The Pioneers of Alaska is a fraternal organization that was founded in 1907 to preserve the early history of Alaska. [1] [2]
Originally restricted to white males who entered Alaska before 1900, [1] the organization today has about 5000 members,[ citation needed] who must be residents of Alaska for at least 20 years to be eligible to join. [1] Once led by men, women became eligible for all leadership positions in 2012. [3]
Founded in Nome, Alaska, the organization works at "gathering and preserving the relics and early history of Alaska", [4] and at improving its economic and social conditions. [3]
The organization has 35 local chapters, which are called "igloos". [5] The group operates the Pioneer Museum at Pioneer Park, in Fairbanks. [6] [7]
Noel Wien was made an honorary member of the northernmost chapter, Igloo No. 8, after successfully landing at Wiseman, Alaska on 5 May 1925. [8]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "History of the Pioneers of Alaska". Pioneers of Alaska.
- ^ Official website
- ^ a b Schwartz, Dan (September 24, 2012). "Women gain an equal role in Pioneers of Alaska". Peninsula Clarion. Kenai, Alaska. Retrieved December 26, 2013.
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^ Smetzer, Mary Beth (March 8, 2011).
2011 "2011 Pioneers of Alaska regents both history fans".
Juneau Empire. Retrieved December 26, 2013.
{{ cite news}}: Check|url=value ( help) - ^ Mackenzie, B. B. (2012). Alaska Curiosities: Quirky Characters, Roadside Oddities & Other Offbeat Stuff. Globe Pequot. ISBN 9780762794607.
- ^ "PIONEER PARK: Alaska's Only Historic Theme Park". Fairbanks North Star Borough Parks Recreation Department. 2007–2008.
- ^ "Pioneer Museum & Big Stampede Show". ExploreFairbanks.com. Fairbanks Convention and Visitors Bureau.
- ^ Harkey, Ira (1991). Pioneer Bush Pilot. Bantam Books. p. 132. ISBN 0553289195.
Further reading
- Chase, Will H. (1951). Pioneers of Alaska - The Trail Blazers of Bygone Days. Kansas City: Burton Publishing Company. 203 pp.
External links
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The Pioneers of Alaska is a fraternal organization that was founded in 1907 to preserve the early history of Alaska. [1] [2]
Originally restricted to white males who entered Alaska before 1900, [1] the organization today has about 5000 members,[ citation needed] who must be residents of Alaska for at least 20 years to be eligible to join. [1] Once led by men, women became eligible for all leadership positions in 2012. [3]
Founded in Nome, Alaska, the organization works at "gathering and preserving the relics and early history of Alaska", [4] and at improving its economic and social conditions. [3]
The organization has 35 local chapters, which are called "igloos". [5] The group operates the Pioneer Museum at Pioneer Park, in Fairbanks. [6] [7]
Noel Wien was made an honorary member of the northernmost chapter, Igloo No. 8, after successfully landing at Wiseman, Alaska on 5 May 1925. [8]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "History of the Pioneers of Alaska". Pioneers of Alaska.
- ^ Official website
- ^ a b Schwartz, Dan (September 24, 2012). "Women gain an equal role in Pioneers of Alaska". Peninsula Clarion. Kenai, Alaska. Retrieved December 26, 2013.
-
^ Smetzer, Mary Beth (March 8, 2011).
2011 "2011 Pioneers of Alaska regents both history fans".
Juneau Empire. Retrieved December 26, 2013.
{{ cite news}}: Check|url=value ( help) - ^ Mackenzie, B. B. (2012). Alaska Curiosities: Quirky Characters, Roadside Oddities & Other Offbeat Stuff. Globe Pequot. ISBN 9780762794607.
- ^ "PIONEER PARK: Alaska's Only Historic Theme Park". Fairbanks North Star Borough Parks Recreation Department. 2007–2008.
- ^ "Pioneer Museum & Big Stampede Show". ExploreFairbanks.com. Fairbanks Convention and Visitors Bureau.
- ^ Harkey, Ira (1991). Pioneer Bush Pilot. Bantam Books. p. 132. ISBN 0553289195.
Further reading
- Chase, Will H. (1951). Pioneers of Alaska - The Trail Blazers of Bygone Days. Kansas City: Burton Publishing Company. 203 pp.
External links
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