Sustaining Community

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Exhibits 50
We are Shaped by the Land and Sea
Sustaining Community: How We Gather & Why It Matters We are Shaped by the Land and Sea Introduction... View Full Record
Bag, Devilfish
2018.2.7.1
Wil Uks T'aa Medik or "Cape Chacon," 2017
Devilfish bag titled, "Wil Uks T'aa Medik" or "Cape Chacon" by Kandi McGilton (Mangyepsa Gyipaayg), 2017. Bag is made out of a dark purple wool blend outer shell, pink and purple cotton batik lining, and trimmed with white double sided bias tape. The... View Full Record
Drawing
2009.2.3.1
"Feeding the World," 1996 and 2008
Pen and ink drawing, "Feeding the World" by Ray Troll, 1996 and 2008. The drawing consists of pen and ink, colored pencil, and watercolor on board. The drawing depicts three fishing boats (Cognito, True Blue, Ronquil) and an active underwater scene o... View Full Record
Hook, Halibut
62.12.1.23
Halibut Hook with Line and Carved Float
Halibut hook with line and carved float. Float has an eagle on one end and a person on the other. Period - NWC... View Full Record
Rake, Herring
L2022.4.5.2
Herring Rake
Herring rake made of Douglas Fir with brass twines. From the book "Gilbert Said" page 66: "...fresh herring was plentiful. The oldtimers always carried a herring rake in their rowboats. The herring rake was split-off cedar. The fisherman drilled... View Full Record
Basket, Haida
87.1.14.1
Seaweed gathering basket woven by Holly Churchill, 1984-1986
Seaweed gathering basket woven by Holly Churchill Split Spruce Root seaweed basket with a circular plaited base, open worked twined sides, and a reinforced rim with braided handles. Century - 20 Period - HAIDA... View Full Record
Photographic Collection
96.2.48 Album
Album created by Mabel Becker, during 1947-1955
Album created by Mabel Becker, during 1947-1955. When guests visited Mabel and Beck at their logging camp, Mabel noted it in her album and included some pictures on numerous pages. Many of the guests also signed the album. The album / log book has... View Full Record
Quilt
81.7.10.1
Ketchikan Quilt
"Ketchikan Quilt" with 30 quilt squares depicting Ketchikan industry, area, & art. Background fabric is maroon / brown with small white flowers. 30 blocks with sashing, tied with yarn. Sewn by Janice Johnson and finished by Eunice Severson, Dovi... View Full Record
Magazine
2019.2.53.10
The Seasonal
The Seasonal, Issue 10 edited and published by The Seasonals, a collective including Joey Rovinsky, Ryan Deininger, and Jason Baldwin, Circa 2014- 2018 The Seasonal is a free magazine created by seasonal workers for seasonal workers and features... View Full Record
Digital Image
L2018.4.6.4
Clara Diaz with Corinna Troll at Diaz Cafe. Title unknown.
Clara Diaz with Corinna Troll at Diaz Cafe. No text on back. Title unknown. ... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
90.1.7.6
Ketchikan Picnic and fishing fleet at Black sands Beach.
