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A story of the first American exploring expedition to Russian America ... 1865-1867 : typescript.
BANC MSS P-K 215 FILM Positive Microfilm, Range Box P-K 215-216
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Title:

A story of the first American exploring expedition to Russian America ... 1865-1867 : typescript

Creator/Contributor:

Adams, George R. (George Russell), 1845-1938, creator

Abstract:

Typed transcript of an account of his experiences as a member of the Western Union Telegraph Company's expedition for the Russian Extension, under the command of Col. Charles S. Bulkley and Maj. Robert Kennicott.
With this is filmed an account of his trading venture to Alaska, 1868, titled: Pioneer fur sealing in Alaska (52 p. typescript)

Subject:

Western Union Telegraph Expedition (1865-1867)
Fur trade -- Alaska
Telegraph lines -- Alaska

Note:

Originals in: private possession.
FOR REFERENCE USE ONLY. Reproduction prohibited.

Physical Description:

microfilm
Partial microfilm reel (215 frames) : negative (Rich. 114:16) and positive.

Language:

English

Identifier:

BANC MSS P-K 215 FILM Positive Microfilm, Range Box P-K 215-216

Origin:

Alaska

Copyright Note:

FOR REFERENCE USE ONLY. Reproduction prohibited.