Alaska Indians Activities of the Alaska Native 1947 Map
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This map shows the territory wide distribution of hospitals, Native schools, Native stores, medical services and radio stations present in 1947.Description:
Post WWII the Territory of Alaska was in need of infrastructure development. This map shows what is currently available in 1947. The initial groundwork for becoming a state begins around this time and the development of infrastructure is one of the main points for statehood.
This period of time 1947-1949 for the Territory of Alaska was a time of virtual bankruptcy. In the post WWII years which brought on the beginning of the Cold War, these combined conditions caused a severe drop in revenue and a steep rise in demand for government services. This resulted in a fiscal shortfall that led to the decision to implement a tax system to match the needs of the current Alaskan economy. This action would help pave the way for statehood in 1959.
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Hoonah Community MembersCategory
People and PlacesSummary
This map shows the territory wide distribution of hospitals, Native schools, Native stores, medical services, and radio stations present in 1940. 
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