Peratrovich Family in Alaska, 1880s-2001

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Peratrovich Family in Alaska, 1880s-2001

1800s-2001

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The collection evolved as Stanley and Evelyn Peratrovich researched the genealogy of James Peratrovich and Kathryn Jackson Peratrovich -- parents of Stanley. The collection includes a set of albums containing genealogical material for individual family members, related research notes and images collected for the genealogy. The collection also includes information on Tlingit-Haida and Sealaska organizations, Celebration 90, 92, 94, 96 (Juneau), Wrangell Institute, Sitka Training School, and Chemawa School (Oregon). Research notes on Klawock and Kake include U.S. census materials and official documents. Other than some of the above mentioned in the Biographical Note, family members included in albums are: Josie, Jennie, Ann, Agnes, Sarah, and Bertha. Also included in the research notes are: Roseanna Peratrovich Roberts, 1893-1980, and George Peratrovich, 1899-1966.

6 linear ft. (6 boxes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7691903

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