Harold Tilleson is interviewed by Marie Mitchell on November 28, 2006 in Fairbanks, Alaska.
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Harold Tilleson is interviewed by Marie Mitchell on November 28, 2006 in Fairbanks, Alaska.
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2 mini-digital videorecordings (approximately 66 min., 4 min.) : digital
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Recorded on November 28, 2006 at Elmer Rasmuson Library on the campus of the University of Alaska Fairbanks in Fairbanks, Alaska.
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ORAL HISTORY 2006-28-08 PT. 1: In this first part of a two part interview, Harold talks about his responsibilities during the construction of the winter ice road from Livengood to Sagwon (known as the Hickel Highway); working as a heavy equipment operator; naming of the winter ice road the Hickel Highway; and the tenacious crew hired to build the road. Many of his stories demonstrate a spirit of triumph and comradeship among those who worked on construction of the road.
ORAL HISTORY 2006-28-08 PT. 2: Harold continues to talk about working on the construction and maintenance of the winter ice road (Hikel Highway) from Livengood to Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. He discusses the work schedule, the long hours, and driving for two days straight from Fairbanks to deliver fuel to Schrader's Bluff, 90 miles north of Anaktuvuk Pass.
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Audio is also available online at Dalton Highway Project Jukebox.