Alaska Film Archives
- Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA) (d-2) public hearings of the Joint Federal-State Land Use Planning Commission recorded in Tok on June 18, 1973. Part 1: Commissioner Harry Carter introduces commission staff member Lucy Carlo, Resource Team member Richard Stemhart?, U.S. Forest Service representative Vern Clapp, Bureau of Land Management representatives Jerry Timmons? and Elliot Lowe?, State Division of Lands representative Bill Arpino, Tok area Superintendent of Schools Dave Lanagan?, Wall Street Journal representative Dick Emil?, Doyon Director Sam Kito, and cameraman Greg Imig. Testimony is heard from: William E. Simons, an engineer equipment operator with the U.S. Army; Chief Andrew Isaac, representing the people of Tanacross and Dot Lake; and an unidentified man seated in the audience.
- Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA) (d-2) public hearings of the Joint Federal-State Land Use Planning Commission recorded in Tok on June 18, 1973. Part 2: Sam Kito speaks from the audience. Testimony is then heard from Ms. Morgan of Tok, who has been a homesteader, schoolteacher, and storeowner in the area. Bill Arpino testifies about the relationship between Native Alaskans and white Alaskans.
- This is a series of film clips used for a 1962 campaign film for U.S. Senator Ernest Gruening. According to notes accompanying the film clips, scenes include Senator Gruening at a Democratic meeting in Tok, speaking with tourists from Colorado at the Alaska Tourist Center in Tok, at the Cathedral Bluff Lodge, at the Dot Lake Lodge and Indian Village, helping to dig a well at the Dot Lake Native Village, looking at wildflower beds at the George Lake Lodge, and with children at the library in Delta.
- Man plays guitar and sings several songs including "Springtime in Alaska," and then several elders are interviewed at the 1978 Aleut Elders Conference. (See also Tapes 1-5, AAF-402 -- AAF-406, which were recorded during the same conference and contain additional information on traditional activities). Names of participants in the Aleut Elders Conference, speaking in English or Aleut, include the following (note that spelling of names has not been verified): Dushkin; Sergei and Agnes Sovoroff; Dorofay? and Elsie Chercasin; Nick McGlashin; Tcheripanoff; Iliodor Philemonof; Slepston?; Nehus; Larry Maffay? or Maffey?; Paraskovia Wright?; Harry Tiponaise? or Tipponaise?; Charlie Franz; Ed Anderson; William and Moses Dirks; Jenny Golley; John Nazaroff? or Nevzoroff?; Dan Krukoff; Polly Nelson; Alice Petrivelli; Sherry Spitler?; and Lily McGarvey?.
- Sergei Sovoroff talks about the kinds of salmon that go up the Nikolski River, when they make their runs, and how they are prepared after they are caught, in Eastern Aleut with English translation. Dan Krukoff talks about fish preparation, in Aleut with English translation. Rusty Chercasin talks about salt water fish, octopus and clams, in Eastern Aleut with English translation. See also Aleut Elders Conference 1978 Part 1, AAF-415.
- Agnes Sovoroff of Nikolski tells a story in English about when she was a little girl and helping to prepare seal intestines. Jenny Golley and Alice Petrivelli talk about weaving grass baskets, in Atkan Aleut with English translation. Agnes Sovoroff talks about different foods and how they are prepared, in Eastern Aleut with English translation. Continued on Tape 5, AAF-406. See also Aleut Elders Conference 1978 Part 1, AAF-415.
- Sergei Sovoroff speaks about hunting tools, and the spear and throwing board. Eddie Anderson of Akutan tells about his experiences in a skin boat, in English. Nick McGlashin talks about early training of young hunters, in English. Sergei Sovoroff speaks about fox traps and names their parts, in Aleut. Bill Tcheripanoff of Akutan and Bill Dirks of Atka discuss different hunting spears and throwing boards used by Aleut hunters, in English. Continued on Tape 4, AAF-405. See also Aleut Elders Conference 1978 Part 1, AAF-415.
- Sergei Sovoroff speaks in Eastern Aleut language with English translation about hunting sea lions, clothing, hunting charms, and measurements for making tools. Continued on Tape 3, AAF-404. See also Aleut Elders Conference 1978 Part 1, AAF-415., Patrons are advised to consult with relevant cultural authorities prior to use of this material in new works.
- Eliza Jones from Huslia, Mary Polasky from Nulato, Madeline Solomon of Galena, and Curt Madison of Manley Hot Springs discuss the Koyukon Athabascan language. See also AAF-10225, which contains unedited video footage of this segment. Produced for the Alaska Native Language Center; Irene Reed, 1979, at Media Services, U of A, Anchorage.
- Ron Scollon and Eliza Jones of the Alaska Native Language Center discuss differences between the communication styles of Native Alaskans and non-Natives. Chad Thompson and Mary Polasky also appear in this production. Produced for the Alaska Native Language Center; Irene Reed, 1979, at Media Services, U of A, Anchorage.
- This program takes place in Arctic Village. Katherine Joseph Peter speaks about her life in Arctic Village and about the Gwich'in or Kutchin Athabascan language. Chief Walter John of Venetie is interviewed about the history of the area and the importance of his Native language. Historic photos are shown. Produced for the Alaska Native Language Center; Irene Reed, 1979, at Media Services, U of A, Anchorage.
- Dr. Michael Krauss of the Alaska Native Language Center begins a presentation about the history and status of Alaska's languages. He frequently refers to a map that depicts the regions where different Native languages are spoken. Produced for the Alaska Native Language Center; Irene Reed, 1979, at Media Services, U of A, Anchorage.
- University of Alaska Fairbanks graduate student Charles Natkong Sr. of Hydaburg, Linguist Jeff Leer of the Alaska Native Language Center, 90-year-old Selina Peratrovich of Ketchikan, and Haida language consultant Nat Edenso of Craig discuss the Haida language. See also AAF-10224, which contains unedited video footage of this segment. Produced for the Alaska Native Language Center; Irene Reed, 1979, at Media Services, U of A, Anchorage.
- Linguist Dr. James Kari of the Alaska Native Language Center presents an overview of the Dena'ina language and shows several historical photos of the people and villages of the Cook Inlet region. Dr. Kari interviews Native speakers Shem Pete and Billy Pete of Willow. Shem Pete performs the Chikalusion Mourning Song and a Love Song. See also AAF-10224, which contains unedited video footage of this segment. Produced for the Alaska Native Language Center; Irene Reed, 1979, at Media Services, U of A, Anchorage.
- Inupiaq Eskimo from the Kobuk River Area to the Seward Peninsula. Linguist Dr. Lawrence Kaplan of the Alaska Native Language Center, Ruthie Sampson, and Irene Katchatag of Unalakleet discuss the Inupiaq language as it is spoken in various areas of Alaska. Produced for the Alaska Native Language Center; Irene Reed, 1979, at Media Services, U of A, Anchorage.
- Dr. Michael Krauss and Jane McGary of the Alaska Native Language Center discuss the history of the Alaska Native Language Center's library and archives. Dr. Krauss also gives a tour of their manuscript holdings. Produced for the Alaska Native Language Center; Irene Reed, 1979, at Media Services, U of A, Anchorage.