University of Alaska Fairbanks - Denali Yearbook (Fairbanks, AK)

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Dr. Otto W. Geist- initiated the archeological work on St. Lawrence Island; con- tributed greatly to the geographical knowledge and Eskimo nomenclature of that island; secured for the University of Alaska Museum one of the largest Eskimo archeological col- lections in the world; is chiefly responsible for the present status of the museum; gathered thousands of natural history specimens for the University of Alaska and other institutions; made the only accurate observations of the Black Rapids Glacier advance in 1937; conducted several expeditions in the Yukon Territory and Alaska; has been in charge of the Frick Laboratory collection in Alaska; publisher of the book Archeological Excavations at Kukulik and of numerous articles; has always been generous in sharing his vast amount of scientific information. Dr. Geist first went to work for the University in 1 925; his retirement this year ends 34 years of service to the school, the Territory, and science.

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dedication to Dr. Otto William Geist, Pioneer Alaskan Archeologist, Paleontologist, and Naturalist— A Builder of the University of Alaska

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Governor Egan Board of Regents William F. Egan was elected as the first Governor of the state of Alaska, in 1958. The letter on the next page was written to the students of the University while Governor Egan was convalescing from an illness that befell him immediately following his inaug- uration Jan. 3, 1959. With sincere thanks, we re- print the ' Governor ' s letter in its entirety. Members, and terms of office, are: Dr. Patty, Pres. of the Univ., ex officio member Dr. Phillip H. Moore 1954-5 Leslie Nerland 1956-61 William O ' Neill V.P. 1948-5 M. J. Walsh 1943-59 Mrs. W. N. Cuddy 1957-63 Helen While Sec., 1954-62 Elmer E. Rasmuson Pres. 1950-61 (Missing: B. Frank Heintzleman, 1957-59)