horses, and canoe loaded on raft on Pitka Fork, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 382-38bFour expedition members on tented raft with American flag at front on Pitka Fork (McPherson: K431)Four Kuskowkim Reconnaissance expedition members on tented raft with American flag at front, on Pitka Fork, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 382-38cThree expedition members propelling tented raft with pole on Pitka Fork (McPherson: K410)Three Kuskokwim Reconnaissance expedition members propelling tented raft with pole, on Pitka Fork, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 382-38dPitka Fork with raft in distance (McPherson: K433)Pitka Fork with Kuskokwim Reconnaissance raft in distance, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 Middle Fork - Big River; Mouth of Middle Fork Big River; Fish Camp. Mouth of Middle Fork. Big River392-39aRaft in distance on Middle Fork Big River (McPherson: K434)Kuskokwim Reconnaissance raft in distance on Middle Fork Big River, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

McPherson number: K434.

 392-39bExpedition member propelling raft carrying horses on Middle Fork Big River (McPherson: K435)Kuskokwim Reconnaissance expedition member propelling raft carrying horses, on Middle Fork Big River, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 392-39cMouth of Middle Fork Big River (McPherson: K436)Mouth of Middle Fork Big River, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

Caption: Middle Fork - Big River.

 392-39dFish camp on river bank at the mouth of the Middle Fork Big River (McPherson: K437)Fish camp on river bank at the mouth of the Middle Fork Big River, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 Up South Fork from Junction Middle Fork Big River; "Fish Camp" Mouth of Middle Fork Big River; "Big River"[also written on page: Map Sheet 32]

McPherson refers to South Fork Big River to identify the stretch of Big River that flows south from the junction with Middle Fork. This distinction is not used on maps today; the river is simply called Big River, both north and south of its junction with Middle Fork.

402-40aLooking south on Big River from the junction with Middle Fork Big River (McPherson: K438)Looking south on Big River from the junction with Middle Fork Big River, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

Caption: Up South Fork from Junction Middle Fork. Big River.

 402-40bHusky sitting on bank at fish camp on Big River near junction with Middle Fork Big River (McPherson: K439)Husky sitting on bank at fish camp on Big River, near junction with Middle Fork Big River, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

Caption: "Fish Camp." Mouth of Middle Fork Big River.

 402-40cRafts in distance on Big River (McPherson: K440)Kuskokwim Reconnaissance rafts in distance on Big River, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 402-40dBig River (McPherson: K441)Big River, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 "Kuskokwim River"; Berry Road House[also written on page: Map Sheet 32-33]412-41aRaft carrying horses and expedition member on the Kuskokwim River (McPherson: K442)Raft carrying horses and Kuskokwim Reconnaissance expedition member on the Kuskokwim River, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 412-41bLooking across Kuskokwim River, with Berry Roadhouse barely visible on river bank (McPherson: K443)Looking across Kuskokwim River, with Berry Roadhouse barely visible on river bank, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 412-41cKuskokwim River (McPherson: K444)Kuskokwim River, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 412-41dRaft carrying horses on Kuskokwim River (McPherson: K445)Kuskokwim Reconnaissance raft carrying horses on Kuskokwim River, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 Kuskokwim River[also written on page: Map Sheet 33]422-42aLooking toward wooded bank of Kuskokwim River (McPherson: K446)Looking toward wooded bank of Kuskokwim River, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 422-42bKuskokwim River (McPherson: K447)Kuskokwim River, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

McPherson number: K447.

 422-42cLooking along Kuskokwim River, with raft in distance (McPherson: K448)Looking along Kuskokwim River, with Kuskokwim Reconnaissance raft in distance, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 422-42dTented raft on Kuskokwim River (McPherson: K449)Kuskokwim Reconnaissance tented raft on Kuskokwim River, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

McPherson number: K449.

 Kuskokwim River; Birch & Spruce covered Ridges N. bank Kuskokwim432-43aExpedition members on raft with American flag at masthead, Kuskokwim River (McPherson: K450)Kuskokwim Reconnaissance expedition members on raft with American flag at masthead, Kuskokwim River, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 432-43bTwo expedition members on raft carrying horses, Kuskokwim River (McPherson: K451)Two Kuskokwim Reconnaissance expedition members on raft carrying horses, Kuskokwim River, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 432-43cTwo expedition members in canoe on Kuskokwim River (McPherson: K452)Two Kuskokwim Reconnaissance expedition members in canoe on Kuskokwim River, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 432-43dBirch and spruce trees on the north bank of the Kuskokwim River (McPherson: K453)Birch and spruce trees on the north bank of the Kuskokwim River, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 Kuskokwim River; Blake; Perry waiting for Raft crews; Going to other rafts for meal relief442-44aKuskokwim River (McPherson: K457)Kuskokwim River, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 442-44bTopographer G. G. Blake on raft using surveying tool (McPherson: K455)Kuskokwim Reconnaissance Topographer G. G. Blake on raft, using surveying tool, Kuskokwim River, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

Caption under photo: Blake.

 442-44cExpedition cook E. Perry cooking on camp stove on raft (McPherson: K456)E. Perry, Kuskokwim Reconnaissance cook, cooking on camp stove on raft, Kuskokwim River, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

Caption under photo: Perry waiting for Raft crews.

 442-44dTwo expedition members in canoe on Kuskokwim River (McPherson: K454)Two Kuskokwim Reconnaissance expedition members in canoe on Kuskokwim River, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

Caption under photo: Going to other rafts for meal relief.

 McGrath - Kuskokwim River[also written on page: Map Sheet 35]452-45aFive expedition members on raft on Kuskokwim River near McGrath (McPherson: K458)Five Kuskokwim Reconnaissance expedition members on raft on Kuskokwim River near McGrath, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 452-45bLooking along Kuskokwim River toward settlement of McGrath in distance (McPherson: K459)Looking along Kuskokwim River toward settlement of McGrath in distance, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 452-45cLooking along Kuskokwim River, with buildings of McGrath at right (McPherson: K460)Looking along Kuskokwim River, with buildings of McGrath at right, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 452-45dTwo men outside Northern Commercial Company building in McGrath (McPherson: K461)Two men outside Northern Commercial Company building in McGrath, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 Northern Commercial Co. Headquarters - McGrath; McGrath Post Office; Geigers Garden; Spragues Garden[also written on page: Map Sheet 35]462-46aBuildings of the Northern Commercial Company headquarters in McGrath, seen from across the Kuskokwim River (McPherson: K462)Buildings of the Northern Commercial Company headquarters in McGrath, seen from across the Kuskokwim River, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 462-46bMan, woman, and child in front of McGrath Post Office (McPherson: K463)Man, woman and child in front of McGrath Post Office, McGrath, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 462-46cYoung girl and boy standing in Geiger family cabbage patch in McGrath, Kuskokwim River in background (McPherson: K464)Young girl and boy standing in Geiger family cabbage patch in McGrath, Kuskokwim River in background, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

Caption under photo: Geigers Garden. McGrath.

 462-46dTwo men tending the Sprague family garden in McGrath (McPherson: K465)Two men tending Sprague family's garden in McGrath, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

Caption under photo: Spragues Garden. McGrath.

 Sprague Potato Patch; D. W. Sprague; McGrath P. Office from D. W. Sprague[also written on page: Map Sheet 35]472-47aD. W. Sprague and another man kneeling by rows of potatoes on Sprague farm, McGrath (McPherson: K466)D. W. Sprague and another man kneeling by rows of potatoes on Sprague farm, McGrath, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

Caption under photo: Sprague Potato Patch.

 472-47bD. W. Sprague picking up potato while another man stands at right (McPherson: K467)D. W. Sprague picking up potato, while another man stands at right, Sprague farm, McGrath, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 472-47cD. W. Sprague holding rope standing next to sacks of potatoes (McPherson: K470)D. W. Sprague holding rope, standing next to sacks of potatoes, Sprague farm, McGrath, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 472-47dMcGrath Post Office seen from the Sprague farm across the Kuskokwim River (McPherson: K468)McGrath Post Office, seen from the Sprague farm across the Kuskokwim River, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

Caption under photo: McGrath P. Office from D. W. Sprague.

 "Tacotna River" near mouth; Cloughs Road House. Tacotna Forks; Fresh Eggs at Cloughs Road House; Tacotna Forks[also written on page: Map Sheet 35]

Once the party reached McGrath, McPherson sold the party's seven remaining pack horses at public auction, having determined that the rest of the route on the Government Winter Trail would be impossible for travel by horses. The party continued on foot for the rest of the journey.

For the Takotna River, McPherson uses the alternate spelling "Tacotna."

482-48aLooking along Takotna River from near its mouth at McGrath (McPherson: K469)Looking along Takotna River from near its mouth at McGrath, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 482-48bMan and women in front of Clough's Roadhouse near the Forks on Takotna River (McPherson: K471)Man and women in front of Clough's Roadhouse near the Forks on Takotna River, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 482-48cHens in chicken coop at Clough's Roadhouse near the Forks on Takotna River (McPherson: K472)Hens in chicken coop at Cloughs Roadhouse near the Forks on Takotna River, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

Caption under photo: Fresh Eggs at Cloughs Road House.

 482-48dBuildings along riverbank at the Forks on Takotna River (McPherson: K473)Buildings along riverbank at the Forks on Takotna River, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

Caption under photo: Tacotna Forks.

 "Tacotna River" above Forks[also written on page: Map Sheet 35-36]492-49aLooking along Takotna River from above the Forks (McPherson: K474)Looking along Takotna River from above the Forks, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 492-49bSmall boat near bank of Takotna River (McPherson: K475)Small boat near bank of Takotna River, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 492-49cLooking along Takotna River from above the Forks (McPherson: K476)Looking along Takotna River from above the Forks, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 492-49dTwo boats, carrying three men and cargo, moored on Takotna River (McPherson: K477)Two boats, carrying three men and cargo, moored on Takotna River, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 "Tacotna River"[also written on page: Map Sheet 36]502-50aExpedition members on beach near moored boats on Takotna River, probably setting up camp (McPherson: K478)Kuskokwim Reconnaisssance expedition members on beach near moored boats on Takotna River, probably setting up camp, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 502-50b - 2-50dLooking along Takotna River (McPherson: K479 - K481)Looking along Takotna River, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 "Tacotna"; McLeans Road House. Tacotna; A Typical Alaska Family[also written on page: Map Sheet 36]512-51aBuildings including Northern Commercial Company building in Takotna on Takotna River (McPherson: K482)Buildings including Northern Commercial Company building in Takotna on Takotna River, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

Dotted line drawn on photo to show route.

Caption under photo: "Tacotna." Tacotna River.

 512-51bMan and woman outside McLean's Roadhouse, Takotna (McPherson: K483)Man and woman outside McLean's Roadhouse, Takotna, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 512-51cMan and small boy on log bridge, Takotna (McPherson: K484)Man and small boy on log bridge, Takotna, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 512-51dWoman holding infant seated on porch with two small boys and large dog, Takotna (McPherson: K485)Woman holding infant seated on porch with two small boys and large dog, Takotna, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

Caption under photo: A Typical Alaska Family.

 Native Born Children; "Tacotna"; Tacotna Valley from hill west of Tacotna; "Porcupine"[also written on page: Map Sheet 37]

"Native Born Children" refers not to the children of native Alaskan peoples, but to settlers' children born in Alaska. At this point in the settlement of the Alaska Territory, families with children were rare and thus made much of.

522-52aTwo young boys and an infant seated outside house in Takotna (McPherson: K486)Two young boys and an infant seated outside house in Takotna, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

Same children as in item 2-51d.

Caption under photo: Native Born Children. "Tacotna."

 522-52bBuildings in Takotna, including the Kuskokwim Commercial Company store (McPherson: K487)Buildings in Takotna, including the Kuskokwim Commercial Company store, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

Dotted line drawn on photo shows route along river.

 522-52cLooking across Takotna Valley from hill west of Takotna (McPherson: K488)Looking across Takotna Valley from hill west of Takotna, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

Dotted line drawn on photo shows route.

 522-52dPorcupine at the top of evergreen tree, west of Takotna (McPherson: K489)Porcupine at the top of evergreen tree, west of Takotna, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 From "Innoko Divide"[also written on page: Map Sheet 37]532-53aLooking west from hill in the Innoko Divide, a line of hills near the Innoko River (McPherson: K490)Looking west from hill in the Innoko Divide, a line of hills near the Innoko River, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 532-53bLooking northeast from hill in Innoko Divide, a line of hills near the Innoko River (McPherson: K491)Looking northeast from hill in Innoko Divide, a line of hills near the Innoko River, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 532-53cLooking east from hill in Innoko Divide, a line of hills near the Innoko River (McPherson: K492)Looking east from hill in Innoko Divide, a line of hills near the Innoko River, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

Dotted line drawn on photo shows route.

 532-53dLooking northeast from hill in Innoko Divide, a line of hills near the Innoko River (McPherson: K493)Looking northeast from hill in Innoko Divide, a line of hills near the Innoko River, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

Dotted line drawn on photo shows route.

Caption under photo: Looking N. E. Panorama 493-494-495.

 From Innoko Divide; From Pass - Innoko Divide[also written on page: Map Sheet 37]542-54aLooking north across hills in Innoko Divide, a line of hills near the Innoko River (McPherson: K494)Looking north across hills in Innoko Divide, a line of hills near the Innoko River, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 542-54bLooking northwest across forested hills and valleys in Innoko Divide, a line of hills near the Innoko River (McPherson: K495)Looking northwest across forested hills and valleys in Innoko Divide, a line of hills near the Innoko River, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 542-54cLooking west across forested valley from a pass in the Innoko Divide, a line of hills near the Innoko River (McPherson: K496)Looking west across forested valley from a pass in the Innoko Divide, a line of hills near the Innoko River, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

Dotted line drawn on photo shows route.

 542-54dLooking east at forested hill possibly after forest fire, from a pass in the Innoko Divide, a line of hills near the Innoko RiverLooking east at forested hill, possibly after forest fire, from a pass in the Innoko Divide, a line of hills near the Innoko River, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

Dotted line drawn on photo shows route.

 "Tacotna River" above Tacotna552-55a - 2-55dLooking along Takotna River from above Takotna (McPherson: K498 - K501)Looking along Takotna River from above Takotna, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

Dotted line drawn on items 2-55a, b, and d shows route.

 Tacotna Valley; Tacotna River below Naumans Road House[also written on page: Map Sheet 38]562-56aMarsh in Takotna Valley (McPherson: K502)Marsh in Takotna Valley, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

Caption under photo: Open Marsh.

 562-56bSlough in Takotna Valley (McPherson: K503)Slough in Takotna Valley, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 562-56c - 2-56dLooking along Takotna River below Nauman's Roadhouse (McPherson: K504 - K505)Looking along Takotna River below Nauman's Roadhouse, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

Caption under photos: Tacotna River below Naumans Road House.

 N. E. in Upper Tacotna Valley; Moore Creek Road House; Miners Cabin & Ditch; S. W. to Divide at head of Moore & Bonanaza Creeks[also written on page: Map Sheet 39, 40]572-57aLooking northeast along Upper Takotna Valley (McPherson: K506)Looking northeast along Upper Takotna Valley, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 572-57bWoman and puppies in front of Moore Creek Roadhouse, near Moore Creek (McPherson: K507)Woman and puppies in front of Moore Creek Roadhouse, near Moore Creek, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 572-57cMiner's cabin and ditch near Moore Creek (McPherson: K508)Miner's cabin and ditch near Moore Creek, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

Ground is covered by what appears to be snow.

 572-57dLooking across hills from near the headwaters of Moore Creek and Bonanza Creek (McPherson: K509)Looking across hills from near the headwaters of Moore Creek and Bonanza Creek, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

Dotted line drawn on photo shows route.

Caption under photo: S. W. to Divide at head of Moore & Bonanza Creeks.

 S. E. to Divide at head of Moore & Bonanza Creeks; Bonanza Creek; Down Valley of Bonanza Creek; Up Valley of Bonanza Creek[also written on page: Map Sheet 40]582-58aLooking southeast toward mountain near headwaters of Moore and Bonanza Creeks (McPherson: K510)Looking southeast toward mountain near headwaters of Moore and Bonanza Creeks, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

Dotted line drawn on photo shows route.

 582-58bBonanza Creek (McPherson: K511)Bonanza Creek, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 582-58cLooking along Bonanza Creek Valley (McPherson: K512)Looking along Bonanza Creek Valley, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

Makeshift surveyor's tripod in middle ground.

Caption under photo: Down Valley of Bonanza Creek.

 582-58dLooking along Bonanza Creek Valley (McPherson: K513)Looking along Bonanza Creek Valley, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

Dotted line drawn on photo shows route.

Caption under photo: Up Valley of Bonanza Creek.

McPherson number: K513.

 Down Valley of Bonanza Creek; Up Bonanza Creek Valley from Ridge; From Ridge between Bonanza and Otter Creeks[also written on page: Map Sheet 41]592-59aLooking across grassland in Bonanza Creek Valley (McPherson: K514)Looking across grassland in Bonanza Creek Valley, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

Caption under photo: Down Valley of Bonanza Creek.

 592-59bBonanza Creek Valley seen from ridge above (McPherson: K515)Bonanza Creek Valley, seen from ridge above, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

Dotted line drawn on photo shows route.

 592-59cLooking west across hills and mountains from ridge between Bonanza and Otter Creeks (McPherson: K516)Looking west across hills and mountains from ridge between Bonanza and Otter Creeks, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 592-59dLooking south across hills from ridge between Bonanza and Otter Creeks (McPherson: K517)Looking south across hills from ridge between Bonanza and Otter Creeks, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 From Ridge between Bonanza & Otter Creek[also written on page: Map Sheet 41]602-60aLooking south over hill from ridge between Bonanza and Otter Creeks (McPherson: K518)Looking south over hill from ridge between Bonanza and Otter Creeks, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 602-60bLooking southeast over hills and mountains from ridge between Bonanza and Otter Creeks (McPherson: K519)Looking southeast over hills and mountains from ridge between Bonanza and Otter Creeks, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 602-60cLooking northeast toward mountains from ridge between Bonanza and Otter Creeks (McPherson: K520)Looking northeast toward mountains from ridge between Bonanza and Otter Creeks, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 602-60dLooking west over mining settlement of Discovery and Otter Creek Valley (McPherson: K521)Looking west over mining settlement of Discovery and Otter Creek Valley, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 "Discovery"; Otter Creek Valley; Placer Workings at Discovery; Flume Trestle across Otter Creek Valley[also written on page: Map Sheet 41]612-61aMining settlement of Discovery seen from distance (McPherson: K522)Mining settlement of Discovery, seen from distance, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 612-61bLooking across forests of Otter Creek Valley (McPherson: K523)Looking across forests of Otter Creek Valley, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 612-61cPlacer workings for mining activities at Discovery (McPherson: K524)Placer workings for mining activities at Discovery, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 612-61dFlume trestle across Otter Creek Valley (McPherson: K525)Flume trestle across Otter Creek Valley, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 Discovery; Dredge at Discovery; Discovery looking east up Otter Creek; Native Hay Field on Hillside[also written on page: Map Sheet 41]622-62aBuildings, probably miners' dwellings at Discovery (McPherson: K526)Buildings, probably miners' dwellings, at Discovery, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 622-62bMining dredge at Discovery (McPherson: K527)Mining dredge at Discovery, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 622-62cLooking east up Otter Creek from Discovery (McPherson: K528)Looking east up Otter Creek from Discovery, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 622-62dPoles, probably holding telegraph lines, on hillside near Discovery, hay rick in distance (McPherson: K529)Poles, probably holding telegraph lines, on hillside near Discovery, hay rick in distance, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

Arrow drawn on photo indicates the hay rick in the distance.

Caption under photo: Native Hay Field on Hillside from which Timber has been cut. Discovery & Flat City. Note Hay Ricks.

 Otter Creek between Discovery & Flat City; Woodpile; "Flat City"[also written on page: Map Sheet 41]

Flat City is a variant name for the small mining settlement of Flat, Alaska.

632-63a - 2-63bOtter Creek between Discovery and Flat City (McPherson: K530, K532)Otter Creek between Discovery and Flat City, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

Caption between photos: Otter Creek bet. Discovery & Flat City. A luxurient [sic] growth of Red Top wherever the ground is bare of timber and not swampy.

 632-63cLarge pile of stacked wood cords in Otter Creek Valley probably near FlatLarge pile of stacked wood cords in Otter Creek Valley, probably near Flat, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

Caption under photo: Woodpile of about 1500 cords.

 632-63dPlacer mining operation at Flat, Alaska seen from across valley (McPherson: K533)Placer mining operation at Flat, Alaska, seen from across valley, September 1914September 1914

Caption under photo: "Flat City." Center of Placer operations Iditarod Region.

 "Tram Road" Between Flat City and Iditarod; North from Flat City; Wagon Road between Flat City & Iditarod[also written on page: Map Sheet 41]642-64aTracks between Flat and Iditarod with snow-covered mountain range ahead (McPherson: K534)Tracks between Flat and Iditarod with snow-covered mountain range ahead, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

These tracks were probably used for a mining tramway or narrow gauge railway for the mining operations in Flat, Alaska.

Caption under photo: "Tram Road" Between Flat City and Iditarod. 7 miles long.

 642-64bWagons traveling on wagon road between Flat and Iditarod (McPherson: K536)Wagons traveling on wagon road between Flat and Iditarod, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

Two arrows drawn on photo indicate wagons.

Caption under photo: Wagon Road between Flat City & Iditarod. 2800 lbs to a load. Haul 7 miles. Freight 2¢ lb.

McPherson number: K536.

 642-64cLooking north toward range of hills between Flat and Iditarod (McPherson K535)Looking north toward range of hills between Flat and Iditarod, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 642-64dLooking southwest across Iditarod Valley (McPherson: K538)Looking southwest across Iditarod Valley, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

Dotted line drawn on photo shows route.

 Wagon Road approaching Iditarod; Tundra underlain with frozen muck and Ice[also written on page: Map Sheet 41]652-65aWagon road leading to town of Iditarod in the distance (McPherson: K538)Wagon road leading to town of Iditarod in the distance, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 652-65b - 2-65cMan standing on wagon road in frozen tundra (McPherson: K539 - K540)Man standing on wagon road in frozen tundra, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

Writing on 2-65c indicates ice in ditch.

 652-65dMuddy section of wagon road leading to Iditarod (McPherson: K541)Muddy section of wagon road leading to Iditarod, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 Iditarod[also written on page: Map Sheet 41]662-66aStreet scene in Iditarod (McPherson: K542)Street scene in Iditarod, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

Business signs shown include: Merchant's Cafe; Crowley and Porter.

McPherson number: K542.

 662-66bDogs on street corner in Iditarod (McPherson: K543)Dogs on street corner in Iditarod, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

Business signs shown include: Dr. Worthman, Physician and Surgeon; Dr. Herms, Dentist; Star Restaurant

 662-66c - 2-66dRiverfront in Iditarod (McPherson: K544 - K545)Riverfront in Iditarod, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

Boats shown: Little Delta; Beaver.

 Departure of last boat from Iditarod for outside; Iditarod River672-67aMen standing at public dock in Iditarod for departure of last boat of the season (McPherson: K546)Men standing at public dock in Iditarod for departure of last boat of the seasonSeptember 1914

Caption under photo: Departure of last boat from Iditarod for outside. Shut off from transportation for 8½ months.

 672-67b - 2-67dLooking along the Iditarod River (McPherson: K547 - K549)Looking along the Iditarod River, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 Iditarod River682-68a -2-68dIditarod River (McPherson: K551 - K554)Iditarod River, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 Iditarod River; Indian Village Inoko [sic] River; School-house692-69aSetting sun over Iditarod River (McPherson: K555)Setting sun over Iditarod River, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 692-69b - 2-69cCanoes moored in front of Indian village on bank of Innoko River (McPherson: K556 - K557)Canoes moored in front of Indian village on bank of Innoko River, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

Caption under 2-69b: Indian Village Inoko [sic] River.

 692-69dSchoolhouse in Indian village on bank of Innoko River (McPherson: K559)Schoolhouse in Indian village on bank of Innoko River, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 Innoko River702-70a -2-72dInnoko River (McPherson: K560 - K571)Innoko River, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 Yukon River; Russian Mission732-73aLooking along Yukon River to mountains in distance (McPherson: K572)Looking along Yukon River to mountains in distance, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 732-73bYukon River (McPherson: K573)Yukon River, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 732-73cBuildings, Russian Orthodox church, and woodpiles in Yupik village of Russian Mission on the bank of theYukon River, Alaska (McPherson K574)Buildings, Russian Orthodox church, and woodpiles in Alaska Native village of Russian Mission on the bank of theYukon River, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 732-73dSteep river bank on the Yukon River, probably near Yupik village of Russian Mission, Alaska (McPherson: K575)Steep river bank on the Yukon River, probably near Alaska Native village of Russian Mission, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 Yukon River; "Marshall"742-74a - 2-74cYukon River (McPherson: K576 - K578)Yukon River, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 732-74dYukon River with buildings of Marshall, a placer mining camp, in distance (McPherson: K579)Yukon River with buildings of Marshall, a placer mining camp, in distance, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

Caption under photo: "Marshall" a new placer camp.

 "Yukon River"752-75aLooking along Yukon River near Marshall (McPherson: K580)Looking along Yukon River near Marshall, Alaska, September 1914September 1914

McPherson number: K580.

 752-75bBuildings at Marshall placer mining camp on bank of Yukon River (McPherson: K581)Buildings at Marshall placer mining camp on bank of Yukon River, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 752-75cYukon River, possibly near Marshall Slough (McPherson: K582)Yukon River, possibly near Marshall Slough, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 752-75dYupik village of Kotlik in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, Alaska (McPherson: K583)Yupik village of Kotlik in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, Alaska, September 1914September 1914 Eskumo in Kayak off Stebbings Point, Bering Sea

McPherson mispells Stebbin Point as Stebbings Point, and uses an alternate spelling of Eskimo.

762-76Alaska Native man paddling kayak near Stebbin Point on the Bering Sea, Alaska (McPherson: K584)Alaska Native man paddling kayak near Stebbin Point on the Bering Sea, Alaska, October 1914October 1914

McPherson probably meant Stebbin Point on St. Michael Island. The boat carrying the party to St. Michael was storm-bound off this point for three days, according to McPherson's report. The party finally reached St. Michael on October 5, 1914, embarked on the steamer Victoria, and reached Seattle on October 15th.

