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Stephen A. Gee after North Pole Feb 22 1917 [Man and children standing on snow near roots of fallen tree. Two girls are holding pieces of wood with snowy owls perched on them, with wings spread.], 1917 February 22

 Item — Box: PCA0055
Identifier: PCA0055-604

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

  • 1917 February 22

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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