Snow, George T., 1847-1925.

The Snow family arrived in Juneau in 1887. Their theatrical pursuits took them from Juneau to the Yukon Territory. George and Anna Snow were committed to promoting the efforts of Alaskan pioneers, The Alaska-Yukon Pioneers, and the Ladies of the Golden North.

From the description of George Snow Scrapbook, 1884-1925. [microform]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 309444330

George Thornton Snow and Anna Edes Rablen Snow moved their two children, Montgomery and Crystal, from Washington Territory to Alaska in 1887 to perform in local theater. The entire family, including George's brother, Joe, and the children worked and/or performed in theaters around Alaska and in Victoria, B.C. In 1894, they became the first family to cross the Chilkoot Pass to the Yukon where they prospected at Forty-Mile. They moved to Circle City, Alaska in 1895 and built Snow's Opera House in Circle City, Alaska. George Snow was a founder of the Yukon Order of Pioneers (Y.O.O.P.). Anna organized the Ladies of the Golden North. Around 1910, George and Anna returned to Seattle where they lived until George's death, August 25, 1925. Anna returned to Juneau where she lived until November 13, 1943. Crystal Snow married Juneau dentist, Dr. Charles P. Jenne, and had three children: Corrinne, Phyllis and Charles. Crystal served twice in the Alaska Territorial Legislature and as Juneau's postmistress at age 60, turning down a third term in the Legislature. Crystal's daughter, Corrinne, served as Juneau's Assistant Postmistress. Crystal died June 5, 1968 in the Sitka Pioneer Home. Montgomery (Monte) Snow worked for the Daily Alaskan in Skagway, The Daily Alaska Empire in Juneau, and the Post-Intelligence in Seattle. He died Aug. 5, 1957, in Seattle.

From the description of Snow family photograph collection, ca. 1880-1960. [graphic]. (Alaska State Library). WorldCat record id: 52364553