Title:
Chief Johnson Totem Pole
Description:
Tongass Tlingit Chief George Johnson, also known as Gut Wain, commissioned the large pole bearing his name, raised on the banks of Ketchikan Creek in 1901. The original pole was removed in 1981 and a replica was carved by Israel Shotridge. The new pole was erected in 1989 and stands at nearly the same location. It was the first totem pole traditionally raised in Ketchikan in over 50 years.
The historic photo shows members of the Hunt family. Photographer Janalee Gage wrote, "I am the great—great—granddaughter of Harriet Hunt, and the great—granddaughter of her daughter Elaine Talbot, and the granddaughter of Jane Talbot Church, and the daughter of Janet E. Minnich. These strong women figures have influenced me my whole life even after death."
Modern image
Photographer: Janalee Gage
On loan courtesy of Janalee Gage, L2015.4.31.1
Historic image
Chief Johnson Totem Pole and house, 1902
Photographer: Harriet Elizabeth Hunt
Pictured (left to right): Leroy Ryus, Bertha Hunt, Cora Frost, Mrs. A. W. Morgan with her sons Virgil and Clyde
Donor: Bertha Hunt Wells, THS 70.3.6.5
The historic photo shows members of the Hunt family. Photographer Janalee Gage wrote, "I am the great—great—granddaughter of Harriet Hunt, and the great—granddaughter of her daughter Elaine Talbot, and the granddaughter of Jane Talbot Church, and the daughter of Janet E. Minnich. These strong women figures have influenced me my whole life even after death."
Modern image
Photographer: Janalee Gage
On loan courtesy of Janalee Gage, L2015.4.31.1
Historic image
Chief Johnson Totem Pole and house, 1902
Photographer: Harriet Elizabeth Hunt
Pictured (left to right): Leroy Ryus, Bertha Hunt, Cora Frost, Mrs. A. W. Morgan with her sons Virgil and Clyde
Donor: Bertha Hunt Wells, THS 70.3.6.5
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Modern image by Janalee Gage
Historic image by Harriet Elizabeth Hunt
Modern image by Janalee Gage
Historic image by Harriet Elizabeth Hunt