Soboleff, Walter A.

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Walter A. Soboleff was born 1908 at the Tlingit village of Killisnoo, Alaska. As a member of the Tlingit Nation, Yeil Moiety, and Leeneidi Clan, Walter Soboleff grew up at Tenekee, Alaska speaking both Tlingit and English. He went on to become an Associate Pastor of the Northern Lights Presbyterian Church in Juneau, Tlingit scholar, recognized elder, and translator specializing in traditional oratory and story telling. Over Soboleff's life he served as President of Kootznoowoo, Inc., director of the Sealaska Corporation, as a ranking member of Alaskan Native Brotherhood Juneau Camp 2, ANB Grand Camp Secretary, ANB Grand Camp President, on the Historic Sites Commission for the State of Alaska, on the Sealaska Heritage Institute Board of Trustees, as well as other state and federal policy making boards regarding Alaskan Native people.

From the description of Walter A. Soboleff Papers (Sealaska Heritage Institute). WorldCat record id: 317973751

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referencedIn Paul, William Lewis, 1885-1977. William L. Paul papers, 1920-1977. University of Washington. Libraries
creatorOf Soboleff, Walter A. Walter A. Soboleff Papers Sealaska Heritage Institute
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Alaska Native Brotherhood
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Indians of North America
Juneau (Alaska)
Tlingit Indians
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