Nick Begich

Memo accompanying a photo of Lakelander Myron Gray at Longfellow House Office Building greeting Congressman Nick Begich of Alaska, circa 1970-1971. Begich was also Myron's political science instructor at University of Alaska, which Myron attended in 1965 while in the Airforce; he enlisted for 49 months. Myron served as an "unofficial aide" of Congressman Begich saving newspaper articles of his features. Congressman Begich died in an airplane crash and was never recovered. His wife later took over his position. Woman pictured is congressional aide.

Photo of Lakelander Myron Gray at Longfellow House Office Building greeting Congressman Nick Begich of Alaska, circa 1970-1971. Begich was also Myron's political science instructor at University of Alaska, which Myron attended in 1965 while in the Airforce; he enlisted for 49 months. Myron served as an "unofficial aide" of Congressman Begich saving newspaper articles of his features. Congressman Begich died in an airplane crash and was never recovered. His wife later took over his position. Woman pictured is congressional aide.