Allakaket & Alatna: Images

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image thumbnail Moccasins Pair of smoked moosehide moccasins that show much wear; unplucked beaver fur trim at ankles and on tongues; ties of twisted blue and red wool; flower on vamp of each moccasin, daffodile? done in seed beads, black, yellow, three shades of green, orange, blue and red; sewing done with sinew and thread (dental floss?); tongues lined with printed cotton cloth; repaired by Poldine Carlo of Nulato. Each measures 32.7 cm long x 13.3 cm wide.<br><br>11/12/2009: According to Elders, these most likely were made by Sarah Simon who was known for putting green leaves and a bright flower at the toe of the vamp. She also typically made ankle ties of wool, such as on these. AJL! Ethnology;
image thumbnail Beaded Bag Doubled piece of smoked hide with folded "neck" sewn with d-ring inside. One side has dark brown and light orange beads in a square shape, other side has solid white beading with red, heart-shaped flowers with "silver" centers; edging of doubled brown/ Ethnology;
image thumbnail Caribou Boots High-knee caribou boots with a strip of beaver fur along the top of the boots. These boots have soft soles probably caribou skin. The draw string at the top of the boots is probably caribou skin with blue and white yarn ends. There are two strips of caribou skin along the sides of the boots in order to tighten around the ankles. These boots are stitched with cotton thread and dental floss. A commercial textile lines the inside of the boots.<br><br>Donated by Dinah Larsen, these boots were made for her by a woman from Allakaket in 1967. ! 11/12/2009: According to Elders, the boots are made from fall caribou, as indicated by the short hair and thick skin. This is the best time to get skins for boots as the shorter hair is more durable for boots. AJL! Ethnology;
image thumbnail Birch Bark Basket Small birch bark container; good condition; rim rod; lashed and sewn with roots; 6" x 8". Ethnology;
image thumbnail Fish Trap Model Model fish trap (probably loache/burbot or blackfish)*. 2 pieces, funnel and basket, which don't come apart. Thin strips of wood shaped and glued in place. End of basket is in the shape of a circle, does not come to a point. Fish trap fence on each side tied to trap with dental floss. 5 small wooden fish in trap with pencil features. Entire piece highly varnished. Small plaque attached to side of trap with "FROM JOHNSON MOSES ALLAKAKET, ALASKA" written in pencil. Dimensions of fish trap: 27.5 cm long. Mouth is 7.5 cm across and end is 2.5 cm across. Fish trap fences are 8 cm W x 6.5 cm H and 12 cm W x 7.5 cm H. Ethnology;
image thumbnail Amelia Hill, F. Pioneer Home, Sept 1974. Title from verso. Image shows an elderly woman wearing a visor and sweater cardigan. Biographical information from the Amelia Hill Photograph Collection at the Alaska State Library states, "Amelia Hill was the resident nurse for the Episcopal Church Mission at St. John's-in-the-Wilderness, Allakaket, Alaska." She worked at the mission from the early 1920's until her retirement in 1953. Early Day Alaskans Collection;
image thumbnail Miss Gretz, Miss Amelia Hill, and Rev. Chapman Photograph of Miss Gretz of Port Austin, Miss Amelia Hill of Allakaket and Rev. Henry Chapman of Anvik. Dr. Ernest A. Cook Photograph Collection
image thumbnail School at Allakaket Photograph of the Allakaket schoolhouse and students. Dr. Ernest A. Cook Photograph Collection
image thumbnail Mail cabin between Tanana & Allakaket Photograph of the mail cabin between Tanana & Allakaket showing the mail carrier and his sled just out front of the cabin. Dr. Ernest A. Cook Photograph Collection
image thumbnail Prospecting on upper Allenkakat. Title drawn from verso Two men stand at river's edge, examining contents of gold pan; a skiff, loaded with gear, is tired to shore Note: Allenkakat is a variation of the name for the Alatna River, which flows into the Koyukuk River at Allakaket Claude Hobart Photograph Collection, 1898-99. ASL-PCA-425-6;
image thumbnail Prospecting on upper Allenkakat. Title drawn from verso; verso note is shown below photograph Two men stand at river's edge, examining contents of gold pan; a skiff, loaded with gear, is tired to shore Note: Allenkakat is a variation of the name for the Alatna River, which flows into the Koyukuk River at Allakaket Claude Hobart Photograph Collection, 1898-99. ASL-PCA-425-6;
image thumbnail Gold panning on the upper Allenkakat River. Title drawn from verso Prospector uses gold pan at river's edge next to skiff, loaded with gear Note: Allenkakat is a variation of the name for the Alatna River, which flows into the Koyukuk River at Allakaket Claude Hobart Photograph Collection, 1898-99. ASL-PCA-425-6
