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Totem poles, Undated

 Item — Object: CAHL 88
Identifier: CAHL 88

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Art and Artifacts related to the Evangelical Covenant Church and/or North Park University.

Dates

  • Undated

Conditions Governing Access

There are no access restrictions on the materials and the collection is open to all members of the public. However, the researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright that may be involved in the use of this collection.

Extent

From the Collection: 1 Import

Language of Materials

From the Collection: No linguistic content; Not applicable

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Given to Mr. Albin Johnson who served as a missionary in Yakutat, Alaska (18891905, 1907), by the Tlinget tribe of Native Americans

Physical Description

Totem pole. Condition: Good.

Dimensions

78"x18"

General

Totem pole created by Unknown, understood to be from the Native Americans (Tlinget tribe) in Southeastern Alaska. One totem is approximately 76 inches and depicts from top to bottom a raven carrying a frog and a bear (?) and resides in the Reading Room; The other totem (currently in the Director of the Library's office) is 63 inches and depicts an owl and a beaver holding an unknown creature.; both totems are primarily gray, yellow, black and green.

Repository Details

Part of the Evangelical Covenant Church and North Park University Archives Repository

Contact:
North Park University
Brandel Library - Lower Level
3225 W Foster Ave Box 38
Chicago IL 60625 USA