William Biggs photograph collection [graphic], ca. 1929-1933.

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William Biggs photograph collection [graphic], ca. 1929-1933.

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The photos primarily concern the Hirst-Chichagof Mine in Kimshan Cove on Chichagof Island where Mr. Biggs worked. Scenics, mine workers, reconstruction of the mine, Turner Lake, and 3 photographs of Governor Parks at the groundbreaking ceremony for the federal building in Juneau. The album also includes photographs of William Biggs and other individuals.

1 album (338 photographs) : b&w ; 29 x 38 cm.

Alaska State Library

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Chichagof Gold Mining Company

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Hirst-Chichagof Mining Co.

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Biggs, William, Lieutenant

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William Biggs was born in Juneau in 1904, and lived there most of his life. He worked at the Hirst-Chichagof Mine in Kimshan (Kinshan) Cove on Chichagof Island from 1928 until 1941, as postmaster, radio operator and storekeeper at various times. He married Petronell "Nell" Marthe in 1941, they bought a house in Juneau and stayed the remainder of their lives. After leaving the mine, William Biggs worked for the Daily Alaska Empire and held various other jobs around Juneau. He narrated the film "G...