William Egan, the first governor after statehood, took the oath of office Jan. 3, 1959, and served until 1966 when Walter Hickel became governor. Gov. Hickel resigned Jan. 29, 1969, to become Secretary of the Interior under President Nixon. Alaska's Secretary of State, Keith Miller, succeeded Hickel and served until Dec. 1970. Egan was elected to a second term in Dec. 1970 and served until 1974. He was succeeded by Jay Hammond who served two consecutive terms from Dec. 1974 until Dec. 1982. William (Bill) Sheffield was elected governor in 1982 and was serving when this collection was compiled.
From the description of Alaska Office of the Governor photograph collection, 1959-1982. [graphic]. (Alaska State Library). WorldCat record id: 50763707
