Papers focus on several Tlingits from Angoon, Admiralty Island, 1878-1911 when the Navy was in charge of the territory. Two letters and the "lost" note relate to the bombardment of Angoon by the Navy vessel U.S.S. Adams in 1882; also mentions the...
Image looks to be a photo of a group of men, possibly at a camp. The man at the far left in front is aiming a rifle. Some men also seem to be smoking. The men have been identified as follows: Back row, left to right:...
Title taken from image. Portrait of Chief Kajacty [Kah Kluck Tay] in Policeman costume, with a 7 pointed star badge, and carrying a walking stick. Photographer's number 327.
Tlingit policeman Kah-Chuckte [Kah Kluck Tay], in uniform with badge and a cap that reads Killisnoo; standing in front of house with shield and signboard over door. Shield depicts a row of houses along a beach. c. 1900.Verso: A contemporary of...