Frederick A. Zeusler papers, ca. 1900-1981.

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Frederick A. Zeusler papers, ca. 1900-1981.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/44480876

Includes Zeusler's writings, speeches, correspondence, diaries, papers, collected publications, nautical charts, and maps; materials primarily relate to Zeusler's Coast Guard service, his Alaska Steamship Co. executive position, his role as a maritime historian, and as a citizen active in local governments. Also includes the stories and diaries of Paul Silook, drafts and published version of Sea Drift, Alaska Cruises which is a collection of documents from his ice patrol experiences, Alaska Steamship Co. rate hearings, charts, shipping, and trade information, and notes on native marriages. Ships served on include: Onondoga, Unalgo, Snohomish, Bear, McCulloch, Modoc, Tampa, Seneca, Monahan, Cassin, Chelan, Northland, Spencer, and others.

9.92 linear ft. (13 boxes)

Alaska State Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7542238

Alaska State Library

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United States. Revenue-Cutter Service

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