A racer, Bergman Sam I think, finished during the Huslia New Year's race.

Item — Box: PCA 303

Identifier: ASL-P303-47

Staff Only

Content Description

From the Collection:

The collection reflects the Keller family and their experiences while living in Huslia and traveling through the interior regions of Alaska. Descriptions, written by Mrs. Keller, capture the residents of the villages and their daily activities and contain much historical information. The collection includes views of Huslia, Tetlin, Minto, Tanana, Alaskan villages on the Koyukuk River, Koyukon families and members of the Episcopal church, 1956-1963.

Included in the collection are members of the Sydney Huntington family and the George Attla family. Pat Keller, Connie Keller, Edward Bergman, Milton Swan, Mary Cox, Rowland Cox, Tom Osgood, Randy Mendelsohn, Fr. Dick Simmonds, Coleman Inge, Lee Stratman, Abraham Oldman, Mr. and Mrs. Les James, Rv. Norman Elliott, Rev. William J. Gordon, Clover Jean Ward, Marvin Werbelow, James “Andy” Anderson, George Attla, Sr., George Attla, Jr., Eliza Attla, Steven Attla, Shirley Attla, Richard Derendoff, Annie Vent, Agnes Huntington, Roger Huntington, Betty Huntington, Angela Huntington, Tony and Emily Sam, Edwin and Lydia Simon, Willy and Annie Vent, Freddy and Lorna Vent, George and Marie Yaska.

Titles and descriptions courtesy of Mrs. Keller.

Dates

1956-1963

Biographical / Historical

Dogs were a very important part of the town economy. Huslia's racers, starting with Jimmy Huntington became a real force in Alaska dog racing both in Fairbanks and Anchorage. Fishing for dog food in the summer was a serious business with the families and they moved out of town to fish camp when the fish were running.