[Ft. Egbert buildings from knoll above.]
Scope and Contents
This album consists primarily of photographs taken during the construction of Ft. Egbert, a fort 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. The images show construction, transportation and arrival of goods by steamer, activities and personnel around the Fort, views of Eagle, Nome, St. Michael.
The photographer/compiler of this album is unknown. F.H. Nowell took some of the photographs. An unknown photographer’s number is printed on the face of many of the images. Elva Scott of the Eagle Historical Society identified the Ft. Egbert and Eagle views.
Dates
- ca. 1899-1912
Conditions Governing Access
The photographs may be viewed however they 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