EAGLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUMS
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Single issues of the newsletter may be ordered from the Eagle Historical
Society & Museums, PO Box 23, Eagle, Alaska 99738
or we can also be reached by email at ehsmus@aptalaska.net.
The cost is $3.50 per issue, which includes postage and
handling to US and US Territories. Please note the volume, number and year for
each issue ordered.
If you know the specific issues you want, you can now order them securely ONLINE -- click HERE for an online Order Form and instructions. You can also click HERE for an order form to print or fax.
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Vol. XXVIII No. 1 Spring 2000 |
Historical
Article: Arctic Freighting for Dew Line Construction.
Part I - 1954 Staging at Circle City. Al Ghezzi and
Alaska Freight Lines and LeTourneau Snow Train. Other major articles: Alaska State Legislature Honors EHSM Archaeological Excavation planned for August 2000. Cold weather stories by John Borg and Jacqueline Lynn Welcome to Robin Mills, new BLM Archeologist for Fortymile Area. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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XXVII No.3 Fall 1999 |
Historical
Article: Fred A. Rogers, Spanish-American War veteran.
While stationed at Fort Egbert from 1902-04 he worked on
the construction of the WAMCAT. As a telegrapher, he sent
the first official messages over the line, taking two
days with an old army field buzzer on his stock saddle
for a table, sitting under a spruce tree beneath heavy
canvas in almost steady rain. He sent over 260 telegrams.
Other major articles: Episcopalian Bishop Mark MacDonald presented a quitclaim deed to EHSM for the Episcopal church in Eagle. This includes the church plus two outbuildings. EHSM received $21,623 two-year grant from the Institute of Museum & Library Services. Bison bones from riverbank in front of Eagle dated as being 12,270 years old. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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XXVII No. 2 Summer 1999 |
Historical
Article: General William 'Billy' Mitchell
biographical
sketch. Tells how his Alaskan experiences affected his military
career in developing such an ardent interest in flying
plus his prediction of future war in the Pacific. Other major articles: Fish Brothers Cabin to become Jim Scott Archives & Library Successful Fort Egbert Centennial Celebration. Celebrities included General Case, Commander of the Alaska Command, Governor Knowles, Senator Georgianna Lincoln, Fran Cherry, BLM State Director and family of former Fort Egbert residents. St. Paul's Church emergency repairs by Zaudky family from Florida. 4th of July Celebration and Activities -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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XXVII No. 1 Spring 1999 |
Historical
Article: "Lucile Emily Hanigan"
Between
1908-1909, Major Henry Hanigan was the Commanding Officer
at Fort Egbert, Eagle, Alaska. Lucile Hanigan and her
three children, 5, 4 and 2 1/2 years old, accompanied
their husband and father during this assignment. In her
daily diary, Mrs. Hanigan provides the readers with an
intimate view of family life at this farthest north army
post. The Hanigans were a very active family who
participated in many of the year round post and city
activities. Other major articles include: Prize winning quilt (latest raffle project) Fort Egbert Centennial Celebration (outstanding three day program) Save America’s Treasures (EHSM’s efforts to match $50,000 grant) Fish Brothers Cabin to be restored (grants received for project) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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XXVI No. 3 Fall 1998 |
Historical
Article: "Louise Davis returns to Eagle"
Fifty
years ago. Editorial: Tourism in Eagle (town meetings and discussions). Eagle Centennial Park (new sign). Good News for Members (10% off at museum store and other board decisions). Fish Brothers Cabin (donated to EHSM, to be restored & moved). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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XXVI No. 2 Summer 1998 |
Historical
Article: "CAA Weather Station in Eagle 1942"
by
Myron Anton. 1998 Centennials (June 24th Eagle's post office. July 5th Eagle's Commercial Companies). Steel Family Reunion - 50 family members celebrated arrival of Bob Steel and brother Tom in 1898. Seasonal Museum Volunteers (Hal & Mary Ann Ward, a retired couple from Lake Chelan, WA). State Grant received (digitize large photograph collection). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Vol. XXVI No. 1 Spring 1998 |
Historical
Article: "Early Life in Eagle City" by Patsy
Simon Kershaw. 1901 - 1915. New Museum Director (Jean Turner from Menomonie, WI joins the EHSM staff). Fresh Impressions (by new museum director). Primary Students Visit Museum (new educational program at museum). 100 years ago (excerpts from Klondike Nugget, Dawson about Eagle). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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Eagle Historical Society & Museums,
PO Box 23, Eagle Alaska 99738 - USA |