 Preparation and Surveys for the Alaska Railroad2Album documenting work of survey partiesJune - September 1914

It is unclear which of the 1914 survey parties this album documents; however, judging from the locations photographed, it most likely documents the surveys of parties 6, 7, 8 or 9 or the separate expeditions led by Lt. Frederick Mears or Thomas Riggs, Jr., members of the Commission. Captions make reference to parties led by Reaburn, Bacon, and Gray. There are photographs in the album of Mears and Riggs, and it is possible that the photographs were made by these members of the Commission. Several of the photographs are printed in the report of the Alaska Engineering Commission (H. R. Doc. 610, 64th Congress, 1st Session). Most photographs are accompanied by typewritten captions that identify the film roll and photograph number on that roll.

Locations include Chulitna River and Valley, Broad Pass, Jack River, Nenana River, Healy Fork, Copper River and Copper Centre.

13-1Tents in Reaburn's camp near Middle Fork Chulitna RiverTents in Alaska Engineering Commission camp near Middle Fork Chulitna River, Alaska, July 23, 1914July 23, 1914

Photograph is Plate 28 in H. Doc. 610, 64-1.

Caption: Reaburn's camp on Middle Fork, Chulitna River.

 23-2Fourteen men of Party No. 6 in camp near Middle Fork Chulitna RiverFourteen men of Alaska Engineering Commission Party No. 6 in camp near Middle Fork Chulitna River, Alaska, July 1914July 1914

Photograph is Plate 30A in H. Doc. 610, 64-1.

 33-3Looking south across Middle Fork Chulitna River from hill near Reaburn's camp No. 3Looking south across Middle Fork Chulitna River from hill near Alaska Engineering Commission Camp No. 3, Alaska, July 24, 1914July 24, 1914

Line drawn on photo shows route.

Caption: Looking south down Middle Fork from hill West of Reaburn's camp No. 3 on middle fork.

 43-4Looking north along Middle Fork Chulitna River from hill near Reaburn's camp No. 3Looking north along Middle Fork Chulitna River from hill near Alaska Engineering Commission Camp No. 3, Alaska, July 24, 1914July 24, 1914

Line drawn on photo shows route.

Caption: View of Middle Fork Chulitna River looking North from a point on hill near Reaburn's camp No. 3 on middle Fork.

 53-5Looking south across Broad Pass from near the summitLooking south across Broad Pass from near the summit, Alaska, July 24, 1914July 24, 1914 63-6Looking west across upper Chulitna River Valley near summit of Broad PassLooking west across upper Chulitna River Valley near summit of Broad Pass, Alaska, July 24, 1914July 24, 1914 73-7Looking northeast across Broad PassLooking northeast across Broad Pass, Alaska, July 25, 1914July 25, 1914

Line drawn on photo shows route.

 83-8Looking north down the Nenana River toward its junction with Jack RiverLooking north down the Nenana River toward its junction with Jack River, Alaska, July 26, 1914July 26, 1914

Line drawn on photo shows route.

 93-9Looking across valley to junction of Jack River with Nenana RiverLooking across valley to junction of Jack River with Nenana River, Alaska, July 26, 1914July 26, 1914

Line drawn on photo shows route.

Caption: Another view showing mouth of Jack River - looking North down the Nenana River.

 103-10Nenana River seen from ridge above the mouth of Jack CreekNenana River seen from ridge above the mouth of Jack CreekJuly 26, 1914

Line drawn on photo shows route.

Caption: View looking down Nenana River from Ridge South of Bacon's camp - above mouth of Jack Creek.

 113-11Looking along Nenana River from ridge near Bacon's campLooking along Nenana River from ridge near Alaska Engineering Commission camp, Alaska, July 26, 1914July 26, 1914

Caption: Looking up the Nenana River from Ridge near Bacon's Camp.

 123-12Horses swimming across Nenana River near Bacon's camp above Jack CreekHorses swimming across Nenana River near Alaska Engineering Commission camp above Jack Creek, Alaska, July 27, 1914July 27, 1914 133-13Three men crossing Nenana River on raft attached to rope cableThree men crossing Nenana River on raft attached to rope cable, Alaska, July 27, 1914July 27, 1914

Caption: Raft used to handle men across Nenana River at Bacon's Camp; attached to rope cable in form of flying bridge.

 143-14Raft on Nenana River carrying supplies and four menRaft on Nenana River carrying supplies and four men, Alaska, July 27, 1914July 27, 1914

Caption: Mr. Bacon's freight raft on the Nenana River. July 27, 1914.

 153-15Looking down the Nenana River from raftLooking down the Nenana River from Alaska Engineering Commission raft, Alaska, July 27, 1914July 27, 1914

Line drawn on photo shows route.

Caption: Looking down the Nenana River, taken from the raft in the Stream.

 163-16Looking across river valley where Yanert Fork joins the Nenana RiverLooking across river valley where Yanert Fork joins the Nenana River, Alaska, July or August 1914July or August 1914

Caption: View of lower end of Yanert Fork, showing point where it joins the Nenana River.

 173-17Coal seams in mountains near Healy ForkCoal seams in mountains near Healy Fork, Alaska, August 4, 1914August 4, 1914

Caption: View showing coal seam on Healy Fork about three miles above the mouth of the Creek.

 183-18 - 3-19Looking south across Broad Pass from hill north of Jack CreekLooking south across Broad Pass from hill north of Jack Creek, Alaska, July 26, 1914July 26, 1914

Two photos joined to create panoramic view; line drawn on photo shows route.

Written in pencil on item 3-18: #6 & 7 - Roll 10.

Caption: View of Broad Pass, looking south from hill North of Jack Creek, July 26, 1914.

 203-20River valley at junction of Healy Fork and Nenana RiverRiver valley at junction of Healy Fork and Nenana River, Alaska, August 5, 1914August 5, 1914

Caption: Junction of Healy Fork and Nenana River, looking up Nenana River, Canyon in back-ground, August 5, 1914.

 213-21Junction of Healy Fork and Nenana River seen from hillJunction of Healy Fork and Nenana River seen from hill, Alaska, August 4, 1914August 4, 1914

Line drawn on photo shows route.

Caption: View showing mouth of Healy Fork and Nenana River, - August 4, 1914.

 223-22 - 3-23Looking south across Chulitna ValleyLooking south across Chulitna Valley, Alaska, July 24, 1914July 24, 1914

Photos joined to form panorama.

Caption: View of Chulitna Valley, looking South from Station 14, 150, - July 24, 1914.

 243-24Twelve men from Mr. Gray's survey party near the mouth of Healy ForkTwelve men of Mr. Gray's Alaska Engineering Commission survey party posed outdoors near the mouth of Healy Fork, Alaska, 19141914

Caption: Mr. Gray's party - mouth of Healy Fork.

 253-25Healy Fork with coal seams visible on hills above riverHealy Fork with coal seams visible on hills above river, Alaska, August 4, 1914August 4, 1914

Caption: Healy Fork, showing coal seams, August 4, 1914.

 263-26Nenana River below Healy Fork, seen from hillNenana River below Healy Fork, seen from hill, Alaska, 19141914

Caption: Nenana River, below Healy Fork.

 273-27River, probably Nenana RiverRiver, probably Nenana River, Alaska, 19141914 283-28Four men in front of Alaska Engineering Commission horse camp north of FairbanksFour men in front of Alaska Engineering Commission horse camp north of Fairbanks, Alaska, 19141914

Printed on photo: R18-1.

Caption: Horse Camp on Big Chena - north of Fairbanks.

 293-29Town of Chena on the Tanana RiverTown of Chena on the Tanana River, Alaska, 19141914

Printed on photo: R18-2.

Chena is now a suburb of Fairbanks.

Caption: The town of Chena on Tanana River.

 303-30Buildings and railroad car in Chena, seen from Tanana RiverBuildings and railroad car in Chena, seen from Tanana River, Alaska, 19141914

Printed on photo: R18-3.

Caption: Chena, showing narrow guage [sic] railroad.

 313-31Looking along Tanana River with steamer S. S. General Jacobsmoored at rightLooking along Tanana River with steamer S. S. General Jacobsmoored at right, Alaska, 19141914

Printed on photo: R18-6.

Caption: Tanana River - S. S. General Jacobstaking wood.

 323-32Uniformed man in front of log cabin signal station at RichardsonUniformed man in front of log cabin signal station at Richardson, Alaska, 19141914

Printed on photo: R18-7.

Caption: Signal station at Richardson, Tanana River.

 333-33Lt. Charles Mason seated on chair on deck of S. S. General JacobsLt. Charles Mason seated on chair on deck of S. S. General Jacobs, Alaska, 19141914

Printed on photo: R18-8.

Caption: Lt. Charles Mason, onS. S. General Jacobs.

 34-353-34 - 3-35Looking along Tanana River upstream from ChenaLooking along Tanana River upstream from Chena, Alaska, 19141914

Photos joined to form panorama.

Caption: Tanana River, upstream from Chena.

 363-36Six men with Alaska Road Commission automobile on gravel road near McCarty Roadhouse on the Tanana RiverSix men with Alaska Road Commission automobile on gravel road, near McCarty Roadhouse on the Tanana River, Alaska, 19141914

Printed on photo: R18-9.

Caption: Alaska Road Commission auto near McCarty's.

 373-37Men trying to clear road in front of Alaska Road Commission automobile in Big Delta areaMen trying to clear road in front of Alaska Road Commission automobile, in Big Delta area, Alaska, 19141914

Printed on photo: R18-10.

Caption: Alaska Road Commission auto blocked by a windfall.

 383-38Unpaved road through flat grasslands along Delta RiverUnpaved road through flat grasslands along Delta River, Alaska, 19141914

Printed on photo: R19-1.

Caption: Road and flats along Delta River.

 393-39Men next to Alaska Road Commission automobile parked in front of Sourdough Roadhouse near Gulkana RiverMen next to Alaska Road Commission automobile parked in front of Sourdough Roadhouse near Gulkana River, Alaska, 19141914

Printed on photo: R19-3.

 403-40Forested hills and valleys with Mount Wrangel in the distanceForested hills and valleys with Mount Wrangel in the distance, Alaska, 19141914

Printed on photo: R19-4.

Caption: View of Mt. Wrangel, south of Sourdough Road House.

 413-41Alaska Road Commission automobile on road on Gulkana HillAlaska Road Commission automobile on road on Gulkana Hill, Alaska, 19141914

Printed on photo: R19-5.

 423-42Bridge across Gulkana River near GulkanaBridge across Gulkana River near Gulkana, Alaska, 19141914

Printed on photo: R19-6.

 433-43Copper River with Mount Wrangel, Mount Drum and Mount Sanford in the distanceCopper River with Mount Wrangel, Mount Drum, and Mount Sanford in the distance, Alaska, 19141914

Printed on photo: R19-7.

Caption: Copper River, and mountains Wrangel, Drum, and Sanford.

 443-44Men and Alaska Road Commission automobile in front of Copper Center RoadhouseMen and Alaska Road Commission automobile in front of Copper Center Roadhouse, Copper Center, Alaska, 19141914

Printed on photo: R19-8.

Signs on road house include: Hotel Holman; store.

Caption: Copper Centre Road House.

 453-45Lt. Kunsig of the Alaska Road Commission in front of Copper Center RoadhouseLt. Kunsig of the Alaska Road Commission in front of Copper Center Roadhouse, Copper Center, Alaska, 19141914

Printed on photo: R19-9.

Caption: Lt. Kunsig - Alaska Road Commission.

 463-46Thomas Riggs, Jr. and Lt. Frederick Mears posed in front of Copper Center RoadhouseThomas Riggs, Jr. and Lt. Frederick Mears posed in front of Copper Center Roadhouse, Copper Center, Alaska, 19141914

Printed on photo: R19-10.

Caption: Mr. Riggs and Lt. Mears at Copper Centre.

 P. S. Hunt Photographs of Alaska before the building of the railroad

Photographs are arranged sequentially by probable date and then by negative number.

These photographs, with negative numbers prefixed with "J" and "G," seem to have been taken by P. S. Hunt circa 1914-1915, prior to the beginning of construction work on the Alaska Railroad. Includes photographs of railroad lines and buildings previously in existence including the Alaska Northern Railway, the Copper River and Northwestern Railway, and the Alaska Central Railway. Other Hunt photographs with a "G" negative number were taken during construction of the Alaska Railroad; however, based on landmarks and historical events indicated in the photographs, these photographs with "G" negative numbers were probably taken before the construction of the railroad. It is possible that P. S. Hunt assigned negative numbers to these photographs in subsequent years and followed the negative numbering scheme he used for most of the photographs he took of railroad construction.

2/14River boat Chulitnaand tent camp at Ship Creek, AlaskaRiver boat Chulitnaand tent camp at Ship Creek, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(J1819)

Caption on photo: River boatChulitnaat Ship Creek, Alaska.

 2/15Small settlement near Knik, Alaska with salmon drying on lines, seen from across waterSmall settlement near Knik, Alaska with salmon drying on lines, seen from across water, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(J1820)

Caption on photo: Drying salmon near Knik, Alaska.

 2/16Waterfront at Knik, AlaskaWaterfront at Knik, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(J1821) 2/17Two-masted sailing ship at dock in Knik, AlaskaTwo-masted sailing ship at dock in Knik, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(J1822) 2/18Buildings in Knik, Alaska, one with sign reading "'The Railroad' Kitchen"Buildings in Knik, Alaska, one with sign reading "'The Railroad' Kitchen," circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(J1823) 2/19Street near shore in Knik, AlaskaStreet near shore in Knik, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(J1824) 2/110Unpaved street and wooden buildings including Mrs. Morrison's Roadhouse, in Knik, AlaskaUnpaved street and wooden buildings including Mrs. Morrison's Roadhouse, in Knik, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(J1825) 2/111Old Knik Roadhouse and tents of K. K. Kuney's CampOld Knik Roadhouse and tents of K. K. Kuney's Camp, near Knik, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(J1826) 2/112Low clouds over Turnagain Arm of Cook Inlet, near Rainbow CreekLow clouds over Turnagain Arm of Cook Inlet, near Rainbow Creek, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(J1832) 2/113Indian Creek on Turnagain Arm, probably seen from boat on Turnagain ArmIndian Creek on Turnagain Arm, probably seen from boat on Turnagain Arm, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(J1833) 2/214Mountains near Indian Creek on Turnagain ArmMountains near Indian Creek on Turnagain Arm, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(J1834)

Caption on photo: Snow Slide Mountains below Indian Creek.

 2/215Bird Creek on Turnagain Arm, seen from boat on Turnagain ArmBird Creek on Turnagain Arm, seen from boat on Turnagain Arm, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(J1835) 2/216Looking down Turnagain Arm, near mouths of Indian and Bird CreeksLooking down Turnagain Arm, near mouths of Indian and Bird Creeks, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(J1836) 2/217Turnagain Arm, near mouth of Glacier CreekTurnagain Arm, near mouth of Glacier Creek, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(J1837) 2/218Shoreline near Rainbow Creek, seen from boat on Turnagain ArmShoreline near Rainbow Creek, seen from boat on Turnagain Arm, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(J1839)

Caption on photo: Point above Rainbow Creek. Turnagain Arm.

 2/219Looking up Turnagain Arm toward mountains, seen from boat near mouth of Rainbow CreekLooking up Turnagain Arm toward mountains, seen from boat near mouth of Rainbow Creek, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(J1840)

Caption on photo: Looking up Turnagain Arm from Rainbow Creek.

 2/220Point below Kern Creek on Turnagain Arm, seen from waterPoint below Kern Creek on Turnagain Arm, seen from water, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(J1841)

Caption on photo: Point below Kearn [sic] Creek.

 2/221Landslide on Alaska Northern Railway line near Kern CreekLandslide on Alaska Northern Railway line near Kern Creek, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(J1844)

Caption on photo: Slides on A.N.Ry. near Kearn [sic] Creek.

 2/222Displaced rails and fallen material from landslide on Alaska Northern Railway lineDisplaced rails and fallen material from landslide on Alaska Northern Railway line, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(J1845)

Caption on photo: A.N.Ry. track raised by land slide.

 2/223Railroad trestle along shore near Mile 65 of the Alaska Northern Railway near PortageRailroad trestle along shore near Mile 65 of the Alaska Northern Railway, near Portage, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(J1846)

Caption on photo: Trestle near Mile 65.

 2/324Man smoking pipe on railroad trestle at Mile 69 on the Alaska Northern RailwayMan smoking pipe on railroad trestle at Mile 69 on the Alaska Northern Railway, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(J1847)

Caption on photo: Trestle at Mile 69. A.N.Ry.

 2/325S. N. Cappers of Kern Creek Roadhouse paddling canoe filled with photographic equipment up Turnagain ArmS. N. Cappers of Kern Creek Roadhouse paddling canoe filled with photographic equipment up Turnagain Arm, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(J1848)

Caption on photo: S. N. Cappers, Kearn [sic] Creek Road House taking photo outfit up the Arm to gasoline speeder.

 2/326Alaska Northern Railway track along shore below Twenty Mile CreekAlaska Northern Railway track along shore below Twenty Mile Creek, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(J1851)

Caption on photo: Point below Twenty Mile Creek.

 2/327Breakwater dams built to protect Alaska Northern Railway line, below Twenty Mile CreekBreakwater dams built to protect Alaska Northern Railway line, below Twenty Mile Creek, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(J1852)

Caption on photo: Break water dams at point below Twenty Mile Creek.

 2/328Alaska Northern Railway across Twenty Mile Flats, with breakwater dams along trackAlaska Northern Railway across Twenty Mile Flats, with breakwater dams along track, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(J1853)

Caption on photo: Looking back across Twenty Mile Flats.

 2/329Damaged Alaska Northern Railway line across Spencer Glacier FlatsDamaged Alaska Northern Railway line across Spencer Glacier Flats, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt

Negative number not visible due to cropping.

Caption on photo: Looking back to point at Mile 56½. A.N.Ry. Spencer Glacier Flats.

 2/330A.E.C. engineer C. R. Breck's camp close to Spencer GlacierAlaska Engineering Commission engineer C. R. Breck's camp close to Spencer Glacier, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt( J1861)

Spencer Glacier was named after a railway employee who died after falling into a crevasse on the glacier in 1914.

Caption on photo: C. R. Breck's camp, Spencer Glacier. Mile 53. A.N.Ry.

 2/331Footbridge over ravine near Mile 52 on the Alaska Northern RailwayFootbridge over ravine near Mile 52 on the Alaska Northern Railway, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(J1865)

Caption on photo: Foot bridge near Mile 52. A.N.Ry.

 2/332The "Loop" trestle in Bartlett Glacier Valley on the Alaska Northern RailwayThe "Loop" trestle in Bartlett Glacier Valley on the Alaska Northern Railway, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(J1867)

The "Loop" was a circular trestle that at one point crossed over itself. The trestle was built to avoid the obstacle of building a railroad grade in a very steep section of the mountains. Between 1950 and 1951, the Alaska Railroad management rerouted the line and eventually destroyed the trestle as it was a liability.

Caption on photo: The big loop. Mile 47½. A.N.Ry.

 2/333A.E.C. Chairman William Edes (at left) with group of men on deck of steamship MariposaAlaska Engineering Commission Chairman William Edes (at left) with group of men on deck of steamship Mariposa, Alaska, September 4, 1914September 4, 1914P. S. Hunt(J1889)

Caption on photo: Wm. C. Edes getting his picture tooked [sic]. On S.S. Mariposa. Sept. 4-14.

 2/434"Million Dollar Bridge" at Mile 49 on the Copper River and Northwestern Railway"Million Dollar Bridge" at Mile 49 on the Copper River and Northwestern Railway, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(J1893)

Bridge also known as Miles Glacier Bridge.

Caption on photo: Million and a half dollar bridge at Miles Glacier, Mile 49. C.R.&N.W. Ry.

 2/435Copper River and Northwestern Railway at Mile 52 along Copper River RapidsCopper River and Northwestern Railway at Mile 52 along Copper River Rapids, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(J1894)

Caption on photo: Copper River Rapids, Mile 52 C.R.&N.W. Ry.

 2/436Copper River Rapids, near Mile 52 of the Copper River and Northwestern RailwayCopper River Rapids, near Mile 52 of the Copper River and Northwestern Railway, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(J1895)

Caption on photo: Copper River Rapids, Mile 52, C.R.&N.W. Ry.

 2/437Snow shed at Mile 52 on the Copper River and Northwestern RailwaySnow shed at Mile 52 on the Copper River and Northwestern Railway, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(J1896)

Caption on photo: Snow shed Mile 52. C.R.&N.W. Ry.

 2/438Telegraph line at Mile 66 on Copper River and Northwestern Railway, Baird Glacier in backgroundTelegraph line at Mile 66 on Copper River and Northwestern Railway, Baird Glacier in background, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(J1897)

Caption on photo: Baird Glacier. Mile 66. C.R.&N.W. Ry.

 2/439Copper River and Northwestern Railway at Mile 65 crossing Baird Glacier FlatsCopper River and Northwestern Railway at Mile 65 crossing Baird Glacier Flats, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(J1899)

Caption on photo: C.R.&N.W. Ry. Grade. Mile 65, Baird Glacier Flats.

 2/440Kotsina River ValleyKotsina River Valley, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt( J1902)

Caption on photo: Kotsina Grade near Chitina Bridge, looking up the Kotsina.

 2/441Main street of Chitina, Alaska, looking toward the Copper RiverMain street of Chitina, looking toward the Copper River, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(J1906)

Business shown include Commercial Hotel, hardware store, bakery and saloon.

Caption on photo: Main street of Chitina, Alaska. Looking toward the Copper River.

 2/442Two men and dog on main street of Chitina, AlaskaTwo men and dog on main street of Chitina, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt( J1907)

Business shown include Hotel Chitina and Overland Hotel.

Caption on photo: Main street of Chitina, Alaska, looking from the Copper River end.

 2/443Buildings in Chitina including Hotel Chitina and Copper River and Northwestern Railway DepotBuildings in Chitina including Hotel Chitina and Copper River and Northwestern Railway Depot, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(J1908)

Caption on photo: Chitina, Alaska. C.R.&N.W. Ry. Depot at end.

 2/544Private train for Lt. Frederick Mears at railway depot in ChitinaPrivate train for Alaska Engineering Commissioner Lt. Frederick Mears at railway depot in Chitina, Alaska, September 1914September 1914P. S. Hunt(J1909)

Caption on photo: Lieut. F. Mears private train. Sept. 5th to 8th 1914. Standing at Chitina Depot. C.R.&N.W. Ry.

 2/545Corduroy road along Copper River and Northwestern Railway line near Mile 145"Corduroy road" along Copper River and Northwestern Railway line near Mile 145, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(J1911)

Caption on photo: Corduroy road built by C.R.&N.W. Ry. Co. for construction purposes, near Mile 145.

 2/546Kuskalana River Railway bridge at Mile 149 of the Copper River and Northwestern RailwayKuskalana River railway bridge at Mile 149 of the Copper River and Northwestern Railway, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(J1913)

Caption on photo: Kuskalana River Bridge, Mile 149. C.R.&N.W. Ry.

 2/547Sagging grade near Mile 170 of Copper River and Northwestern RailwaySagging grade near Mile 170 of Copper River and Northwestern Railway, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(J1915)

Caption on photo: Showing sag in grade about Mile 170. C.R.&N.W. Ry.

 2/548Copper River and Northwestern Railway along Long LakeCopper River and Northwestern Railway along Long Lake, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(J1918)

Caption on photo: Lower end of Long Lake. C.R.&N.W. Ry.

 2/549Beach near site of Orca Cannery on Orca Inlet, Prince William Sound seen from across waterBeach near site of Orca Cannery on Orca Inlet, Prince William Sound, seen from across water, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(J1920)

Caption on photo: Beach near Orca Canery [sic]. Orca Inlet.

 2/550Shepard Point on Orca InletShepard Point on Orca Inlet, Prince William Sound, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(J1921)

Caption on photo: Shepard Point. (Bunker site) from off Humpback Creek. Orca Inlet. Alaska.

 2/551Orca Inlet seen from Shepard PointOrca Inlet seen from Shepard Point, Prince William Sound, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(J1922)

Caption on photo: Head of Orca Inlet (Nelson townsite) from Shepard Point.

 2/552Sunset over Orca InletSunset over Orca Inlet, Prince William Sound, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(J1923)

Caption on photo: Orca Inlet. Alaska. At sunset. From head of bay.

 2/653Alaska Central Railway Company office building, SewardAlaska Central Railway Company office building, Seward, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(G1264)

Caption on photo: Alaska Central Ry. Co.'s Office Bld. Seward, Alaska.

 2/654Unpaved street in Knik with Knik Pool Room at rightUnpaved street in Knik, Alaska, Knik Pool Room at right, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(G4155)

Caption on photo: Knik, Alaska.

 5/155a-bTwo boats on beach at Knik at low tide with Matanuska River in distanceTwo boats on beach at Knik at low tide, with Matanuska River in distance, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(G4156-G4157)

Two photos joined to form panorama.

Caption on photo: Head of Knik Arm, Alaska. Matanuska River and coal fields in distance, from old Knik.

 2/656Wooden house, tents and grazing horses at KnikWooden house, tents and grazing horses at Knik, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(G4158)

Caption on photo: Old Knik, Alaska.

 5/257a-cLooking across water to small settlement at Ship Creek, with vessels in harbor includingMariposa,Berthaand ExplorerLooking across water to small settlement at Ship Creek, Alaska, with vessels in harbor including Mariposa, Bertha and Explorer, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(G4159-G4161)

3 photos joined to form panorama.

Caption on photo: Panoram of Ship Creek, Alaska. S.S.'s Mariposa,Berthaand Explorer.

 2/658Wooden buildings and tents of Rainbow Creek settlement, seen from Turnagain ArmWooden buildings and tents of Rainbow Creek settlement, seen from Turnagain Arm, Cook Inlet, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(G4175)

Caption on photo: Rainbow Creek Alaska.

 5/359a-bTwo part panorama of Camp at Rainbow Creek on Turnagain ArmCamp at Rainbow Creek on Turnagain Arm, Cook Inlet, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(G4176-G4177)

Caption on photo: Rainbow Creek Alaska.

 M27060a-gSeven-part panorama showing Bird Point on Turnagain Arm, buildings at Kearn Creek, and end of Alaska Northern Railway line at Mile 71Panorama showing Bird Point on Turnagain Arm, buildings at Kearn Creek, and end of Alaska Northern Railway at Mile 71, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(G4178-G4184) 2/661C. R. Breck's team of workers in front of tents at camp near Spencer GlacierC. R. Breck's team of workers in front of tents at camp near Spencer Glacier, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(G4201)

Caption on photo: C. R. Breck's camp. Spencer Glacier. Mile 53, A.N. Ry. Alaska.

