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The Legacy of Sitka’s First Ten Years Under the American Flag, …

WebBy Rebecca Poulson American soldiers arrived in Sitka in October of 1867 to take possession of Russia’s claims in North America. The Army pulled out a decade later, …

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Alaska Mental Health Trust History Project Jukebox

WebThe struggle for the civil rights of those with mental disabilities in Alaska, the development of a system of care, and establishment and responsibilities of the Alaska Mental Health …

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What Shall We Do With Our Heroes

WebAlmost every source describes the long record of Native use and occupation that took place before European contact as “pre-history.” Indigenous groups, however, possess histories …

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The Treaty of Cession & Alaska Native Rights

WebBy William Schneider The 150th Anniversary of the Treaty of Cession with Russia provides an opportunity to examine what the purchase of Alaska meant for Alaska Natives. The …

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2022 Conference Presentations

WebDownload the Conference Schedule, including Presentation Abstracts and Presenter Biographies Thank you to all those who attended the 2022 Alaska Historical Society …

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ANCSA at 40: Where are we and where are we going

WebAs you travel, you turn back periodically to view the landmarks so that your present and future travels are safeguarded by your past. Our place today is ANCSA at …

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Critical Issues Lecture Series

WebOur fourth and final lecture in the Critical Issues Lecture Series, Weather, Climate Variability and Climate Change, focused on how current and historical climate …

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Muktuk Marston’s Five-Point Plan

WebMuktuk Marston’s Five-Point Plan. Even in a state whose history is populated with so many unique characters, Marvin “Muktuk” Marston stands out as one of the most incredible …

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BERING STRAITS BRISTOL BAY guide to sources for study of …

WebGuide to Sources for the Study of the 1971 Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act VOLUME 1: History and Archival Collections Prepared by the Alaska Historical Society, ANCSA …

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Canned Salmon: Alaska’s Superfood

WebCanned salmon, which has been produced in Alaska since 1878, is the most nutritious and consumer-friendly of all of Alaska’s seafood. While the product is often …

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2023 Conference Presentations

Web2023 Conference: Connections and Disconnections in Alaska History Alaska Historical Society Annual Conference Central Kenai Peninsula (and available virtually over Zoom) …

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ANCSA Presentation by Emil Notti

WebReflections on the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act with Emil Notti Wednesday, November 20th, 5:30 - 6:30 pm Lecture Hall at The Father Andrew P. Kashevaroff …

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President Harding’s Voyage of Understanding, June 1923

WebBy Rachel MasonPresident Warren G. Harding’s trip to Alaska in the summer of 1923, followed by his sudden death in California, has been well documented in various …

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The Spanish Flu in Alaska: Why some villages were devastated …

WebTh —William Schneider Message from the President: F riends, I am reminded that the current medical crisis is not new to many Alaskans. In February 1986, people in Nome …

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Tribal Courts: A Historical Perspective for Bush Justice in Alaska

WebTribes have established, and continue to develop tribal courts to help meet bush justice needs. This is partly due to a lack of adequate state resources to address justice …

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Skiing in Fairbanks, 1937

WebSkiing in Fairbanks, 1937. By Jim Ducker. Winter in historical Alaska often conjures up images of rugged, stoic people struggling through a time of meager resources and brutal …

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Alaska Historical Society and Museums Alaska

WebAlaska Historical Society and Museums Alaska September 12-15, 2018 in Nome, Alaska John Active (1949-2018) Alaska Native storyteller, journalist and broadcaster John Active …

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“Helping Hand” Military Response to Good Friday Earthquake

WebThe Alaska Good Friday Earthquake began at 5:36 p.m., March 27, 1964, with a force that measured at the time of 8.3 to 8.6 on the Richter Scale, later upgraded to …

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