One of the house totems at old Tuxican, taken 1916? Taken on trip around the S.E. Islands in gas boat about 1916. Copy 2: Toem pole at Tuxikan village, west side of Pr. of Wales Id., Alaska, Tlinkit work, village Tlinkit and pushed out by Hydahs, some people went to Ketchikan, I am told. Finally abandoned. This was the last good house totem standing, but several mortuary columns remain in 1916, when I was there.
Content Description
The C.L. Andrews collection includes photographs from many places in Alaska, circa 1892-1940 and reflect the time he spent in Sitka, Skagway, Eagle on the Yukon River, and in the arctic while working for the School and Reindeer Service. Mr. Andrews' photographic collection includes his own photographs in Alaska and also photographs he collected by fellow photographers. A variety of subjects, i.e., bidarkas, fisheries, glaciers, Tlingit Indian arts, totems, as well as portraits of individuals and groups, are included in the collection.
Dates
- circa 1892-1940
Conditions Governing Access
The photographs may be viewed, however, the images 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
PO Box 110571
Juneau AK 99811-0571 US
907-465-2920
907-465-2925
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asl.historical@alaska.gov