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[Logging crew standing by tree stumps in forest, with saws, wedges, and sledge hammers. Situk Harry, Samson Harry, Dick Harry, Tom Cox, Olaf Abrams, Peter L., Jimmie Jackson, Alex, Dick Nelson, Charlie Gudson, Bill Milton.] 2nd on left (holding mallot) Olaf Abraham per David Ramos 4/98 jas, [undated]

 Item — Box: PCA0055
Identifier: PCA0055-125

Content Description

From the Collection:

The photographs in this collection preserve a rare documentation of life in Yakutat at the height of Southeast Alaska’s salmon canning industry. Kayamori photographed buildings in Yakutat, the canneries, Tlingits, funerals of prominent residents, Alaska Native Brotherhood and Alaska Native Sisterhood activities and numerous portraits. The collection includes a photograph of the Thunderbird Clan House, no longer in existence, and two photographs of Kayamori.

Dates

  • [undated]

Conditions Governing Access

The photographs may be viewed however they 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

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