Alaska Film Archives

[Aleut Elders Conference 1978, Part 1]
[Aleut Elders Conference 1978, Part 1]
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?.
[Tape 5 - Fish and seafood preparation]
[Tape 5 - Fish and seafood preparation]
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.
[Tape 4 - Clothing and food preparation]
[Tape 4 - Clothing and food preparation]
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.
[Tape 3 - Hunting stories]
[Tape 3 - Hunting stories]
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.
[Tape 2 - Hunting sea lions]
[Tape 2 - Hunting sea lions]
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.
[Tape 1 - Making a skin boat]
[Tape 1 - Making a skin boat]
Sergei Sovoroff speaks in the Eastern Aleut Nikolski dialect about how skin boats were made, and Nick McGlashin of Akutan translates into English. Continued on Tape 2, AAF-403. See also Aleut Elders Conference 1978 Part 1, AAF-415.
Talking Alaska: The Priceless Heritage of Alaska's Native Languages - part 3
Talking Alaska: The Priceless Heritage of Alaska's Native Languages - part 3
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.
Talking Alaska: The Priceless Heritage of Alaska's Native Languages - part 5
Talking Alaska: The Priceless Heritage of Alaska's Native Languages - part 5
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.
Talking Alaska: The Priceless Heritage of Alaska's Native Languages - part 7
Talking Alaska: The Priceless Heritage of Alaska's Native Languages - part 7
Edna Ageak MacLean of the Alaska Native Language Center and Martha Aiken of Barrow discuss the Inupiaq language as it is spoken in Alaska's North Slope region. Produced for the Alaska Native Language Center; Irene Reed, 1979, at Media Services, U of A, Anchorage.
Talking Alaska: The Priceless Heritage of Alaska's Native Languages - part 9
Talking Alaska: The Priceless Heritage of Alaska's Native Languages - part 9
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.
Talking Alaska: The Priceless Heritage of Alaska's Native Languages - part 1
Talking Alaska: The Priceless Heritage of Alaska's Native Languages - part 1
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.
Talking Alaska: The Priceless Heritage of Alaska's Native Languages - part 4
Talking Alaska: The Priceless Heritage of Alaska's Native Languages - part 4
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.
Talking Alaska: The Priceless Heritage of Alaska's Native Languages - part 6
Talking Alaska: The Priceless Heritage of Alaska's Native Languages - part 6
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.
Talking Alaska: The Priceless Heritage of Alaska's Native Languages - part 8
Talking Alaska: The Priceless Heritage of Alaska's Native Languages - part 8
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.
Talking Alaska: The Priceless Heritage of Alaska's Native Languages - part 10
Talking Alaska: The Priceless Heritage of Alaska's Native Languages - part 10
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.
Talking Alaska: The Priceless Heritage of Alaska's Native Languages - part 2
Talking Alaska: The Priceless Heritage of Alaska's Native Languages - part 2
Dr. Michael Krauss of the Alaska Native Language Center continues his presentation about the history and status of Alaska's Native languages. Produced for the Alaska Native Language Center; Irene Reed, 1979, at Media Services, U of A, Anchorage.
