History of the Scandinavian Settlement of Alaska

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Identifier: OPSVIE_mss214

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Scope and Contents

One 24page document without title, author, and date. The history of Alaska after it was discovered by Scandinavians, especially noted are the mineral, fur, fishery industries, and other trades largely contributing to the economic value of Alaska. Also notes the population of the country and the division of the land into districts. The document contains information about the different settlements in Alaska, and how they are populated. The end of the document lists train stations, post offices, and towns.

Dates

1728-1925

Biographical / Historical

The history of Alaska after it was discovered by Scandinavians, especially noted are the mineral, fur, fishery industries, and other trades largely contributing to the economic value of Alaska. Notes the population of the country, with fewer natives than Europeans, and the division of the land into districts. The document contains information about the different settlements in Alaska, and how they are populated.