The basic premise of Alaska's Digital Archives is quite simple: to provide a single easy-to-use way for institutions across the state to share their historical resources. A vast swath of history is covered here, from the world of the Inuit to the rough and tumble gold rushes in the 19th and 20th centuries. Visitors can wander through the FAQ area for a bit of an orientation, check out the Help area, and learn about institutional Partners before moving on to the materials themselves. There are over a dozen collections here, and the items within them include moving images, oral histories, physical objects, and photograph albums. Users shouldn't miss the Sitka Tribe of Alaska & Sitka Historical Society collection. Here they can look over interviews with tribal citizens and listen to audio of paddling commands. [KMG]
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