Ketchikan Picnic and fishing fleet at Black sands Beach in Bostwick Inlet, as seen from the beach. Century - 20... View Full Record
Negative, Film
2003.2.63.1315
Dancing in the street, June 30, 1958
Dancing in the street, June 30, 1958 Alaskans danced in the streets until midnight when the U.S. Senate passed the Alaska Statehood Bill. The center of the Ketchikan festivities was the intersection of Front and Mission Streets. June 30, 1958... View Full Record
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Exhibits 51
We are Creative
Sustaining Community: How We Gather & Why It Matters We are Creative Introduction... View Full Record
Scorecard
67.12.1.1
Official Base Ball Score Book No. 2, 1914
Official Base Ball Score Book No. 2. Has a blue and black cover. On the inside, "Official Base Ball Score Book Jack Ryder System in accordance with National and American League Requirements. Used and endorsed by Official Club Scorers, Base ball... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
93.2.15.2113
Basketball action at a game at Metlakatla High School
Basketball action at a game at Metlakatla High School ... View Full Record
Trophy
2006.2.17.1
King Salmon Derby Trophy, 1955
1955 King Salmon Derby trophy. The trophy features a brass handled cup with a king salmon mounted above the rim. The following text appears on a brass plate affixed to the wood base, "1955/ KETCHIKAN/ KING SALMON DERBY/ SWEEPSTAKES DAYS/ FIRST PRIZE-... View Full Record
Knife
2020.2.27.1 A-C
"Pieces of Our Past," 2020
Composite forge-made knife named, "Pieces of Our Past" by Jake Beimler of Bifrost Blacksmithing and his apprentice Joron Whitton, 2020. The knife blade started out as a roller bearing assembly from the M/V Columbia. The bearing was cut in half and ha... View Full Record
Skate, Ice
2010.2.16.1 A&B
"Bob Skates"
"Bob Skates." Double edged metal ice skates with leather straps. Etched into the sole of both skates is text reading, "601/ BOB SKATE/ HOVE/ ENGINEERING CO/ MPL CONN." Each skate is two pieces held together with a carriage bolt and a square nut. Orig... View Full Record
Program, Concert
2022.2.5.24
"Jazz Night" Program, April 16, 2001
"Jazz Night" program for an event held on 04/16/2021 at the Ketchikan High School auditorium. The program lists the members of the Discovery Jazz Club, Windjammers Jazz Club, Lush Life, Soundwaves Jazz Club, and Kayhi Jazz Ensemble. On the last page... View Full Record
Pamphlet
2019.2.57.1
Inside Passages
Inside Passages, Volume 11 edited and published by Ketchikan Writers' Guild, 1999 Editors: Patricia Fordney, David Kiffer, Phoebe Newman, Sharon Pleus Cover photo: Diane Walden Nabb Back cover illustration: Evon Zerbetz "Inside Passages (forme... View Full Record
Poster
L2022.4.19.2
Monthly Grind Poster
Monthly Grind poster for an event held on October 18, no year specified. Paper is white with a colorful marker drawing of the Clan House at Saxman.... View Full Record
Digital Image
L2022.4.6.4
"Blueberry Arts Festival Slug Race," 2010
Born digital photograph from Ketchikan Area Arts and Humanities Council. Blueberry Arts Festival Slug Race, 2010.... View Full Record
Coat
2022.2.7.1
Wearable Art Show Coat, circa 1985- 1995
Wearable Art coat by Jean Bartos. The coat has long sleeves and when worn rests about thigh length, with a fabric tie closure at the neck. It is constructed in three panels stitched together. The 'fabric' is made up of two materials woven into a squa... View Full Record
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Exhibits 52
We are Responsible
Sustaining Community: How We Gather & Why It Matters We are Responsible Introduction... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
76.7.9.2
Ketchikan greets the Rotarians on S.S. Alaska at dock
Ketchikan greets the Rotarians on S.S. Alaska at dock with The Key to The City, July 2, 1932 A large group of Rotarians standing on the dock next to the S. S. Alaska with The Key to The City Century - 20... View Full Record
Bowl
2022.2.5.1
Handmade Ceramic Bowl from Empty Bowls Dinner