 2/662Tents of C. R. Breck's camp near Spencer Glacier and Alaska Northern Railway trestleTents of C. R. Breck's camp near Spencer Glacier and Alaska Northern Railway trestle, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(G4205)

Caption on photo: C. R. Breck's camp. Spencer Glacier. Mile 53, A.N. Ry. Alaska.

 2/663Alaska Northern Railway trestle and Spencer Glacier, from Spencer Glacier FlatsAlaska Northern Railway trestle and Spencer Glacier, from Spencer Glacier Flats, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(G4206)

Caption on photo: A.N. Ry. trestle Spencer Glacier Flats, Alaska from last tunnel.

 2/664Tents of C. R. Breck's camp and Spencer Glacier seen from Alaska Northern Railway tracksTents of C. R. Breck's camp and Spencer Glacier seen from Alaska Northern Railway tracks, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt

Caption on photo: C. R. Breck's camp, Spencer Glacier. Mile 53, A.N.Ry. Alaska. Showing last tunnel.

 2/665Snow bank over Alaska Northern Railway track at Mile 53Snow bank over Alaska Northern Railway track at Mile 53 near Spencer Glacier, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(G4208)

Caption on photo: Second snow slide near Mile 53 A.N.Ry.

 2/666Spencer Glacier Flats looking toward Alaska Northern Railway trestle and Turnagain ArmSpencer Glacier Flats, looking toward Alaska Northern Railway trestle and Turnagain Arm on Cook Inlet, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(G4209)

Caption on photo: Spencer Glacier Flats, Alaska. From second snow slide near Mile 53, A.N. Ry. Head of Turnagain Arm in distance.

 5/467a-bSpencer Glacier close to Mile 53 of the Alaska Northern RailwaySpencer Glacier, close to Mile 53 of the Alaska Northern Railway, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(G4210-G4211)

2 photos joined to form panorama.

Caption on photo: Panoram of Spencer Glacier, Alaska, Mile 53, A.N.Ry.

 2/768Tunnel and curved trestle of first loop in the "Big Loop" at Mile 47 of Alaska Northern RailwayTunnel and curved trestle of first loop in the "Big Loop" at Mile 47 of Alaska Northern Railway, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(G4214)

On verso: pencil sketch of Loop Trestle configuration.

Caption on photo: The first tunnel Mile 47 A.N. Ry. showing the first loop.

 M27369Five-part panoramic view from Bartlett Glacier to Spencer Glacier, showing the double loop trestle of the Alaska Northern Railway in Bartlett Glacier ValleyPanoramic view from Bartlett Glacier to Spencer Glacier, showing the double loop trestle of the Alaska Northern Railway in Bartlett Glacier Valley, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(G4216-17-18-19-20)

Caption on photo: Panoram Bartlett Glacier Valley, Mile 47 to 51 Alaska Northern Ry. Showing the double loop. Spencer Glacier.

 2/770Railroad trestle probably across Resurrection River, town of Seward at leftRailroad trestle probably across Resurrection River, town of Seward at left, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(G4225)

Caption on photo: Seward, Alaska.

 2/771Beach and Resurrection Bay at Seward, with rowboat in bay and man on beachBeach and Resurrection Bay at Seward, with rowboat in bay and man on beach, Alaska, circa 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(G4226)

Caption on photo: Seward, Alaska.

 2/772Entrance to Portage Bay seen from sailboat deck with bow of boat in foregroundEntrance to Portage Bay on Prince William Sound seen from sailboat deck, bow of boat in foreground, Alaska, ca. 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(G4228)

Caption on photo: Entrance to Portage Bay, Alaska. From up Port Wells.

 2/773Entrance to Portage Bay seen from sailboat deck with bow of boat in foregroundEntrance to Portage Bay on Prince William Sound seen from sailboat deck, bow of boat in foreground, Alaska, ca. 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(G4229)

Caption on photo: View in entrance as seen after turning around point shown in G4228.

 2/774Portage Bay seen from sailboat deck with bow of boat in foregroundPortage Bay on Prince William Sound seen from sailboat deck, bow of boat in foreground, Alaska, ca. 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(G4230)

Caption on photo: View from next point, shown in G4229.

 2/775Portage Bay seen from sailboat deck with bow of boat in foregroundPortage Bay on Prince William Sound seen from sailboat deck, bow of boat in foreground, Alaska, ca. 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(G4231)

Caption on photo: Showing last point from point shown in G4230.

 2/776Town of Seward with Resurrection Bay beyond and church door at rightTown of Seward, with Resurrection Bay beyond and church door at right, Alaska, ca. 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(G4239)

Caption on photo: Looking down Resurrection Bay, Alaska, from Seward.

 2/777Looking across Resurrection Bay to mountains from shoreline at SewardLooking across Resurrection Bay to mountains from shoreline at Seward, Alaska, ca. 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(G4241)

Caption on photo: Flat on east side of bay, from Seward, Alaska.

 2/778Alaska Northern Railway Company warehouses between track and Resurrection Bay, SewardAlaska Northern Railway Company warehouses between track and Resurrection Bay, Seward, Alaska, ca. 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(G4242)

Caption on photo: Alaska Northern Ry. Co.'s warehouses, Seward, Alaska.

 2/779Stream with Resurrection Bay beyondStream with Resurrection Bay beyond, Seward, Alaska, ca. 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(G4243)

Caption on photo: Flats at head of Resurrection Bay from Seward.

 2/780Pilings in Resurrection Bay and view of SewardPilings in Resurrection Bay with townsite of Seward beyond, Alaska, ca. 1914circa 1914P. S. Hunt(G4244)

Caption on photo: Seward townsite, from head of bay.

 2/781Looking toward Seward main street from docksLooking toward Seward main street from docks, Alaska, ca. September 1914circa September 1914P. S. Hunt(G4245)

Alaska Northern Railway wharf at right. Sign on building at left advertises September 18th sailing of theDirigo, an Alaska Steamship Company vessel which foundered in a storm in November 1914.

Caption on photo: Dock and main street, Seward, Alaska.

 Construction and Operation of the Alaska Railroad

Captions that list a particular "Works" or Company probably refer to contractors hired for various projects.

Arranged by A.E.C. Division and District and then sequentially by known or probable date.

Work on the Alaska Railroad was initially divided into three divisions: Anchorage Division, Seward Division, and Fairbanks Division. The Anchorage Division included the division headquarters at Anchorage, the Matanuska District, the Turnagain Arm District, and the Talketna District. As the construction of the railroad progressed, description of activity shifted and was characterized roughly in the Alaska Railroad Recordas occurring either in the "southern" or "northern" division. The initial division descriptions have been used here for simplicity.

2/882Photograph of map of railroad lines in AlaskaPhotograph of map of railroad lines in Alaska, 1916-19171916-1917P. S. Hunt(H174) Anchorage DivisionAnchorage Headquarters2/883Railroad passenger car lifted by cranes onto trackAlaska Railroad passenger car lifted by cranes onto track, Anchorage, Alaska, ca. 1916circa 1916P. S. Hunt(G116)

Caption on photo: Landing the first coach for the A.E.C. Ry.

 2/884ShipS.S. Turret Crownat dock in AnchorageShipS.S. Turret Crownat dock in Anchorage, Alaska, ca. 1917circa 1917P. S. Hunt(G466)

Machinery and supplies used for the building of the Panama Canal were re-purposed for the building of the Alaska Railroad.

Caption on photo:S.S. Turret Crownat Anchorage, Alaska. Unloading freight from Panama Canal.

 2/885Crate being unloaded from S.S. Turret Crownat dock in AnchorageCrate being unloaded from S.S. Turret Crownat dock in Anchorage, Alaska, ca. 1917circa 1917P. S. Hunt(G467)

Caption on photo: Unloading freight from Panama, S.S. Turret Crown. Anchorage, Alaska.

 2/886Men using crane to unload crate fromS.S. Turret Crownat dock in AnchorageMen using crane to unload crate fromS.S. Turret Crownat dock in Anchorage, Alaska, ca. 1917circa 1917P. S. Hunt(G468)

Caption on photo: Unloading Panama freight from S.S. Turret Crownat Anchorage, Alaska.

 2/887Alaska Building in AnchorageAlaska Building in Anchorage, Alaska, ca. 1917circa 1917P. S. Hunt(G527)

Businesses shown include: Pacific Steamship Co. The Admiral Line; Waller and Duggan, Attorneys at Law; Edison Music Shop; Strye Photo Studio; Bank of Anchorage.

 2/888Empress Theatre in AnchorageEmpress Theatre in Anchorage, Alaska, ca. 1917circa 1917P. S. Hunt(G531) 2/889Presbyterian church in AnchoragePresbyterian church in Anchorage, Alaska, ca. 1917circa 1917P. S. Hunt(G543) 2/890Looking across train yards from Government Hill, AnchorageLooking across train yards from Government Hill, Anchorage, Alaska, December 21, 1917December 21, 1917H. G. Kaiser(H29½)

Caption on photo: Looking south from Gov. Hill - Across terminal yards - Dec. 21-17.

 2/891Looking across Anchorage from Government HillLooking across Anchorage from Government Hill, Alaska, December 25, 1917December 25, 1917H. G. Kaiser(H26)

Caption on photo: Looking across Ship Creek from Gov. Hill, Anchorage - Dec. 25-17.

 2/892A.E.C. water tower in AnchorageAlaska Engineering Commission water tower in Anchorage, Alaska, ca. December 1917circa December 1917H. G. Kaiser(H27)

Caption on photo: A.E.C. water tank - supplying A.E.C. buildings.

 2/993A.E.C. roundhouse for storing locomotives, AnchorageAlaska Engineering Commission roundhouse for storing locomotives, Anchorage, Alaska, April 29, 1919April 29, 1919H. G. Kaiser(G1316)

Caption on photo: Gov't. R. Road Round House. Capacity 12 locomotives. Anchorage, "April 29-1919."

 2/994A.E.C. electric powerhouse in AnchorageAlaska Engineering Commission electric powerhouse in Anchorage, Alaska, May 1, 1919May 1, 1919H. G. Kaiser(G1326)

Caption on photo: A.E.C. Electric Power House. "May 1-1919."

 2/995SteamerAdmiral Watsonat dock in AnchorageSteamerAdmiral Watsonat dock in Anchorage, Alaska, October 18, 1919October 18, 1919H. G. Kaiser(G1501)

Caption on photo: SteamerWatsonlanding freight & passengers at new dock. Oct. 18/1919.

 2/996Dock in Anchorage at low tideDock at low tide, Anchorage, Alaska, October 18, 1919October 18, 1919H. G. Kaiser(G1502)

Caption on photo: View of new dock, looking south. Oct. 18/1919 at low tide.

 2/997SteamerAdmiral Watsonunloading cargo at dock in Anchorage, with train on dockSteamerAdmiral Watsonunloading cargo at dock in Anchorage, with train on dock, Alaska, November 15, 1919November 15, 1919H. G. Kaiser(G1503)

Caption on photo: St'r -Admiral Watsondischarging cargo at the new dock. Nov. 15/1919.

 2/998Train moving away from new Anchorage dock, steamerAdmiral Watsonin backgroundTrain moving away from Anchorage dock, steamerAdmiral Watsonin background, Alaska, November 15, 1919November 15, 1919H. G. Kaiser(G1504)

Caption on photo: New dock. Nov. 15/1919.

 2/999Men, women and dogs on dock between train and shipAdmiral WatsonMen, women and dogs on dock between train and shipAdmiral Watson, Alaska, November 15, 1919November 15, 1919H. G. Kaiser(G1505)

Caption on photo: TheAdmiral Watsonat the new dock. Nov. 15/1919.

 2/9100Company B, 21st Infantry, on deck of shipAdmiral Watsonas it arrives at AnchorageCompany B, 21st Infantry on deck of shipAdmiral Watsonas it arrives at Anchorage, Alaska, November 15, 1919November 15, 1919H. G. Kaiser(G1506)

Caption on photo: Company B. 21 Infantry. U. S. Army. Arrives at Anchorage. Nov. 15/1919.

 A.E.C. Telegraph and Telephone Department

Photographswere probably made by employees of the Telegraph and Telephone Department based in Anchorage. Employees seem to have been working on the telegraph and telephone lines near Spencer Glacier on the Alaska Northern Railway Line that was bought and improved by the A.E.C.

2/10101A.E.C. engineer named Hooker at edge of Alaska Northern Railway track with Spencer Glacier behind in distanceAlaska Engineering Commission engineer named Hooker at edge of Alaska Northern Railway track with Spencer Glacier behind in distance, Alaska, ca. 1916-1918circa 1916-1918

Man is probably W. R. Hooker, an engineer for the Telegraph and Telephone Department.

Written on verso: Mile 54 - Alaska Northern. Spencer Glacier in distance. (Hooker).

 2/10102Spencer GlacierSpencer Glacier, Alaska, ca. 1916-1918circa 1916-1918

Written on verso: Spencer Glacier.

 2/10103A.E.C. employee gesturing toward Spencer GlacierAlaska Engineering Commission employee gesturing toward Spencer Glacier, Alaska, ca. 1916-1918circa 1916-1918

Written on verso: Close view of Spencer Glacier [illeg.]

 2/10104Mr. Hart on old Alaska Northern Railway line looking toward Spencer GlacierMan named Mr. Hart on old Alaska Northern Railway line, looking toward Spencer Glacier, Alaska, ca. 1916-1918circa 1916-1918

Written on verso: Spencer Glacier A. N. Ry. (Mr. Hart).

 2/10105Canyon near Spencer Glacier near Mile 53 of the Alaska Northern RailwayCanyon near Spencer Glacier, near Mile 53 of the Alaska Northern Railway, Alaska, ca. 1916-1918circa 1916-1918

Written on verso: Canyon - Mile 53 Alaska Northern. Spencer Glacier in distance.

 2/10106Tunnel opening on Alaska Northern Railway line at Mile 53Tunnel opening on Alaska Northern Railway line at Mile 53, Alaska, ca. 1916-1918circa 1916-1918

Written on verso: Canyons Mile 53 Alaska Northern. Telegraph fixture carrying line over tunnels instead of through them as was formerly.

 2/10107Rocks on train line seen from inside tunnelRocks on train line, seen from inside Alaska Northern Railway tunnel at Mile 53, Alaska, ca. 1916-1918circa 1916-1918

Written on verso: Clearing some overhanging rocks - Mile 53 Alaska Northern.

 2/10108Waterfall near Mile 53 of Alaska Northern RailwayWaterfall near Mile 53 of Alaska Northern Railway, Alaska, ca. 1916-1918circa 1916-1918

Written on verso: Falls in Canyon at Mile 53. Alaska Northern.

 2/10109Mr. Smith on pole repairingWhitney Loop line on Anchorage to Matanuska circuit telegraph or telephone lineMan named Smith at top of pole to repair telegraph or telephone line, Alaska, ca. 1916-1918circa 1916-1918 Matanuska District

The Matanuska District activity included construction of the Matanuska Branch Line to the coal fields in the Matanuska Valley and the building of part of the main line from around Matanuska Junction northwards. P. S. Hunt's photo captions use "Matanuska Branch" and "Main Line" to refer to work in these areas.

2/11110Unpaved road in Matanuska with train arriving in distanceUnpaved road in Matanuska with train arriving in distance, Alaska, July 26, 1916July 26, 1916P. S. Hunt(G2)

Caption on photo: The main street of Matanuska Junction, Alaska the day town lots were sold. July 26-16.

 2/11111A.E.C. tents and buildings in MatanuskaAlaska Engineering Commission tents and buildings in Matanuska, Alaska, July 26, 1916July 26, 1916P. S. Hunt(G3-G4)

Caption on photo: A.E.C. camp, office building, freight house and townsite. Matanuska Junction, Alaska. July 26-16.

 2/11112Men loading coal into rail cars at Moose Creek with crowd of seated onlookers at rightMen loading coal into rail cars at Moose Creek with crowd of seated onlookers at right, Matanuska branch line of the Alaska Railroad, Alaska, ca. July 1916circa July 1916P. S. Hunt(G11)

Track on the Matanuska branch line reached Moose Creek during July 1916.

Caption on photo: Dumping the first coal in the [illeg.].

 2/11113Men loading coal into rail cars at Moose CreekMen loading coal into rail cars at Moose Creek on Matanuska branch line of the Alaska Railroad, Alaska, ca. July 1916circa July 1916P. S. Hunt(G12)

Caption on photo: Loading the first coal, Moose Creek, Alaska.

 2/11114Eagle River Railway BridgeEagle River railway bridge, Alaska Railroad, Alaska, ca. 1916circa 1916P. S. Hunt(G18)

Caption on photo: Eagle River Bridge. Looking up stream.

 2/11115Eagle River Railway BridgeEagle River railway bridge, Alaska Railroad, Alaska, ca. 1916circa 1916P. S. Hunt(G19)

Caption on photo: Eagle River Bridge. Looking down stream.

 2/11116Rail line at Peters CreekAlaska Railroad track at Peters Creek, Alaska, ca. 1916circa 1916P. S. Hunt(G20)

Caption on photo: Peters Creek. Looking north.

 2/11117Man standing at side of water wheel of Peters Creek shingle millMan standing at side of water wheel of Peters Creek shingle mill, Alaska, ca. 1916circa 1916P. S. Hunt(G21)

Caption on photo: Undershot water wheel, Peters Creek Shingle Mill.

 2/11118Alaska Railroad track near steep gravel bank above Peters CreekAlaska Railroad track near steep gravel bank above Peters Creek, Alaska, ca. 1916circa 1916P. S. Hunt(G24)

Caption on photo: Gravel bank above Peters Creek.

 2/11119Eklutna River railway bridge with tents in backgroundEklutna River railway bridge with tents in background, Alaska Railroad, Alaska, ca. 1916circa 1916P. S. Hunt(G25)

Caption on photo: Eklutna River Bridge.

 2/12120Eklutna River railway bridgeEklutna River railway bridge with tents in background, Alaska Railroad, Alaska, ca. 1916circa 1916P. S. Hunt(G26)

Caption on photo: Eklutna River Bridge.

 2/12121Pilings in Eklutna RiverPilings in Eklutna River, Alaska, ca. 1916circa 1916P. S. Hunt(G27)

Caption on photo: Pileing [sic] above Eklutna River Bridge.

 2/12122Chicaloon Lumber Company sawmill near siding at EklutnaChicaloon Lumber Company sawmill near Alaska Railroad siding at Eklutna, Alaska, ca. 1916circa 1916P. S. Hunt(G28)

Caption on photo: Chicaloon Lumber Co.'s Sawmill on Eklutna Siding, Capacity 10,000 Ft.

 2/12123Looking north across Knik River railway bridgeLooking north across Knik River railway bridge, Alaska Railroad, Alaska, ca. 1916circa 1916P. S. Hunt(G29)

Caption on photo: Knik River Bridge, looking north.

 2/12124Matanuska River railway bridge without spansMatanuska River railway bridge without spans, Alaska Railroad, Alaska, ca. 1916circa 1916P. S. Hunt(G30)

Caption on photo: Matanuska River Bridge, looking north.

 2/12125Workers standing on completed spans of the Matanuska River railway bridgeWorkers standing on completed spans of the Matanuska River railway bridge, Alaska Railroad, August 23, 1916August 23, 1916P. S. Hunt(G31)

Caption on photo: Two completed spans, Matanuska River Bridge. Aug. 23-16.

 2/12126Man standing outside railway freight building at MatanuskaMan standing outside Alaska Railroad freight building, Matanuska, Alaska, August 23, 1916August 23, 1916P. S. Hunt(G32)

Caption on photo: Railway freight house. Matanuska Junction, Alaska. Aug. 23-16.

 2/12127Tents and buildings on main street of Matanuska, seen from trackTents and buildings on main street of Matanuska, seen from Alaska Railroad track, Alaska, ca. 1916circa 1916P. S. Hunt(G33)

Buildings include the Hotel Allen.

Caption on photo: Main street in Matanuska Junction, Alaska. 27 days old.

 2/12128Log cabin and vegetable garden at MatanuskaLog cabin and vegetable garden at Matanuska, Alaska, ca. 1916circa 1916P. S. Hunt(G36)

Caption on photo: Mr. A. A. Cobb's cabin and another portion of his garden. Matanuska Junction.

 2/12129Workers operating steam shovel near Moose CreekWorkers operating steam shovel along Alaska Railroad line near Moose Creek, Alaska, ca. 1916circa 1916P. S. Hunt(G40)

Caption on photo: U. S. Ry. steam shovel near Moose Creek.

 2/13130Tent town of Moose Creek, seen from railway trackTent town of Moose Creek, seen from coal mine railway track, Alaska, ca. 1916circa 1916P. S. Hunt(G46)

Caption on photo: Temporary town of Moose Creek from coal mine railway track.

 2/13131Workers next to coal cars at Doherty's Coal Mine at Moose CreekWorkers next to coal cars at Doherty's Coal Mine at Moose Creek, Alaska, ca. 1916circa 1916P. S. Hunt(G47)

Caption on photo: Doherty's Coal Mine, Moose Creek, Alaska.

 2/13132Construction area along Moose Creek canyon before laying of trackAlaska Railroad construction area along Moose Creek canyon before laying of track, Alaska, August 26, 1916August 26, 1916P. S. Hunt(G51)

Caption on photo: Looking into the upper end of Moose Canyon. A.E.C. Ry. Aug. 26-16.

 2/13133Railroad grade along Moose Creek canyonAlaska Railroad grade along Moose Creek canyon, Alaska, August 26, 1916August 26, 1916P. S. Hunt(G52)

Caption on photo: Looking up grade from head of Moose Canyon. A.E.C. Ry. Aug. 26-16.

 2/13134Three railroad workers by rocky hillside of Moose Creek canyon, probably clearing rockThree Alaska Railroad workers by rocky hillside of Moose Creek canyon, probably clearing rock, Alaska, ca. 1916circa 1916P. S. Hunt(G53)

Caption on photo: Point at upper end of Moose Canyon. A.E.C. Ry.

 2/13135Railroad workers clearing rock along Moose CreekAlaska Railroad workers clearing rock along Moose Creek, Alaska, ca. 1916circa 1916P. S. Hunt(G54)

Caption on photo: Rock work in Mose [sic] Canyon. A.E.C. Ry.

 2/13136Tents in Camp 16 during Matanuska branch line workTents in Alaska Engineering Commission Camp 16 during work on Matanuska branch line of the Alaska Railroad, Alaska, ca. 1916circa 1916P. S. Hunt(G55)

Caption on photo: Camp 16. Matanuska Branch. A.E.C. Ry.

 2/13137Shear dam in lower end of Moose Creek CanyonShear dam in lower end of Moose Creek Canyon, Alaska, ca. 1916circa 1916P. S. Hunt(G56)

Caption on photo: Shear dam in lower end of Moose Canyon. A.E.C. Ry.

 2/13138Grade along Moose CreekAlaska Railroad grade along Moose Creek, Alaska, ca. 1916circa 1916P. S. Hunt(G57)

Caption on photo: Grade between Moose Creek and Moose Canyon. A.E.C. Ry.

 2/13139Work train cars on track along Moose Creek with shear dams in distanceAlaska Railroad work train cars on track along Moose Creek with shear dams in distance, Alaska, ca. 1916circa 1916P. S. Hunt(G60)

Caption on photo: Shear dams below Moose Creek, Alaska. Looking downstream.

 2/14140Track and railroad building machinery near shear dams on Moose CreekAlaska Railroad track and railroad building machinery near shear dams on Moose Creek, Alaska, ca. 1916circa 1916P. S. Hunt(G61)

Caption on photo: Shear dams near Moose Creek, Alaska. Looking up stream.

 2/14141Rail cars next to coal bunkers at Moose CreekRail cars next to coal bunkers at Moose Creek, Alaska, ca. 1916circa 1916P. S. Hunt(G130)

Caption on photo: Coal bunkers, Moose Creek, Alaska.

 2/14142Wooden coal bunkers at Moose CreekWooden coal bunkers at Moose Creek, Alaska, ca. 1916circa 1916P. S. Hunt(G131)

Caption on photo: Coal in the bunkers. Moose Creek, Alaska.

 2/14143Channels through sandbars on Matanuska River with King Mountain in distanceChannels through sandbars on Matanuska River with King Mountain in distance, Alaska, ca. 1916-1917circa 1916-1917P. S. Hunt(G221)

Caption on photo: Looking up Matanuska R. from 1 mile above King R. King Mountain on right.

 2/14144Four men at edge of Matanuska River with King Mountain in distanceFour men at edge of Matanuska River with King Mountain in distance, Alaska, ca. 1916-1917circa 1916-1917P. S. Hunt(223)

Caption on photo: Looking up Matanuska R. from 1¼ miles above King R.

 2/14145Looking along Matanuska River with King Mountain in distanceLooking along Matanuska River with King Mountain in distance, Alaska, ca. 1916-1917circa 1916-1917P. S. Hunt(G224)

Caption on photo: Mount King. Looking up Matanuska R.

 2/14146Looking along Matanuska River with King Mountain in distanceLooking along Matanuska River with King Mountain in distance, Alaska, ca. 1916-1917circa 1916-1917P. S. Hunt(G225)

From same location as G224.

Caption on photo: Looking up Matanuska R. 2 miles above King R.

 2/14147Dry riverbed of Matanuska River overlooked by bluffsDry riverbed of Matanuska River overlooked by bluffs, Alaska, ca. 1916-1917circa 1916-1917P. S. Hunt(226)

Caption on photo: Bluffs 2 miles above King R. Looking up Matanuska R.

 2/14148Matanuska River overlooked by bluffsMatanuska River overlooked by bluffs, Alaska, ca. 1916-1917circa 1916-1917P. S. Hunt(G227)

Caption on photo: Bluffs 1½ miles above King R. Looking down Matanuska R.

 2/14149Bluffs overlooking Matanuska RiverBluffs overlooking Matanuska River, Alaska, ca. 1916-1917circa 1916-1917P. S. Hunt(228)

Caption on photo: Bluffs on Matanuska R. one mile above King R.

 2/15150Looking across gravel bar on Matanuska River to camp on far shoreLooking across gravel bar on Matanuska River to camp on far shore, Alaska, ca. 1916-1917circa 1916-1917P. S. Hunt(G229)

Caption on photo: King River Camp and bluff above on Mananuska R.

