The Pathfinder of Alaska Vol. I No. 12, October 1920, Sitka Edition
Valdez, Alaska: Pathfinder Publishing Co., 1920. First Edition. Stiff Printed Wrap. 4to. Pp. 32. Pale blue wraps printed in black with titles, decorations and photographs; saddle stapled. Illustrated with black & white halftone photo reproductions. Light stains, pencil markings and mellowed creases to the covers; edges rubbed, several leaves dog-eared. Good. Item #6492
Scarce periodical devoted to white pioneers of Alaska. Articles include a short biographical sketch of territorial governor John Green Brady, a tribute to Alexander Baranoff with portrait, Dr. Goddard's Sitka Hot Springs Health Resort, the Sitka Pioneer's Home with list of members living and dead giving birth dates and places, center spread panoramic photos of Sitka, sundry news items and commercial display advertisements from Cordova, Ketchikan, Valdez and Seward.Includes information on the education of native Alaskans.
Price: $100.00