Jirdes Winther Baxter, 101, Dies; Last Survivor of Epidemic in Alaska
Jan 11, 2026
An outbreak of diphtheria inspired a celebrated sled dog relay of nearly 700 miles to deliver lifesaving serum to the remote town of Nome.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/obituaries/jirdes-winther-baxter-dead.html
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