Field notes of William Alakangas, the chief engineer of the "Westward", documenting a trip along the coast of British Columbia, May 2-19, 1926. Included is an article draft by Alakangas, "It's a scream, but no fair laughing $5,000,000.00 reward for a suitable title." The article discusses a trip along the coast of British Columbia and southern Alaska with a group, including Arthur Pack and William Finley, July-August 1931. Activities described include hunting porpoises, fishing for salmon, and collecting bird specimens.
Several unidentified men and pack horses beside the shore near Pass Creek. Location unknown, but likely somewhere along the U.S.-Canadian border at British Columbia.
Two unidentified men helping a loaded pack horse stuck on its side in a muddy stream on the 1920 Canada trip. Location unknown, but likely somewhere along the U.S.-Canadian border at British Columbia.
Five unidentified men standing on on the porch of Boundary Ranger Station on the 1920 Canada trip. A dog, pack horses, and crates of supplies are visible around the building. Location unknown, but likely somewhere along the U.S.-Canadian border at British Columbia.
Several unidentified men loading pack horses at Wentworth Ranch on the 1920 Canada trip. A cabin is visible in the background. Location unknown, but likely somewhere along the U.S.-Canadian border at British Columbia.
Six unidentified men standing on on the porch of Boundary Ranger Station on the 1920 Canada trip. Pack horses and crates of supplies are visible to the left side of the image. Location unknown, but likely somewhere along the U.S.-Canadian border at British Columbia.
Unidentified men standing in front of Boundary Ranger Station with several pack horses and a dog on the 1920 Canada trip. Location unknown, but likely somewhere along the U.S.-Canadian border at British Columbia.