Diary of Abraham, an Eskimo Boy

Collection

Identifier: MS 4-1-15

Staff Only

Content Description

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].” Alaska Reindeer Service chart folded inside the front of the diary contains statistical information about the reindeer at Point Hope.

Dates

1912

Conditions Governing Access

A photocopy is available for public access.

Extent

1 Volumes (Diary of Abraham, an Eskimo boy. ) : 53 pages

1 Sheets (Alaska Reindeer Service chart contains statistical information about the reindeer at Point Hope.) : Folded inside the front of the diary. ; 12 ½” x 16”

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Condition Description

The diary has possible mildew contamination so it has been housed in acid-free tissue and sealed. Alaska Reindeer Service chart folded in front of diary was flattened and placed in Mylar.