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Description: A woman identified as Sarah Esegak sits on the floor of a wooden interior with her hands folded on her lap. She wears a fur garment that has a white geometric pattern stitched on the its bottom edge. A fur sack with a metal chain and a beaded object hangs from the side of the fur sack. An object that appears to be a long wooden pipe is on the floor in front of the woman. Next to the her is a carved wooden pole. In the background is an individual surrounded with blankets who is gazing at the camera. Also visible in the background is a fur blanket, a box with lid, two wooden beams and wooden flooring.

Description: A Native American woman holding a child stands in front of an igloo. The woman is wearing a hat with fur trim, long-sleeved plaid dress, and boots. The child she is holding wears a fur-trimmed hat, long-sleeved plaid shirt, and pants with feeting. A wooden structure that may serve as a covered porch is placed in front of the wooden doorway of the igloo. The exterior of the igloo is covered in what appears to be dirt that has grass protruding from its surface. Propped against the side of the igloo is a wooden sled, large log, and axe. Various unidentified wooden objects are on the roof of the igloo. A dog lying in the grass is seen to the left of the woman. A partial view of a wooden structure is seen in the background behind the igloo.

Description: A Native American woman and child are seated on a fur rug surrounded by woven baskets. The woman has long, dark, straight hair and has a fur throw draped over her sholders. She is wearing a white long-sleeved blouse, necklaces, skirt and shoes. She is weaving a partially finished basket that is sitting on her lap. A child with short black hair is sitting to the right of the woman and is wearing a long-sleeved plaid garment. The child is holding a partially woven basket. Nine baskets with multi-colored geometric patterning on their surface surround the woman and child.

Description: A woman on a sandy beach, identified as an Eskimo, is kneeling in front of a pile of fish, which are spread out on a blanket. In her hand is a stick onto which she is stringing the fish. In the foreground is a round metal pot with handle that contains fish. Two pots, one square and the other round, are situated next to the fish-filled metal pot. The woman wears a light-colored garment that is lined with fur around the neck and sleeve openings. In the background a wooden canoe is proppped up on its side with a stick and and is covered with a tarp. A bundle of rope is hanging from the inside of the canoe.

Description: Woman posing next to large pile of vegetables at Eagle, Alaska. She is standing on a white tarp, or sack, and is wearing a brimmed hat, white long-sleeved shirt with tie, and long dark skirt. With her left hand she holds up a large, round leafy vegetable. In the background is a wooden fence with buildings and mountains in the distance.

Description: Three individuals pose with a double-ended sleigh in a snow-filled landscape. Two people sit in the sleigh. The individual on the left wears a hat with fur trim, and a long-sleeved fur coat with a high neck collar. The woman sitting on the other end of the sleigh wears a white fur-trimmed hat and large fur coat. A man wearing a fur-trimmed hat, long-sleeved button-up coat and gloves stands behind the sleigh. With his right hand he grasps a rope. The sleigh is wooden-framed with a sturdy material, possibly canvas, which is secured to the sleigh with rope. Unidentified objects, possibly supplies, sit on the left end of the sleigh and are secured in place with rope. A figure in motion is blurred in the background. Only snow is visible in the landscape.

Description: Two men and three women posing next to stream of water in front of the Denver Glacier. The women are holding walking sticks and are wearing long dark skirts and long-sleeved blouses. The men are clothed in suits with white collared shirts, ties, and brimmed top hats. The man on the left holds a pair of binoculars. The man and women on the right hold unidentifiable objects with straps, possibly climbing gear. A rocky terrain fills the foreground and large chunks of snow and ice are next to a tall glacial cliff that stands behind the travelers.

Description: Six silhouetted figures standing in a glacial landscape. Three women are dressed in skirts and hats. The women are identified as Mrs. E.T. Pope, who is holding a walking stick, Mrs. McCaughey, and Mrs. Pugh. They are accompanied by three men identided as Mr. Downing, John Pugh, and an unidentified man.

Description: Black and white image. A Native American woman identified as the wife of Perry Kagoona, is shown standing on a dirt path with infant and toddler. The infant is wearing a crocheted bonnet and riding on the woman's back in a fur-lined carrier. The toddler, wearing a stocking cap, white neckkerchief, fur-lined jacket, and laced boots, is standing in front of the woman. The woman is wearing a duo-toned stocking hat, striped scarf, and white checkered dress with black belt and metal buckle. Building structures and landscape are out of focus in the background., Mary Kagoona (ca. 1907-1961), wife of Perry Kagoona. The children pictured are likely Eleanor and Vernon Kagoona. Source: The Nome Nugget, May 24, 1961.

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