Handmade ceramic bowl from an Empty Bowls Dinner. A dark blue glaze is applied to both the inside and outside of the bowl. A yellowish-green glaze appears as an accent color both inside and outside of the bowl, and around the base. The base has a swi... View Full Record
Box, Baby
2017.2.56.1 A&B
Baby Box with Designs by Ken Decker, Circa 2015- 2017
Cardboard baby box given to new mothers in Ketchikan from PeaceHealth Medical Center. The box is manufactured by Safe and Sound Innovations and features a Northwest Coast design on all sides created by Ken Decker. The main design features a Bear at t... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
2000.2.29.152
Don Varnell, Nathan Jackson and Fred Trout at the Honoring Those Who Give photograph series
Honoring Those Who Give photograph series Honoring Those Who Give Photographs by Loyd C. Heath 1999 Don Varnell, Nathan Jackson and Fred Trout at HTWG pole ... View Full Record
Quilt
L2021.4.25.1
Quilt of Valor, 2021
Quilt of Valor made by members of the Rainy Day Quilt Guild, 2021. Individual quilt squares were sewn by various members of the Rainy Day Quilt Guild. The quilt squares depict... Adapted from the Quilt of Valor website: "A Quilt of Valor ® (QO... View Full Record
Cart, Shopping
2020.2.34.2 A&B
Child's Shopping Cart from Tatsuda's IGA
Miniature or child-sized shopping cart from Tatsuda's grocery store at 633 Stedman Street. The cart is also known as a "Kiddie Cart" by the manufacturer Good L Corporation. The setup includes a zinc-finished cart and a removable red plastic basket wi... View Full Record
Digital Image
L2022.4.2.10
Uplifting the Community After Tragedy, February 29, 2020
Born digital photograph of Hall Anderson (on the viewer's left wearing a blue baseball cap with a notepad in hand) talking to people in the Tatsuda's IGA parking lot. During the early morning hours of 02/27/2020 a massive rockslide struck the store,... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
74.8.3.1
Ketchikan's First Labor Strike in front of the Filipino Bunkhouse.
Ketchikan's First Labor Strike in front of the Filipino Bunkhouse, 1938. A Group of strikers from Ketchikan's first labor strike in front of the Filipino Bunkhouse. Century - 20... View Full Record
Negative, Film
2003.2.63.1811
Alaska Native Brotherhood and Sisterhood officers, October 26, 1953
Alaska Native Brotherhood and Sisterhood officers, October 26, 1953 Ketchikan Daily News, 10/27/1953 "ANB and ANS Install Officers Last Night Last night at the Presbyterian Church the Alaska Native Brotherhood and Sisterhood installed offic... View Full Record
Sign, Picket
Prop 92
Black Lives Matter Protest Sign, June 6, 2020
Sign used at the Black Lives Matter protest on 06/05/2020. The sign is made of thick black foam core with a Tlingit phrase in white vinyl letters reading, "T'ooch' Kàa Kusteeyí X'adudlitseen" which roughly transla... View Full Record
Mural
L2022.4.7.1
"Hands" mural from Community Connections. Consists of 36 canvases in two sizes.... View Full Record
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Exhibits 53
We are Resilient
Sustaining Community: How We Gather & Why It Matters We are Resilient Introduction... View Full Record
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Exhibits 55
Ketchikan Daily News Editorial, 1997
Ketchikan Daily News, Pulp Mill Editorial, March 26, 1997... View Full Record
Photograph
2017.2.8.1
Sideboard Saloon with Mike Martin behind the bar
B/W photograph of Sideboard Saloon with Mike Martin behind the bar.... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
2009.2.9.3
Front Street Ketchikan, 1970
Front Street Ketchikan, 1970 Helen's Piano Bar, Frontier Bar, Pioneer Liquor Stor, Western Airline, Schallerer's, Tunnel... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
61.8.1.333
Southwest corner of the First Lutheran Church on Tongass Avenue
Southwest corner of the First Lutheran Church on Tongass Avenue Note in old finding aid: First Lutheran Church built in 1930... View Full Record
Digital Image
L2022.4.25.3
Blessing of the Fleet, May 2019
