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    Chief Shakes Historic Site, Killer Whale Totem – Wrangell AK

    Date added: August 27, 2017

    Tlingit craftsmen enrolled in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) restored the Killer Whale Totem in 1940. The restoration was part of a larger U.S. Forest Service program focused on the restoration of totems and Native cultural assets. Seven of the poles surrounding… read more

    Yax-te Totem Detail, Photographed Circa 1939-1941

    Yax-te Totem (Also Big Dipper Totem) – Juneau AK

    Date added: August 27, 2017

    The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) carved the Yax-te Totem, as part of a restoration program that lasted approximately between 1938 and 1942. The program was part of a larger U.S. Forest Service effort to employ Alaska Natives and conserve totems and… read more

    Four Story Totem

    Four Story Totem Pole – Juneau AK

    Date added: August 27, 2017

    The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) restored and recarved hundreds of totem poles in Alaska, as part of a restoration program that lasted between 1938 and 1942. The program was part of a larger U.S. Forest Service effort to employ Alaska Natives… read more

    Governor’s Totem Pole – Juneau AK

    Date added: August 26, 2017

    Located in front of the Governor’s Mansion in Juneau, the Governor’s Totem Pole was commissioned by the Civilian Conservation Corps. It was carved between 1939-1940. Charlie Tagook, a Tlingit carver from Klukwan, began the work, and William N. Brown, a… read more

    Klawock Totem Park, Raven and Giant Clam Pole – Klawock AK

    Date added: August 22, 2017

    The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) recarved/restored the Raven and Giant Clam Pole between 1938 and 1940. The restoration was part of a larger U.S. Forest Service program focused on the conservation of totems and Native cultural assets. The pole was originally found… read more

    Klawock Totem Park, Woodworm Pole – Klawock AK

    Date added: August 22, 2017

    The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) recarved/restored the Woodworm Pole between 1938 and 1940. The restoration was part of a larger U.S. Forest Service program focused on the conservation of totems and Native cultural assets. The pole was originally found at the abandoned village… read more

    Klawock Totem Park, Mortuary Column – Klawock AK

    Date added: August 22, 2017

    The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) recarved/restored the Mortuary Column between 1938 and 1940. The restoration was part of a larger U.S. Forest Service program focused on the conservation of totems and Native cultural assets. The pole was originally found at the abandoned… read more

    Klawock Totem Park, Flicker Pole – Klawock AK

    Date added: August 21, 2017

    The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) recarved the Flicker Pole between 1938 and 1940. The restoration was part of a larger U.S. Forest Service program focused on the conservation of totems and Native cultural assets. The pole was originally found at the abandoned… read more

    Klawock Totem Park, Kats the Bear Hunter Pole – Klawock AK

    Date added: August 21, 2017

    The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) recarved the Kats the Bear Hunter Pole between 1938 and 1940. The restoration was part of a larger U.S. Forest Service program focused on the conservation of totems and Native cultural assets. The pole was originally found… read more

    Klawock Totem Park, The Dog-Eater Spirit Pole – Klawock AK

    Date added: August 17, 2017

    The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) recarved the Dog-Eater Spirit Pole between 1938 and 1940. The restoration was part of a larger U.S. Forest Service program focused on the conservation of totems and Native cultural assets. The pole was originally found at the… read more

    Klawock Totem Park, Sockeye-Salmon Pole – Klawock AK

    Date added: August 17, 2017

    The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) restored/recarved the Sockeye-Salmon Pole between 1938 and 1940. The restoration was part of a larger U.S. Forest Service program focused on the conservation of totems and Native cultural assets. The pole was originally found at the abandoned… read more

    Klawock Totem Park, Adventures of Raven Pole – Klawock AK

    Date added: August 15, 2017

    The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) restored/recarved the Adventures of Raven Pole between 1938 and 1940. The restoration was part of a larger U.S. Forest Service program focused on the conservation of totems and Native cultural assets. The pole was originally found at… read more

    Klawock Totem Park, Eagle and Blackfish Pole – Klawock AK

    Date added: August 15, 2017

    The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) restored/recarved the Eagle and Blackfish Pole between 1938 and 1940. The restoration was part of a larger U.S. Forest Service program focused on the conservation of totems and Native cultural assets. The pole was originally found at… read more