Emily Boucher papers, 1940-1963.

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Emily Boucher papers, 1940-1963.

The Emily Boucher Papers consist of correspondence of the "Nome Nugget" newspaper, including letters from Ernest Gruening and Della and George Goshaw; typescripts of Inupiat stories by Lela Oman and Robert Mayokok; drawings by Robert Mayokok; and miscellaneous papers relevant to Nome, Alaska. Also in the collection are programs for the Roof Garden [1948-1958], an annual Nome social event sponsored by the Pioneers of Alaska; a Pioneers of Alaska convention program and related materials; and a small selection of photographs.

0.35 cu. ft.

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Gruening, Ernest, 1887-1974

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Ernest Henry Gruening (February 6, 1887 – June 26, 1974) was an American journalist and politician. A member of the Democratic Party, Gruening was the Governor of the Alaska Territory from 1939 until 1953 and a United States Senator from Alaska from 1959 until 1969. Born in New York City, Gruening attended The Hotchkiss School, and he graduated from Harvard University in 1907 and from Harvard Medical School in 1912. After completing his studies, he forsook medicine, instead pursuing a career ...

Mayokok, Robert

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Native Alaka Inupiat artist. From the description of Robert Mayokak drawings of Alaskan scenes [graphic], ante 1970. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 191869676 ...

Boucher, Emily Polet.

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Emily Polet Boucher (1907-1963), the daughter of Antonio and Mary Polet, was born in Nome, Alaska. She graduated from the University of Washington in 1928, and in 1932 married Wilfred Amede Boucher, with whom she had three children. From 1943 to 1963 she was editor-publisher of the "Nome Nugget." From the description of Emily Boucher papers, 1940-1963. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 42929996 ...

Oman, Lela Kiana

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Pioneers of Alaska

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