Nora, Kingegan, between 1901 and 1906 (AL+CA 7991)

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Nora, Kingegan, between 1901 and 1906 (AL+CA 7991)

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Summary

PH Coll 49.69
The photographs from this album document many aspects of Eskimo life at Kingegan, and Bernardi's handwritten notes serve as informative captions. Hunting and fishing activities, which include whaling and sealing, feature prominently in the album, as well as the caches used to store meat, boats, and other valuable objects safely. The reindeer herds imported from Siberia are also documented.

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Date

1901 - 1906
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Source

Alaska, Western Canada and United States Collection
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public domain

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