B. Frank Heintzleman ( 1888 -- 1965 ) , official with the U.S. Forest Service in Alaska , appointed territorial governor .
B. Frank served during the height of activity on obtaining statehood for Alaska .
B. Frank Heintzleman ( 1888 -- 1965 ) , official with the U.S. Forest Service in Alaska , appointed territorial governor and served during the height of activity on obtaining statehood for Alaska .