On October 18, 1867, the U.S. officially took possession of the Alaskan territory. The U.S. paid Russia $7.2 million for the territory (which was less than 2 cents an acre!). This memorial from the American Philosophical Society in favor of an exploration of the Alaskan coast was received in Congress just a few months after the territory was turned over to the U.S. Memorial of the American Philosophical Society, Sen 40A-H2.1, 2/26/1868, Records of the U.S. Senate (ARC 306402)
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On October 18, 1867, the U.S. officially took possession of the Alaskan territory. The U.S. paid Russia $7.2 million for the territory (which was less than 2 cents an acre!). This memorial from the American Philosophical Society in favor of an exploration of the Alaskan coast was received in Congress just a few months after the territory was turned over to the U.S.

Memorial of the American Philosophical Society, Sen 40A-H2.1, 2/26/1868, Records of the U.S. Senate (ARC 306402)

Today marks the 100th anniversary for Arizona’s statehood! Check out our image gallery to see a selection of documents we’ve compiled from Arizona’s path to statehood. Memorial of the Territory of Arizona praying for Statehood, 3/11/1899, Records of the U.S. House of Representatives
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Today marks the 100th anniversary for Arizona’s statehood! Check out our image gallery to see a selection of documents we’ve compiled from Arizona’s path to statehood.

Memorial of the Territory of Arizona praying for Statehood, 3/11/1899, Records of the U.S. House of Representatives