 [Adolph Murie collection - select films]
[Adolph Murie collection - select films]
These are films made by naturalist, author, and wildlife biologist Adolph Murie at Alaska's Mount McKinley (Denali) National Park. The scenes include Adolph's wife Louise, his son Jan, and his daughter Gail. They also include wildlife including bears, wolves, fox, dall sheep, caribou, and a variety of birds and waterfowl. According to notes accompanying the films, one scene shows a grizzly bear near a cabin in Toklat within the park. The following details are transcribed from original labels on film containers or from associated handwritten notes; items in brackets are the processor's notes. Weezer and Weazy are nicknames for Louise. Film 1368-106: “[On can]: 160; [On reel]: 1941 begin Gail and Wags at hdqts. McKinley Park; [On white card in can]: Gail and Wags at Igloo in winter, Weezer with Wags winter, playing with stick, Gail at Rising[?], glacier at Igloo in spring, Wags alone at Igloo, Fox pups (and black one) male female good, wolves wild fair, old squaw, wheatear, horned grebe, (film intact) 1940-41; [On pink note in can]: this reel has some wolf shots, mostly fox, sheep, caribou, cut pieces; [On yellow note in can]: Film 9 wolf, birds, fox, Dall sheep, Bears, caribou, brief footage showing 2 children 1 man, Mt. McKinley." Film 1367-17: “[On box]: #8 set #2, McKinley Park May 1949, Snowbirds at hdqts (good), Rabbit (good), Drawn, Splice; [On card in box]: wolf eating caribou on river bar, Wolf drinking, distant shot of wolf feeding on caribou, wolf walking away, grizzly at Toklat by cabin, grizzly in fall snow with grass (good), porcupine feeding in willow, porcupine in willow (good), silver fox, Gail (short shot), gulls in tree (out of focus), ptarmigan flocks flying (good), ptarmigan on ground white-good.” Film 1367-6: “[On box]: #59; finished July 3 '49, Gail and Jan Big Rock [or River?]; cock fowl hen fair, much blank, bear-sheep shaky, squirrel middens, wolf tracks around bridge, wolverine hairs, Checked; [On card in box]: Gail and Jan snowshoe and ski, Pile of sq middins, squirrel cuttings, wolverine tracks, wolf tracks around bridge (overexposed), wolf track (with trap), shaky scenes of sheep, grizzly following wounded sheep, blank film, rock ptarm (out of focus).” Film 1367-67: “[On box]: #15 set #2, bear and fox 66, jaeger poor, ptarmigan and Gail, Gail feeding Wags milk; [On white card in box]: 1940, Willow ptarmigan male in spring (bare ground), closeup of male Ptarm on log-Gail behind, Gail chasing ptarmigan, caribou herd running, Gail with young wolf pup, feeding wolf pup, Wolf pup nuzzling in grass, Gail swinging, Me and Gail and Jan at East Fork.” Film 1367-35: “[On box]: #1, Moose yearling, wolf on Polychrome Rd; [On card in box]: sheep (ewe and lamb) short, wolf on road, wolf defecating on road, wolf going over mt, calf moose (good), cow and calf moose, cow with two calves, moose feeding (out of focus), 2 calves and cow feeding (good shots).” Film 1367-61: “[On box]: #18, Weezy feeding wolf pup, caribou [illegible], silver fox, ptarmigan; [On card in box]: blue film, caribou running, caribou crossing stream, silver fox on snow, silver fox running, silver fox closeups, feeding wolf pup (Weazy), Rock Ptarmigan sitting (out of focus), more ptarmigan on snow, wolf pup.”
Fairbanks Yesterday Today Tomorrow
Fairbanks Yesterday Today Tomorrow
This program presents the history of Fairbanks from its geological formation through 1974. Credits are as follows: host, Dave Geesin; pre-history, Florence Weber; miner, Tim Ames; mining discussion, Dr. Earl Beistline and Bruce Thomas; readings, Mark Bergeson, Pamela Buckway and Tom Duncan; narration, Charles Creamer, Tom Duncan, Don Hering, Clara Rust and Marion Wood; director, Frank Herriott; Hering segment director, Myron Tisdel; producer, Patrick Moore; production assistant, Frank Henry; research, Kit Jensen; cinematography, Mark Badger; graphics, Nancy Van Veenen; audio, Tom Saxton; video, Dave Walstad and John Reisinger; production, Carolyn Dowling, Pat Fitzgerald, John Ryan, Jim Schneider and Pat Thrasher; photos provided by Mrs. V.K. Brickley, CamerAlaska, Fabian Carey, William Cashen, Florence Collins, Roger Cotting, Mary Hansen, Nelson’s Studio, University of Alaska, and United States Air Force; furnishings provided by Nerlands; parka provided by Martin Victor Furs; produced through the facilities of KUAC-TV and the Division of Media Services at University of Alaska.
