Papers of Frank C. Nichols while in Alaska, 1898-1902.

Title:

Personal Author:

Nichols, Frank C, author

Physical Description:

2 folders

General Note:

In the Alaska State Library, Historical Collections, P.O. Box 110571, Juneau AK 99811-0571

Abstract:

Originals and photocopies of letters, clippings, and hand-drawn map of Selawik Lake and Kobuk River; map depicts winter trail of natives, portage and prospecting areas.

Personal Subject:

Nichols, Frank C.

Corporate Subject:

Mermaid (Bark)

Rhode Island and Alaska Mining, Trading and Transportation Company.

Subject Term:

Gold mines and mining -- Alaska -- Seward Peninsula.

Mining corporations -- Alaska -- Seward Peninsula.

Prospecting -- Alaska -- Seward Peninsula.

Geographic Term:

Council (Alaska) -- Description and travel.

Kobuk River Region (Alaska) -- Maps.

Biographical/Historical Data:

Prospector during the gold rush in Alaska; with several friends, formed the N & A Co., with Nichols as auditor; staked claims near Council on the Seward Peninsula and Elkhorn Creek northwest of Council.

Restrictions on Access:

Collection is open to research.

Available:

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