A representative of Alyeska Pipeline Service Company, builders of the trans Alaska pipeline, inspects some of the 239 miles of 48-inch diameter pipe which was stored at the Fairbanks pipe yard prior to start of construction of the project., 1970 - 1974
Content Description
The collection contains both slides and photographs taken during the pipeline construction. Subjects include personnel, equipment, bridge construction, the winter environment, wildlife, pump stations, Port Valdez, the Haul Road and the terminal. There are several views of archaeologists from UAF working at the site. The 589 slides generally correspond to six typewritten progress reports, which begin in March 1976, when the pipeline was about 45% complete, and end in April 1977 at 95% completion. The remainder of the collection consists of 127, 8x10 in. black and white photographs.
Dates
- 1970 - 1974
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is available for viewing; however the images may not be photocopied.
Extent
1 Photographic Prints
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Alaska State Library - Historical Collections Finding Aids Repository
PO Box 110571
Juneau AK 99811-0571 US
907-465-2920
907-465-2925
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asl.historical@alaska.gov