Alaska journal, v4407
Page 111
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Childs 1955 Journal 7. July 16 Wainwright, Alaska Run trouts 16 2. FAP arrived at 1230 + stayed less than an hour to see the area + locations. Walrus on ice offshore. Went out with Rosman, Ben, Dave, & Fred at 1530 in Dovriak. We got 4 walrus. Searing murus, a gull, a Solin Gull, Yellow- billed Loon air or over the ice. Got set + colder than — but it was worth the effort. Got back at 2330! What a day! Chuck left with Frank. (Hahn has yet to get back with the weasel. Rosman + crew brought Hahn back this morning. Walrus ½ mile offshore but their is volunteer on Sunday. White walruselyin is a blessing to native people! Fog came in in late afternoon and stayed. Wind still from the souths. July 18 Army helicopter came in to get a box of 22 shells from site 1.’ Completed T1, T2 and setup T3 + T4 with Walds Bolfish Jr. Paid $1. On shore wind brought last of the pack ice in close and with it fantastic number of walrus. Directly offshore (about ½ mile) saw many herds of foot with another groups all over the place. That's put out + could see the shooting with my binoculars. July 19 Winds still high on shore. Run tops. Shoot a short billed gull.