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'''Edgar Nollner''' (November 11, 1904 – January 18, 1999)<ref>{{Cite web |date=1999-01-19 |title=EDGAR NOLLNER. 94, DIES |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/1999/01/20/edgar-nollner-94-dies/2bf0788d-2f74-4d6f-83cf-de148731fa26/ |website=The Washington Post}}</ref> was a prominent Alaskan Native of the Athabaskan people, born in the village of Galena, Alaska. He grew up in a subsistence lifestyle, learning traditional skills such as hunting, fishing, and dog mushing—a critical mode of transportation in the remote Alaskan wilderness.


'''Edgar Nollner, Sr.''' (November 11, 1904 – January 18, 1999) was a ], hunter, fisherman and woodcutter who lived in ].<ref>{{Cite news |date=1999-01-19 |title=EDGAR NOLLNER. 94, DIES |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/1999/01/20/edgar-nollner-94-dies/2bf0788d-2f74-4d6f-83cf-de148731fa26/ |newspaper=The Washington Post}}</ref> He was the longest surviving musher who participated in the ].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=1999-01-25 |title=Edgar Nollner Sr.; Last Link to Historic Dog Sled Run |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-jan-25-mn-1526-story.html |access-date=2024-12-16 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US}}</ref>
⚫ == Contribution to the 1925 Serum Run ==


⚫ == Contribution to the 1925 serum run ==
⚫ Nollner gained historical recognition as one of the mushers in the 1925 Serum Run to Nome, often referred to as the "Great Race of Mercy." This relay of dog sled teams transported diphtheria antitoxin across nearly 700 miles of harsh Arctic terrain to combat an outbreak in Nome, Alaska. The epidemic posed a serious threat to the population, and a rapid response was necessary to prevent widespread fatalities.


⚫ Nollner gained historical recognition as one of the mushers in the 1925 serum run to Nome, often referred to as the "Great Race of Mercy". This relay of dog sled teams transported diphtheria antitoxin across nearly 700 miles of harsh Arctic terrain to combat an outbreak in ]. The epidemic posed a serious threat to the population, and a rapid response was necessary to prevent widespread fatalities.
⚫ Nollner, alongside his brother George Nollner, participated in the relay. Edgar covered a 24-mile segment of the route from Whiskey Creek to Galena, braving extreme cold and hazardous conditions. His contribution was instrumental in ensuring the safe passage of the life-saving serum.


⚫ Nollner, alongside his brother George, participated in the relay. He covered a 24-mile segment of the route from Whiskey Creek to Galena, braving extreme cold and hazardous conditions. His contribution was instrumental in ensuring the safe passage of the life-saving serum.
== Later Life ==
After the Serum Run, Edgar Nollner continued to live a traditional lifestyle in Alaska. He remained a respected member of his community, known for his humility and dedication to preserving Athabaskan culture. Though his role in the Serum Run was not as widely celebrated as some of the other mushers, he was a critical part of this historic event.


== Personal life and legacy ==
In later years, the Serum Run and its participants received greater attention, leading to renewed recognition of Nollner's efforts. His story serves as a reminder of the collective effort and bravery exhibited during one of Alaska’s most dramatic public health crises.


Nollner was born in 1904, the son of a Missouri man and a native ], in Old Village, ten miles upriver from Galena.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Thomas |first=Robert McG. Jr. |date=January 24, 1999 |title=Edgar Nollner, 94, Dies; Hero in Epidemic |url=https://www.proquest.com/docview/431109411/9AAB5085A3D84EA5PQ/2 |access-date=2025-01-14 |work=] |via=]}}</ref>
== Death ==
He died of heart failure at age 94.<ref name=":0" />
Edgar Nollner died on January 18, 1999 at his hometown in ], ] at the age of 94, due to a heart attack.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Archives |first=L. A. Times |date=1999-01-25 |title=Edgar Nollner Sr.; Last Link to Historic Dog Sled Run |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-jan-25-mn-1526-story.html |access-date=2024-12-16 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US}}</ref> At the time of his death, he was the last surviving member of the ]. He spent his final years in Alaska, surrounded by his family and community. His death marked the loss of a remarkable individual whose bravery and contributions were vital in one of the most challenging episodes in Alaskan history. Nollner’s legacy continues to be honored through the retelling of the Serum Run story and its enduring impact on Alaskan heritage.


He had been married twice and had 23 children.<ref name=":0" /> When he died he had about 200 grandchildren.<ref name=":0" />
== Legacy ==
Edgar Nollner’s legacy is intertwined with the heroic efforts of the Serum Run, a defining moment in Alaskan history. The event is commemorated annually through reenactments and tributes, ensuring the bravery of Nollner and his fellow mushers is not forgotten. His contributions have been highlighted in historical accounts, documentaries, and exhibits about the Serum Run.


== See Also == == See also ==
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Alaskan musher in the Serum Run (1904–1999)

Edgar Nollner, Sr. (November 11, 1904 – January 18, 1999) was a musher, hunter, fisherman and woodcutter who lived in Galena, Alaska. He was the longest surviving musher who participated in the 1925 serum run to Nome.

Contribution to the 1925 serum run

Nollner gained historical recognition as one of the mushers in the 1925 serum run to Nome, often referred to as the "Great Race of Mercy". This relay of dog sled teams transported diphtheria antitoxin across nearly 700 miles of harsh Arctic terrain to combat an outbreak in Nome, Alaska. The epidemic posed a serious threat to the population, and a rapid response was necessary to prevent widespread fatalities.

Nollner, alongside his brother George, participated in the relay. He covered a 24-mile segment of the route from Whiskey Creek to Galena, braving extreme cold and hazardous conditions. His contribution was instrumental in ensuring the safe passage of the life-saving serum.

Personal life and legacy

Nollner was born in 1904, the son of a Missouri man and a native Alaskan Athabaskan, in Old Village, ten miles upriver from Galena. He died of heart failure at age 94.

He had been married twice and had 23 children. When he died he had about 200 grandchildren.

See also

References

  1. "EDGAR NOLLNER. 94, DIES". The Washington Post. January 19, 1999.
  2. ^ "Edgar Nollner Sr.; Last Link to Historic Dog Sled Run". Los Angeles Times. January 25, 1999. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
  3. Thomas, Robert McG. Jr. (January 24, 1999). "Edgar Nollner, 94, Dies; Hero in Epidemic". New York Times. Retrieved January 14, 2025 – via ProQuest.
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