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A drifting Soviet ice island, which formerly housed Research Station #31, was found drifting off the Alaskan coast Sept 29, 1991. The Soviets relocated the island in Oct. and removed the remaining buildings and hazardous materials from the island, which broke loose from the mainland in July.

 Item — Box: PCA 313
Identifier: PCA0313-11-83

Scope and Contents

USCG Photo.

Dates

  • circa 1915-[ongoing], (bulk 1989)

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is available for viewing, however, the photographs 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

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