 2/15151Looking along Chicaloon River bordered by snow, toward junction with Matanuska RiverLooking along Chicaloon River bordered by snow, toward junction with Matanuska River, ca. 1916-1917circa 1916-1917P. S. Hunt(230)

Caption on photo: Looking down Chicaloon R. to its junction with Matanuska R.

 2/15152Three tunnels into snowy hillside at Matanuska Coal MinesThree tunnels into snowy hillside at Matanuska Coal Mines, Alaska, ca. 1916-1917circa 1916-1917P. S. Hunt(G239)

Caption on photo: Tunnels Nos. 4, - , and D, Matanuska Coal Mines.

 2/15153Buildings at Matanuska Coal MinesBuildings at Matanuska Coal Mines, Alaska, ca. 1916-1917circa 1916-1917P. S. Hunt(G240)

Caption on photo: Matanuska Coal Mine buildings.

 2/15154Snow-covered Matanuska River at Hole-in-Wall bluffs, looking upstreamSnow-covered Matanuska River at Hole-in-Wall bluffs, looking upstream, Alaska, ca. 1916-1917circa 1916-1917P. S. Hunt(G241) 2/15155Hole-in-Wall bluffs along Matanuska River, looking upstreamHole-in-Wall bluffs along Matanuska River, looking upstream, Alaska, ca. 1916-1917circa 1916-1917P. S. Hunt(G242) 2/15156Hole-in-Wall bluffs on Matanuska River, looking downstreamHole-in-Wall bluffs on Matanuska River, looking downstream, Alaska, ca. 1916-1917circa 1916-1917P. S. Hunt(G243) 2/15157Bluffs at Hole-in-Wall on Matanuska RiverBluffs at "Hole-in-Wall" on Matanuska River, Alaska, ca. 1916-1917circa 1916-1917P. S. Hunt(G244) 2/15158Bluffs overlooking Matanuska River two miles above Hole-in-WallBluffs overlooking Matanuska River two miles above "Hole-in-Wall," Alaska, ca. 1916-1917circa 1916-1917P. S. Hunt(G245)

Caption on photo: Bluffs on Matanuska River. 2 miles above "Hole-in-Wall." Looking up stream.

 2/15159Bluffs overlooking Matanuska River above "Hole-in-Wall"Bluffs overlooking Matanuska River above "Hole-in-Wall," Alaska, ca. 1916-1917circa 1916-1917P. S. Hunt(G246)

Caption on photo: Bluffs 1½ miles above Hole-in-Wall. Looking down Matanuska R.

 2/16160Snow-covered track through cut made in rocks at upper end of Eska Creek CanyonSnow-covered Alaska Railroad track through cut made in rocks at upper end of Eska Creek Canyon, Alaska, ca. 1916-1917circa 1916-1917P. S. Hunt(G247)

Caption on photo: Cut and point at upper end of Eska Creek Canyon. Looking down stream.

 2/16161Looking down Eska Creek Canyon after snowfallLooking down Eska Creek Canyon, after snowfall, Alaska, ca. 1916-1917circa 1916-1917P. S. Hunt(G248)

Caption on photo: Looking down Eska Creek Canyon.

 2/16162Worker moving cart along tracks in Eska Creek CanyonWorker moving cart along Alaska Railroad tracks in Eska Creek Canyon, Alaska, ca. 1916-1917circa 1916-1917P. S. Hunt(G249)

Caption on photo: Remainder of point at head of Eska Creek Canyon.

 2/16163Alaska Railroad track along Matanuska River in Eska Creek CanyonAlaska Railroad track along Matanuska River in Eska Creek Canyon, Alaska, ca. 1916-1917circa 1916-1917P. S. Hunt(G250)

Caption on photo: Looking up Matanuska River. Through Eska Creek Canyon.

 2/16164Alaska Railroad track between bluffs and Matanuska RiverAlaska Railroad track between bluffs and Matanuska River, Alaska, ca. 1916-1917circa 1916-1917P. S. Hunt(G251)

Caption on photo: Matanuska bluffs. From old Camp 16.

 2/16165Looking along Matanuska River next to railroad gradeLooking along Matanuska River next to Alaska Railroad grade, Alaska, ca. 1916-1917circa 1916-1917P. S. Hunt(G252)

Caption on photo: Showing how the rivers cut into the grade, Mile 15, Matanuska Branch.

 2/16166A.E.C. barn, grain cache and other buildings at Kings RiverAlaska Engineering Commission barn, grain cache and other buildings at Kings River, Alaska, ca. 1916-1917circa 1916-1917P. S. Hunt(G278)

Caption on photo: A.E.C. Ry. barn, grain cache and town at King River, Alaska.

 2/16167Dynamiting tunnels at Hole-in-Wall bluffs above Matanuska RiverDynamiting tunnels at "Hole-in-Wall" bluffs above Matanuska River, Alaska, ca. 1916-1917circa 1916-1917P. S. Hunt(G279)

Caption on photo: "Hole in Wall" before shooting the three.

 2/16168Cloud of smoke from exploding dynamite at Hole-in-Wall bluffs above Matanuska RiverCloud of smoke from exploding dynamite at "Hole-in-Wall" bluffs above Matanuska River, Alaska, February 10, 1917February 10, 1917P. S. Hunt(G280)

Caption on photo: Pete Iverson's Cyote [sic] blast. 254 kegs powder, at "Hole in Wall." Feb. 10-17.

 2/16169North side of rocky outcropping at mouth of Chickaloon RiverNorth side of rocky outcropping at mouth of Chickaloon River, Alaska, February 10, 1917February 10, 1917P. S. Hunt(G285)

Caption on photo: North side of point at mouth of Chicaloon River. Feb. 10-17.

 2/17170Track past south side of rocky point at mouth of Chickaloon RiverAlaska Railroad track past south side of rocky point at mouth of Chickaloon River, Alaska, ca. February 10, 1917circa February 10, 1917P. S. Hunt(G286)

Caption on photo: South side of point at mouth of Chicaloon River. Feb. 10-17.

 2/17171Horse-drawn sledges carrying supplies across river ice, probably on Matanuska RiverHorse-drawn sledges carrying supplies across river ice, probably on Matanuska River, Alaska, ca. February 1917circa February 1917P. S. Hunt(G287) 2/17172Excavation of rocky hillside during construction of Matanuska branch lineExcavation of rocky hillside during construction of Matanuska branch line of the Alaska Railroad, Alaska, February 10, 1917February 10, 1917P. S. Hunt(G288)

Caption on photo: Chris Pappadis & Cos. Works Mile 33. Matanuska Branch A.E.C. Ry. Feb. 10-17.

 2/17173Work on grade near rocky hillside at Mile 32 on Matanuska branch lineWork on grade near rocky hillside at Mile 32 on Matanuska branch line of the Alaska Railroad, Alaska, ca. February 1917circa February 1917P. S. Hunt(G289)

Caption on photo: Frank Svarko & Co. Works. Mile 32 Matanuska Branch. A.E.C. Ry.

 2/17174Buildings of Camp 27 on Matanuska branch lineBuildings of Alaska Engineering Commission Camp 27 on Matanuska branch line of the Alaska Railroad, Alaska, February 11, 1917February 11, 1917P. S. Hunt(G290)

Caption on photo: Camp 27. Matanuska Branch A.E.C. Ry. Looking south. Feb. 11-17.

 2/17175Work site on grade at Mile 26½, Matanuska branch lineAlaska Engineering Commission work site on grade near Mile 26½, Matanuska branch line of the Alaska Railroad, Alaska, ca. February 1917circa February 1917P. S. Hunt(G292)

Caption on photo: Kargin & Co. Works. Mile 26½. Matanuska Branch. A.E.C. Ry.

 2/17176Tunnels for dynamiting (known as coyote holes) in rock face along Matanuska branch lineTunnels for dynamiting, known as coyote holes, in rock face along Matanuska branch line of the Alaska Railroad, ca. February 1917circa February 1917P. S. Hunt(G293)

Caption on photo: Jankow and Co. Mile 26. Matanuska Branch A.E.C. Ry. Feb. 11-17.

 2/17177Rocky bluff overlooking river along Matanuska branch lineRocky bluff overlooking river along Matanuska branch line of the Alaska Railroad, Alaska, February 11, 1917February 11, 1917P. S. Hunt(G294)

Caption on photo: Fred Johnson & Co., Mile 26. Matanuska Branch. A.E.C. Ry. Feb. 11-17.

 2/17178Rocky point along Matanuska branch lineRocky point along Matanuska branch line of the Alaska Railroad, Alaska, February 11, 1917February 11, 1917P. S. Hunt(G295)

Caption on photo: Hansen & Co. Mile 25. A.E.C. Ry. Matanuska Branch. Feb. 11-17.

 2/17179Railroad work at Mile 25, Matanuska branch lineAlaska Engineering Commission works at Mile 25, Matanuska branch line of the Alaska Railroad, Alaska, February 11, 1917February 11, 1917P. S. Hunt(G296)

Caption on photo: Hansen & Co. Mile 25. Mat. Br. A.E.C. Ry. Feb. 11-17.

 2/18180Tunnels for dynamiting, known as (coyote holes) in rocky hillside along Matanuska branch lineTunnels for dynamiting, known as "coyote holes," in rocky hillside along Matanuska branch line of the Alaska Railroad, Alaska, February 11, 1917February 11, 1917P. S. Hunt(G297)

Caption on photo: Erick Schedin & Co., Mile 24½. Matanuska Branch. A.E.C. Ry. Feb. 11-17.

 2/18181Pile of rock and stack of logs along Matanuska branch linePile of rock and stack of logs along Matanuska branch line of the Alaska Railroad, Alaska, February 11, 1917February 11, 1917P. S. Hunt(G298)

Caption on photo: Berg & Co., Mile 24. A.E.C. Ry. Matanuska Branch. Feb. 11-17.

 2/18182Cabins at Camp 24 at Kings RiverCabins at Alaska Engineering Commission Camp 24 at Kings River, Alaska, ca. February 1917circa February 1917P. S. Hunt(G301)

Caption on photo: Camp 24, King River, Alaska. Matanuska Branch. A.E.C. Ry. Looking west.

 2/18183Train cars next to coal loading platform on Eska Creek spur lineTrain cars next to coal loading platform on Eska Creek spur line off Matanuska branch line, Alaska Railroad, Alaska, February 13, 1917February 13, 1917P. S. Hunt(G306)

Caption on photo: Temporary coal loading platform at Eska Creek Spur. Feb. 13-17. A.E.C. Ry.

 2/18184Train carrying coal from Moose and Eska Creeks on the way to AnchorageAlaska Railroad train carrying coal from Moose and Eska Creeks on the way to Anchorage, Alaska, February 27, 1917February 27, 1917P. S. Hunt(G326)

Caption on photo: One of the coal trains enroute to Anchorage, Alaska from Moose and Eska Creeks. Feb. 27-17.

 2/18185Train known as the Sourdoughon the way to the coal mines at Moose and Eska CreeksAlaska Railroad train known as the "Sourdough" on the way to the coal mines at Moose and Eska Creeks, Alaska, ca. 1917circa 1917P. S. Hunt(G367)

Caption on photo: The "Sourdough" enroute to the Moose and Eska Creeks, coal mines.

 2/18186Deep snow over railroad grade near Wasilla LakeDeep snow over Alaska Railroad grade near Wasilla Lake, Alaska, ca. 1917circa 1917P. S. Hunt(G370)

Caption on photo: A.E.C. Ry. grade at Wacilla [sic] Lake. Showing drifted snow.

 2/18187Dynamiting site near river along Matanuska branch lineDynamiting site near river along Matanuska branch line of the Alaska Railroad, Alaska, ca. 1917circa 1917P. S. Hunt(G373)

Caption on photo: Erick Schedin & Co.'s works, Mile 24½ Matanuska Branch. Before making coyote shot.

 2/18188Cloud of debris from dynamiting on Matanuska branch lineCloud of debris from dynamiting technique called a "coyote shot," on Matanuska branch line of the Alaska Railroad, Alaska, ca. 1917circa 1917P. S. Hunt(G374)

Caption on photo: Erick Schedin & Co.'s coyote shot. 20,000 lbs. powder moving 15,000 yds. of rock.

 2/18189Workers looking at material dislodged by dynamiting, along river on the Matanuska branch lineWorkers looking at material dislodged by dynamiting, along river on the Matanuska branch line of the Alaska Railroad, Alaska, ca. 1917circa 1917P. S. Hunt(G375)

Caption on photo: Erick Schedin & Co.'s works after the shot.

 2/19190Looking toward material dislodged by dynamiting, along river on the Matanuska branch lineLooking toward material dislodged by dynamiting, along river on the Matanuska branch line, Alaska Railroad, Alaska, ca. 1917circa 1917P. S. Hunt(G376)

Caption on photo: Erick Schedin & Co.'s works from opposite end.

 2/19191Bank of rock possibly for grading near Mile 24 on the Matanuska branch lineBank of rock possibly for grading near Mile 24 on the Matanuska branch line, Alaska Railroad, Alaska, March 17, 1917March 17, 1917P. S. Hunt(G377)

Caption on photo: Henry Hansen & Co. Mile 24¾. Mat. Branch. Mar. 17-17.

 2/19192Construction site at Mile 25 on Matanuska branch lineConstruction site at Mile 25 on Matanuska branch line, Alaska Railroad, Alaska, March 17, 1917March 17, 1917P. S. Hunt(G378)

Caption on photo: The Fred Johnson Works. Mile 25. Mat. Branch. Mar. 17-17.

 2/19193Construction site at Hole-in-Wall on the Matanuska branch lineConstruction site at "Hole-in-Wall" on the Matanuska branch line, Alaska Railroad, Alaska, March 17, 1917March 17, 1917P. S. Hunt(G379)

Caption on photo: Pete Iverson works at Hole in Wall. Mar. 17-17.

 2/19194Railroad grade near Mile 31, Matanuska branch lineRailroad grade near Mile 31, Matanuska branch line, Alaska Railroad, Alaska, March 18, 1917March 18, 1917P. S. Hunt(G380)

Caption on photo: Frank Svarko & Co.'s works. Mile 31¾. Mat. Branch. Mar. 18-17.

 2/19195Grade along Matanuska River at Mile 35, Matanuska branch lineAlaska Railroad grade along Matanuska River at Mile 35, Matanuska branch line, Alaska, ca. March 1917circa March 1917P. S. Hunt(G381)

Caption on photo: Joe Delich & Co. Mile 35½. Looking up Matanuska River.

 2/19196Pallets of wood on bank of Matanuska River, near Mile 35, Matanuska branch linePallets of wood on bank of Matanuska River, near Mile 35, Matanuska branch line, Alaska Railroad, Alaska, ca. March 1917circa March 1917P. S. Hunt(G382)

Caption on photo: Joe Delich & Co. Mile 35½. Looking down Matanuska River.

 2/19197Construction site near mouth of Chickaloon RiverRailroad construction site near mouth of Chickaloon River, Alaska Railroad, Alaska, March 18, 1917March 18, 1917P. S. Hunt(G383)

Caption on photo: Nick Davis & Co. mouth of Chicaloon. Mar. 18-17.

 2/19198Workers posed against wall of dirt near Mile 37 and the Chickaloon RiverRailroad workers posed against wall of dirt, near Mile 37 of the Alaska Railroad and the Chickaloon River, Alaska, ca. 1917circa 1917P. S. Hunt(G384)

Caption on photo: John Merrick & Co. Mile 37. Looking down Chicaloon River,

 2/19199Trestle for loading coal into train cars at Eska Creek spur lineTrestle for loading coal into train cars at Eska Creek spur line from Matanuska branch line of the Alaska Railroad, Alaska, ca. 1917circa 1917P. S. Hunt(G387)

Caption on photo: Temporary coal loading trestle at Eska Creek Spur.

 3/1200Steam-powered pile driver, buildings, and tents at Camp 174 probably near Little Susitna River crossingSteam-powered pile driver, buildings, and tents at Camp 174, probably near Little Susitna River crossing, Alaska Railroad, Alaska, ca. March 27, 1917circa March 27, 1917P. S. Hunt(G397)

Negative number:

Caption on photo: Camp 174 looking north. Main Line. A.E.C. Ry.

 3/1201Steam-powered pile driver probably for Little Susitna railroad bridge construction, main line through Matanuska DistrictSteam-powered pile driver probably for Little Susitna railroad bridge construction on Alaska Railroad, Alaska, March 27, 1917March 27, 1917P. S. Hunt(G398)

Caption on photo: Pile driver No. 5 at Camp 174. A.E.C. Ry. Mar. 27-17.

 3/1202Two workers near cut and fill at Mile 173, near Houston, main line, Matanuska DistrictTwo railroad workers near cut and fill at Mile 173, near Houston on Alaska Railroad, Alaska, March 28, 1917March 28, 1917P. S. Hunt(G412)

Caption on photo: An extra long cut and fill. About Mile 173. A.E.C. Ry. Mar. 28-17.

 3/1203Tents at Camp 166, including tents used as stables, on main line, Matanuska DistrictTents at Alaska Engineering Commission Camp 166, including tents used as stables, Alaska, ca. March 1917circa March 1917P. S. Hunt(G414)

Caption on photo: Stables & etc. Camp 166. A.E.C. Ry. Main Line.

 3/1204Tents and buildings next to rail line at WasillaTents and buildings next to Alaska Railroad track at Wasilla, Alaska, May 4, 1917May 4, 1917P. S. Hunt(G471)

Caption on photo: Temporary town of Wasilla, Alaska. Looking up Main Line A.E.C. Ry. May 4-17.

 3/1205Train known as the Sourdoughat Mile 132 near BirchwoodAlaska Railroad train known as the "Sourdough" at Mile 132 near Birchwood, Alaska, May 19, 1917May 19, 1917P. S. Hunt(G491)

Caption on photo: "Sourdough" train at Mile 132. Main Line, A.E.C. Ry. May 19-17.

 3/1206Train cars on rail line between tents at WasillaAlaska Railroad train cars on rail line between tents at Wasilla, Alaska, June 20, 1917June 20, 1917P. S. Hunt(G556)

Caption on photo: Wasilla town site, the day of lot sale. June 20-17.

 3/1207Crowd at auction sale of townsite lots in WasillaCrowd at auction sale of townsite lots in Wasilla, Alaska, June 20, 1917June 20, 1917P. S. Hunt(G563)

Caption on photo: Auction sale of Wasilla townsite lots. June 20-17.

 3/1208Captain Frederick Mears with group of men, women and children at rear of private train car in WasillaCaptain Frederick Mears with group of men, women and children at rear of private train car in Wasilla, Alaska, June 20, 1917June 20, 1917P. S. Hunt(G564)

Mears and his party were in Wasilla to see the sale of town lots there, for which there was a special excursion train from Anchorage to Wasilla.

Caption on photo: Capt. F. Mears and party on private car #A1. Wasilla town lot sale. June 20-17.

 3/1209Train line through Rudolph Weiss Ranch north of Matanuska Junction on main lineAlaska Railroad line through Rudolph Weiss Ranch, north of Matanuska Junction, Alaska, June 27, 1917June 27, 1917P. S. Hunt(G566)

Caption on photo: Rudolph Weiss Ranch, 1½ miles north of Matanuska Junction. Main Line A.E.C. Ry. June 27-17.

 3/2210Buildings at Kinsinger Ranch and Winchester Ranch two miles north of Matanuska Junction on main lineBuildings at Kinsinger Ranch and Winchester Ranch, two miles north of Matanuska Junction on Alaska Railroad, Alaska, June 27, 1917June 27, 1917P. S. Hunt(G576)

Caption on photo: Kinsinger (Smith Higgins tenant) and Winchester Ranches. 2 miles north of Matanuska Junction. June 27-17.

 3/2211Greenhouse on Harman Ranch, probably near the main line through Matanuska DistrictGreenhouse on Harman Ranch, probably near the main line of Alaska Railroad, north of Matanuska Junction, Alaska, June 27, 1917June 27, 1917P. S. Hunt(G578)

Caption on photo: General view of green house, on Harman Ranch, June 27, 1917.

 3/2212Interior of greenhouse on Harman Ranch, probably near the main line through Matanuska DistrictInterior of greenhouse on Harman Ranch, probably near the main line of Alaska Railroad, north of Matanuska Junction, Alaska, ca. June 27, 1917circa June 27, 1917P. S. Hunt(G579)

Caption on photo: Harman Ranch green house.

 3/2213Concrete house of Edward Saindon along the Matanuska branch lineConcrete house of Edward Saindon along the Matanuska branch line, Alaska Railroad, Alaska, ca. 1917circa 1917P. S. Hunt(G584)

Caption on photo: Concrete residence of Edward Saindon, Matanuska Branch A.E.C. Ry.

 3/2214Pair of horses pulling farm machinery, probably harvester, on G. H. Saindon's Ranch four miles above Matanuska JunctionPair of horses pulling farm machinery, probably harvester, on G. H. Saindon's Ranch, four miles above Matanuska Junction, Alaska, ca. 1917circa 1917P. S. Hunt(G731)

Caption on photo: G. H. Saindon's Ranch, 4 miles above Mataniska [sic], A.E.C. Ry.

 3/2215Mining tunnels in hillside at Eska Creek Coal MinesMining tunnels in hillside at Eska Creek Coal Mines, Alaska, ca. 1917circa 1917P. S. Hunt(G743)

Caption on photo: Martin Tunnel, Eska Creek Coal Mines.

 3/2216Train at loading station, Eska Creek Coal MinesTrain at loading station, Eska Creek Coal Mines, Alaska, ca. 1917circa 1917P. S. Hunt(G744)

Caption on photo: Loading station Eska Creek Coal Mines.

 3/2217Loading station, buildings, and tents at Eska Creek Coal MinesLoading station, buildings, and tents at Eska Creek Coal Mines, Alaska, ca. 1917circa 1917P. S. Hunt(G745)

Caption on photo: Loading station, mess cabin and new office, Eska Creek Coal Mine.

 3/2218Coal train at Eska Creek Coal Mines passing tents at side of rail lineCoal train at Eska Creek Coal Mines passing tents at side of rail line, Alaska, ca. 1917circa 1917P. S. Hunt(G746)

Caption on photo: Looking to new townsite on hill. Eska Creek Coal Mine.

 3/2219Train at Mile Post 8 on Matanuska branch lineAlaska Railroad train at Mile 8 on Matanuska branch line, Alaska, ca. 1917circa 1917P. S. Hunt(G798)

Photograph probably taken from train.

Caption on photo: M.P. 8. Mat. Br. A.E.C. R.W. Looking south.

 3/3220Pamer Station on Matanuska branch linePamer Station on Matanuska branch line of the Alaska Railroad, Alaska, ca. 1917circa 1917P. S. Hunt(G802)

Caption on photo: Pamer Station Mat. Br. A.E.C. R.W. Alaska.

 3/3221U. S. Secretary of the Interior John Barton Payne and official visitors at U. S. Department of Agriculture Experimental Station near Matanuska JunctionU. S. Secretary of the Interior John Barton Payne and official visitors at U. S. Department of Agriculture Experimental Station near Matanuska Junction, Alaska Railroad, Alaska, ca. 1920circa 1920H. G. Kaiser(G1595)

Caption on photo: Secretary Payne and official party at the U. S. Experiment Station near Matanuska Junc.

 3/3222Visitors probably from Secretary Payne's party, riding in motorized rail car at Mile 233Visitors, probably Secretary Payne's party, riding in motorized rail car at Mile 233 of Alaska Railroad, Alaska, ca. 1920circa 1920H. G. Kaiser(G1598)

Caption on photo: At Mile 233 returning from end of steel.

 3/3223Railroad line and town of Chickaloon on Matanuska branch lineRailroad line and town of Chickaloon on Matanuska branch line, Alaska Railroad, July 20, 1921July 20, 1921H. G. Kaiser(G1853)

Caption on photo: Chickaloon looking south. July 20-1921.

 3/3224Dormitory building for miners in Eska along Matanuska branch lineDormitory building for miners in Eska along Matanuska branch line of Alaska Railroad, Alaska, July 23, 1921July 23, 1921H. G. Kaiser(G1863)

Caption on photo: Miners dormitory Eska. July 23-1921.

 Turnagain Arm District3/4225Work train crossing bridge over Knik RiverAlaska Railroad work train crossing bridge over Knik River, Alaska, April 12, 1916April 12, 1916

Written on verso: Alaska Engineering Comm. First train over Knik River [illeg.]. April 12-1916. M.M.F.

 3/4226Steel gang working on track near first bridge from AnchorageSteel gang working on Alaska Railroad track near first bridge from Anchorage, Alaska, September 7, 1916September 7, 1916P. S. Hunt(G64)

Caption on photo: General view of first bridge, fill and steel gang. 1½ miles from Anchorage. Sept. 7-16. Turnagain Arm Div.

 3/4227Man standing next to pile of logs on railroad cut near AnchorageMan standing next to pile of logs on railroad cut near Anchorage, Alaska, September 7, 1916September 7, 1916P. S. Hunt(G65)

Caption on photo: Cut 1¾ miles from Anchorage. Turnagain Arm Div. Sept. 7-16.

 3/4228Construction of second railroad bridge from AnchorageConstruction of second Alaska Railroad bridge from Anchorage, Alaska, September 7, 1916September 7, 1916P. S. Hunt(G66)

Caption on photo: Second bridge from Anchorage. Two miles out. Turnagain Arm Div. Sept. 7-16.

 3/4229Construction of third bridge from AnchorageConstruction of third Alaska Railroad bridge from Anchorage, Alaska, September 7, 1916September 7, 1916P. S. Hunt(G67)

Caption on photo: Third bridge, 2¼ miles from Anchorage. Turnagain Arm Div. Sept. 7-16.

 3/5230Men working on third bridge from AnchorageAlaska Engineering Commission workers on third bridge from Anchorage, Alaska, September 7, 1916September 7, 1916P. S. Hunt(G68)

Caption on photo: Third bridge. Turnagain Arm Div. Sept. 7-16.

 3/5231Men working with piled railroad ties near railway bridgeMen working with piled railroad ties near railway bridge about 2.25 miles from Anchorage, Alaska, September 7, 1916September 7, 1916P. S. Hunt(G69)

Caption on photo: Third bridge, Turnagain Arm Div. Sept. 7-16.

 3/5232Railroad cut near future site of Station 3218Alaska Railroad cut near future site of Station 3218, near Anchorage, Alaska, ca. 1916circa 1916P. S. Hunt(G70)

Caption on photo: Station 3218, Turnagain Arm Div. 4½ miles from Anchorage.

