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| |  | "Chief" Sam and family. | Tribal chiefs; Costumes; Rifles; Women; Infants; Hats; Family; Indigenous peoples | Title taken from caption on Album.
" 'Chief' Sam and family." See also UAF - 1991-46-676. | UAF-1991-46-815 |
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| |  | 2nd Mate Isaac Lystad and passengers aboard the North Star. | Ships; Stairways; Men; Sailors; Women; Girls; Boys; Fur garments; Hats; Uniforms; Signs (Notices); Decks (Ships); | View of 2nd Mate Isaac Lystad standing with a group of women and children on board the ship, North Star, in Alaska. In the background another ship's officer can be seen to the left of the photo and to the right stairs leading to the upper deck have a sign that reads: "No admittance." From verso: "2nd Mate Isaac Lystad." Ca. 1930-1939. Original photograph size: 2.75" x 4.5". | UAA-hmc-0731-31 |
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| | ![[Benny Benson with Gov. Egan and Charlotte Benson]](/cgi-bin/thumbnail.exe?CISOROOT=/cdmg11&CISOPTR=395 "[Benny Benson with Gov. Egan and Charlotte Benson]") | [Benny Benson with Gov. Egan and Charlotte Benson] | State flags; Governors; Gifts; Indigenous peoples; | Benny Benson, Governor William Egan and Benny Benson's daughter Charlotte Benson pose with the Alaska State Flag design. | UAF-1985-120-135 |
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| |  | A Women and a baby outside of Chief David's house | Women; Children; Indigenous peoples; Hair; Boots; Capes (Outerwear); Clothing & dress; Log cabins; Signs (notices); | A woman carrying a child on her back. The inscription "Chief David" is written on a plank above the entrance of the log house. She is dressed in a checkered dress, a short cloak and knee high boots. Her hair is pulled back; she is smiling as though posing for the photographer.
Further information was supplied by Roy David of Tok, Alaska during the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) Convention held at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks, October 2005.
The woman is Lucy David and the baby is Andrew David. | UAF-1987-0114-48 |
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| |  | Agnes, Chief Healy. | Portraits; Tribal chiefs; Women; Pipes; | Title taken from caption on Album.
"Agnes, Chief Healy." | UAF-1991-46-720 |
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| |  | Alaska, July 6, 1898. | Costumes; Hats; Fur garments; Flags; Pictures; Presidents; Chairs; Mirrors; Stoves; | Title taken from front. Group of men wearing costumes for a performance inside Chief Shakes House, Wrangell, Alaska. American flags and pictures of George Washington hang on the walls. Photographer's number 16. July 6, 1898. Photographer: O.D.G. | AMRC-b01-41-251 |
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| |  | Arthur Petersen shakes hands with Conrad Bader | Graduation ceremonies; Men; Shaking hands; Certificates; Indigenous peoples; | "Arthur H. Petersen of Fort Yukon is congratulated by Conrad E. Bader, Vocational Guidance Officer of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, upon graduation from the RCA Institutes in New York. Others, left to right, Sam Kito, Jr., of Petersburg, Harry Kitka, Jr., of Sitka, also graduates, and (rear) George F. Maedel, President of the Institutes." | UAF-1976-21-53727 |
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| |  | In re SAH QUAH. District Court, D. Alaska. May 8,1886. | | Slavery was an accepted custom in many Native tribes. On May 8, 1886, District Judge Layfayette Dawson in Sitka decided that the Thirteenth Amendment and the 1866 Civil Rights Act abolishing slavery applied to the "uncivilized tribes" of Alaska. In addition, the decision explores the murky area of Indian citizenship and sovereignty. - Commentary by Ronald Lautaret
Physical description: 7 p.
Source: 31 Federal Reporter 327 | ASL-KF128.A4U53v.1-p136 |
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| |  | Withdrawal of Public Lands, January 19, 1969. | | Public Land Order 4582
Physical description: Microfilm
Source: Federal Register, Vol. 34, no. 15, Jan. 23, 1969, p. 1025. | ASL-KF480.F32-p.1025 |
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| |  | An act to create a legislative assembly in the Territory of Alaska, to confer legislative power thereon, and for other purposes. | Laws; Legislation; Legislative bodies; Legislation; Government facilities; Government officials | Territorial Organic Act of 1912.
