The New Book of KnowledgeGrolier, 1986 - 21 pages An illustrated encyclopedia containing over 9,000 articles on history, literature, art and music, geography, myths and legends, mathematics, science, hobbies, holidays and festivals, games, sports, crafts, medicine, law, government, industry, politics, and other topics. |
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Page 138
... Alaska in 1867 , educational work among the native peoples was carried on by mission schools , which were established by various religious groups from the states . Gradually , as settlers went to Alaska during the 1880's and 1890's ...
... Alaska in 1867 , educational work among the native peoples was carried on by mission schools , which were established by various religious groups from the states . Gradually , as settlers went to Alaska during the 1880's and 1890's ...
Page 142
... Alaska in 1900 as a U.S. district judge . He served as Alaskan delegate to Congress , helped Alaska gain territorial status , and also helped found the University of Alaska . Carl Ben Eielson ( 1897-1929 ) was one of the pioneers of ...
... Alaska in 1900 as a U.S. district judge . He served as Alaskan delegate to Congress , helped Alaska gain territorial status , and also helped found the University of Alaska . Carl Ben Eielson ( 1897-1929 ) was one of the pioneers of ...
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... Alaska's mainland . 1784 Russians made the first permanent settlement in Alaska , on Kodiak Island . 1799 Russian czar granted a fur - trade charter to the Russian - American Company . 1804 Capital transferred from Three Saints Bay , on ...
... Alaska's mainland . 1784 Russians made the first permanent settlement in Alaska , on Kodiak Island . 1799 Russian czar granted a fur - trade charter to the Russian - American Company . 1804 Capital transferred from Three Saints Bay , on ...
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