 3/5233Railroad grade with track partially laid at site of Station 3136Railroad grade with track partially laid at site of Station 3136 six miles from Anchorage, Alaska, September 1, 1916September 1, 1916P. S. Hunt(G71)

Caption on photo: Station 3136. Turnagain Arm Div. 6 miles from Anchorage, Sept. 1-16.

 3/5234Railroad grade and cleared land at site of Station 3030Alaska Railroad grade and cleared land at site of Station 3030 eight miles from Anchorage, Alaska, September 1, 1916September 1, 1916P. S. Hunt(G72)

Caption on photo: Station 3030. 8 miles from Anchorage. Turnagain Arm Div. Sept. 1-16.

 3/6235Bridled horse next to partially completed track at site of Station 2954Bridled horse next to partially completed Alaska Railroad track at site of Station 2954 about 10 miles from Anchorage, Alaska, ca. 1916circa 1916P. S. Hunt(G73)

Caption on photo: Station 2954. 9¾ miles from Anchorage. Turnagain Arm Div.

 3/6236Railroad grade along Potter Creek river valleyAlaska Railroad grade near Mile 104 along Potter Creek river valley, Alaska, ca. 1916circa 1916P. S. Hunt(G74)

Caption on photo: Near Cam 103, Big Rabit [sic] Creek. Potter Creek in distance. Taken from above the steam shovel at Mile 104.

 3/6237Workers operating steam shovel at Mile 104 near Potter CreekWorkers operating steam shovel at Mile 104 of Alaska Railroad near Potter Creek, Alaska, September 1, 1916September 1, 1916P. S. Hunt(G75)

Caption on photo: Steam shovel, at Mile 104, Sept. 1-16. Station 2867.

 3/6238Men working on grade near site of Station 2801 near Little Rabbit CreekAlaska Railroad work on grade at site of Station 2801 near Little Rabbit Creek, Alaska, ca. 1916circa 1916P. S. Hunt(G77)

Caption on photo: Station 2801 Little Rabbit Creek. Looking north. Turnagain Arm Div.

 3/6239Camp 94 at Rainbow Creek, probably seen from boat on Turnagain ArmAlaska Engineering Commission Camp 94 at Rainbow Creek, probably seen from boat on Turnagain Arm of Cook Inlet, Alaska, ca. 1916circa 1916P. S. Hunt(G80)

Caption on photo: Camp 94. Rainbow Creek. Turnagain Arm.

 3/7240Partially completed wharf and construction work on station at Rainbow Creek on Turnagain ArmPartially completed wharf and construction work on Alaska Railroad station at Rainbow Creek on Turnagain Arm, Cook Inlet, Alaska, ca. 1916circa 1916P. S. Hunt(G81)

Caption on photo: Rainbow Creek, Turnagain Arm. Showing wharf and station work.

 3/7241Wash-out under rail line near Peters CreekWash-out under Alaska Railroad track two miles from Peters Creek, Alaska, October 7, 1916October 7, 1916P. S. Hunt(G147)

Caption on photo: Washout, 2 miles above Peters Creek. Oct. 7-16.

 3/7242Captain Frederick Mears, Mr. Dose, and Mr. Hansen standing in snow at end of steel near Potter Creek PointAlaska Engineering Commission's Captain Frederick Mears, Mr. Dose, and Mr. Hansen standing in snow at end of steel near Potter Creek Point, Alaska, November 10, 1916November 10, 1916P. S. Hunt(G187)

Caption on photo: Capt. Mears, Mr. Dose and Mr. Hansen standing at end of steel, on Turnagain Arm Division, Nov. 10-16. Potter Creek Point in distance.

 3/7243Steam shovel at Mile 104 near PotterAlaska Railroad steam shovel at Mile 104 near Potter, Alaska, November 10, 1916November 10, 1916P. S. Hunt(G189)

Caption on photo: Steam shovel No. 2 at Mile 104. Nov. 10-16.

 3/7244Worker standing next to work train on snow-covered grade at Mile 104, near PotterWorker standing next to Alaska Railroad work train on snow-covered grade at Mile 104, near Potter, Alaska, ca. November 1916circa November 1916P. S. Hunt(G191)

Caption on photo: Heavy gravel work at Mile 104. Looking north.

 3/8245Rabbit Creek Bridge at Mile 103Railroad bridge over Rabbit Creek at Mile 103 of the Alaska Railroad, Alaska, ca. November 1916circa November 1916P. S. Hunt(G192)

Caption on photo: Rabbit Creek Bridge. Mile 103.

 3/8246Looking north across railroad grade across tide flats, near PotterLooking north across Alaska Railroad grade across tide flats, near Potter, Alaska, ca. November 1916circa November 1916P. S. Hunt(G193)

Caption on photo: Grade on tide flats Mile 102. Looking north.

 M271247Panorama of buildings and tents at Potter Creek in the snow, with ice on Turnagain Arm beyond (Hunt G195-G198)November 9, 1916P. S. Hunt

Caption on photo: Potter Creek, Alaska. Nov. 9-16.

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 3/8248Snowy and icy landscape on Turnagain Arm near Potter CreekSnowy and icy landscape near Potter Creek, along Turnagain Arm of Cook Inlet, Alaska, ca. 1916-1917circa 1916-1917P. S. Hunt(G201)

Caption on photo: Points near Potter Creek, Alaska. Looking up Turnagain Arm.

 3/8249Men on snowy and icy beach of Turnagain Arm near Sheep Creek, AlaskaMen on snowy and icy beach of Turnagain Arm of Cook Inlet near Sheep Creek, Alaska, ca. 1916-1917circa 1916-1917P. S. Hunt(G202)

Glue from album has defaced print.

Caption on photo: Points near Sheep Creek, Alaska. Looking down Turnagain Arm.

 3/8250Looking toward Turnagain Arm from point above Rainbow Creek stationLooking toward Turnagain Arm from point above Rainbow Creek station, Alaska Railroad, Alaska, ca. 1916-1917circa 1916-1917P. S. Hunt(G205)

Caption on photo: Looking up Turnagain Arm, across Rainbow Creek.

 3/9251Snow-covered railroad track along Turnagain Arm, below Rainbow CreekSnow-covered Alaska Railroad track along Turnagain Arm, below Rainbow Creek, Alaska, ca. 1916-1917circa 1916-1917P. S. Hunt(G208)

Caption on photo: Looking down Turnagain Arm below Rainbow Creek.

 3/9252Looking along snow-covered grade by Turnagain Arm, from Mile 95Looking along snow-covered Alaska Railroad grade from Mile 95, Turnagain Arm, Cook Inlet, Alaska, ca. 1916-1917circa 1916-1917P. S. Hunt(G209)

Caption on photo: Looking down Turnagain Arm from Mile 95.

 3/9253Men working in the snow to widen the Alaska Northern Railway line along Turnagain ArmMen working in the snow to widen the Alaska Northern Railway line along Turnagain Arm, Cook Inlet, Alaska, ca. 1916-1917circa 1916-1917P. S. Hunt(G210)

Caption on photo: Widening the narrow cuts made by the Alaska Northern Ry. along Turnagain Arm.

 3/9254Three men, including Frederick Mears, standing in snow in railroad cut near Rainbow CreekThree men, including Alaska Engineering Commissioner Frederick Mears, standing in snowy railroad cut near Rainbow Creek, Alaska, ca. 1916-1917circa 1916-1917P. S. Hunt(G213)

Caption on photo: Capt. Mears, Mr. Dose and Mr. Hansen in a cut near Rainbow Creek.

 3/9255Men working in snow at Mile 93 along Turnagain ArmMen working on snowy grade at Mile 93 along Turnagain Arm, Cook Inlet, Alaska, ca. 1916-1917circa 1916-1917P. S. Hunt(G214)

Caption on photo: Mile 93. Turnagain Arm.

 3/10256Four workers on trail along Turnagain Arm near Mile 93Four Alaska Railroad workers on trail near Mile 93, along Turnagain Arm, Cook Inlet, Alaska, ca. 1916-1917circa 1916-1917P. S. Hunt(G216)

Caption on photo: Trail just being completed around a rock point. Near Mile 93.

 3/10257Looking across Turnagain Arm from rocky, snow-covered pointLooking across Turnagain Arm of Cook Inlet from rocky, snow-covered point, Alaska, ca. 1916-1917circa 1916-1917P. S. Hunt(G218)

Caption on photo: Looking down Turnagain Arm from Mile [illeg.].

3/10258Snow-covered point on Turnagain Arm between Rainbow and Potter before dynamitingSnow-covered point on Turnagain Arm, Cook Inlet, between Rainbow and Potter, Alaska, February 16, 1917February 16, 1917P. S. Hunt(G307)

Caption refers to dynamiting process called a "coyote shot."

Caption on photo: Gustafson & Co. Mile 99. A.E.C. Ry. Turnagain Arm. Feb 16-17. Before the shot.

 3/10259Black cloud from dynamiting explosion on cliff over Turnagain ArmBlack cloud from dynamiting explosion on cliff over Turnagain Arm, Cook Inlet, Alaska, ca. February 16, 1917circa February 16, 1917P. S. Hunt(G308)

Caption on photo: Gustafson & Co.'s Coyote Shot, Mile 99, A.E.C. Ry. Turnagain Arm.

 3/10260Cliffside over Turnagain Arm after dynamitingCliffside after dynamiting, along Turnagain Arm, Cook Inlet, Alaska, ca. February 16, 1917circa February 16, 1917P. S. Hunt(G309)

Caption on photo: Gustafson & Co.'s Works. Mile 99. A.E.C. Ry. After the Coyote Shot.

 3/10261Snow-covered cliffs along Turnagain Arm between Rainbow and PotterSnow-covered cliffs between Rainbow and Potter, along Turnagain Arm of Cook Inlet, Alaska, ca. February 1917circa February 1917P. S. Hunt(G310)

Caption on photo: Looking north from near Mile 99. A.E.C. Ry. Turnagain Arm, Alaska.

 3/10262Rocky point before dynamiting along Turnagain ArmRocky point before dynamiting, along Turnagain Arm, Cook Inlet, Alaska, February 16, 1917February 16, 1917P. S. Hunt(G312)

Caption on photo: Bernard Nelson & Co.'s Point. Before firing a 750 keg coyote. Mile 95. A.E.C. Ry. Feb. 16-17.

 3/10263Dynamiting for railroad grade on rocky point along Turnagain ArmDynamiting for railroad grade on rocky point along Turnagain Arm, Cook Inlet, ca. February 16, 1917circa February 16, 1917P. S. Hunt(G313)

Caption on photo: Bernard Nelson & Co.'s 750 keg coyote. Mile 95. A.E.C. Ry. Feb. 16-17.

 3/10264Rocky point after dynamiting along Turnagain ArmRocky point after dynamiting along Turnagain Arm, Cook Inlet, Alaska, ca. February 16, 1917circa February 16, 1917P. S. Hunt(G314)

Caption on photo: Bernard Nelson's Point after the shot. Mile 95. A.E.C. Ry.

 3/10265Looking along trail used during construction work, at a point between Indian and Rainbow along Turnagain ArmLooking along trail used during construction work, at a point between Indian and Rainbow along Turnagain Arm, Cook Inlet, Alaska, ca. February 16, 1917circa February 16, 1917P. S. Hunt(G316)

Caption on photo: A.E.C. trail built for construction work. Mile 91½. Turnagain Arm, Alaska.

 3/11266Snow-covered grade at site of Station 2234 above Turnagain ArmSnow-covered grade at site of Alaska Railroad Station 2234 above Turnagain Arm, Cook Inlet, Alaska, ca. February 1917circa February 1917P. S. Hunt(G317)

Caption on photo: Station 2234 near Mile 91 ¾.

 3/11267Snow-covered construction area along Turnagain ArmSnow-covered construction area along Turnagain Arm, Cook Inlet, Alaska, ca. February 1917circa February 1917P. S. Hunt(G318)

Caption on photo: Station 2246, looking south. A.E.C. Ry. Turnagain Arm.

 3/11268Man in horse-drawn cart on trail near Rainbow along Turnagain ArmMan in horse-drawn cart on trail, near Rainbow along Turnagain Arm, Cook Inlet, Alaska, ca. February 1917circa February 1917P. S. Hunt(G319)

Caption on photo: Construction trail at Mile 92. Turnagain Arm, Alaska.

 3/11269Man in horse-drawn cart on trail near Rainbow along Turnagain ArmMan in horse-drawn cart on trail, near Rainbow along Turnagain Arm, Cook Inlet, Alaska, ca. February 1917circa February 1917P. S. Hunt(G320)

Caption on photo: Another view of trail at Mile 92.

 3/11270Man in horse-drawn cart on trail near Rainbow along Turnagain ArmMan in horse-drawn cart on trail, near Rainbow along Turnagain Arm, Cook Inlet, Alaska, ca. February 1917circa February 1917P. S. Hunt(G321)

Caption on photo: A third view of the trail at Mile 92.

 3/11271Snow-covered trail and grade near RainbowSnow-covered trail and Alaska Railroad grade near Rainbow, Alaska, ca. February 1917circa February 1917P. S. Hunt(G322)

Caption on photo: Trail and grade line on the Turnagain Arm looking north into Rainbow Valley.

 3/11272Workers gathering wooden pilings in the snow, probably near Turnagain ArmAlaska Railroad workers gathering wooden pilings in the snow, probably near Turnagain Arm, Cook Inlet, Alaska, ca. February 1917circa February 1917P. S. Hunt(G324)

Caption on photo: Gathering pileing [sic] along the A.E.C. Ry.

 3/11273Steam-powered crane mounted on train to lift pilings out of snow, probably near Turnagain ArmSteam-powered crane mounted on Alaska Railroad work train to lift pilings out of snow, probably near Turnagain Arm, Cook Inlet, Alaska, ca. February 1917circa February 1917P. S. Hunt(G325)

Caption on photo: [illeg.] along the A.E.C. Ry.

 3/12274Rocky point before dynamiting at Mile 99 along Turnagain ArmRocky point before dynamiting at Mile 99 of the Alaska Railroad, along Turnagain Arm, Cook Inlet, Alaska, ca. April 4, 1917circa April 4, 1917P. S. Hunt(G425)

Caption on photo: Swan-Adrin [sic] & Co.'s works before firing the coyote holes. Mile 99.

 3/12275Dynamite explosion at Mile 99 along Turnagain ArmDynamite explosion at Mile 99 of the Alaska Railroad along Turnagain Arm, Cook Inlet, Alaska, April 4, 1917April 4, 1917P. S. Hunt(G426)

Caption on photo: Swan-Adrian & Co.'s coyote shot, Mile 99, A.E.C. Ry. April 4-17. 27 lbs of powder. Moving 25 thousand yds. of rock.

 3/12276Rocky point after dynamiting work at Mile 99, along Turnagain ArmRocky point after dynamiting work at Mile 99, along Turnagain Arm, Cook Inlet, Alaska, April 4, 1917April 4, 1917P. S. Hunt(G427)

Caption on photo: Swan-Adrian's Works after the coyote shot.

 3/12277Buildings of Sheep Creek Camp at Mile 98 along Turnagain Arm, seen from boatBuildings of Sheep Creek Camp at Mile 98 of the Alaska Railroad, seen from boat on Turnagain Arm, Cook Inlet, Alaska, ca. April 1917circa April 1917P. S. Hunt(G445)

Caption on photo: Sheep Creek Camp, Mile 98, A.E.C. Ry. Turnagain Arm, Alaska.

 3/12278McHough Creek Camp at Mile 96 on Turnagain Arm, seen from boatMcHough Creek Camp at Mile 96 of the Alaska Railroad, seen from boat on Turnagain Arm, Cook Inlet, Alaska, ca. April 1917circa April 1917P. S. Hunt(G446)

Caption on photo: McHough Creek Camp, Mile 96, A.E.C. Ry.

 3/12279Camps of B. Nelson & Co. and Pappas & Co. near Mile 97 on Turnagain ArmCamps of Alaska Engineering Commission contractors B. Nelson & Co. and Pappas & Co., near Mile 97 of the Alaska Railroad along Turnagain Arm, Cook Inlet, Alaska, ca. April 1917circa April 1917P. S. Hunt(G447)

Caption on photo: B. Nelson & Co.'s Camp, and Pappas & Co.'s Camp, about Mile 97. A.E.C. Ry.

 3/12280Buildings and wharf of Rainbow Creek Camp seen from boat on Turnagain ArmBuildings and wharf of Alaska Engineering Commission's Rainbow Creek Camp, seen from boat on Turnagain Arm, Cook Inlet, Alaska, ca. April 1917circa April 1917P. S. Hunt(G448)

Caption on photo: Rainbow Creek Camp, Mile 94, A.E.C. Ry.

 3/12281Construction camps on steep slope above Turnagain ArmCamps of Alaska Engineering Commission contractors on steep slope above Turnagain Arm, Cook Inlet, Alaska, ca. April 1917circa April 1917P. S. Hunt(G449)

Caption on photo: L. to R. Bordin & Co., Fred Carlson & Co., Frank Daniels & Co. and Chrissagis & Co.'s Camps. About Mile 92. A.E.C. Ry.

 3/12282Falls Creek Camp at Mile 91, Turnagain ArmAlaska Engineering Commission camp at Falls Creek, Mile 91 of the Alaska Railroad along Turnagain Arm, Cook Inlet, Alaska, ca. April 1917circa April 1917P. S. Hunt(G450)

Caption on photo: Falls Creek Camp. Mile 91. A.E.C. Ry.

 3/12283Caption on photo: F. F. Anthony & Co., Skoglund & Co., and Mike Fedall & Co.'s camps on wooded hillside above Turnagain ArmCamps of Alaska Engineering Commission contractors on wooded hillside above Turnagain Arm, Cook Inlet, Alaska, ca. April 1917circa April 1917P. S. Hunt(G451) 3/13284Rocky point before dynamiting at Mile 95 along Turnagain ArmRocky point before dynamiting at Mile 95 of the Alaska Railroad along Turnagain Arm, Cook Inlet, Alaska, ca. April 27, 1917circa April 27, 1917P. S. Hunt(G452)

Caption on photo: Before the coyote shot. Rasmunson & Co.'s works. Mile 95. A.E.C. Ry.

 3/13285Explosion from dynamiting at rocky point, Mile 95 along Turnagain ArmExplosion from dynamiting to create railroad grade, at Mile 95 of the Alaska Railroad along Turnagain Arm, Cook Inlet, Alaska, April 27, 1917April 27, 1917P. S. Hunt(G453)

Caption on photo: M. Rasmunson's & Co.'s coyote shot. 1,000 kegs powder 25,000 lbs, moving 13,000 yds. of of rock. April 27-17.

 3/13286Rocky point after dynamiting at Mile 95 along Turnagain ArmRocky point after dynamiting at Mile 95 along Turnagain Arm, Cook Inlet, Alaska, April 27, 1917April 27, 1917P. S. Hunt(G454)

Caption on photo: M. Rasmunson's & Co.'s Works. After the coyote shot.

 3/13287Cabins of Hospital, Time Keeper's Residence, Office, and Resident Engineer in Rainbow Creek CampAlaska Engineering Commission cabins in Rainbow Creek Camp at Mile 94 of the Alaska Railroad, Alaska, ca. April 1917circa April 1917P. S. Hunt(G455)

Caption on photo: Rainbow Creek Camp. Mile 94. A.E.C. Ry.

 3/13288Buildings in Rainbow Creek Camp with clear-cut timber strewn on groundAlaska Engineering Commission buildings in Rainbow Creek Camp with clear-cut timber strewn on ground, Mile 94 of the Alaska Railroad, Alaska, ca. April 1917circa April 1917P. S. Hunt(G457)

Caption on photo: Rainbow Creek Camp. Mile 94. A.E.C. Ry.

 3/13289Reflections of mountain range in Turnagain Arm seen from Rainbow Creek CampReflections of mountain range in Turnagain Arm of Cook Inlet, seen from Alaska Engineering Commission's Rainbow Creek camp at Mile 94 of the Alaska Railroad, Alaska, ca. 1917circa 1917P. S. Hunt(G458)

Caption on photo: Looking across Turnagain Arm, Alaska, to Hope, from Rainbow Camp at Mile 94. A.E.C. Ry.

 3/13290Rocky point before dynamiting at Mile 99 along Turnagain Arm, near PotterRocky point before dynamiting at Mile 99 of the Alaska Railroad along Turnagain Arm, near Potter, Alaska, ca. 1917circa 1917P. S. Hunt(G487)

Caption on photo: A.E.C. coyote shot. Mile 99 Turnagain Arm. Before.

 3/13291Explosion from dynamiting to make railroad grade at Mile 99 along Turnagain Arm, near PotterExplosion from dynamiting to make railroad grade at Mile 99 of the Alaska Railroad along Turnagain Arm, near Potter, Alaska, ca. 1917circa 1917P. S. Hunt(G488)

Caption on photo: A.E.C. coyote shot at time of explosion.

 3/13292Rocky point at Mile 99 on Turnagain Arm near Potter after dynamitingRocky point after dynamiting at Mile 99 of the Alaska Railroad along Turnagain Arm, near Potter, Alaska, ca. 1917circa 1917P. S. Hunt(G489)

Caption on photo: A.E.C. coyote shot after the explosion.

 3/13293Rocks on beach displaced by dynamiting at Mile 99 near PotterRocks on beach, displaced by dynamiting at Mile 99 of the Alaska Railroad near Potter, Alaska, ca. 1917circa 1917P. S. Hunt(G490)

Caption on photo: Rock displaced. 61,000 lbs. of powder moved 40,000 yds. of solid rock.

 3/14294Men, women and children riding in open train cars on way to baseball game at Potter CreekMen, women and children riding on open train cars on way to Alaska Engineering Commission employee baseball game at Potter Creek, Alaska, July 1, 1917July 1, 1917P. S. Hunt(G588)

Caption on photo: Excursion of Anchorage baseball fans to Potter Creek, July 1-17.

The Cook Inlet Baseball League was composed of the Matanuska, Anchorage, and Turnagain Arm teams.

3/14295Players and spectators at Potter Creek baseball field for the Anchorage versus Turnagain Arm gamePlayers and spectators at baseball field for an Alaska Engineering Commission employee game, Potter Creek, Alaska, July 1, 1917July 1, 1917P. S. Hunt(G590)

Anchorage won the game 5-1.

Caption on photo: Potter Creek baseball grounds, July 1-17.

 3/14296Workers excavating dirt on hillside at Mile 104, near Rabbit Creek, with steam shovel in distanceWorkers excavating dirt on hillside at Mile 104 of the Alaska Railroad, with steam shovel in distance, near Rabbit Creek, Alaska, ca. July 1917circa July 1917P. S. Hunt(G593)

Caption on photo: Steam shovel at Mile 104.

 3/14297Steam shovel moving dirt into work train cars at Mile 104, near Rabbit CreekSteam shovel moving dirt into Alaska Railroad work train cars at Mile 104, near Rabbit Creek, Alaska, ca. July 1917circa July 1917P. S. Hunt(G594)

Caption on photo: Steam shovel at Mile 104.

 3/14298Workers filling in grade with dirt from train cars, on flats between Potter Creek and Rabbit CreekWorkers filling in Alaska Railroad grade with dirt from train cars, on flats between Potter Creek and Rabbit Creek, Alaska, ca. July 1917circa July 1917P. S. Hunt(G595)

Caption on photo: Filling grade between Potter Creek, Mile 101 and Rabbit Creek, Mile 103.

 3/14299Buildings and tents at Potter CreekBuildings and tents at Potter Creek, Alaska, July 2, 1917July 2, 1917P. S. Hunt(G596)

Caption on photo: Potter Creek, Alaska. July 2-17.

 3/14300Men winching boulders onto cart at railroad cut at Mile 100 near Potter CreekMen winching boulders onto cart at Alaska Railroad cut at Mile 100 near Potter Creek, Alaska, ca. 1917circa 1917P. S. Hunt(G605)

Caption on photo: S. Brudie & Co.'s cut. Mile 100.

 3/14301Railroad work along shoreline of Turnagain Arm, near Potter CreekAlaska Railroad construction along shoreline of Turnagain Arm, near Potter Creek, Alaska, ca. 1917circa 1917P. S. Hunt(G606)

Caption on photo: S. Brudie & Co. and P. McCormic & Co., and Alex Tsakumis & Co.'s cuts. Mile 100 to 100½.

 3/15302Grade under construction at Mile 82, near Bird PointAlaska Railroad grade under construction at Mile 82, near Bird Point, Alaska, July 1917July 1917P. S. Hunt(G609)

Caption on photo: End of long haul at Mile 82.

 3/15303Grade under construction at Mile 82, near Bird Point, with worker at side of lineAlaska Railroad grade under construction at Mile 82, with worker at side of line, near Bird Point, Alaska, July 1917July 1917P. S. Hunt(G610)

Caption on photo: Center portion of long haul at Mile 82. A.E.C. Ry.

 3/15304Grade under construction at Mile 82, near Bird PointAlaska Railroad grade under construction at Mile 82, near Bird Point, Alaska, ca. 1917circa 1917P. S. Hunt(G611)

Caption on photo: First section of long haul at Mile 82, A.E.C. Ry.

 3/15305Workers moving dirt and rocks at Mile 82, near Bird PointAlaska Railroad workers moving dirt and rocks at Mile 82, near Bird Point, Alaska, ca. 1917circa 1917P. S. Hunt(G612)

Caption on photo: Beginning of long haul at Mile 82. A.E.C. Ry.

 3/15306Three men standing by grade at scene of dynamiting accident, proably near Bird PointThree men standing by Alaska Railroad grade at scene of dynamiting accident, proably near Bird Point, Alaska, ca. 1917circa 1917P. S. Hunt(G613)

Photograph marked with arrows and text to explain accident scene. Text on photo reads: Direction the contractor went for safety before shot. Where shot was fired that killed the contractor. Where three men were ingured [sic] by shot that hung fire. One died.

The contractor killed in this dynamiting accident was probably George Teko, the head of the grading gang of George Teko & Co. that was contracted for work in the Turnagain Arm District. According to the Alaska Railroad Record(vol. 1, no. 30), Teko was killed on May 30, 1917 while his crew was blasting in a railroad cut near A.E.C. Camp 83. Teko was struck in the head by a rock sent flying by the explosion, and died instantly.

3/15307Railroad grade at Mile 82, in cut through rock known as Teko CutAlaska Railroad grade at Mile 82, in cut through rock known as Teko Cut, Alaska, ca. 1917circa 1917P. S. Hunt(G614)

Caption on photo: Teko Cut, Mile 82, A.E.C. Ry.