[Bill Stroecker interview May 3, 2007]
[Bill Stroecker interview May 3, 2007]
Bank president and community leader William G. Stroecker (1920-2010) of Fairbanks, Alaska, speaks to students at Monroe High School in Fairbanks on May 3, 2007, after first being introduced by instructor Pat Doogan (James P. Doogan, Jr.). Stroecker talks about his family's background in Alaska going back to the days of the gold rush, being born in St. Joseph's Hospital in Fairbanks in 1920, graduating from Main School in Fairbanks in 1938, attending military school in New Mexico, graduating from the University of Alaska, U.S. Army service during World War II, and joining the First National Bank of Alaska in 1947. He discusses the importance of basketball in his life. He mentions Charles Creamer, Dyea and the Chilkoot Trail, Noyes Slough, Loomis Security, gold exploration in the Fairbanks area, the Spanish Flu, Creamer's Dairy, Richard "Dick" Wood, E.T. Barnette, Ben Eielson, W.F. Thompson, the Fairbanks Daily News Miner, the Fairbanks Airplane Company, Noel Wien, and Joe Crosson. He talks about being a bank president until 1978, Alaska Pacific Bank, Key Bank, and knowing prospectors as he was growing up. He tells students about the importance of getting outdoors and exercising, and lists the locations of his cabins scattered throughout the state. He says that music is a big part of his life, and talks about playing trumpet, and about the swing era of music. A student asks him about Roswell, New Mexico, and UFOs. He talks about the North Slope being a godforsaken place and about the importance of the oil industry to the state. He talks about Atlantic Richfield and Exxon. He shares his philosophy that tomorrow is gone forever and so today is a good day. He talks about his house at Fifth and Noble Streets in Fairbanks and periodic flooding of town. He talks about Piledriver Slough, the Chena River, ice from the Tanana River flowing through town, and Moose Creek Dam. He says that he loves everything about living in Alaska and doesn't mind the cold. He talks about hiking on snowshoes. He talks about mosquitoes on the North Slope. He talks about boating and camping, and hunting for moose, sheep and deer. He talks about duck hunting with his black Labrador Retrievers at Healy Lake. He talks about marrying in 1957. He mentions Ted Stevens. He discusses his love for birch trees and talks about trimming birch trees near his home to a height of 14 feet so that they look like large shrubs. He talks about Main School, how everyone walked everywhere in Fairbanks because there weren't many cars, basketball, and dog mushing. He goes into detail about his first job as a teenager getting paid 60 to 90 cents per hour at Independent Lumber Company, and about wood products being locally milled after being floated down the Chena River. He discussed getting hazed as a new cadet at military school, and at being good at wrestling due to the strength he gained from working the lumber mill job. He talks about the importance of getting involved in activities in school, and says he is a strong proponent of sport, including sports for women, because it teaches people to get along.
Part 9: Impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) on Alaska 1971-2011
Part 9: Impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) on Alaska 1971-2011
The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) Department of Alaska Native Studies and Rural Development (DANSRD) hosted a series of panel discussions and presentations collectively titled “The Impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) on Alaska 1971-2011.” The event was held in the Wood Center Ballroom on the UAF campus on October 5 and 6, 2011, in observation of the 40th anniversary of the passage of the act, and resulted in nine DVD recordings. Part nine (AAF-18184) includes introductions by Master of Ceremonies Sharon McConnell, and comments by John Borbridge, Jr. and Mike Williams. This is followed by continued discussion on the impact on Alaska Native culture, education and leadership as a result of ANCSA, with panelists Dr. John Weise and Maj. Wayne Don. Following closing comments by Sharon McConnell are images showing photos and biographies of the two final panelists.
Part 8: Impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) on Alaska 1971-2011
Part 8: Impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) on Alaska 1971-2011
The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) Department of Alaska Native Studies and Rural Development (DANSRD) hosted a series of panel discussions and presentations collectively titled “The Impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) on Alaska 1971-2011.” The event was held in the Wood Center Ballroom on the UAF campus on October 5 and 6, 2011, in observation of the 40th anniversary of the passage of the act, and resulted in nine DVD recordings. Part eight (AAF-18183) includes introductions by Master of Ceremonies Sharon McConnell followed by reflections and analysis of the impact on Alaska Native culture, education and leadership as a result of ANCSA, with panelists Dr. April Laktonen Counceller , Dr. Sven Haakanson, Jr., Agatha John-Shields, and Dr. Rosita Worl. Following the discussion are images showing photos and biographies of April Laktonen Counceller, Sven Haakanson, Jr., Panigkaq Agatha John-Shields, and Rosita Worl.
Part 6: Impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) on Alaska 1971-2011
Part 6: Impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) on Alaska 1971-2011
The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) Department of Alaska Native Studies and Rural Development (DANSRD) hosted a series of panel discussions and presentations collectively titled “The Impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) on Alaska 1971-2011.” The event was held in the Wood Center Ballroom on the UAF campus on October 5 and 6, 2011, in observation of the 40th anniversary of the passage of the act, and resulted in nine DVD recordings. Part six (AAF-18181) includes a welcome and introductions by Master of Ceremonies Sharon McConnell followed by reflection and analysis on the social change, governance and land ownership in Alaska as a result of ANCSA, with panelists Bernice Joseph, Mike Williams and Lisa Jaeger. Following the discussion are images showing photos and biographies of the panelists, as well as photos of Alaska Native leaders and historical events.
