Michael A. Healy Collection [microform] 1881-1900.

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Michael A. Healy Collection [microform] 1881-1900.

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Included in the Michael A. Healy Collection are diaries of Healy's son, Fred A. Healy, and his wife, Mary Jane (Roach) Healy; letterbook of the ship, "Bear"; scrapbooks kept by Mary Jane Healy; as well as publications and photographs. The materials relate to Michael A. Healy's career in the United States Revenue Cutter Service, his involvement in the reindeer industry in Alaska, and his observations and experiences relating to Alaska and Alaskans.

4 reels.

University of Alaska Fairbanks, Elmer E. Rasmuson Library

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University of Alaska Fairbanks, Elmer E. Rasmuson Library

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Healy, Michael A. (Michael Augustine), 1839-1904

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Biography Captain Michael Healy (1839-1904), commander of the Revenue Cutters "Corwin" and "Bear" was the presence of the law off the coast of Alaska in the late 19th century. Although his primary function was to prevent the contraband sale of guns and alcohol to the natives and to control the illegal slaughter of seals, he was acclaimed for his fearless efforts to save the lives of seamen marooned in the Arctic. He was also concerned for...

Bear (Ship)

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United States. Revenue-Cutter Service

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Corwin (Revenue cutter)

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