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Migration North to Alaska

Other Reasons for Migration and Settlement

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Not everyone who came to Alaska did so because of its natural resources. Many came to build the territory's (and ultimately the state's) infrastructure. They built schools and started businesses. In the 1930s, some settled the Matanuska region.

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The Documents

Public School, Eagle
Note the new flag of which the
teacher is very proud. All the
scholars enrolled are seen
grouped around the teacher.

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Hotel, Eagle

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Annie Holdaway's Letter to
Franklin D. Roosevelt, 8/13/34

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View Franklin Roosevelt's Response

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Migration North to Alaska Main Page

• The Alaska Purchase Treaty
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• The Cancelled Check and Receipt
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• The Gold Rush
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• Natural Resources

• Modes of Transportation
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• Other Reasons for Migration and Settlement
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• Homesteading and Citizenship
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• Statehood