Hello All ,
I'm trying to get some action going on this site so I thought I'd make a post or two.
These items I got about 30 years ago, form a survey crew that flew into the area, and have had them boxed away. They are from the 8th Cabin on the Yukon Telegraph Line, about half way from Hazelton B.C. to Atlin B.C. approx.550 miles. This country is still very remote with on road access to most of it.
Over the past couple of years I've been restoring them to as original condition as possible. they had been in the abandoned cabin for over 40 years.
Items from the 8th cabin
This is a Tarriff Booklet from the cabin and two sheets of "Monthly Provisions on Hand" for 1930 and 1932.
Tarrif Booklet & two sheets
The lineman/operator at the 8th cabin signed the back of the tarrif booklet and on one of the provisions on hand sheets.
Signature on back of tarrif booklet Signature on back of provisions on hand sheet
The list of "Monthly Provisions on Hand". They had to keep track of what they used and what they needed because supplies were only shipped in once a year by mule pack train.
Monthly Provisions on Hand
For anyone interested in reading about life on the Yukon Line these are two excellent books .
Books on the Yukon Telegraph Line
Enjoy and Take Care All
Aidan