Folder 1: Original Diary, May 8, 1912 - June 10, 1912
File — Box: MS 4-1-15
Identifier: ASL-MS004-01-15-1
Scope and Contents
Original diary: This is the diary of Abraham, an Eskimo boy. His family had a camp on the ice off Point Hope area. He describes his daily life from May 8, 1912 to June 10, 1912. The last few pages of the diary contain first names and statistics, possibly height and weight. The diary may have been found by Fred Sickler who “had 300 sq. miles as a U.S. Marshall to take care of among the Eskimos, also record of the caribou and raindeer [reindeer].”
Dates
- Other: May 8, 1912 - June 10, 1912
Conditions Governing Access
Sealed for preservation. A photocopy is available for public access.
Extent
1 Volumes : 53 pages
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Alaska State Library - Historical Collections Finding Aids Repository
Contact:
PO Box 110571
Juneau AK 99811-0571 US
907-465-2920
907-465-2925
907-465-2151 (Fax)
asl.historical@alaska.gov
PO Box 110571
Juneau AK 99811-0571 US
907-465-2920
907-465-2925
907-465-2151 (Fax)
asl.historical@alaska.gov