 3/15308Worker standing on pile of rock at Mile 82, Teko CutAlaska Railroad worker standing on pile of rock at Mile 82 in railroad cut known as Teko Cut, Alaska, ca. 1917circa 1917P. S. Hunt(G615)

Caption on photo: Another portion of Teko Cut, Mile 82, A.E.C. Ry.

 3/16309Workers in the snow at Camp 83 on Turnagain ArmWorkers in the snow at Alaska Engineering Commission Camp 83 near Turnagain Arm, Alaska, ca. November 1917circa November 1917H. G. Kaiser(H1)

Caption on photo: Camp 83. A.E.C. R.W. Turnagain Div.

 3/16310Steam-powered pile-driver at work in the ice on Turnagain Arm, between Miles 85 and 86Steam-powered pile-driver at work in the ice on Turnagain Arm, between Miles 85 and 86 of the Alaska Railroad, Alaska, ca. November 1917circa November 1917H. G. Kaiser(H2)

Caption on photo: Pile driver at work bet. 86-85 - A.E.C. R.W. Turn. Arm Div.

 3/16311Steam shovel at Mile 83 along Turnagain ArmSteam shovel at Mile 83 of the Alaska Railroad along Turnagain Arm, Alaska, ca. November 1917circa November 1917H. G. Kaiser(H3)

Caption on photo: Steam shovel at work Mi. 83 - A.E.C. R.W.

 3/16312Steam shovel dumping rocks into work train cars at Mile 83Steam shovel dumping rocks into work train cars at Mile 83 of the Alaska Railroad, near Turnagain Arm, Alaska, ca. November 1917circa November 1917H. G. Kaiser(H6)

Caption on photo: Loading rocks with steam shovel. M. 83 - A.E.C. R.W. Turn. Arm Div.

 3/17313Looking north along snow-covered Turnagain Arm with three pile drivers at work on railroad trestle at Mile 83Looking north along snow-covered Turnagain Arm, with three pile drivers at work on Alaska Railroad trestle at Mile 83, Alaska, November 26, 1917November 26, 1917H. G. Kaiser(H7)

Caption on photo: Looking north from Mile 83 - Turnagain Arm. A.E.C. Ry. Nov. 26-17.

 3/17314Looking south from Mile 85 to Mile 82 showing trestle and snowslide along Turnagain ArmLooking south from Mile 85 to Mile 82 of the Alaska Railroad, showing trestle and snowslide along Turnagain Arm, Alaska, December 1, 1917December 1, 1917H. G. Kaiser(H8)

Caption on photo: Looking south from M. 85 to 82. Showing trestle and snowslide mountains - A.E.C. R.W. Dec. 1-17.

 3/17315Man on trail above Turnagain Arm with view of trestle across flatsMan on trail above Turnagain Arm, with view of Alaska Railroad trestle across flats, Alaska, ca. December 1917circa December 1917H. G. Kaiser(H9)

Caption on photo: Trestle across Tur. Flats & Snowslides - A.E.C. R.W.

 3/17316Tent encampment in snow at Camp 86 on near Turnagain ArmTent encampment in snow at Alaska Engineering Commission Camp 86 on near Turnagain Arm, Alaska, ca. December 1917circa December 1917H. G. Kaiser(H10)

Caption on photo: Camp 86 - A.E.C. R.W. Turn. Arm. Div.

 3/17317Worker near Mile 87 or 88 probably clearing rocksWorker near Mile 87 or 88 of the Alaska Railroad, Alaska, ca. December 1917circa December 1917H. G. Kaiser(H13)

Caption on photo: Station men at work. M. 87 - 88. T.A.D. A.E.C. R.W.

 3/17318Man probably carrying surveying equipment looking out over snowy camp and Turnagain Arm at Mile 88Man probably carrying surveying equipment looking out over snowy camp and Turnagain Arm at Mile 88 of the Alaska Railroad, Alaska, December 1, 1917December 1, 1917H. G. Kaiser(H15)

Caption on photo: Mile 88 - A.E.C. R.W. Dec. 1-17.

 3/18319Removal of rocks and dirt to prepare grade near Mile 86Removal of rocks and dirt to prepare grade near Mile 86 of the Alaska Railroad, Alaska, ca. December 1917circa December 1917H. G. Kaiser(H16)

Caption on photo: Mile 86 - 87. A.E.C. R.W. Turn. Arm Div.

 3/18320Railroad grade ready for placement of track between Miles 89 to 90Railroad grade ready for placement of track between Miles 89 to 90 of the Alaska Railroad, Alaska, ca. December 1917circa December 1917H. G. Kaiser(H17)

Caption on photo: Ready for the steel M. 89 to 90 - A.E.C. R.W. Turn. Arm Div.

 3/18321Man probably carrying surveying equipment in the snow at Camp 88Man probably carrying surveying equipment in the snow at Alaska Engineering Commission Camp 88 near Turnagain Arm, Alaska, December 1, 1917December 1, 1917H. G. Kaiser(H18)

Caption on photo: Camp 88 - A.E.C. R.W. Dec. 1-17. Turn. Arm Div.

 3/18322Tents of Camp 84 above Turnagain Arm, with railroad construction in foregroundTents of Alaska Engineering Commission Camp 84 above Turnagain Arm, with railroad construction in foreground, Alaska, ca. December 1917circa December 1917H. G. Kaiser(H19)

Caption on photo: Camp 84 - Turn. Arm Div. A.E.C. R.W.

 3/18323Looking north along grade from Mile 90Looking north along grade from Mile 90 of the Alaska Railroad, Alaska, ca. December 1917circa December 1917H. G. Kaiser(H20)

Caption on photo: Looking north from 90 - Work train with steel gang showing in dist. Turnagain Arm Div. A.E.C. R.W.

 3/18324Workers excavating material above grade along Turnagain ArmWorkers excavating material above Alaska Railroad grade along Turnagain Arm, Alaska, ca. December 1917circa December 1917H. G. Kaiser(H21) 3/18325Snow slide near Mile 83Snow slide near Mile 83 of the Alaska Railroad, Alaska, ca. December 1917circa December 1917H. G. Kaiser(H23)

Caption on photo: Snow slide at M. 83½. Turn. Arm Div. A.E.C. R.W.

 3/18326Railroad line near Mile 83Alaska Railroad line near Mile 83 near Turnagain Arm, Alaska, ca. December 1917circa December 1917H. G. Kaiser(H24)

Caption on photo: B. M. 94 -93 Turn. Arm Div. A.E.C. R.W.

 3/18327Work train and buildings at RainbowAlaska Railroad work train and buildings at Rainbow, Alaska, ca. December 1917circa December 1917H. G. Kaiser(H25)

Caption on photo: View of Rainbow. M. 94. Turn. Arm Div. A.E.C. R.W.

 3/18328Workers excavating cut for grade in the snow probably along Turnagain ArmAlaska Railroad workers excavating cut for grade in the snow, probably along Turnagain Arm, Alaska, ca. December 1917circa December 1917

Photograph probably taken by H. G. Kaiser.

 3/19329Looking north along snow-covered railway line along Turnagain Arm at Mile 83Looking north along snow-covered Alaska Railroad line along Turnagain Arm at Mile 83, Alaska, March 14, 1918March 14, 1918H. G. Kaiser(H44)

Caption on photo: Looking north from trail at Mile 83. A.E.C. Ry. March 14 - 1918.

 3/19330Looking south along snow-covered railway line along Turnagain Arm at Mile 83½Looking south along snow-covered Alaska Railroad line along Turnagain Arm at Mile 83½, Alaska, March 14, 1918March 14, 1918H. G. Kaiser(H45)

Caption on photo: Looking south from trail at Mile 83½ showing snowslides No. 2 and 1 extending across grad [sic] of A.E.C. Ry. March 14 -1918.

 3/19331Snow sheds 54A and B after heavy snowfallSnow sheds 54A and B after heavy snowfall, Alaska Railroad, Alaska, January 3, 1920January 3, 1920H. G. Kaiser(G1511)

Caption on photo: Snowsheds No. 54A & 54B. Gov't. R.R. after first snow slides. Jan. 3/1920.

 3/19332Railroad bridge at Mile 55 after snowfallAlaska Railroad bridge at Mile 55 near Turnagain Arm after snowfall, Alaska, January 3, 1920January 3, 1920H. G. Kaiser(G1512)

Caption on photo: Bridge No. 85 - Mile 55. Turnagain Arm. Jan. 3/1920.

 3/19333Train on bridge at Mile 55 during snowfallAlaska Railroad train on bridge at Mile 55 during snowfall, Alaska, January 3, 1920January 3, 1920H. G. Kaiser(G1513)

Caption on photo: Jan. 3/1920 - Filling in Bridge No. 85 - Turnagain Arm. Mile 55.

 3/19334Two men standing on Bridge No. 85 during snowfallTwo men standing on Alaska Railroad Bridge No. 85 during snowfall, Alaska, January 3, 1920January 3, 1920H. G. Kaiser(G1514)

Caption on photo: Bridge No. 85 - Looking south. Jan. 3/1920.

 3/19335Snow across rail line at Mile 71Snow across Alaska Railroad line at Mile 71, Alaska, January 4, 1920January 4, 1920H. G. Kaiser(G1515)

Caption on photo: Snow slide at Mile 71. Gov't. R. Road. Jan. 4/1920.

 3/19336Men standing on large snowbank covering rail line at Mile 71Men standing on large snowbank covering Alaska Railroad rail line at Mile 71, Alaska, January 4, 1920January 4, 1920H. G. Kaiser(G1516)

Caption on photo: View No. 2 of snow slide at Mile 71. Jan. 4/1920.

 3/19337Track at Mile 71 after clearing by rotary snow ploughAlaska Railroad track at Mile 71 after clearing by rotary snow plough, Alaska, January 4, 1920January 4, 1920H. G. Kaiser(G1517)

Caption on photo: Cut made by rotary snow plough through slide at Mile 71 - Jan. 4/1920.

 Talkeetna District

The town of Talkeetna now uses a spelling with a double "e." Photo captions use alternate spelling, Talketna.

3/20338SteamboatOminecaat Croto Landing on the Susitna RiverSteamboatOminecaat Croto Landing on the Susitna River, Alaska, ca. 1916circa 1916P. S. Hunt(G83) 3/20339Landscape partially cleared and gradedLandscape partially cleared and graded for Alaska Railroad construction, central Alaska, ca. 1916circa 1916P. S. Hunt(G89)

Caption on photo: Looking from Station 9296.

 3/20340Landscape partially cleared and gradedLandscape partially cleared and graded for Alaska Railroad construction, central Alaska, ca. 1916circa 1916P. S. Hunt(G90)

Caption on photo: Second fill near Station 9296.

 3/20341Partially completed tangent trackPartially completed Alaska Railroad track, central Alaska, ca. 1916circa 1916P. S. Hunt(G91)

A "tangent" track refers to a straight portion of track.

Caption on photo: Fill and tangent from Station 9326.

 3/20342Man working on gradeMan working on Alaska Railroad grade, central Alaska, ca. 1916circa 1916P. S. Hunt(G95)

G94, mentioned in caption, is not in this collection.

Caption on photo: Second fill from same place as G94 looking north.

 3/20343Railroad construction on track, seen from top of cutAlaska Railroad construction on track, seen from top of cut near Sunshine, Alaska, ca. 1916circa 1916P. S. Hunt(G96)

Caption on photo: Third cut and fill, from Camp Sunshine. From top of cut shown in G95.

 3/20344Grade for tangent line with camp structures at rightGrade for Alaska Railroad tangent line with camp structures at right, central Alaska, ca. 1916circa 1916P. S. Hunt(G98)

Caption on photo: Tangent looking south from Station 9529. Sunshine in extreme distance.

 3/20345Grade for tangent lineGrade for Alaska Railroad tangent line, central Alaska, ca. 1916circa 1916P. S. Hunt(G99)

Caption on photo: Tangent looking north, from Station 9529.

 3/20346Alaska Engineering Commission buildings and tents at TalkeetnaAlaska Engineering Commission buildings and tents at Talkeetna, Alaska, September 16, 1916September 16, 1916P. S. Hunt(G101)

Caption on photo: A.E.C. office buildings and tents. Talketna, Alaska. Sept. 16-16.

 3/20347Alaska Engineering Commission tents with town of Talkeetna in backgroundAlaska Engineering Commission tents with town of Talkeetna in background, Alaska, ca. 1916circa 1916P. S. Hunt(G102)

The town of Talketna in this photo is made up of a few buildings, including a store and restaurant

Caption on photo: The town of Talketna, Alaska in background.

 3/21348Log bridge across Talkeetna River near town of TalkeetnaLog bridge across Talkeetna River near town of Talkeetna, Alaska, ca. 1916circa 1916P. S. Hunt(G105)

Caption on photo: Second bridge across Talketna River near the town.

 3/21349Log bridge across Talkeetna River near town of TalkeetnaLog bridge across Talkeetna River near town of Talkeetna, Alaska, ca. 1916circa 1916P. S. Hunt(G106)

Caption on photo: The bridge across the first channel of Talketna River near town.

 3/21350Wolff and Berg's sawmill near TalkeetnaWolff and Berg's sawmill near Talkeetna, Alaska, ca. 1916circa 1916P. S. Hunt(G107)

Caption on photo: Wolff and Berg's sawmill, capacity 6,000 ft. Half mile above Talketna.

 3/21351Muddy path next to stream in preparation for railroad grading probably in Talkeetna DistrictMuddy path next to stream in preparation for Alaska Railroad grading, probably near Talkeetna, Alaska, ca. 1916circa 1916P. S. Hunt(G108)

Caption on photo: Points on grade above Station 10,844. Below Camp 241.

 3/21352Hillside next to stream in preparation for railroad grading probably in Talkeetna DistrictHillside next to stream in preparation for Alaska Railroad grading, probably near Talkeetna, Alaska, ca. 1916circa 1916P. S. Hunt(G109)

Caption on photo: Points on grade near Camp 241. Station 10,898.

 3/21353Bluff overlooking river probably in Talkeetna DistrictBluff overlooking river, probably near Talkeetna, Alaska, ca. 1916circa 1916P. S. Hunt(G110)

Caption on photo: Point about Station 11,018.

 3/21354Bluff overlooking river probably in Talkeetna DistrictBluff overlooking river, probably near Talkeetna, Alaska, ca. 1916circa 1916P. S. Hunt(G111)

Caption on photo: View of bluffs from Station 11,020.

 3/21355Sawmill at Camp 245 probably in Talkeetna DistrictSawmill at Camp 245, probably near Talkeetna, Alaska, ca. 1916circa 1916P. S. Hunt(G112)

Caption on photo: A.E.C. sawmill at Camp 245. Capacity 12,000 ft.

 3/21356Workers removing dirt from hillside above grade at Mile 208Workers removing dirt from hillside above Alaska Railroad grade at Mile 208, near Talkeetna, Alaska, ca. 1917circa 1917P. S. Hunt(G655)

Caption on photo: Carl Johnson & Co. side hill traps. Mile 208. A.E.C. Ry.

 3/21357Railroad grade, with workers in distance, at Mile 208Alaska Railroad grade, with workers in distance, at Mile 208, near Talkeetna, Alaska, ca. 1917circa 1917P. S. Hunt(G656)

Caption on photo: Chas. Anderson & Co. Mile 208. A.E.C. Ry.

 4/1358Workers moving dirt in wheelbarrows at Mile 215Workers moving dirt in wheelbarrows at Mile 215 of the Alaska Railroad, near Talkeetna, Alaska, ca. 1917circa 1917P. S. Hunt(G657)

Caption on photo: Spero & Co. Mile 215. A.E.C. Ry.

 4/1359Railroad grade along river at Mile 221Alaska Railroad grade along river at Mile 221, near Talkeetna, Alaska, ca. 1917circa 1917P. S. Hunt(G660)

Caption on photo: Whitestone & Co. Mile 221. A.E.C. Ry.

 4/1360Workers on steep hillside at Mile 221 near TalkeetnaWorkers on steep hillside at Mile 221 of the Alaska Railroad near Talkeetna, Alaska, ca. 1917circa 1917P. S. Hunt(G661)

Caption on photo: Hill at crib work. Mile 221. A.E.C. Ry.

 4/1361Buildings and tents of the town of Talkeetna, AlaskaBuildings and tents of the town of Talkeetna, Alaska, ca. 1917circa 1917P. S. Hunt(G666)

Caption on photo: General view of the town of Talketna, Alaska.

 4/1362Bridge on Talkeetna River damaged by spring floodBridge on Talkeetna River damaged by spring flood, Alaska, 19171917P. S. Hunt(G669)

Caption on photo: Talketna River. Bridge after the spring flood, 1917

 4/2363Boat laden with cargo arriving at Talkeetna from Kroto LandingBoat laden with cargo arriving at Talkeetna, Alaska, 19171917P. S. Hunt(G674)

Caption on photo: Arriving at Talketna, Alaska. From Kroto Landing.

 4/2364Small tunnels known as coyote holes in steep gravel bank at Mile 241Small tunnels for placing explosives known as coyote holes in steep gravel bank at Mile 241 of the Alaska Railroad, between Curry and Talkeetna, Alaska, 19171917P. S. Hunt(G676)

Caption on photo: Coyote holes in gravel bank. Mile 241. A.E.C. Ry.

 4/2365Steep bank above river at Mile 241Steep bank above river at Mile 241 of the Alaska Railroad, between Curry and Talkeetna, Alaska, 19171917P. S. Hunt(G677)

Caption on photo: Site of right-of-way. Mile 241.

 4/2366Rocky point on the Susitna River known as, "The Horn," near Mile 251Rocky point on the Susitna River known as "The Horn," Mile 251 of the Alaska Railroad near Curry, Alaska, 19171917P. S. Hunt(G683)

Caption on photo: "The Horn." Susitna River. Mile 251.

 4/2367A.E.C. buildings at DeadhorseAlaska Engineering Commission buildings at Curry, Alaska, 19171917P. S. Hunt(G690)

Deadhorse was the Alaska Engineering Commission's name for this settlement, later named "Curry" in 1922.

Caption on photo: Office buildings at Deadhorse. Camp 245. A.E.Ry.

 4/2368Workers waiting next to train for dinner to be served, at Mile 232Alaska Railroad workers waiting next to train for dinner to be served, at Mile 232 between Talkeetna and Curry, Alaska, July 25, 1919July 25, 1919H. G. Kaiser(G1402)

Caption on photo: Mile 232. Gov't. R. Road. July 25/1919. Extra Gang No. 3 waiting for the dinner bell.

 4/2369Men on A.E.C. boat near riverbank of the Susitna RiverMen on Alaska Engineering Commission boat near riverbank of the Susitna River, Alaska, ca. 1917-1923circa 1917 - 1923H. G. Kaiser(G1449)

Caption on photo: Going up Susitna River.

 4/3370Caterpillar tractors pulling caravan of freight wagons between Miles 271 and 284Caterpillar tractors pulling caravan of freight wagons between Miles 271 and 284 of the Alaska Railroad, near Mount McKinley, Alaska, October 8, 1920October 8, 1920H. G. Kaiser(G1644)

Caption on photo: Freighting with Caterpillar from Mile 271 to 284 Gov't. R. Road. Oct. 8/1920.

 4/3371Eastern view of the Susitna Bridge, over frozen Susitna RiverEastern view of the Susitna Bridge on the Alaska Railroad, over frozen Susitna River, Alaska, March 9, 1921March 9, 1921H. G. Kaiser(G1717)

Caption on photo: Susitna Bridge looking east March 9-1921.

 4/3372Susitna Bridge seen from the south endSusitna Bridge on the Alaska Railroad seen from the south end, Alaska, March 10, 1921March 10, 1921H. G. Kaiser(G1718)

Caption on photo: South end Susitna Bridge - Mch. 10-1921.

 4/3373Alaska Railroad trestle leading to Susitna BridgeAlaska Railroad trestle leading to Susitna Bridge, Alaska, March 10, 1921March 10, 1921H. G. Kaiser(G1719)

Caption on photo: South approach Susitna Bridge. 3-10-1921.

 4/3374Side view of the Susitna BridgeSide view of the Susitna Bridge, Alaska Railroad, Alaska, March 10, 1921March 10, 1921H. G. Kaiser(G1720)

Caption on photo: Susitna Bridge. Mch. 10-1921.

 4/3375Spans of the Susitna Bridge seen from northwest endSpans of the Susitna Bridge on the Alaska Railroad, seen from northwest end, Alaska, ca. March 10, 1921circa March 10, 1921H. G. Kaiser(G1721)

Caption on photo: Susitna Bridge from N.W. end.

 4/3376Alaska Railroad tracks on south approach to Susitna BridgeAlaska Railroad tracks on south approach to Susitna Bridge, Alaska, May 14, 1921May 14, 1921H. G. Kaiser(G1760)

Caption on photo: South approach to Susitna River Bridge. Mile 264. May 14-1921.

 4/3377Western view of Susitna Bridge and junction of Gold Creek with Susitna RiverWestern view of Susitna Bridge on the Alaska Railroad and junction of Gold Creek with Susitna River, Alaska, ca. May 16, 1921circa May 16, 1921H. G. Kaiser(G1765)

Caption on photo: May 16 - Mile 264 - Looking west from Gold Creek after the ice run.

 5/5378a-bSusitna River BridgeSusitna River Bridge on the Alaska Railroad, Alaska, ca. May 14, 1921circa May 14, 1921H. G. Kaiser(G1766-G1767)

Caption on photo: Susitna Bridge May 14-1921. S.I. S.2.

 4/3379Susitna Bridge with mountains in backgroundSusitna Bridge on the Alaska Railroad with mountains in background, Alaska, May 17, 1921May 17, 1921H. G. Kaiser(G1769)

Caption on photo: Susitna Bridge. May 17-1921.

 4/4380South end of Hurricane Gulch Railway Bridge under constructionSouth end of Hurricane Gulch railway bridge under construction, Alaska, June 17, 1921June 17, 1921H. G. Kaiser(G1785)

Caption on photo: South end Hurricane Gulch Bridge. June 17-1921. South Back Stays & South 120' Span.

 4/4381Bridge piers 7, 8 and 9 during construction of Hurricane Gulch Railway BridgeBridge piers 7, 8 and 9 during construction of Hurricane Gulch bridge on the Alaska Railroad, Alaska, June 18, 1921June 18, 1921H. G. Kaiser(G1790)

Caption on photo: June 18-1921. North end. Piers No. 7-8&9.

 4/4382Bridge pier 4 at north end of Hurricane Gulch railway bridge during constructionConstruction of bridge pier 4 at north end of Hurricane Gulch bridge on the Alaska Railroad, Alaska, ca. June 18, 1921circa June 18, 1921H. G. Kaiser(G1792)

Caption on photo: North end. [illeg.] 19-1921. Pier No. 4 Left.

 4/4383Men working on grade near crossing of east fork of the Chulitna RiverMen working on Alaska Railroad grade near crossing of east fork of the Chulitna River, Alaska, ca. June 20, 1921circa June 20, 1921H. G. Kaiser(G1818)

Caption on photo: East fork of Chulitna River crossing. Mile 291-292. June 20-1921.

 4/4384Partially completed span of Hurricane Gulch Railway Bridge, seen from gulchPartially completed span of Hurricane Gulch Bridge on the Alaska Railroad, seen from gulch, Alaska, July 9, 1921July 9, 1921A. H. B.

Caption on photo: Looking south - across Hurricane Gulch. July 9th 1921.

 4/4385Partially completed spans for Hurricane Gulch Railway BridgePartially completed spans for Hurricane Gulch Bridge on the Alaska Railroad, Alaska, July 31, 1921July 31, 1921H. G. Kaiser(G1880)

Caption on photo: Hurricane Gulch Bridge. July 31-1921.

 4/4386Piles of steel rails used as counterweight during construction of Hurricane Gulch bridgePiles of steel rails used as counterweight during construction of Hurricane Gulch Bridge on the Alaska Railroad, Alaska, ca. July 1921circa July 1921H. G. Kaiser(G1888)

Caption on photo: 275 tons - of steel rails placed on the backstays serve as counterweight.

 4/4387Crane placing last section of arch on Hurricane Gulch Railway BridgeCrane placing last section of arch on Hurricane Gulch Bridge on the Alaska Railroad, Alaska, August 8, 1921August 8, 1921H. G. Kaiser(G1891)

Caption on photo: Hurricane Gulch Bridge. Aug. 8 - 1921. Placing last member of arch, just before lowering arch arms.

 4/4388Crane in use to place north end of girder span on Hurricane Gulch BridgeCrane in use to place north end of girder span on Hurricane Gulch Bridge on the Alaska Railroad, Alaska, August 15, 1921August 15, 1921H. G. Kaiser(G1900)

Caption on photo: Hurricane Gulch Bridge. Aug. 15-1921. Placing North End Girder Span.

 5/6389a-bTwo-part panorama of crane in use on Hurricane Gulch BridgeCrane in use on Hurricane Gulch Bridge on the Alaska Railroad, August 15, 1921August 15, 1921H. G. Kaiser(G1902-G1903)

Caption on photo: Hurricane Gulch Bridge - Aug.-15-1921.

 5/7390a-bTwo-part panorama of work train crossing completed Hurricane Gulch BridgeWork train crossing completed Hurricane Gulch Bridge on the Alaska Railroad, Alaska, August 15, 1921August 15, 1921H. G. Kaiser(G1904-G1905)

Caption on photo: First train passes over bridge. Aug.-15-1921.

 4/4391Work train on Hurricane Gulch Railway BridgeWork train on Hurricane Gulch Bridge on the Alaska Railroad, Alaska, August 15, 1921August 15, 1921H. G. Kaiser(G1906)

Caption on photo: Hurricane Gulch Bridge. Aug. 15-1921. First Train over Bridge - Steel & Ties to lay track from Hurricane Gulch north.

 4/5392Workers using machines loaded on work train to lay track, probably north of Hurricane GulchAlaska Railroad workers using machines loaded on work train to lay track, probably north of Hurricane Gulch, Alaska, August 17, 1921August 17, 1921H. G. Kaiser(G1918)

Caption on photo: Steel gang at Station 13201 - Aug. 17-1921.

 5/8393a-bTwo-part panorama of Tanana River Bridge under constructionTanana River Bridge under construction, Alaska Railroad, Alaska, October 27, 1922October 27, 1922H. G. Kaiser(G2051-2052)

Caption on photo: N. Tanana River Bridge site. Oct. 27-1922.

