Sitka – War canoe donated to the people of Alaska by Chief Sonihat of Kasaan. (#344), ca. 1916
Item — Box: PCA 14-1
Identifier: PCA 14-203
Scope and Contents
He also gave a tall totem, four house posts and a community house. The totems and canoe were taken to Sitka by the Revenue Cutter Rush but the house – into which it had been planned to put the canoe – was never moved. The canoe sat on the waterfront at the edge of the Parade Ground until it fell to pieces.
Dates
- ca. 1916
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 Series: 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
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PO Box 110571
Juneau AK 99811-0571 US
907-465-2920
907-465-2925
907-465-2151 (Fax)
asl.historical@alaska.gov