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MAP - WAMCATS

 Item — Box: PCA 008
Identifier: ASL-P8-12

Scope and Contents

The Washington-Alaska Military Cable and Telegraph System (WAMCATS) was a highly significant factor in the early development of Alaska. It was a vast undertaking, which connected the military posts in Alaska with the United States. It also functioned as a commercial telegraph and cable connection to the States.

Dates

  • 1867 - 1975

Conditions Governing Access

The photos may be viewed, however, the images may not be photocopied.

Extent

1 Photographic Slides

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Alaska State Library - Historical Collections Finding Aids Repository

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