Frank Theisen, Bettles, Alaska 1952
Frank came to Alaska from Chicago at the age of 26.  This photo was taken at age 56.  He owned the Slate Creek gold mine and worked as an employee for the CAA at Bettles during the long winter months.  One of his duties was to keep the runway clear of snow using the D8 Caterpillar.  In 1956 he went to California and remarried his former wife.  Frank died in California and was buried there.