The Story Of Alaska's Sawmills

Format: 16mm

Sound: sound

Description: Presents an historical documentary of Alaska's timber industry, focusing on the development and operations of Alaska's sawmills from 1850 to the present. Uses historical photographs to show early Russian sawmills before Alaska was purchased by the United States. Explores changing markets and the drive to attract pulp companies in order to stabilize Southeast Alaska's fluctuating, seasonal economy.

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