From text of document: Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, - That the territory ceded to the United States by Russia by the treaty of March thirtienth, eighteen hundred and sixty seven, and known as Alaska, shall be and constitute the Territory of Alaska under the laws of the United States, the government of which shall be organized and administered as provided by said laws. - That the capital of the Territory of Alaska shall be at the city of Juneau, Alaska, and the seat of givernment shall be maintained there.
Physical description: 7p.
Source: 37 Stat. 512 | ASL-KF50.U58v37-p512 |
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| |  | An act providing a civil government for Alaska. May 17, 1884. | Laws; Land use; Legislation; Government facilities; Government officials | Organic Act of 1884
From text of document: Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the territory ceded to the United States by Russia by the treaty of March thirtieth, eighteen hun- dred and sixty-seven and known as Alaska, shall constitute a civil and judicial district, the government of which shall be organized and admin- istered as hereinafter provided. The temporary seat of government of said district is hereby established at Sitka.
Physical description: 5p.
Source: 23 Stat.24 | ASL-KF50.U58v23-p24 |
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| |  | An act Authorizing the Tlingit and Haida Indians of Alaska to bring suit in the United States Court of Claims, and conferring jurisdiction upon said court to hear, examine, adjudicate, and enter judgment upon any and all claims which said Indians may have, or claim to have, against the United States, and for other purposes. | | Tlingit-Haida Jurisdictional Act, 1935
Physical description 3 pages
Source: 49 Stat. 388 | ASL-KF50.U58v48-p388 |
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| |  | An act to provide for the admission of the State of Alaska into the Union. July 7, 1958. | Laws; Statehood; Legislation; Government facilities ; Government officials | Alaska Statehood Act.
PUBLIC LAW 85-508-JULY 7, 1958
Physical description: 14p
Source: 72 Stat. 339 | ASL-KF50.U58v72-p339 |
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| |  | An act to provide for the settlement of certain land claims of Alaska Natives, and for other purposes. | Laws; Legislation; Land use | Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act
ANCSA
Physical description: 29 pages
Source: 85 Stat. 688 | ASL-KF50.U58v85-p688 |
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| |  | An act to define the political status of certain Native Indians within the Territory of Alaska. | Laws; Legislation; Civil rights; Citizenship | An act of the Legislature of the Territory of Alaska, in 6 sections.
Approved, April 27, 1915.
Physical description: 3 pages.
Source: 24 SLA 1915 | ASL-KFA1225.A3-1915-p52 |
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| |  | An act to provide full and equal accommodations, facilities, and privileges to all citizens in places of public accommodations within the jurisdiction of the Territory of Alaska; to provide penalties for violations. | Laws; Legislation | Nondiscrimination in Public Accomodations.
Landmark anti-discrimination law providing for equal accommodation privileges to all citizens.
Physical description: 2pages
Source: Ch2 SLA 1945 | ASL-KFA1225.A3-1945-p35 |
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| |  | MEETING HELD IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL HOUSE OF JUNEAU, ALASKA, BY REQUEST OF INDIAN CHIEFS ON ACCOUNT OF THE PRESENCE OF HIS HONOR, GOVERNOR JOHN G. BRADY. | Tribal chiefs; Governors | Contents:
Letter of transmittal.
Testimony of Chief Kah-du-shan from Wrangel
Testimony of Chief Johnson (Yash-noosh) from Juneau
Testimony of Chief Koogh-see fom Hoonah
Testimony of Chief Kah-ea-tchiss from Hoonah
Testimony of Chief Shoo-we-Kah from Juneau
Testimony of Chief Ah-na-tlash from Taku
Testimony of Charley of Juneau
Testimony of Jack Williams of Juneau.
Response from Governor John G. Brady
Response fron Mr. Frank Grygla.