Part 5: Impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) on Alaska 1971-2011
Part 5: Impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) on Alaska 1971-2011
The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) Department of Alaska Native Studies and Rural Development (DANSRD) hosted a series of panel discussions and presentations collectively titled “The Impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) on Alaska 1971-2011.” The event was held in the Wood Center Ballroom on the UAF campus on October 5 and 6, 2011, in observation of the 40th anniversary of the passage of the act, and resulted in nine DVD recordings. Part five (AAF-18180) includes introductions by Master of Ceremonies Sharon McConnell followed by a panel discussion on women and ANCSA, with panelists Alice Petrivelli and Betty Huntington. Following the discussion are images showing photos and biographies of the panelists, as well as photos of other influential Alaska Native women.
Part 4: Impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) on Alaska 1971-2011
Part 4: Impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) on Alaska 1971-2011
The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) Department of Alaska Native Studies and Rural Development (DANSRD) hosted a series of panel discussions and presentations collectively titled “The Impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) on Alaska 1971-2011.” The event was held in the Wood Center Ballroom on the UAF campus on October 5 and 6, 2011, in observation of the 40th anniversary of the passage of the act, and resulted in nine DVD recordings. Part four (AAF-18179) includes introductions by Master of Ceremonies Sharon McConnell followed by an analysis on the impact of ANCSA on Alaska’s environment, with panelists John Shively, Tiel Smith and Jimmy Stotts. Following the discussion are images showing photos and biographies of John Shively, L. Tiel Smith, and James (Jimmy) Stotts.
Part 3: Impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) on Alaska 1971-2011
Part 3: Impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) on Alaska 1971-2011
The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) Department of Alaska Native Studies and Rural Development (DANSRD) hosted a series of panel discussions and presentations collectively titled “The Impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) on Alaska 1971-2011.” The event was held in the Wood Center Ballroom on the UAF campus on October 5 and 6, 2011, in observation of the 40th anniversary of the passage of the act, and resulted in nine DVD recordings. Part three (AAF-18178) includes a welcome by Master of Ceremonies Sharon McConnell followed by Gordon L. Pullar introducing the lunchtime speaker, U.S. Senator Fred Harris. Following Harris' talk are images showing photos and biographies of Gordon L. Pullar, Fred Harris, and photos of many other groups and individuals associated with passage of ANCSA.
Part 2: Impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) on Alaska 1971-2011
Part 2: Impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) on Alaska 1971-2011
The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) Department of Alaska Native Studies and Rural Development (DANSRD) hosted a series of panel discussions and presentations collectively titled “The Impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) on Alaska 1971-2011.” The event was held in the Wood Center Ballroom on the UAF campus on October 5 and 6, 2011, in observation of the 40th anniversary of the passage of the act, and resulted in nine DVD recordings. Part two (AAF-18177) includes introductions by Master of Ceremonies Sharon McConnell followed by continued discussion on the economic impact of ANCSA, with panelists Tim Wallis, Jim Dodson, Wanetta Ayers and Shauna Hegna. Following the discussion are images showing photos and biographies of the panelists, as well as photos of many other groups and individuals associated with passage of ANCSA.
Part 1: Impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) on Alaska 1971-2011
Part 1: Impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) on Alaska 1971-2011
The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) Department of Alaska Native Studies and Rural Development (DANSRD) hosted a series of panel discussions and presentations collectively titled “The Impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) on Alaska 1971-2011.” The event was held in the Wood Center Ballroom on the UAF campus on October 5 and 6, 2011, in observation of the 40th anniversary of the passage of the act, and resulted in nine DVD recordings. Part one (AAF-18176) includes a welcome by Master of Ceremonies Sharon McConnell, followed by opening remarks from Governor of Alaska Sean Parnell, via video; University of Alaska Fairbanks Chancellor Brian Rogers; and Vice Chancellor for Rural, Community and Native Education Bernice Joseph. This is followed by a panel discussion covering reflection and introduction on the economic impact of ANCSA, with panelists Dr. Willie Hensley, John Borbridge, Jr., Dr. Emil Notti, and Alaska State Sen. John Sackett. Following the discussion are images showing photos and biographies of Sharon McConnell, Brian Rogers, Bernice Joseph, Miranda Wright, John Borbridge, Jr., John Sackett, Emil Notti, and William (Willie) Iggiagruk Hensley.
