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# Alaska Oil & Gas Historical Society

The Alaska Oil & Gas Historical Society (AKOGHS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of the oil and gas industry in Alaska.

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## Posts

- [Articles](https://akoghs.org/articles/) - Society Articles Alaska Oil and Gas Historical Society Start of Something Big By Editor | June 15, 2023 Thomas Smith March 2, 2011Original Story An oil discovery in the Moose Range wilderness on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula would bring a momentous change to the territory and have oil exploration implications far to the north. The discovery
- [The Trans-Alaska Pipeline at 50 — what we’ve learned and what comes next](https://akoghs.org/the-trans-alaska-pipeline-at-50-what-weve-learned-and-what-comes-next/) - Explore the 50th anniversary of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS), Alaska’s largest megaproject. Learn how pipeline construction reshaped Alaska’s economy, politics, Native claims, and environment — and what it means for our future.
- [Start of Something Big](https://akoghs.org/start-of-something-big/) - Thomas Smith March 2, 2011Original Story An oil discovery in the Moose Range wilderness on Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula would bring a momentous change to the territory and have oil exploration implications far to the north. The discovery in Moose Range was the boost Alaska Territory woefully needed at a time when mining was down and
- [“Doesn’t he know it’s frozen?” How Alaska almost overlooked Prudhoe Bay](https://akoghs.org/doesnt-he-know-its-frozen-how-alaska-almost-overlooked-prudhoe-bay/) - June 22, 2017 by Elizabeth Harball and Zoë Sobel, Alaska's Energy Desk Tom Marshall was a geologist and a land selection officer for Alaska in the 1960s. He was the driving force behind the state’s Prudhoe Bay selection. (Photo by Elizabeth Harball/Alaska’s Energy Desk) You could argue — and a lot of people do — that Alaska
- ['Marshall's Folly' Changes Course of Alaska History](https://akoghs.org/marshalls-folly-changes-course-of-alaska-history/) - Discovery of Prudhoe Bay February 2015 Heather Saucier, Explorer Correspondent Original Story Here It wasn't easy, that's for sure. But AAPG member Tom Marshall - a geologist who moved to Alaska in his early 30s, enamored by the idea of homesteading in the Matanuska-Susitna Valley - managed to change the future of the entire state with
- [In the early 1950s, Alaska Oil & Gas Development Company offered 300,000 shares of stock at $1 per share, advertising in newspapers.](https://akoghs.org/in-the-early-1950s-alaska-oil-gas-development-company-offered-300000-shares-of-stock-at-1-per-share-advertising-in-newspapers/) - Original story Years before Alaska became a state, petroleum exploration companies drilled expensive dry holes. The Alaska Oil & Gas Development Company was among them. The Alaska territory’s first commercial oil well arrived in 1957, two years before statehood. The discovery well, drilled by the Richfield Oil Company – today known as ARCO – successfully drilled
- [Opinion: Rethinking Alaska’s state seal for the modern era](https://akoghs.org/opinion-rethinking-alaskas-state-seal-for-the-modern-era/) - This year, Alaska celebrates 70 years since our state constitution was created. And yet the official state seal that was adopted then fails to acknowledge Alaska’s Indigenous identities and all of our state’s resources.