 4/5394Barge and river boats possibly at Croto Landing on the Susitna RiverBarge and river boats possibly at Croto Landing on the Susitna River, Alaska, ca. 1915-1923circa 1915-1923 4/5395Mountain, probably Mount McKinley, with river valley belowMountain, probably Mount McKinley, with river valley below, Alaska, ca. 1915-1923circa 1915-1923

This is probably a photograph of a Sydney Lawrence painting to which an A.E.C. negative number was assigned. Although Lawrence was one of the A.E.C. photographers, it is unlikely that this print was made by Lawrence himself, as his first name is mispelled on the photo.

Printed on photo: Copyright 1914 by Sidney Lawrence. G4082.

 Seward Division4/5396Railroad line across Resurrection River with road bridge across river at rightRailroad line across Resurrection River with road bridge across river at right, near Seward, Alaska, ca. 1917circa 1917P. S. Hunt(G805)

Caption on photo: W. Road Bridge over Res. [Resurrection] River - Alaska - near Seward.

 4/5397Bridge and trestle over Resurrection River at Mile 3Bridge and trestle over Resurrection River at Mile 3 of the Alaska Railroad, near Seward, Alaska, ca. 1917circa 1917P. S. Hunt(G806)

Caption on photo: Bridge & trestle over Res. River. M.3. S.D. A.E.C. R.W. Alaska.

 4/5398Railroad track at Mile 8Track at Mile 8 of the Alaska Railroad, near Seward, Alaska, ca. 1917circa 1917P. S. Hunt(G809)

Caption on photo: Change of track at M8 - S.D. - A.E.C. R.W. Alaska.

 4/5399Replacement of Alaska Northern Railway tracks by Alaska Railroad tracks near Mile 8Replacement of Alaska Northern Railway tracks by Alaska Railroad tracks near Mile 8, near Seward, Alaska, ca. 1917circa 1917P. S. Hunt(G810)

Caption on photo: Changing track at M8¼ S.D. - A.E.C. R.W. - Alaska.

 4/5400Replacement of old Alaska Northern Railway track near Mile 9 of the Alaska RailroadReplacement of old Alaska Northern Railway track near Mile 9 of the Alaska Railroad, Alaska, ca. 1917circa 1917P. S. Hunt(G811)

Caption on photo: Changing track at M9½ - S.D. A.E.C. R.W. Alaska.

 4/5401Work on track replacement at Mile 11Replacement of old Alaska Northern Railway track near Mile 11 of the Alaska Railroad, Alaska, ca. 1917circa 1917P. S. Hunt(G812)

Caption on photo: Changing track at M.11 S.D. A.E.C. R.W. Alaska.

 4/6402Railroad tracks at curve at Mile 12Alaska Railroad tracks at curve at Mile 12, Alaska, ca. 1917circa 1917P. S. Hunt(G813)

Caption on photo: Lower end of tunnel - M.12 - S.D. A.E.C. Alaska.

 4/6403Railroad work in front of buildings at Mile 12Alaska Railroad work in front of buildings at Mile 12, Alaska, ca. 1917circa 1917P. S. Hunt(G814)

Caption on photo: Summit M.12 - S.D. - A.E.C. R.W. Alaska.

 4/6404Track replacement work at Mile 10Replacement of old Alaska Northern Railway track with Alaska Railroad track at Mile 10, Alaska, ca. 1917circa 1917P. S. Hunt(G815)

Caption on photo: Changing track at M.10 - S.D. - A.E.C. R.W. Alaska.

 4/6405Track and bridge replacement at Mile 14, probably over Snow RiverReplacement of Alaska Northern Railway track and bridge at Mile 14 of the Alaska Railroad, probably over Snow River, with mountain range in background, Alaska, ca. 1917circa 1917P. S. Hunt(G816)

Caption on photo: Changing track and bridge - M.14 - S.D. - A.E.C. Alaska.

 4/6406Construction work near Mile 11Alaska Railroad construction work near Mile 11, Alaska, ca. 1917circa 1917P. S. Hunt(G818)

Caption on photo: Upper end of tunnel Mile 11½ - 12. S.D. A.E.C R.W. Alaska.

 4/6407Workers using crane mounted on work train to remove Alaska Northern Railway Bridge No. 75Alaska Railroad workers using crane mounted on work train to remove Alaska Northern Railway Bridge No. 75, Alaska, October 8, 1919October 8, 1919H. G. Kaiser(G1471)

Caption on photo: Removing old trestle & bridge no. 75. Oct. 8/1919.

 4/7408Train entering Snowshed 54-B, probably in Seward DivisionAlaska Railroad train entering Snowshed 54-B, probably on Seward Peninsula, Alaska, October 8, 1919October 8, 1919H. G. Kaiser(G1490)

Caption on photo: Snowshed 54-B - Completed. Oct. 8/1919.

 4/7409Old Alaska Northern Railway bridge and new Alaska Railroad bridge over Placer RiverOld Alaska Northern Railway bridge and new Alaska Railroad bridge over Placer River, with glacier in background, Alaska, September 4, 1920September 4, 1920H. G. Kaiser(G1625)

Caption on photo: New & old Placer River Bridge 503. Sep. 4, 1920.

 4/7410Train partially derailed by snowslide, seen from rail bridge at Mile 49.3Alaska Railroad train partially derailed by snowslide, seen from rail bridge at Mile 49.3, Alaska, April 12, 1921April 12, 1921H. G. Kaiser(G1735)

Caption on photo: Looking south over bridg [sic] 49-3. Ap. 12-1921.

 4/7411Looking south toward train cars derailed by snowLooking south toward Alaska Railroad train cars derailed by snow, Seward Peninsula, Alaska, April 12, 1921April 12, 1921H. G. Kaiser(G1736)

Caption on photo: Ap. 12-1921. View of wreck. Looking south.

 4/7412Snowslide on hillside near Mile 49Snowslide on hillside near Mile 49 of the Alaska Railroad, Seward Peninsula, Alaska, April 12, 1921April 12, 1921H. G. Kaiser(G1737)

Caption on photo: Mile 49-50. Showing snow-slides. Ap. 12-1921.

 4/7413Damaged trestle from snowslide wreck at Mile 49.3Damaged trestle from snowslide wreck at Mile 49.3 of the Alaska Railroad, Seward Peninsula, Alaska, April 12, 1921April 12, 1921H. G. Kaiser(G1739)

Caption on photo: April 12-1921. Mile 49-3.

 4/7414Looking north at partial train derailment at Mile 49North view at partial train derailment at Mile 49 of the Alaska Railroad, Seward Peninsula, Alaska, April 12, 1921April 12, 1921H. G. Kaiser(G1740)

Caption has incorrect date.

Caption on photo: Looking north from Mile 49. Ap. 12-1920.

 4/7415Man walking through snow away from derailed train in backgroundMan walking through snow away from derailed Alaska Railroad train in background, Seward Peninsula, Alaska, ca. April 12, 1921circa April 12, 1921H. G. Kaiser(G1741)

Caption on photo: Looking south.

 4/7416Looking south from Placer River trestle, train derailment in distanceLooking south from Placer River trestle, Alaska Railroad train derailment in distance, Seward Peninsula, Alaska, April 12, 1921April 12, 1921H. G. Kaiser(G1742)

Caption on photo: Looking south from 5th Placer River crossing. Ap. 12-1921.

 4/8417Train-mounted cranes in use, possibly on "The Loop" trestle near Bartlett GlacierTrain-mounted cranes in use, possibly on the Alaska Railroad "Loop" trestle near Bartlett Glacier, Seward Peninsula, ca. 1915-1923circa 1915-1923 4/8418"The Loop" circular trestle"The Loop" circular trestle on the Alaska Railroad near Bartlett Glacier, Seward Peninsula, Alaska, ca. 1915-1923circa 1915-1923

Written on verso: Alaska 36. Loop district. Alaska Ry.

 4/8419"The Loop" district valley near Bartlett GlacierValley near Bartlett Glacier, location of "The Loop" circular trestle of the Alaska Railroad, Seward Peninsula, Alaska, ca. 1915-1923circa 1915-1923

Written on verso: Ira Hanson.

 4/8420Seward and Resurrection Bay, seen from hill above SewardSeward and Resurrection Bay, seen from hill above Seward, Alaska, ca. 1914-1923circa 1914-1923L. H. Petersen

Writing in pencil on photo indicates locations of Seward and Renard Island and distances across bay from and between Renard Island and Seward.

Caption on photo: Seward, Resurrection Bay, Alaska. L.H.P.

Fairbanks DivisionM271421Three-part of town of Nenana seen from opposite riverbank, showing confluence of Nenana and Tanana Rivers and Indian mission (Johnson 15)Town of Nenana seen from opposite riverbank, showing confluence of Nenana and Tanana Rivers and Indian mission, Alaska, August 1, 1916August 1, 1916A. J. Johnson

Writing on photo to indicate locations: Indian Mission, mouth of Nenana River.

Caption on photo: Panorama view of Nenana, Alaska. Aug. 1st, 1916.

3-part panorama.

Item number 425, Johnson 66, gives a panoramic view of the same location in 1917, demonstrating the extremely rapid development of the town.

 4/9422Auction audience and auctioneer at Nenana with inset photograph of Harry E. St. George, the purchaser of the first lotLand auction audience and auctioneer at Nenana with inset photograph of Harry E. St. George, the purchaser of the first lot, Alaska, August 24, 1916August 24, 1916A. J. Johnson(26)

Caption on photo: The first lot sold at Nenana, Alaska. Aug. 24th. 1916. And the purchaser, Harry E. St. George.

 4/9423Auction of lots at NenanaAuction of lots at Nenana, Alaska, August 24, 1916August 24, 1916A. J. Johnson(33)

Caption on photo: Auction of lots at Nenana, Alaska. Aug. 24th, 1916.

 4/9424Looking north along A Street in Nenana, showing Railroad Cigar Store and Rappolt's BakeryLooking north along A Street in Nenana, showing Railroad Cigar Store and Rappolt's Bakery, Alaska, June 27, 1917June 27, 1917A. J. Johnson(60)

Caption on photo: A St. looking north. June 27th. 1917. Nenana, Alaska.

 M271425Three-part panorama of town of Nenana, the confluence of the Nenana and Tanana Rivers, and an Indian mission (Johnson 66)Town of Nenana, the confluence of the Nenana and Tanana Rivers, and an Indian mission, Alaska, August 24, 1917August 24, 1917A. J. Johnson

Writing on photo indicates locations: Indian Mission, mouth of Nenana River.

See item 421 for panoramic view of same location a year earlier.

Caption on photo: Nenana, Alaska. Aug. 24th, 1917.

3-part panorama.

 4/9426Dragline excavator loading material into work train cars near town of NenanaDragline excavator loading material into Alaska Railroad work train cars near town of Nenana, Alaska, August 24, 1917August 24, 1917A. J. Johnson(68)

Caption on photo: Drag line excavator loading ballast near Nenana, Alaska. Aug. 24th. 1917.

 4/9427Dragline excavator loading material into work train, probably near NenanaDragline excavator loading material into Alaska Railroad work train, probably near Nenana, Alaska, ca. August 1917circa August 1917

Caption on photo: Drag Line Loading Ballast.

 4/9428Men loading dragline excavator onto train carAlaska Railroad workers loading dragline excavator onto train car, probably near Nenana, Alaska, ca. August 1917circa August 1917

Caption on photo: Loading Drag Line Excavator on Cars.

 4/9429Men at work on grade at Mile 384Work on Alaska Railroad grade at Mile 384, Alaska, August 26, 1917August 26, 1917A. J. Johnson(69)

Caption on photo: Residency 3 from cut of Vernon & Co. Mile 384. Aug. 26th. 1917.

 4/9430Looking south along grade at Mile 385Looking south along Alaska Railroad grade at Mile 385, Alaska, August 26, 1917August 26, 1917A. J. Johnson(71)

Caption on photo: Mile 385 looking south. Aug. 26th. 1917.

 4/9431Looking north toward tents on grade at Mile 385Looking north toward tents on Alaska Railroad grade at Mile 385, Alaska, August 26, 1917August 26, 1917A. J. Johnson(73)

Caption on photo: Mile 385 looking north. Aug. 26th. 1917.

 4/10432Work site at Mile 384 with four men on hillside aboveAlaska Railroad work site at Mile 384 with four men on hillside above, Alaska, August 27, 1917August 27, 1917A. J. Johnson(74)

Caption on photo: Mitchell & Co. Mile 384. Aug. 27th. 1917.

 4/10433Four workers probably working for contractor Mitchell and Co., at Mile 384Four Alaska Railroad workers, probably employed by contractor Mitchell and Co., at Mile 384, Alaska, August 27, 1917August 27, 1917A. J. Johnson(75)

Caption on photo: Mitchell & Co. Mile 384. Aug. 27th. 1917.

 4/10434Looking south from Mile 384 along grading workLooking south along grading work from Mile 384 of the Alaska Railroad, Alaska, August 27, 1917August 27, 1917A. J. Johnson(76)

Caption on photo: Looking south from Mile 384. Aug. 27th. 1917.

 4/10435Looking north along grade at Mile 384Looking north along grade at Mile 384 of the Alaska Railroad, Alaska, August 27, 1917August 27, 1917A. J. Johnson(77)

Caption on photo: Looking north from Mile 384. Aug. 27th. 1917.

 4/10436Landslide at Mile 384Landslide at Mile 384 of the Alaska Railroad, Alaska, August 27, 1917August 27, 1917A. J. Johnson(78)

Caption on photo: Where a 600 yard slide took place in Mile 384. Aug. 27th. 1917.

 4/10437Grade at Mile 387 showing ties covered by material left by floodingAlaska Railroad grade at Mile 387, showing ties covered by material left by flooding, Alaska, August 27, 1917August 27, 1917A. J. Johnson(79)

Caption on photo: Side hill cut in Mile 387. Showing ties covered by wash from small creek during big flood in July. Aug. 27th. 1917.

 4/10438Pile driver at work on Nenana River near Mile 396Pile driver at work on Nenana River near Mile 396 of the Alaska Railroad, Alaska, August 25, 1917August 25, 1917A. J. Johnson(82)

Caption on photo: Diverting Nenana River near Mile 396. Aug. 25th. 1917.

 4/10439Rope ferry across river at Mile 373Rope ferry across river at Mile 373 of the Alaska Railroad, Alaska, August 28, 1917August 28, 1917A. J. Johnson(86)

Caption on photo: Ferry at Mile 373. Aug. 28th. 1917.

 4/10440Looking along Nenana River from hill at Mile 373Looking along Nenana River from hill at Mile 373 of the Alaska Railroad, Alaska, August 28, 1917August 28, 1917A. J. Johnson(89)

Caption on photo: Looking up Nenana River from hill at Mile 373. Aug. 28th. 1917.

 4/11441Steam-powered dragline excavator loading dirt to be used as ballast probably in Fairbanks DivisionSteam-powered dragline excavator loading dirt to be used as ballast, probably in Fairbanks area, Alaska, September 2, 1917September 2, 1917

Caption on photo: Dragline loading ballast, Sept. 2, 1917.

Written on verso: Sept. 2nd. Dragline loading ballast.

 4/11442Dragline excavator and gravel train probably in Fairbanks DivisionDragline excavator and gravel train, probably in Fairbanks area, Alaska, September 2, 1917September 2, 1917

Caption on photo: Gravel train and dragline excavator, Sept. 2, 1917.

 4/11443a-bTwo-part panorama of Work train dumping dirt from train car probably in Fairbanks DivisionWork train dumping dirt from train car, probably near Fairbanks area, Alaska, September 2, 1917September 2, 1917

Caption on photo: Unloading ballast Sept. 2, 1917.

 4/11444Men, women, and children standing near the first passenger train car on a standard gauge line probably in the Tanana ValleyMen, women and children standing near passenger train car, probably in the Tanana Valley, Alaska, September 2, 1917September 2, 1917

It is likely that this passenger train was the first to travel on the upgraded train line that the Alaska Engineering Commission created out of the narrow gauge line of the Tanana Valley Railroad.

Caption on photo: First passenger train on standard gauge line, Sept. 2, 1917.

 4/11445Pile driver on bridge under construction, south of HappyPile driver on bridge under construction, south of Happy, Alaska, September 20, 1917September 20, 1917

Caption on photo: Bridge #1 south of Happy, Sept. 20, 1917.

 4/11446Logs placed across Lost Slough to create bridge, near Mile 396Logs placed across Lost Slough to create bridge, near Mile 396 of the Alaska Railroad, Alaska, March 1918March 1918

Photograph probably taken by A. J. Johnson.

Caption on photo: Bridge across Lost Slough. Mile 396.1 old line, March 1918.

 4/11447Train under coal loading structure at Mile 366, probably near Healy coal fieldsTrain under coal loading structure at Mile 366 of the Alaska Railroad, probably near Healy coal fields, Alaska, April 1918April 1918

Photograph probably taken by A. J. Johnson.

Caption on photo: Loading Coal from Bunker. Mine at Mile 366. April 1918.

 4/11448Men digging ditch in ice for water diversionMen digging ditch in ice for water diversion, Nenana River, Alaska, April 1918April 1918

Photograph probably taken by A. J. Johnson.

Caption on photo: Digging ditch to divert water on ice in Nenana River from Lost Slough. April 1918.

 4/11449Worker standing in ditch dug through ice, with dog on snowbank aboveWorker standing in ditch dug through ice on the Nenana River, with dog on snowbank above, Alaska, April 1918April 1918

Photograph probably taken by A. J. Johnson.

Caption on photo: Digging ditch to divert water on ice in Nenana River from Lost Slough, April - 1918.

 4/11450Three men standing on glacier near site of Bridge 17 at Mile 397Three men standing on glacier, near site of Bridge 17 at Mile 397 of the Alaska Railroad, Alaska, April 15, 1918April 15, 1918

Photograph probably taken by A. J. Johnson.

Caption on photo: Glacier at Bridge #17, Mile 397.0, old line. April 15-1918.

 4/12451Tripods formed from crossed sticks on glacier at Mile 396.75Tripods formed from crossed sticks on glacier at Mile 396.75 of the Alaska Railroad, Alaska, ca. April 1918circa April 1918

Photograph probably taken by A. J. Johnson.

Caption on photo: Showing glacier at end of track on old line. Mile 396.75.

 4/12452Flooded town, probably NenanaFlooded town, probably Nenana, Alaska, May 30, 1918May 30, 1918

Photograph probably taken by A. J. Johnson.

Caption on photo: Looking South from Office Building, High Water, May 30-1918.

 4/12453Looking north along railroad trestle with debris from flooding on either sideLooking north along Alaska Railroad trestle, with debris from flooding on either side, probably near Nenana, Alaska, May 30, 1918May 30, 1918

Photograph probably taken by A. J. Johnson.

Caption on photo: Looking north from end of steel. Mile 396.75. May 30th. 1918.

 4/12454Looking south along track that abruptly ends with flood water and debris around tracksLooking south along Alaska Railroad track that abruptly ends, with flood water and debris around tracks, probably near Nenana, Alaska, May 30, 1918May 30, 1918

Photograph probably taken by A. J. Johnson.

Caption on photo: Looking south end of steel. Mile 396.75. May 30th. 1918.

 4/12455Looking north along track with debris from flooding piled against trackLooking north along Alaska Railroad track, with debris from flooding piled against track, probably near Nenana, Alaska, May 30, 1918May 30, 1918

Photograph probably taken by A. J. Johnson.

Caption on photo: Looking north. Mile 396.80. May 30th. 1918.

 4/12456Looking north along tracks with pallets of wood stacked at rightLooking north along Alaska Railroad tracks, with pallets of wood stacked at right, near Nenana, Alaska, May 30, 1918May 30, 1918

Photograph probably taken by A. J. Johnson.

Caption on photo: Looking north. Mile 397.0. Bridge No. 17 in foreground. May 30th. 1918.

 4/12457Looking north along tracks with flood debris across lineLooking north along Alaska Railroad tracks, with flood debris across line, near Nenana, Alaska, May 30, 1918May 30, 1918

Photograph probably taken by A. J. Johnson.

Caption on photo: Looking north from Mile 397.66. May 30th. 1918.

 4/12458Railroad track sagging from washout near Mile 400Alaska Railroad track sagging from washout near Mile 400, near Nenana, Alaska, May 30, 1918May 30, 1918

Photograph probably taken by A. J. Johnson.

Caption on photo: Washout at Mile 400.4. Looking north. May 30th. 1918.

 4/13459Workers using steam-powered Browning Crane to lay track across swampy ground, probably in Fairbanks DivisionWorkers using steam-powered Browning Crane to lay Alaska Railroad track across swampy ground, probably near Fairbanks, Alaska, June 1918June 1918

Negative number: A.E.C. 37.

Caption on photo: Laying track across swampy ground with Browning Crane. June 1918.

 4/13460Trestle across Nenana River which was damaged by breaking iceAlaska Railroad trestle across Nenana River, damaged by breaking iceMay 1919

Photograph probably taken by A. J. Johnson.

Caption on photo: Pile Trestle across Nenana River, damaged by breakup. May 1919.

 4/13461Men working on track probably in Fairbanks DivisionMen working on Alaska Railroad track, probably near Fairbanks, Alaska, July 8, 1919July 8, 1919

Negative number: T13.

Caption on photo: Looking North Sta. 19713.

 4/13462Looking north along grade probably in Fairbanks DivisionLooking north along Alaska Railroad grade, probably near Fairbanks, Alaska, July 8, 1919July 8, 1919

Negative number: T19.

Caption on photo: Looking North. Sta. R. 19843.

 4/13463Looking north along grade with railroad ties placed at side of gradeLooking north along Alaska Railroad grade, with railroad ties placed at side of grade, probably near Fairbanks, Alaska, July 8, 1919July 8, 1919

Negative number: T23.

Caption on photo: Looking North. Sta. L. 19916.

 4/13464Looking south at workers preparing grade through swampy ground probably in Fairbanks DivisionLooking south at workers preparing grade through swampy ground, probably near Fairbanks, Alaska, July 1919July 1919

Negative number: T27.

Caption on photo: Looking South. Stn. 20073. Showing swampy ground. July [illeg.]9, 19.

 4/13465Gravel Train No. 1 near Mile 393Gravel Train No. 1 near Mile 393 of the Alaska Railroad, probably near Fairbanks, Alaska, July 14, 1919July 14, 1919

Negative number: T50.

Caption on photo: Gravel Train #1 Unloading. Looking South. Mile 393½.

 4/13466Banks Sawmill at Mile 432 near DunbarBanks Sawmill at Mile 432 of the Alaska Railroad, near Dunbar, Alaska, July 22, 1919July 22, 1919

Negative number: T57.

Caption on photo: Banks Mill Mile 432. July 22, 19.

 4/13467Steamer Shusanaon the Tanana River headed away from dock through patches of iceSteamer Shusanaon the Tanana River headed away from dock through patches of ice, carrying material for Alaska Engineering Commission, Alaska, November 4, 1919November 4, 1919

Caption on photo: Latest boat on Tanana. Nov. 4. 1919. Moving material for A.E.C.

 4/14468Looking south over snow-covered uplands and river canyon seen from hillside above tunnelLooking south over snow-covered uplands and river canyon, seen from hillside above Alaska Railroad tunnel, probably near Fairbanks, Alaska, December 6, 1919December 6, 1919

Negative number: T115.

Caption on photo: On hill over Tunnel #1. Looking south. Eng. Camp #358.

 4/14469Snowy hillside near site of tunnel portalSnowy hillside near site of Alaska Railroad tunnel portal, probably near Fairbanks, Alaska, ca. December 8, 1919circa December 8, 1919

T series.

Caption on photo: T. Oct. 8. Looking north to south portal tunnel #1. St. 17082.

 4/14470Looking south to snow-covered hillLooking south to snow-covered hill, near Alaska Railroad, probably near Fairbanks, Alaska, December 8, 1919December 8, 1919

Negative number: T91.

Caption on photo: Looking south. St. 17042.

 4/14471Looking across riverLooking across river, near Alaska Railroad grade, probably near Fairbanks, Alaska, ca. December 8, 1919circa December 8, 1919

Negative number: T98.

Caption on photo: Opposite #17123 camara [sic] looking right angle north.

 4/14472Snowy river valley seen from higher elevationSnowy river valley near Alaska Railroad, seen from higher elevationDecember 8, 1919

Negative number: T106.

Caption on photo: Looking north St. 17056.

 4/14473Looking across hillside above riverLooking across hillside above river, near planned Alaska Railroad line, probably near Fairbanks, Alaska, December 8, 1919December 8, 1919

Negative number: T109.

Photograph out of focus. Men to whom caption refers are faintly visible.

Caption on photo: Opposite #17121. Looking north. Men showing line.

 4/14474River, iced over at banks seen from higher elevationRiver, iced over at banks, seen from higher elevation near Alaska Railroad grade, probably near Fairbanks, Alaska, December 8, 1919December 8, 1919

Negative number: T112.

Second caption may refer to T113, the next photograph in the series.

Caption on photo: 112T. Dec. 8. 19. Looking north St. 17063+30. Below line. T. Dec. 8. 1919. Looking south St. 17060.

 4/14475Looking south at partially frozen river seen from hillside aboveLooking south at partially frozen river near Alaska Railroad grade, seen from hillside above, probably near Fairbanks, Alaska, December 8, 1919December 8, 1919

Negative number: T113.

Caption on photo: Looking south St. 17060.

 4/14476Looking south along narrow river canyon, toward site of tunnelLooking south along narrow river canyon, toward site of Alaska Railroad tunnel, probably near Fairbanks, Alaska, December 9, 1919December 9, 1919

Negative number: T90.

Caption on photo: Looking south to Tunnel #2. St. 16986+40.

 4/14477Looking north along riverLooking north along river, near Alaska Railroad grade, probably near Fairbanks, Alaska, December 9, 1919December 9, 1919

Negative number: T93.

Caption on photo: Looking north St. 16988.

 4/15478Creek through canyonCreek through canyon, near Alaska Railroad grade, probably near Fairbanks, Alaska, December 9, 1919December 9, 1919

Negative number: T97.

Caption on photo: Looking into small creek. St. 16986.

 4/15479Looking south at creek or river through canyonLooking south at creek or river through canyon, near Alaska Railroad grade, probably near Fairbanks, Alaska, December 9, 1919December 9, 1919

Negative number: T99.

Caption on photo: Looking south top Tunnel #2. St. 16968+90.

 4/15480Looking south along partially frozen river probably in Fairbanks DivisionLooking south along partially frozen river, probably near Fairbanks, Alaska, December 9, 1919December 9, 1919

Negative number: T101.

Caption on photo: Looking south. St. #17016 + 60.

 4/15481MountainsideMountainside near Alaska Railroad line, probably near Fairbanks, Alaska, December 9, 1919December 9, 1919

Negative number: T110.