image thumbnail Gold panning on the upper Allenkakat River, ca. 1898. Title drawn from verso; verso notes shown below photograph Prospector uses gold pan at river's edge next to skiff, loaded with gear Note: Allenkakat is a variation of the name for the Alatna River, which flows into the Koyukuk River at Allakaket Claude Hobart Photograph Collection, 1898-99. ASL-PCA-425-6
image thumbnail Helen Edwards and Anne Nictune putting a seining net into a boat. Title by indexer. Description from cataloger's notes. Helen Edwards and Anne Nictune putting a seining net into the boat in preparation to seine. Taken at Alatna by an unknown photographer, perhaps Wallace Nictune, in 1943. Bertha Moses Collection;
image thumbnail Birthday party for Stella. Title by indexer. Description from cataloger's notes. The Nictune sisters: Stella Hamilton, Betty Fleagle, Anne Edwards, Bertha Moses, Kitty David, and Elma Sam. Two children are Harding and Clara Sam with David David standing in the background. Taken June 30, 1956 at a birthday party for Stella at Wilfred Evans' house in Allakaket by Jean Stevens on Bertha Moses' camera. Bertha Moses Collection;
image thumbnail Group picture by a spruce tree. Title by indexer. Back row: Oscar Nictune, Cora packing Oscar Jr., Ann, and Elma. Front row: Wallace, Kitty, Clara, Bertha, and Betty. Photo taken in 1939 in Allakaket. Identifications and date from Gates of the Arctic Project Jukebox Photo # 85-067-58 (http://jb2.library.uaf.edu/GatesN/html/mapmenu.htm). Bertha Moses Collection;
image thumbnail Group picture at Fourth of July in Allakaket in 1928. Title by indexer. Description from cataloger's notes. Group picture at Fourth of July in Allakaket in 1928 in front of the mission. Photographer unknown. See caption and key to "Photo 40." Indexer's note: "Photo 40" is not the same as UAF-1985-67-40. Bertha Moses Collection;
image thumbnail Dressed for cold weather. Title by indexer. Description from cataloger's notes. Back row: Billy Bergman, Ceza Bergman, one of their children, but can't be identified. Front row: Edward and Louie Bergman, but can't tell which is which. Taken in Allakaket, probably between 1910 and 1915 by missionaries. The family is dressed for cold weather. Bertha Moses Collection;
image thumbnail Rudy and Ross Moses in Allakaket. Title by indexer. Description from cataloger's notes. Rudy and Ross Moses in Allakaket in 1964 or 1965. Bertha would pull them behind her on the sled while packing her daughter Brenda. Photo taken in March or April by Bertha Moses. Bertha Moses Collection;
image thumbnail Cora, Virginia and Kathleen Moses. Title by indexer. Description from cataloger's notes. Cora, Virginia and Kathleen Moses (in the foreground). Taken in Allakaket in October, 1955 by Bertha Moses. Bertha Moses Collection;
image thumbnail Dog race in the Allakaket April Carnival, 1980. Title by indexer. Description from cataloger's notes. Jody Moses with sled and dog entered in the 1 dog race in the Allakaket April Carnival, 1980. Photo by Allakaket school student. Bertha Moses Collection;
image thumbnail Fish trap at the mouth of Lake Creek. Title by indexer. Description from cataloger's notes. Fence with fish trap set in it at the mouth of Lake Creek. Photo by Johnson Moses in September, 1948. Bertha Moses Collection;
image thumbnail Fox pelts. Title by indexer. Description from cataloger's notes. Edward Bergman, Charlotte Bergman (Edward's wife), Stephen Bergman, Ceza Bergman, and Billy Bergman. They appear to be holding fox pelts. Taken at Allakaket in the early 1920s, probably by missionaries. Bertha Moses Collection;
image thumbnail Upper end of Allakaket village showing wooden sidewalk. Title by indexer. Description from cataloger's notes. Scene in the upper end of Allakaket village showing wooden sidewalk. From right to left the houses belong to Edward Bergman, Ceza Bergman, and Lindbergh Bergman. This large house at the end belonged to Wilfred Evans. Taken in midsummer, probably in the late 1960s by Johnson Moses. Bertha Moses Collection;
image thumbnail Family leaving Allakaket for summer fish camp. Title by indexer. Description from cataloger's notes. Family leaving Allakaket for summer fish camp. Note the handmade boat caulked with pitch so it won't leak. Billy Bergman, Ceza Bergman, Lindbergh Bergman, and Christopher Bergman. Billy Bergman was a good boat builder. Photo taken probably in early July in the 1930's. Bertha Moses Collection;

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