Papers, 1937-1956.

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Papers, 1937-1956.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/59554214

The collection contains correspondence relating to Mr. Filer's time in Alaska and travels in Europe before World War II, photographs of Anchorage and surrounding areas, artifacts, and a videotaped interview with Mr. Filer.

.25 cu. ft.

UAA/APU Consortium Library, Consortium Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7775233

UAA/APU Consortium Library, Consortium Library

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United States. Army. Quartermaster's Dept.

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The Quartermaster's Department controlled the gathering and allocation of supplies for soldiers. The department has existed in the United States since 1775. No biographical information is available on T. Lowler. From the description of T. Lowler certificate and receipt, 1865. (Georgia Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 86108140 ...

Filer, Howard R.

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Howard Filer was born in Grove City, PA. He worked in several areas of business before becoming a contractor for the U.S. Army. Howard Filer arrived in Alaska in August of 1940. He spent the following year working for the Property Division in the Quartermaster's Department of the United States Army. Filer assisted in the construction of military bases and airstrips in the Anchorage and Seward areas. The majority of his work was centered around Fort Richardson. Howard Filer left Alaska in 1941. H...