Born digital photograph by Scott Brainard. Coast Guard, Ketchikan Fire Department, bagpipers at Thomas Basin for the 2019 Blessing of the Fleet.... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
77.3.5.920
Men working on totem poles in the Saxman CCC carving shed, 1940
Men working on totem poles in the Saxman CCC carving shed, 1940 Note: the 1940 replica Seattle pole is visible in the background... View Full Record
Digital Image
L2022.4.11.5
"Metlakatla Pole Raising," April 8, 2006
Born digital photograph by Hall Anderson. True Place of Healing totem pole raising in Metlakatla, April 8, 2006. From photo metadata, "Under the direction of pole raising co-ordinator Mique'l Askren, front of pole in red jcket, pole carriers move car... View Full Record
Digital Image
L2022.4.11.3
Chief Kyan Pole Rededication, July 3, 2019
Born digital photograph by Hall Anderson. Celebrating the re-raising of the Chief Kyan totem pole after restoration. From photo metadata, "Members of Tongass Tribe gather for a re-dedication of the Chief Kyan Pole at Whale Park. The pole was carved b... View Full Record
Photograph, Color
KMD 29.1
Delores Churchill preparing Spruce Root
Delores Churchill preparing Spruce Root on a Totem Heritage Center Spruce Root Gathering trip, circa 1990s... View Full Record
Digital Media
KMD Temp1
Holly Churchill teaching weaving
Holly Churchill with two students during 2019 Spring Break Weaving 2019... View Full Record
Robe, Ravenstail
96.2.67.1 EDUC
"Mother Robe" Ravenstail Garment
"Mother Robe" Ravenstail Garment Ravenstail robe woven with thigh-spun warp and commercially spun weft in Merino sheep wool, trimmed on top in sea otter, four bands of designs, with three bands of design on black. Fringe on sides and bottom. The des... View Full Record
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Exhibits 54
Pull up a Chair
Sustaining Community: How We Gather & Why It Matters Pull up a Chair Introduction... View Full Record
Pan, Aebleskiver
69.11.12.1
Aebleskiver pan, circa 1900
Aebelskiver pan, 65 years old (at the time of donation in 1969) Aebelskiver - a Danish dessert, like doughnut holes, but sweeter and much better traditionally served with glogg during the Advent. Cooked in a cast iron pan that resembles an egg poac... View Full Record
Spoon, Horn
74.1.6.8
Horn spoon with carved design
A spoon carved from a single piece of horn. Because of the size and consistent coloring, it is likely Dall Sheep horn. The top of the handle is slightly concave and has incised designs on the lower half of the handle. The back of the handle is conv... View Full Record
Cookbook
82.1.22.1
Ketchikan Kookery 1912
Cookbook: Ketchikan Kookery 1912 Narrow cookbook with gray cover and pages stapled together. The title and a totem line drawing are on the cover. Hints and how to's and recipes for soups, fish, meats, salads and dressings, vegetables, bread, sandwi... View Full Record
Cookbook
RC 2022.0.3.1
Plating Up the Tongass: A Ketchikan Community Cookbook
Cookbook: Plating Up the Tongass: A Ketchikan Community Cookbook produced by Ketchikan Wellness Coalition, 2020 "Plating Up the Tongass - a Ketchikan Community Cookbook featuring recipes with locally sourced ingredients. More than 50 recipes wit... View Full Record
Placemat
86.1.11.1
Reub's 25th Annual Alaska Game Dinner Placemat, 1986
Reub's 25th Annual Alaska Game Dinner placemat, 1986. The placemat is made of white paper with black text and drawings of various animal tracks.... View Full Record
Digital Image
L2022.4.34.1
Family Kamayan, January 5, 2021
Born digital photograph from Karen Manabat, likely taken by her. Photograph depicts a Boodle Fight with people gathered around a long table of Filipino food at a dinner party. Note from Ryan: "On 2/12/22 I sent Alma a draft of our label for Karen's p... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
93.2.15.1864
Gertrud Schrader
Gertrud Schrader, nurse Century - 20... View Full Record
Tablecloth
L2022.4.29.1
Tablecloth with Signatures
Green tablecloth with signatures embroidered on.... View Full Record