Fort Egbert construction and activities, ca. 1899-1912.
Title:
Fort Egbert construction and activities, ca. 1899-1912.
Physical Description:
1 album (78 photographs) : black and white
General Note:
In the Alaska State Library, Historical Collections, P.O. Box 110571, Juneau, AK 99811-0571.
Abstract:
This album consists primarily of photographs taken during the construction of Ft. Egbert, near the town of Eagle, Alaska, ca. 1899-1912. The images show construction, transportation and arrival of goods by steamer, activities and personnel around Fort Egbert, views of Eagle, Nome, St. Michael. F.H. Nowell took some of the photographs. Many of the images were numbered by an unknown photographer.
Subject Term:
Ownership:
The photographer/compiler of this album is unknown.
Biographical/Historical Data:
Ft. Egbert was established near the town of Eagle, Alaska, to maintain law and order during the Klondike gold rush, ca. 1899-1912. Ft. Egbert was a vital link in the Washington - Alaska Military Cable and Telegraph System (WAMCATS) from 1902-1911.
Restrictions on Access:
Collection is open to research.
Contents:
Argo (ship) -- Sarah (ship) -- John Cudahy (ship).