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Jenny Malcolm
Community
Hoonah Community Members
Category
People and Places
Summary
Jennie (Marvin) Malcolm 9/15/1873 – 10/5/55
Bertina Peterson
Community
Hoonah Community Members
Category
People and Places
Summary
Bertina Peterson 1/29/1918 – 2/8/1996
John A. Hinchman, Sr.
Community
Hoonah Community Members
Category
People and Places
Summary
John Hinchman's Tlingit name was Gooch Shaay. He was an Eagle, Chookaneidi from Xaat Hit (Ice House). He was a retired highliner commercial fisherman in Alaska and Washington and owned and captained the Johnny A.
Jimmy Marks in Regalia
Community
Hoonah Community Members
Category
People and Places
Summary
Jimmy Marks Captain of F.V., North Pass and F.V. Evolution.
Men Pulling Net with the Vagabond Queen in the Background
Community
Hoonah Community Members
Category
Fishing
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.
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.
Urania II with a Deck Load
Community
Hoonah Community Members
Category
Fishing
Summary
The Urania II was captained by David Williams who also built the boat.
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.
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.