This Day in Alaskan History-May 16th, 1924

Photo: The Douglas World Cruisers above Seward, Alaska. National Archives

Photo: The Douglas World Cruisers above Seward, Alaska. National Archives


Following a November 1912 election to choose legislators, eight senators and 16 representatives were selected. March 3rd 1913 was chosen, and on that day promptly at 12 noon, the First Territorial Legislature convened. In attendance were eight Senators and 15 Representatives. J.J. Mullaly the 16th delegate, had left Alaska prior to the election, and […]
