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James Larson

James Larson was a park ranger for the Mount McKinley National Park in 1962.
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As a Person Present at Interview

Interview Title Archive #: Oral History Project Abstract People Present
Grant Pearson 2000-22 Dog Mushing in Alaska Grant Pearson was interviewed on October 17, 1962 by W. Verde Watson at Mount McKinley National Park Headquarters, Alaska. Chief Park Ranger Roger Commack and Park Rangers Dick Stenmark and James Larson were also present at the interview. In this interview, Grant discusses the use of dog teams for patrol and to carry supplies to remote cabins, the relationship between ranger and dog, training and caring for dogs, breeds of dog used, use of male versus female dogs, use of the gee pole to guide a sled, the end of dog team patrols, and establishment of the Park's dog sled demonstration program. Dick Stenmark, James Larson