Part 7: Impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) on Alaska 1971-2011
Part 7: Impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) on Alaska 1971-2011
The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) Department of Alaska Native Studies and Rural Development (DANSRD) hosted a series of panel discussions and presentations collectively titled “The Impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) on Alaska 1971-2011.” The event was held in the Wood Center Ballroom on the UAF campus on October 5 and 6, 2011, in observation of the 40th anniversary of the passage of the act, and resulted in nine DVD recordings. Part seven (AAF-18182) includes introductions by Master of Ceremonies Sharon McConnell followed by continued discussion on the social change, governance and land ownership in Alaska as a result of ANCSA, with panelists Dr. Gordon L. Pullar, Andy Teuber and Valerie Davidson. Following the discussion are images showing photos and biographies of the panelists.
[McMillin Pribilof films AAF-14560--14562]
[McMillin Pribilof films AAF-14560--14562]
Films were shot by L.C. McMillin on the Pribilof Islands of Alaska during the late 1930s and early 1940s prior to World War II. At the time, McMillin was employed as an agent by the United States government to manage the islands and its peoples, and to oversee fur seal harvests. McMillin’s first and middle names were Lee Carroll or possibly Lee Clarence. AAF-14560 is labeled, "4th Julys, games, wedding, birds," and contains scenes of men with an octopus, a procession of people coming out of a church and going back into church, row boat arriving at a dock, waves crashing against the shore, ship, whale spout, construction of a large dam at unknown location, football game at unknown location, man with film camera, sled with barrels, people carrying an umiak or boat and lifting it onto a truck, and a road made of planks on the tundra. AAF-14561 is labeled, "Surf," and contains images of a shore and waves, rowboats coming ashore, a ship in the bay (possibly a military ship), supplies being offloaded onto the shore, a boat named "Veca," rowboats along the shore, man climbing a mast, and flowers. AAF-14562 is labeled, "Good scenes," and contains scenes in the Pribilofs and outside Alaska including men and a green truck, seals, men with crates, birds, flowers, travel outside Alaska, car on a snowy road, snowy mountains, people sledding, woman and flowering shrub, garden and flowers, train, large dam, train, United States flag, and a priest leading a procession., Titles and title screens included here are part of the original film, and may include words, phrases, and attitudes that would now be deemed insensitive, inappropriate or factually inaccurate.
[McMillin Pribilof films AAF-14558--14559]
[McMillin Pribilof films AAF-14558--14559]
Films were shot by L.C. McMillin on the Pribilof Islands of Alaska during the late 1930s and early 1940s prior to World War II. At the time, McMillin was employed as an agent by the United States government to manage the islands and its peoples, and to oversee fur seal harvests. McMillin’s first and middle names were Lee Carroll or possibly Lee Clarence. AAF-14558 is labeled, "Natives 1," and "St. George, Road Building, P. Manderville[?]," and contains images of men carrying wooden planks, men on shore and near a house, man killing fox [approximately 55 seconds of this material removed from online display due to culturally sensitive content], a small boat arriving and men pulling the boat ashore, crates on a truck, a boat leaving and arriving, men with a wooden beam, old church being disassembled, bulldozer, men moving rocks, and man climbing cliff. AAF-14559 is labeled, "Natives 2," and contains images of men with ropes climbing over a cliff to retrieve eggs, men hauling water, a white building and woman holding pitcher, men with a boat or umiak, people harvesting blocks of ice, wedding scenes, men in small boats, a religious procession, truck pulling boat, men portaging boat, boat rowing toward another boat, man high up on pole, man snipping fur from fox tail [approximately 41 seconds of this material removed from online display due to culturally sensitive content], child, and men with wheelbarrows near shore., Titles and title screens included here are part of the original film, and may include words, phrases, and attitudes that would now be deemed insensitive, inappropriate or factually inaccurate. Some scenes have been removed from online display due to culturally sensitive content. Where removed, the omission is noted by a title screen. Contact film archivist for more information.