Jirdes Winther Baxter, 101, Dies; Last Survivor of Epidemic in Alaska

January 11, 2026 by raeelraja789@gmail.com

An outbreak of diphtheria inspired a celebrated sled dog relay of nearly 700 miles to deliver lifesaving serum to the remote town of Nome.

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