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Native of Nunivak Island named Ny-ang-uk, who was held in jail at Nome one year and two months without a trial, having been kidnapped by Lomen Reindeer and Trading Co.'s boat Silver Wave and brought to Nome and incarcerated in jail

 Item — Box: PCA0422
Identifier: PCA0422-30

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection contains photographs primarily of the Nome region during the 1920's, including Salmon Lake, located 50 miles from Nome. There are photographs of E. B. "Duffy" O'Connor and his family, and camp scenes near Salmon Lake, including reindeer and dog teams. There are also photos of the S.S. Victoria, Teddy Bear schooner, Nome harbor scenes, M.G.M. snow houses for the movie "Mala," and Natives butchering a walrus.

Dates

  • ca. 1920s

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is available for viewing, however, the photographs may not be photocopied.

Extent

1 Photographic Prints

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Alaska State Library - Historical Collections Finding Aids Repository

Contact:
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Juneau AK 99811-0571 US
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