- [🏆 AKOGHS Honored with the 2025 Esther Billman Award for Excellence](https://akoghs.org/🏆-akoghs-honored-with-the-2025-esther-billman-award-for-excellence/) - The Alaska Oil & Gas Historical Society’s “Voices of the North” video oral history project received the 2025 Esther Billman Award for Excellence from the Alaska Historical Society. Watch the interviews and help us identify future storytellers.
- [On This Day in History: The Discovery of the Beluga River Gas Field](https://akoghs.org/on-this-day-in-history-the-discovery-of-the-beluga-river-gas-field/) - On Dec 1, 1962, Standard Oil discovered Alaska’s Beluga River gas field. Learn its history, impact, and legacy.
- [The President's Visit to Pump Station #8 - Fairbanks, Alaska](https://akoghs.org/the-presidents-visit-to-pump-station-8-fairbanks-alaska/) - On November 29, 1975, President Gerald Ford visited Fairbanks, Alaska, to tour the Trans Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS), including Pump Station #8
- [AKOGHS Board Members to Present at Alaska Historical Society Conference](https://akoghs.org/akoghs-board-members-to-present-at-alaska-historical-society-conference/) - The Alaska Oil & Gas Historical Society is proud to announce that two of our board members will be presenting at the upcoming Alaska Historical Society Conference, scheduled for September 24–27, 2025, in Fairbanks. AKOGHS
- [The First Oil Wells in the Alaska Arctic](https://akoghs.org/the-first-oil-wells-in-the-alaska-arctic/) - The path to Alaska’s modern day oil prosperity began with a top priority and long forgotten WWII expedition. This mission was a true epic, worthy of remembrance.
- [Territory Boom Town — Where Rails meet Sails](https://akoghs.org/territory-boom-town-where-rails-meet-sails/) - Katalla was on Controller Bay and accessible by water if the weather was right. This was rough country, but planned railroad service from Alaska’s prolific interior copper mines promised new opportunities. Unloading supplies at the dock in Katalla, Alaska Territory. Photo courtesy Alaska Digital Archives. As the Alaska Pacific Railway and Terminal Company started building
- [Oil discovered on Alaska's North Slope](https://akoghs.org/march-13-1968-oil-discovered-on-alaskas-north-slope/) - March 13, 1968 On this day in 1968, oil was discovered on Alaska's North Slope. The Atlantic Richfield Company and Humble Oil and Refining Company announce the discovery of oil on the North Slope of Alaska at Prudhoe Bay marking a turning point in the history of the state and the United States as a
- [Trans-Alaska Pipeline: The Engineering Marvel that Revolutionized Alaska's Oil Industry](https://akoghs.org/trans-alaska-pipeline-the-engineering-marvel-that-revolutionized-alaskas-oil-industry/) - The Creation of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Authorized by Richard Nixon in 1973 The Trans-Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS) is an engineering marvel that transformed Alaska's economy and revolutionized the way crude oil is transported. Authorized by President Richard Nixon in 1973, the construction of the pipeline was one of the largest and most complex engineering projects

