A large, intricately designed screen, with an oval opening behind which regalia and treasures were stored; [S’igeidí X’een (Beaver Screen) made for Took’ka Hít (Needlefish House) and S’igeidi Hít (Beaver House) of the Deisheetaan in...
Army intelligence inspects a large caliber gun that sustained a direct hit; hillside location overlooks water with U.S. warships Photographer's number 5622
Article describes the events of February 5, 1945; debate on the floor of the Alaska Territorial Senate regarding the "Equal rights" bill, House bill 14. Roy and Elizabeth Peratrovich testify about conditions in Alaska, along with statements from...
Article describes the events of February 5, 1945; debate on the floor of the Alaska Territorial Senate regarding the "Equal rights" bill, House bill 14. Roy and Elizabeth Peratrovich testify about conditions in Alaska, along with statements from...
Audio recording of lecture presented Friday, August 17, 2007: 1) Opening Remarks by Gladi Kulp, Head of Historical Collections; 2) Introduction of Paul Jacskon Sr. by James Simard, Curator of Historical Collections; 3) Speech and thanks by Paul...
Caption: Miners from Flat, Alaska, set up a tripod for setting the Winnie Mae upright so that the airplane can be repaired. The Winnie Mae hit a patch of mining tailings, during Wiley Post's solo round the world flight, and nosed over.
Caption: Miners from Flat, Alaska, set up a tripod for setting the Winnie Mae upright so that the airplane can be repaired. The Winnie Mae hit a patch of mining tailings, during Wiley Post's solo round the world flight, and nosed over. The Winnie...
Close-up, side view of the SARAH Perhaps the largest steamer on the Yukon river, she hit a rock October 1903 about 70 miles below Eagle and sank; no lives were lost but about 400 tons of freight were lost (Kinky Bayer)
Dakl’aweidi Clan, Keet Hit (Killer Whale House) also called Woochdakadin Keet Hit (Killer Whales Facing Away From Each Other House), with Brown Bear Totem pole, Teikweidi clan
Description: wool; brass; braid; piping; serge; cotton; silk; ribbon Used: Chief Kowee; Kaawa.ee Descriptive Narrative: a). Jacket - navy blue wool, double breasted, w/row of 7 brass navy type buttons & 7 buttonholes up each side of the...
Formal head and shoulders portrait of Lt. Hubbard in his U.S. Air Corps uniform Lt. Hubbard was killed during the WW II Aleutian campaign when his B24 bomber was hit in the air by Japanese fire during the raid on Kiska in 1942
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Gitsighiy = Marten : an original story told in Deg Hit'an Athabaskan / by John Paul ; transcribed by Chad Thompson ; translated by John Paul and Chad Thompson ; illustrated by Cindy Davis.
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Marten
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Tsodlig = Squirrel : an original story told in Deg Hit'an Athabaskan / by John Paul ; transcribed by Chad Thompson ; translated by John Paul and Chad Thompson ; illustrated by Cindy Davis.
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Squirrel...
History: Found in the collection with no documentation. The name "Kow-ee" (Kaawa.ee) was given to several prominent men of the L'eeneidí clan, Teel' Hít (Dog Salmon House), Aak'wkwaan (or Auke Tlingit). Such signs were attached to the residences...
Jack Watson was Ahtna Athabascan from Copper Center, Alaska. Mary James was an Auk Kwáan Tlingit from the L'eeneidí (Raven/Dog Salmon) Clan and the Yaxte hít (Big Dipper House). She was born in 1835, and died on September 29, 1922 at age 87....
Mitsubishi A6M Zero-sen fighter, flown by Flight Petty Officer Tadayoshi Toga in attack on Dutch Harbor, June 3-4, 1942. Toga's plane was hit in the oil line and trailing smoke; he tried to land on Akutan Island, but his wheels sank between...