Elevated cable systems were used to lift pipe for the trans Alaska pipeline to the precipitous slopes of Thompson Pass. In the Chugach Mountains, about 20 miles northeast of Valdez. Here, completed pipeline is visible in the lower portion of the photograph, and an 80-foot joint of pipe is being lifted on one fo the cable systems to be joined to the line as the completed pipeline is extended upward. Drainage control dikes are visible in the lower pipeline ditch. At lower left, a bulldozer pushes earth into the ditch to bury the completed portion of the line., 1974 - 1977
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
- 1974 - 1977
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
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