Grave totems, Wrangell, Alaska, grave of me[n] of the whale totem – the keet or whalekiller. This totem, George Blake told me, was raised by Chas. Jones and Kah Shakes – saw him in 1938 at W[rangell], photo about 1915 or 1916
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
907-465-2151 (Fax)
asl.historical@alaska.gov