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Richard Estelle
Palmer Museum of History and Art
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Creator

Unidentified, probably Hewitts Photo Shop

Collection

Blue Collection

Time Period

c. 1937

Description

This photo features nine Native students from the Eklutna Industrial School, dressed in traditional clothing and seated on a large gravel area, watching two other students at left performing what is identified as the "Whale Hunt" dance. Two of the seated students hold traditional drums. Dark heavy forest forms the backdrop in middle ground.

Location

Eklutna, Alaska

Type

Black & White paper print, 4" x 5"

ENTRY ID

Eklutna Students#1x-Blu

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