A. W. Anderson photograph collection, 1942-1944 [graphic].

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A. W. Anderson photograph collection, 1942-1944 [graphic].

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/742415461

Loose photos, post cards and commercial albums of prints taken during construction of the Alcan Highway from 1942-1944. Photo prints of Anderson and others feeding wild bears that hung around the camp, photos around camp, some scenery and construction shots. 149 items. Some photos are described on verso. There are several commercial photos by Taylor and W.I.B.

6 folders (149 b&w photographs)

Alaska State Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8115120

Alaska State Library

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Anderson, A. W.

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Alfred W. Anderson of Minneapolis, Minnesota, was Chief Cook for the crew that helped build the Alcan Highway to Alaska during 1942-1944. He took the work to help support his wife and three children. He treasured the experience of working through the raw land to Alaska. From the description of A. W. Anderson photograph collection, 1942-1944 [graphic]. (Alaska State Library). WorldCat record id: 742415461 A.W. Anderson was a resident of Addy, WA who attempted to assist the di...