## Pages

- [Alaska's Oil And Gas Historical Society - Welcomes You](https://akoghs.org/) - The Alaska Oil & Gas Historical Society (AKOGHS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of the oil and gas industry in Alaska. Our mission is to educate the public about the important role that oil and gas have played in shaping the state and its people and to preserve the legacy of those who have worked in the industry.
- [Oral History Archive - Chronicling the History of Alaska's Oil and Gas Pioneers.](https://akoghs.org/oral-history-archive/) - AKOGHS Oral History Archive chronicles the history of Alaska's oil and gas pioneers, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the industry pioneers who fueled Alaska's oil boom.
- [Hall of Fame - Alaska's Oil and Gas Pioneers](https://akoghs.org/hall-of-fame/) - Join us in honoring and preserving the pioneering spirit of Alaska's oil and gas heritage. Submit Industry Hall of Fame 2025 Nominations NowBecome a Member of the Alaska's Oil and Gas Historical SocietySponsor an Industry Pioneer Interview Alaska Oil & Gas Historical Society Hall of Fame INDUSTRY PIONEERS - 2026 HALL OF FAME Inducted 2026
- [Golf Tournament 2026](https://akoghs.org/golf-tournament/) - 2026 AKOGHS Golf Tournament A Winning Day for Alaska's History Thank you to the golfers, sponsors, volunteers and supporters who joined us at Moose Run Golf Course. Together We Raised $30,000 for the Voices of the North oral history project Your support helps AKOGHS preserve the firsthand stories of the people who helped build Alaska's
- [<strong>Membership</strong>](https://akoghs.org/membership/) - As a member of AKOGHS, you will be joining a network of like-minded individuals, who share a love for Alaska and an appreciation for its unique history
- [Raffle](https://akoghs.org/raffle/) - Join the AKOGHS Gold Raffle for your chance to win a one-ounce gold prize poured from a historic Fairbanks mine. With only 300 tickets available at $100 each, this is a limited opportunity to support AKOGHS and enter for a chance to win. Second Prize is $2,500 Third Prize is $1,000.
- [Memberships](https://akoghs.org/patronage/) - About us Support our mission to collect, preserve, and share the rich history of Alaska's oil and gas industry. Join the AKOGHS Community The Alaska Oil and Gas Historical Society offers several ways for individuals and organizations to support our mission of collecting, preserving and sharing the rich history of Alaska's oil and gas industry.
- [Annual <strong>Membership</strong>](https://akoghs.org/membership-annual/) - Annual Membership The Alaska Oil and Gas Historical Society offers meaningful ways for individuals, families, and organizations to support our mission to collect, preserve, and share the rich history of Alaska's oil and gas industry. Two of our primary opportunities for involvement are the Annual Membership Program and the Founding Members Program.Annual Membership ProgramOur Annual
- [RFP](https://akoghs.org/rfp/) - Alaska Oil & Gas - Podcast RFP This RFP is limited to the design, production, and promotion of a six (6) episodepilot podcast series to test format, audience response, and production workflow. Podcast Purpose and Target Audience Purpose The podcast will educate, inform, and connect members, policymakers, industry leaders, and Alaskan communities around resource development
- [Nomination](https://akoghs.org/hall-of-fame/nomination/) - 2026 Hall of FameCandidate Nomination ProcessAlaska Oil & Gas Historical Society Alaska Oil & Gas Historical Society Hall of Fame Nomination Process Nomination Criteria Areas of Contribution Nomination Process Who Can Nominate:Anyone may submit a nomination for consideration. The AKOGHS Hall of Fame Committee may also nominate candidates. How to Submit:Nominations must be submitted using
- [About Us](https://akoghs.org/about-us/) - The Alaska Oil & Gas Historical Society (AKOGHS) is a non-profit dedicated to preserving and sharing Alaska's oil and gas industry history.
- [Fueling Prosperity](https://akoghs.org/tonsina/) - COLLECTIONS Membership Articles Get In Touch Previous Next A Moment that Changed Alaska In the small community of Tonsina, the first pipe of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS) was laid-signaling the start of one of the most ambitious engineering feats in North America. Spanning 800 miles from Prudhoe Bay to Valdez, the pipeline crossed permafrost,
- [Collections](https://akoghs.org/collections/) - Call for Material Contributions Help Preserve the History of Alaska's Oil and Gas Industry As we begin to build our collection We are on the lookout for historic photos, videos, and other documents and books that can help us better understand the evolution of the industry in the state. If you have any materials that
- [Haul Road of Alaska's Oil And Gas Historical Society - Welcomes You](https://akoghs.org/home-haul-copy/) - Explore Alaska's Oil & Gas History Today The Alaska Oil & Gas Historical Society (AKOGHS) is proud to present the Haul Road Exhibit, a tribute to one of Alaska's most significant engineering achievements. This exhibit chronicles the construction of the Dalton Highway, also known as the Haul Road, and highlights the remarkable story of how
- [Diary From The Haul Road: The People, The Project, The Papers](https://akoghs.org/haul-road-exhibit/) - The construction of the Haul Road, now known as the Dalton Highway, is a monumental achievement in Alaska's infrastructure history.
- [Home](https://akoghs.org/home/) - Alaska Oil & GasHistorical Society Learn More COLLECTIONS Membership Articles Get In Touch Explore Alaska's Oil & Gas History Today The Alaska Oil & Gas Historical Society (AKOGHS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of the oil and gas industry in Alaska. Our mission is to educate the public about
- [Resources](https://akoghs.org/resources/) - About us Historical documents and archives: The society can provide access to a wealth of historical documents, maps, photographs, and other materials related to the history of the oil and gas industry in Alaska. These resources can help members understand the evolution of the industry and the role it has played in the development of
- [Contact Us](https://akoghs.org/contact-us/) - About us Alaska Oil & Gas Historical Society The Alaska Oil & Gas Historical Society (AKOGHS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of the oil and gas industry in Alaska. Our mission is to educate the public about the important role that oil and gas have played in shaping the

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