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Building of the Alaska Native Brotherhood Hall
Community
Hoonah Community Members
Category
Events and Gatherings
Summary
All workers would bring their own hand tools to use and keep the job going.
Hoonah Alaska Native Brotherhood Hall
Community
Hoonah Community Members
Category
Events and Gatherings
Summary
Built in 51 days all by local volunteers. Men, women and children all contributed to building the hall.
Urania II Built in Hoonah and Skippered by David Williams
Community
Hoonah Community Members
Category
Fishing
Summary
David Williams built his boat in Hoonah and used it for trolling, halibut fishing and seining. One of few boats converted for these three types of fisheries.
Auk Kwaan Panel Carved by David Williams
Community
Hoonah Community Members
Category
Art and Artists
Summary
The Auk tribe requested David Williams to carve this for the Auk Kwaan. It is held currently at the Alaska State Museum.
David Williams Carving the Auk Kwaan Panel
Community
Hoonah Community Members
Category
Art and Artists
FV Karen Jean
Community
Hoonah Community Members
Category
Fishing
Summary
The Karen Jean was captained by Joe White and then Jerry White, Sr. The boat was named after Karen and Jeanne Hinchman as the granddaughters of Joe White.
FV Vagabond Queen
Community
Hoonah Community Members
Category
Fishing
Summary
The Vagabond Queen was captained by Al Martin, Frank Wright, Sr. and Frank Wright, Jr.
Fishing Vessels Alice H, Vagabond Queen, Yukon II and Donna Ann
Community
Hoonah Community Members
Category
Fishing
Summary
Hoonah seine boats tied up at the city dock in Hoonah.These captains were considered highliners - boats catching the most fish.
Men Pulling Net with the Vagabond Queen in the Background
Community
Hoonah Community Members
Category
Fishing
FV Ocean Queen
Community
Hoonah Community Members
Category
Fishing
Summary
The Ocean Queen was captained by Jim Martin, Al Martin and then Leo Houston, Sr.
FV Mermaid with Skiff
Community
Hoonah Community Members
Category
Fishing
Summary
It looks like they are getting ready to braile. A crewmember is pushing the brailer down to fill the brailer with salmon to be pulled aboard.
Virginia Bevans Hoar
Community
Hoonah Community Members
Category
People and Places