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Communication History: Alaska & Yukon


KNOM
This Catholic radio station in Nome does an excellent job of presenting the history of their 26-year-old station, with lots of photos of the facilities, employees and volunteers.

Ninety Years and Counting
This book by Major John A. MacKenzie is completely online - the history of Canadian Military Communications, including the Yukon Telegraph and NWT&Y Radio.

NWT&Y Radio System
A quick look at the transition from cable to wireless telegraphy in the Canadian North.

NWT&Y Radio System History Project
An excellent look at the Royal Canadian Signal Corps' Northwest Territories and Yukon Radio System, which operated from 1923 to 1959.



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