Physical description: 25 p. | ASL-MF-Ar5-Roll5-f651 |
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| |  | ANB-ANS Convention, Haines, Alaska, 1929. | Organizations; Leadership; Meetings; Children | Title taken from accompanying materials. Group portrait of men and women. Several children are in the balcony at upper right. | ASL-P33-43 |
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| |  | Chief Yan-a-tchoo's village. Yakutat, Alaska. | Villages; Waterfronts; Canoes; Boats | Title from image. Photographer's number 4555. | ASL-P438-41 |
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| |  | Conservation of the Fisheries | Fishing industry; Fish; Laws | Physical description: monograph, 10p | ASL-SH11.A7A513-1923-VF |
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| |  | Alfred E. Widmark | Legislators; Leadership | Studio portrait. Alfred E. Widmark, Representative from Klawock, member of the second State Legislature, 1961- 1962. | ASL-Widmark-1 |
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| |  | Native village, Bering Sea, Alaska. | Villages; Stores & shops; Churches; Houses; Waterfronts; Coastlines | Title from caption on image
Buildings are numbered: 1. White man's store; 2. Russian Church; 3. Chief's house; 4. Farther huts
Photographer's number 3888c | ASL-P18-517 |
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| | ![Da-ke-knock [Deikeenaak'w] Chief of Chichagoff [Chichagof] Island.](/cgi-bin/thumbnail.exe?CISOROOT=/cdmg21&CISOPTR=125 "Da-ke-knock [Deikeenaak'w] Chief of Chichagoff [Chichagof] Island.") | Da-ke-knock [Deikeenaak'w] Chief of Chichagoff [Chichagof] Island. | Tribal chiefs | Title taken from notes on verso. Portrait of Deikeenaak'w seated in front of an American flag. He is dressed in Tlingit regalia, including a button blanket and bead work.
Verso: Died 1928. Aged about 100 years. Sitka. | ASL-Angoon-People-01; ASL-P01-0895 |
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| |  | Minor Killisnoo Chief with paddle totem c. 1900. | Tribal chiefs | Title from verso.
Portrait photograph of man dressed in Tlingit regalia, including a button blanket. He stands on a box, and holds a staff carved in the form of a raven. Verso: Raven Tribe Billy Jones. | ASL-Angoon-People-02; ASL-P01-0896 |
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| | ![Chief Mitlakatle [Mitlakotle] & staff.](/cgi-bin/thumbnail.exe?CISOROOT=/cdmg21&CISOPTR=131 "Chief Mitlakatle [Mitlakotle] & staff.") | Chief Mitlakatle [Mitlakotle] & staff. | Tribal chiefs; Villages | Group portrait Chief Mitlakotle, five other men, and a woman. Some of the men are dressed in traditional Tlingit regalia, including Chilkat robes and beaded clothing. | ASL-Angoon-People-04 |
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| |  | Chief Kajacty of Killisnoo. | Tribal chiefs; Police; Uniforms; Villages | 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. | ASL-Angoon-People-14 |
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| | ![Carving totum [totem] poles.](/cgi-bin/thumbnail.exe?CISOROOT=/cdmg21&CISOPTR=128 "Carving totum [totem] poles.") | Carving totum [totem] poles. | Totem poles; Carving | Title from image. Tlingit artist, Billy Webster, painting a leader's dance staff, carved in a killer whale design. Other pieces of Tlingit carving are displayed, including miniature totem poles. Photographer number 144. | ASL-Angoon-People-18; ASL-P01-3448 |
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| |  | Cow-ee (Kowee, Kaawa.ee) Indian Chief, Alaska. | Tribal chiefs; Police; Mayors; Uniforms; Leadership | Title taken from image in accompanying materials. Studio portrait, probably photographed by Winter & Pond.
Verso: One of two local Chiefs known as "Mayor of Indian Village." Reverified by Henry Cropley of Juneau. | ASL-Cowee-1; ASL-P01-1155 |
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| |  | Alaska State Senator Frank Ferguson, 1985. | Legislators | Formal studio portrait of Frank R. Ferguson, a Democrat from Kotzebue, District L; elected to Alaska House of Representatives 1970, 1972; to Alaska Senate 1974, 1978, 1982 | ASL-Ferguson-Frank-5; ASL-P01-2970 |
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| |  | Omega/Alpha, Juneau, 1959. | Legislators; Legislative bodies; Leadership; Statehood | Title from image
Members of both the last Alaska Territorial Legislature and the first Alaska State Legislature; Front: William E. Beltz, Helen M. Fischer, Earl D. Hillstrand, Ralph E. Moody, John A. McNees, George B. McNabb, Eben Hopson, John B. Coghill, Richard J. Greuel
Rear: Warren A. Taylor, Frank Peratrovich, Andrew Hope, James Nolan, James E. Norene, J. Earl Cooper, Dora M. Sweeney, Irwin L. Metcalf, Douglas Gray, Irene E. Ryan, Alfred A. Owen | ASL-Groups-Legislature-1950s-11; ASL-P01-4746 |
