Who\'s Who In Alaska And Alaska Business Index 1947 For Sale

Up for purchase is a highly collectible, original 1947 edition of Tewkesbury\'s Who\'s Who in Alaska and Alaska Business Index. Published in Juneau during Alaska’s pre-statehood territorial era, this comprehensive hardcover volume is a definitive reference text for historians, genealogists, and collectors of Alaskana.

⭐ RARE BONUS FEATURE: This specific copy still contains its original large fold-out reference map attached and intact in the back. Most surviving copies of this text have had the map removed or damaged over the decades, making this an exceptional find for serious collectors.

This historic resource offers an unmatched window into mid-century Alaskan life and commerce, containing:

• Biographical Sketches: In-depth personal profiles and historical sketches of prominent living Alaskans in 1947.

• Business Directory: An alphabetical index mapping out localized business concerns, merchants, and owners across the territory.

• Industrial Registries: Dedicated structural records covering the regional fur trade, fishing networks, mining operations, and lumber industries.

• Territorial Roster: Comprehensive indexes detailing federal and territorial government offices, judicial branches, and public welfare institutions.

Condition Notes:

• Exterior: The original cloth boards display typical vintage aging, minor shelf wear, and light surface smudging appropriate for its age (please inspect photos for full cosmetic details).

• Binding: Strong and structurally stable. The spine binding holds firmly, and pages remain securely intact.

• Fold-Out Map: Intact and present in the back. Folds open properly with no major separation or tearing at the hinge lines.

• Interior Pages: Clean text, free from heavy water staining, highlighting, or extensive personal notation.