Discusses industries and the pattern of life in Alaska. The aeroplane has played an important part in the development of this rugged and sparsely-populated country by carrying supplies and goods from city to city and enabling posts in the outback to be established. Fishing is the largest industry, but lumbering and gold mining are important. Eskimos are employed in selling furs and artistic ornaments to tourists. Many visitors come to the country to hunt big game, fish and observe the beauties of snow and ice.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
310830
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Gold mines and mining
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Lumber trade
Animals & Wildlife → Fish trade
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Alaska
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Alaska - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Eskimos
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Travel
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural resources - Alaska
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Cities and towns - Growth - Social aspects
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social change
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Transportation - Social aspects
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)