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...
Group gathers around model of St. Michael's Church, next to the Bishop's House, Sitka; a banner represents St. Michael's Brotherhood organization; Father Donskoi is the second from the left; the Hanlon-Osbaken House is in the background
Title from image Men, horses, and dog teams pull sleds loaded with supplies to the summit [possibly Thomson Pass]; one man rests on snow with his dogs gathered around
Congress was almost totally ignorant of Alaska, many suspected that the purchase was a bad bargain, and the only interest revolved around fur sealing. Therefore, many Congressmen were reluctant to pass Alaska legislation. Aside from the purchase,...