Johnny O'Brien papers, 1851-1930.

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Johnny O'Brien papers, 1851-1930.

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Three handwritten journals describing O'Brien's life, from childhood to age 80, comprise this collection. O'Brien, born in Ireland and sent to London for school, ran away to sea. The bulk of the three journals describe his life as Captain of steamers in Alaska. He worked for the Alaska Steamship Co. as early as 1895. He was Captain of the "Victoria" on the Seattle to Nome run and had the reputation of being the 1st ship into Nome after the ice went out.

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University of Alaska Fairbanks, Elmer E. Rasmuson Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7443596

University of Alaska Fairbanks, Elmer E. Rasmuson Library

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