Caption on photo: L. south to portal No. 1 tunnel. St. 17055.

 4/15482Looking toward river from higher elevationLooking toward river from higher elevation, probably near Fairbanks, Alaska, December 10, 1919December 10, 1919

Negative number: T89.

Caption on photo: L.N. St. 17091.

 4/15483Snowslide on Nenana River iceSnowslide on Nenana River ice, Alaska, December 10, 1919December 10, 1919

Negative number: T95.

Caption on photo: On Nenana ice. Looking into bad slide.

 4/15484Looking north along riverLooking north along river, probably near Fairbanks, Alaska, December 10, 1919December 10, 1919

Negative number: T100.

Caption on photo: Looking north. St. 17091.

 4/15485Looking south along river, probably in Fairbanks DivisionLooking south along river, probably near Fairbanks, Alaska, circa December 10, 1919circa December 10, 1919

Negative number: T104.

Caption on photo: Looking south. 100 ft. above St. #17010 + 60.

 4/15486Survey party of five men standing on Nenana River iceAlaska Engineering Commission survey party standing on Nenana River ice, Alaska, December 10, 1919December 10, 1919

Negative number: T105.

Caption on photo: On Nenana River Looking South. Survey party in foreground.

 4/15487Train stopped at Camp 360 in the snow probably in Fairbanks DivisionTrain stopped at Camp 360 in the snow, probably near Fairbanks, Alaska, December 10, 1919December 10, 1919

Negative number: T107.

Caption on photo: Camp 360. End of steel.

 4/16488Eroded hillside of river canyonEroded hillside of river canyon, near Alaska Railroad, Alaska, December 10, 1919December 10, 1919

Negative number: T108.

Caption on photo: Looking at bad hole. St. 17088+50.

 4/16489Looking across river to bluffLooking across river to bluff, near Alaska Railroad, probably near Fairbanks, Alaska, ca. December 10, 1919circa December 10, 1919

Caption illegible.

 4/16490Group of men standing in the snow next to log cabins at Camp 360Group of Alaska Engineering Commission employees standing in the snow next to log cabins at Camp 360, probably near Fairbanks, Alaska, ca. December 10, 1919circa December 10, 1919

Negative number: Possibly T113

Caption on photo: Eng. Camp #360.

 4/16491Looking south across river canyon to mountain rangeLooking south across river canyon to mountain range, probably near Fairbanks, Alaska, December 10, 1919December 10, 1919

Negative number: T114.

Caption on photo: Looking south. St. 17075.

 5/9492a-cThree-part panorama of looking east along Nenana River Valley, between confluence of Jack and Nenana Rivers and Mile 333Looking east along Nenana River Valley, between confluence of Jack and Nenana Rivers and Mile 333 of the Alaska Railroad, Alaska, ca. 1919-1920circa 1919 - 1920H. G. Kaiser(G1439-G1441)

Photos marked and labeled to show route of railroad.

Caption on photo: Looking east down Nenana River Valley - from near the confluence of Nenana & Jack Rivers.

 4/16493Paddlewheel steamer Relianceof St. Michael at Nenana docksPaddlewheel steamer Reliancefrom St. Michael at Nenana docks, Alaska, October 1, 1920October 1, 1920H. G. Kaiser(G1679)

Caption on photo: A.E.C. river docks Nenana. Oct. 1 - 1920.

 4/17494Man wearing fur coat walking across Riley Creek Bridge trestle with construction camp at rightMan wearing fur coat walking across Riley Creek Bridge trestle at Mile 347 of the Alaska Railroad, construction camp at right, Alaska, February 6, 1922February 6, 1922H. G. Kaiser

Caption on photo: Ryley Creek Bridge. Mile 347. U. S. R. Road. Feb. 6-1922.

 4/17495Boats at dock in Nenana in winterBoats at dock in Nenana in winter, Alaska, October 27, 1922October 27, 1922H. G. Kaiser(G2048)

Caption on photo: Looking up stream from dock. 10-27-1922.

 4/17496River steamboatsGeneral Jeff C. DavisandGeneral J. W. Jacobsin dry dock at NenanaRiver steamboats General Jeff C. DavisandGeneral J. W. Jacobsin dry dock at Nenana, Alaska, October 27, 1922October 27, 1922H. G. Kaiser(G2049)

Caption on photo: River boats in winter quarters. Nenana. 10-27-1922.

 4/17497Train line leading to Tanana River railway bridge under construction in distanceAlaska Railroad tracks leading to Tanana River railway bridge under construction in distance, Alaska, October 27, 1922October 27, 1922H. G. Kaiser(G2054)

Tanana River railway bridge was later named the Mears Memorial Bridge after A. E. C. Chairman Frederick Mears.

Caption on photo: North approach to bridge - 10-27-1922.

 4/18498Crane at work on south end of main span, Tanana River railway bridgeCrane at work on south end of main span, Tanana River railway bridge, Alaska, October 27, 1922October 27, 1922H. G. Kaiser(G2059)

Caption on photo: South end of main span - Tanana River Bridge. 10-27-1922.

 4/18499Trestle leading to Tanana River railway bridge, seen from north endTrestle leading to Tanana River railway bridge, seen from north end, Alaska, October 27, 1922October 27, 1922H. G. Kaiser(G2061)

Caption on photo: Looking south from north end of trestle approach to bridge. 10-27-1922.

 4/18500Five men, possibly including Frederick Mears at left, posing near Tanana River railway bridge constructionFive men, possibly including Frederick Mears at left, posing near Tanana River railway bridge construction, Alaska, November 2, 1922November 2, 1922H. G. Kaiser(G2080)

Caption on photo: Nov. 2-1922. Tanana River Bridge looking north.

 4/18501Looking south through Tanana River railway bridge under constructionLooking south through Tanana River railway bridge under construction, Alaska, November 2, 1922November 2, 1922H. G. Kaiser(G2083)

Caption on photo: Tanana Bridge. Nov. 2-1922. "Looking south."

 4/18502Indian village seen from Tanana River railway bridgeIndian village seen from Tanana River railway bridge, Alaska, November 2, 1922November 2, 1922H. G. Kaiser(G2084)

Caption on photo: Indian village from bridge. Nov. 2-1922.

 4/19503Looking east at Tanana River railway bridge construction seen from bluff on north side of Tanana RiverLooking east at Tanana River railway bridge construction, seen from bluff on north side of Tanana River, Alaska, November 2, 1922November 2, 1922H. G. Kaiser(G2085)

Caption on photo: Looking east from bluff on north side of river. 11/2/1922.

 4/19504Looking north over falsework on the Tanana River railway bridgeLooking north over falsework on the Tanana River railway bridge, Alaska, November 2, 1922November 2, 1922H. G. Kaiser(G2087)

The term "falsework" is used to describe the temporary structures used to support railway span bridges during construction.

Caption on photo: Looking north over false work - Nov. 2-1922. Tanana River Bridge.

 4/19505Looking west over Tanana River from the Tanana River railway bridgeLooking west over Tanana River from the Tanana River railway bridge, Alaska, November 2, 1922November 2, 1922H. G. Kaiser(G2088)

Caption on photo: Looking west from bridge. Nov. 2-1922.

 4/19506Looking over Nenana waterfront and river ice downstream from Tanana River railway bridgeLooking over Nenana waterfront and river ice downstream from Tanana River railway bridge, Alaska, November 2, 1922November 2, 1922H. G. Kaiser(G2090)

Caption on photo: Looking down stream from bridge, showing Nenana waterfront. Nov. 2-1922.

 4/19507Three men, probably including Frederick Mears at right, at end of tracks on Tanana River railway bridgeThree men, probably including Frederick Mears at right, at end of tracks on Tanana River railway bridge, Alaska, November 2, 1922November 2, 1922H. G. Kaiser(G2091)

Caption on photo: Tanana River Bridge, end of steel. Nov. 2-1922.

 4/20508Looking upstream from Nenana docks, Tanana River railway bridge in distanceLooking upstream from Nenana docks, Tanana River railway bridge in distance, Alaska, November 2, 1922November 2, 1922H. G. Kaiser(G2093)

Caption on photo: Looking up stream from river docks. Nov. 2-1922.

 4/20509Machinery in train yard, possibly in NenanaAlaska Railroad machinery in train yard, possibly in Nenana, Alaska, November 16, 1922November 16, 1922H. G. Kaiser(G2078) 4/20510Machinery in train yard, possibly in NenanaAlaska Railroad machinery in train yard, possibly in Nenana, Alaska, November 16, 1922November 16, 1922H. G. Kaiser(G2079) 4/20511-513Tanana River railway bridge under constructionTanana River railway bridge under construction, Alaska, ca. 1922circa 1922 4/20514Tanana River railway bridge under construction, over frozen Tanana RiverTanana River railway bridge under construction, over frozen Tanana River, Alaska, ca. 1922circa 1922 4/20515Coal seams at Healey ForksCoal seams at Healey Forks, Alaska, n.d.undatedJohnson & Tyler, Anchorage, Alaska (15)

Caption on photo: Healey River Coal Corporation - Mines. Healey Forks, Alaska.

 Construction Activities in Unidentified Locations4/21516Two workers standing on trestle under construction, mountain in backgroundTwo Alaska Railroad workers standing on trestle under construction, mountain in background, Alaska, ca. 1915-1923circa 1915-1923 4/21517Machine next to railroad line, with mountains and glacier in backgroundMachine next to Alaska Railroad line, with mountains and glacier in background, Alaska, ca. 1915-1923circa 1915-1923 4/21518River with forest beyond, seen from higher elevationRiver with forest beyond, seen from higher elevation, probably near Alaska Railroad, Alaska, ca. 1915-1923circa 1915-1923 4/21519Worker operating tracked vehicle to pull containers filled with dirt, probably near Alaska Railroad work campWorker operating tracked vehicle to pull containers filled with dirt, probably near Alaska Railroad work camp, Alaska, ca. 1915-1923circa 1915-1923 4/21520Snowy track and telephone or telegraph lines, probably through work campSnowy track and telephone or telegraph lines, probably through Alaska Railroad work camp, Alaska, ca. 1915-1923circa 1915-1923 4/21521Construction area in snowy mountain landscapeAlaska Railroad construction area in snowy mountain landscape, Alaska, ca. 1915-1923circa 1915-1923 4/21522Telegraph or telephone lines through snowy mountain landscapeTelegraph or telephone lines through snowy mountain landscape, probably near Alaska Railroad, Alaska, ca. 1915-1923circa 1915-1923 4/21523Team of sled dogs pulling sled followed by horse-drawn wagon on snowy trailTeam of sled dogs pulling sled followed by horse-drawn wagon on snowy trail, probably near Alaska Railroad line, Alaska, ca. 1915-1923circa 1915-1923 4/21524Entrance to rail tunnelEntrance to Alaska Railroad tunnel, Alaska, ca. 1915-1923circa 1915-1923 4/21525Railroad line through camp with wooden buildings and tentsAlaska Railroad line through camp with wooden buildings and tents, Alaska, ca. 1915-1923circa 1915-1923 Alaska Engineering Commission Staff and official visitorsFrederick Mears4/22526Crowd at Anchorage train station for the departure of Colonel Frederick Mears to the war frontCrowd at Anchorage train station for the departure of Colonel Frederick Mears, Alaska, ca. 1917-1918circa 1917 - 1918H. G. Kaiser(G828)

Colonel Mears led an engineering regiment during World War I, which was made up of experienced railroad workers from Alaska and the Pacific Northwest.

Caption on photo: A. E. Commissioner - Col. F. Mears leaving Anchorage - Alaska - for the war front.

 4/22527Crowd at Anchorage train station for the departure of Colonel Frederick Mears to the warfrontCrowd at Anchorage train station for the departure of Colonel Frederick Mears, Alaska, ca. 1917-1918circa 1917 - 1918H. G. Kaiser(G829)

Caption on photo: Col. F. Mears A.E.C. leaving Anchorage Alaska - for Washington & the War-Front.

 4/22528Colonel and Mrs. Mears' photographic Christmas card of Alaska Railroad bridge over Hurricane GulchColonel and Mrs. Mears' photographic Christmas card of Alaska Railroad bridge over Hurricane Gulch, Alaska, ca. 1919-1923circa 1919 - 1923

Printed on card: A Merry Xmas from Colonel and Mrs. Mears.

 4/22529a-cConstruction activity at St. Paul Union Depot train yardsConstruction activity at Union Depot train yards, St. Paul, Minnesota, February 12, 1925February 12, 1925

After construction of Alaska Railroad was completed, Frederick Mears oversaw construction of the Union Depot in St. Paul, Minnesota.

 Alaska Engineering Commission and Staff4/23530Frederick Mears, W. C. Edes, and Thomas Riggs, Jr.Alaska Engineering Commission members Frederick Mears, W. C. Edes, and Thomas Riggs, Jr., 19141914 4/23531Chairman Frederick Mears and staff seated in A.E.C. officeAlaska Engineering Commission Chairman Frederick Mears and staff seated in office, Alaska, ca. 1919-1923circa 1919 - 1923

L-R: Frederick Mears, Chairman and Chief Engineer; C. L. Mason, Chief Clerk; William Gerig, Assistant Chief Engineer; H. P. Warren, Chief Supply Division; F. Hansen, Engineer Maintenance and Construction; B. H. Barndollar, Examiner of Accounts and Legal Advisor.

4/23532Chairman Frederick Mears and staff seated in A.E.C. officeAlaska Engineering Commission Chairman Frederick Mears and staff seated in office, Alaska, ca. 1919-1923circa 1919 - 1923

L-R: Frederick Mears, Chairman and Chief Engineer; C. L. Mason, Chief Clerk; William Gerig, Assistant Chief Engineer; F. D. Browne, Engineer in Charge, Northern Division; H. P. Warren, Chief of Supply Division; F. Hansen, Engineer, Maintenance and Construction; B. H. Barndollar, Examiner of Accounts and Legal Advisor.

Official Visitors4/23533Crowd at Seward train station greets official inspectorsCrowd at Seward train station greets official inspectors, Alaska, July 15, 1920July 15, 1920H. G. Kaiser(G1574)

Caption on photo: Secretary of the Interior John Barton Payne, Josephus Daniels, Secretary of the Navy & Rear-Admiral Hugh Rodman arrive at Seward on an inspection trip of the Government R. Road & coal fields - July 15, 1920.

 4/23534Two men in suits and one in working clothes, in fieldTwo men in suits and one in working clothes, probably related to Alaska Railroad construction work, in field, Alaska, ca. 1915-1923circa 1915 - 1923 H. G. Kaiser Photographs of AlaskaAlaska Native people4/24535Iñupiat woman carrying baby on her back, probably near Nome, AlaskaIñupiat woman carrying baby on her back, probably near Nome, Alaska, ca. 1915between 1910 and 1920H. G. Kaiser

Caption: Madonna of the North.

 4/24536Iñupiat man holding walrus ivory and carving tool, Nome, AlaskaIñupiat man holding ivory and carving tool, Nome, Alaska, ca. 1912between 1907 and 1917H. G. Kaiser

Caption: Eskimo Ivory Carver. Nome, Alaska.

 4/24537Iñupiat man with tonsured hair from Diomede Island holding walrus ivory, AlaskaIñupiat man from Diomede Island holding ivory, Alaska, ca. 1912-1916between 1912 and 1916H. G. Kaiser

Caption: Diomede Isl. Eskimo.

 4/24538Iñupiat girl name Katesarina wearing anorak, Nome, AlaskaIñupiat girl named Katesarina wearing anorak, Nome, Alaska, ca. 1912-1916between 1912 and 1916H. G. Kaiser, Arctic Studio, Nome

Caption: Katesarina.

 Nome Mining Activities4/24539Gold miners moving quickly through water, possibly at Stampeders' Beach in NomeGold miners rushing across stream, possibly at "Stampeders' Beach," Nome, Alaska, ca. 1899-1909circa 1899-1909H. G. Kaiser, Nome

Caption: The Stampeders.

 4/24540Heavily laden gold miner wiping browHeavily laden gold miner seated, wiping brow, Nome, Alaska, ca. 1899-1909circa 1899-1909H. G. Kaiser

Caption: A Chechacos First Stampede. Nome, Alaska.

 4/24541Three men dredging through ice on the Bering Sea at NomeThree men dredging through ice on the Bering Sea, Nome, Alaska, ca. 1899-1909circa 1899-1909H. G. Kaiser

Caption: Dredging Bering Sea in Winter. Nome, Alaska.

 4/24542Two gold miners, probably Leet Lim and John Lutschinger, using sluice near Dry Creek, NomeTwo gold miners, probably Leet Lim and John Lutschinger, using sluice near Dry Creek, Nome, Alaska, ca. 1899-1909circa 1899-1909H. G. Kaiser

Caption: Bench No. 2 below Dry Creek - Leet Lim - John Lutschinger - Nome, Alaska.

 4/24543Three miners underground, with pipes carrying steam to thaw frozen ground, Center Creek, NomeThree miners underground, with pipes carrying steam to thaw frozen ground, Center Creek, Nome, Alaska, ca. 1899-1909circa 1899-1909H. G. Kaiser

Caption: A battery of 50 steam points in operation 75 ft. - underground - Center Creek - Nome, Alaska.

 Sled dog teams4/25544Darling and Allan team of sled dogs, with musher, in NomeDarling and Allan team of sled dogs, with musher, in Nome, Alaska, 19121912H. G. Kaiser

Dogs in this team are not Huskies.

Caption: 1912 Nome. Darling and Allan Team - Winners of 5th Annual All Alaska Sweepstakes.

 4/25545J. Johnson's racing team of Siberian wolf dogs pulling sledJ. Johnson's racing team of Siberian wolf dogs pulling sled, probably near Nome, Alaska, ca. 1912circa 1912H. G. Kaiser(200)

Caption: J. Johnson's racing team of Siberian Wolf Dogs.

 4/25546J. Johnson's racing team of Siberian wolf dogs pulling sledJ. Johnson's racing team of Siberian wolf dogs pulling sled, probably near Nome, Alaska, ca. 1912circa 1912H. G. Kaiser 4/25547Team of sled dogs pulling man on cart along tracks of Seward Peninsula Railway near NomeTeam of sled dogs pulling man on cart along tracks of Seward Peninsula Railway near Nome, Alaska, ca. 1913-1917circa 1913-1917H. G. Kaiser

Dog-drawn conveyances known as "pupmobiles" were used on the Seward Peninsula Railway circa 1913-1920, when the railroad had only intermittent train service.

Reindeer4/25548Herd of reindeer in the snow with three Iñupiat herders, probably near Nome, AlaskaHerd of reindeer in the snow, with three Iñupiat herders, probably near Nome, Alaska, ca. 1899-1916between 1899 and 1916H. G. Kaiser

Caption on photo: Alaska Reindeer.

4/25549Five Iñupiat men, winners of reindeer race, each with reindeer in Kougarok, AlaskaFive Iñupiat men, winners of reindeer race, each with reindeer, in Kougarok, Alaska, ca. 1899-1916between 1899 and 1916H. G. Kaiser, Nome

Caption on photo: Winners of Reindeer Race. Kougaruk, Alaska.

4/25550Iñupiat with reindeer and sleds at reindeer camp, probably near Nome, AlaskaThree Iñupiat men and one woman with reindeer pulling sleds, at reindeer camp, probably near Nome, Alaska, ca. 1899-1916between 1899 and 1916H. G. Kaiser, Nome

Caption on photo: Alaska Reindeer Camp.

Ships4/26551Men trying to free U. S. Revenue CutterBearand U. S. Revenue Marine Steamer Thomas Corwinfrom sea ice, NomeMen trying to free U. S. Revenue CutterBearand U. S. Revenue Marine Steamer Thomas Corwinfrom sea ice, Nome, Alaska, June 2, 1914June 2, 1914H. G. Kaiser, Nome

Caption on photo: Revenue CutterBearand Str.Corwinin the ice. Nome, Alaska.

 4/26552Sea ice off Nome with Steamer Senatorin distanceSea ice off Nome, with Steamer Senatorin distance, Alaska, June 15, 1914June 15, 1914H. G. Kaiser(300)

Caption on photo: Str. Senator in the Nome Road [illeg.]. June 15-1914.

 Anchorage4/26553Sunset over sea in AnchorageSunset over sea in Anchorage, Alaska, 19171917H. G. Kaiser

Caption on photo: An Anchorage sunset - 1917.

 4/26554Young girl in field of wildflowersYoung girl in field of wildflowers, Anchorage, Alaska, ca. 1917-1923circa 1917-1923H. G. Kaiser

Caption on photo: Wild flowers Anchorage, Alaska.

 4/26555Men holding sheaves of grains at First Alaska Agricultural FairMen holding sheaves of grains at First Alaska Agricultural Fair, Anchorage, Alaska, 19171917H. G. Kaiser

Caption on photo: Winners of prizes at First Alaska Agricultural Fair, 1917 - Anchorage.

 4/26556 - 557Two brown bear cubs fighting, probably near AnchorageTwo brown bear cubs fighting, probably near Anchorage, Alaska, ca. 1917-1923circa 1917-1923H. G. Kaiser

Caption on photo: Alaska Brown Bear.

 Joseph M. Welden Photographs of Fairbanks1907-19134/27558Fairbanks at midnightFairbanks at midnight, Alaska, August 14, 1907August 14, 1907Joseph M. Weldon

Caption on photo: Alaska Midnight. Fairbanks. Aug.-14-1907.

 4/27559Bar of light caused by long exposure capturing moonrise, over FairbanksBar of light caused by long exposure capturing moonrise, over Fairbanks, Alaska, ca. 1908circa 1908Joseph M. Weldon

Caption on photo: As the Moon Rose Over the City. Fairbanks Alaska.

 4/27560Sunrise at 1:30 a.m. over FairbanksSunrise at 1:30 a.m. over Fairbanks, Alaska, June 22, 1911June 22, 1911Joseph M. Weldon

Caption on photo: Sun Rise 1:30 AM. June 22, 1911. Fairbanks Alaska.

 4/27561Sunset over Fairbanks, sign for Tanana Valley Railroad Co. in foregroundSunset over Fairbanks, sign for Tanana Valley Railroad Co. in foreground, Alaska, ca. 1907-1913circa 1907-1913Joseph M. Weldon

Caption on photo: June sunset. Fairbanks Alaska.

 4/28562Man on horseback herding dairy cows near FairbanksMan on horseback herding dairy cows near Fairbanks, Alaska, 19111911Joseph M. Weldon

Caption on photo: Off To The Meadows Hinkley's Dairy Herd. Fairbanks Alaska 1911.

 4/28563Herd of dairy cows grazingHerd of dairy cows grazing, near Fairbanks, Alaska, ca. 1911circa 1911Joseph M. Weldon

Caption on photo: On The Meadows Hinkleys Dairy Herd. Fairbanks Alaska. [illeg.]

 4/28564Field of harvested oats in shocks, FairbanksField of harvested oats in shocks, Fairbanks, Alaska, 19111911Joseph M. Weldon

Caption on photo: Oats Fairbanks Alaska 1911.

 4/28565Field of wild lilies, probably near FairbanksField of wild lilies, probably near Fairbanks, Alaska, 19131913Joseph M. Weldon

Caption on photo: Alaska Wild Lilies.

 4/28566Young boy and girl standing ankle-deep in water, each with dog, FairbanksYoung boy and girl standing ankle-deep in water, each with dog, Fairbanks, Alaska, ca. 1907-1913circa 1907-1913Joseph M. Weldon

Caption on photo: Good Old Summer Time. Fairbanks Alaska.

 Alaska and Pacific Northwest Scenes

Photographs seemingly unrelated to construction activities that were probably collected by Frederick Mears or by other Alaska Engineering Commission staff.

Denali National Park, formerly Mount McKinley National Park4/29567Alaska Moving Pictures Corporation's private train car, cast, crew and several teams of sled dogs at entrance at Denali National Park, possibly for filming ofThe ChechahcosAlaska Moving Pictures Corporation's private train car, cast, crew and several teams of sled dogs at entrance at Denali National Park, possibly for filming ofThe Chechahcos, Alaska, ca. 1922-1924circa 1922-1924

Stamped on verso: Alaska Moving Pictures Corp. Anchorage, Alaska.

 4/29568Mountains and their reflection in water at Polychrome Pass with man and packhorses acros lakeMountains and their reflection in water at Polychrome Pass with man and packhorses acros lake, Denali National Park, Alaska, ca. 1910scirca 1910s

Written on verso: Alaska 100. Lake & mountains Polychrome Pass. McKinley National Park.

 4/29569Man and four pack horses in camp at Polychrome PassMan and four pack horses in camp at Polychrome Pass, Denali National Park, Alaska, ca. 1910scirca 1910s

Written on verso: Camp at Polychrome Pass.

 4/29570Mountain sheep in distance on hillside in Denali National ParkMountain sheep in distance on hillside in Denali National Park, Alaska, ca. 1910scirca 1910s

Written on verso: Mtn. Sheep. McKinley Park.

 5/10571Woman and dogs outside Dead Horse Road House, now Curry, AlaskaWoman and dogs outside Dead Horse Road House, now Curry, Alaska, ca. 1910-1920circa 1910-1920 4/29572Passengers on barge pushed by tugboat, possibly somewhere in AlaskaPassengers on barge pushed by tugboat, possibly somewhere in Alaska, ca. 1910scirca 1910s 4/29573Team of Sepalla Huskies in snow outside tentTeam of Sepalla Huskies in snow outside tent, probably near Nome, Alaska, ca. 1914-1917circa 1914 - 1917R.C.L

The term "Sepella" in the caption is probably a mispelling of "Sepalla," a kind of Husky bred by sled team driver Leonard Sepalla.

Caption on photo: R.C.L. "Sepella" from Nome, Alaska.

 4/29574Two men with team of Huskies in tent camp in the snowTwo men with team of Huskies in tent camp in the snow, probably near Nome, Alaska, ca. 1914-1917circa 1914 - 1917R.C.L

Caption on photo: R.C.L., Alaska.

 5/11575a-cField of harvested grain, farm workers at left, probably near FairbanksField of harvested grain, farm workers at left, probably near Fairbanks, Alaska, ca. 1911-1917circa 1911-1917

Three photos joined to form panorama.

 4/29576 - 577Rocks, probably off Pacific Northwest ocean coastRocks, probably off Pacific Northwest ocean coast, ca. 1910s-1920scirca 1910s - 1920s 4/29578Rushing river, possibly in AlaskaRushing river, possibly in Alaska, ca. 1910s-1920scirca 1910s - 1920s