During the 1920's, many of the original totem poles in Kake were burned. After many years of not having totem poles, the residents of Kake, Alaska organized to acquire and place a 132-foot pole in the town. Alaska Indian Arts, Inc. of Haines,...
During the 1920's, many of the original totem poles in Kake were burned. After many years of not having totem poles, the residents of Kake, Alaska organized to acquire and place a 132-foot pole in the town. Alaska Indian Arts, Inc. of Haines,...
Title from image. Haida Indians in ceremonial dress outside Dogfish House. Three of the six people identified: Robert Edenshaw (left), Edwin Scott (standing third from left, heir to Kadnes or Dogfish House), Matthew Collison (kneeling with...
Dr. Ira Gabrielson, Doyle Tripp, and Thompson, another Fish and Wildlife employee; from an album of photographs taken during a reconnaissance trip to Alaska with Gabrielson, director of the Fish and Wildlife Service
Accompanying notes: Lindburg's. The Greists, after 17 years in far North, welcome Rev. and Mrs. Fred Klerekoper, who are left in charge [of] the church work in Point Barrow Mission. The hospital is turned over to the Government, with all medical...
Accompanying notes: Left to right: D. Henry W.(?) Greist; Jas. A. Nichols, School & Reindeer Supt. and baby; Miss Gussie [Agusta (sic)] Mueller [Miller?], Hosp. nurse (R.N.); David Greist, Mollie W. Greist, R.N., Miss Florence C. Dakin, R.N., Hosp....
A shaggy track meet which drew everyone in the vicinity. A great day of fun for onlookers as well as participants. Bea Kahl standing at the right. People are sitting on the steps of the teacherage. Title and description courtesy of Mrs. Keller.
Dogs were very utilitarian and necessary as well as used in racing. Within a few years snowmobiles replaced dogs for many people as working vehicles. Title and description courtesy of Mrs. Keller.