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Dance costumes of the Hoonah Indians, of the Thlingit people (photographer unknown, copied by C.L. Andrews) Copy 2: Taken in from of the house known as the Snail House at Hoonah in 1904. Taken at time of a potlatch given by James Grant’s parents (Shakawis). No. 4, Mrs. Mary Brown, No. 3 is Frank Wilson’s sister, now dead (yahs hou-klaw), No. 5 is Hattie Evans, Marion McKinlay’s sister, No. 1, Mrs. Peter Jackson, No.2, Pete Johnson’s mother parents (Shakawis)

 Item — Box: PCA45-Box3
Identifier: PCA045-1272

Content Description

From the Collection:

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

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