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ALASKA HIGHWAY, 1942

 Item — Box: PCA 008
Identifier: ASL-P8-31

Scope and Contents

As Alaska was being armed to repel the invaders in the distant Aleutian Islands, the Alaska Highway was being pushed through in a single summer. A vital supply route, it was the first land connection between Alaska and the United States. [here we see the right of way being slashed in 1942]

Dates

  • 1942

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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