The Raven Totem, Wrangell, Alaska
7/17/1916
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The text on this color post card reads: The Raven Totem: At the top is the raven creator sitting on a chief's box. Below is the young raven the creator of man, represented as a raven with a man between the wings showing his dual nature, the mother of the young raven, and Hi-Yu-Shon-a-Gu the Thlinget Atlas. By permission of the author of "Totem Lore."
On the reverse side, in handwriting in the space reserved for the address is written: "Mr. Henry S. Wellcome, Ketchikan, Alaska." On the opposite side, in the space for correspondance, is: "Dear Mr. Wellcome: At last I have really seen one. We miss you on the boat -- Miss E. Meyer."
The date Jul 17, 1916 was rubber stamped on the card.
On the reverse side, in handwriting in the space reserved for the address is written: "Mr. Henry S. Wellcome, Ketchikan, Alaska." On the opposite side, in the space for correspondance, is: "Dear Mr. Wellcome: At last I have really seen one. We miss you on the boat -- Miss E. Meyer."
The date Jul 17, 1916 was rubber stamped on the card.
This primary source comes from the Collection WME: Sir Henry Wellcome Collection.
National Archives Identifier: 297729
Full Citation: Color post card. The Raven Totem, Wrangell, Alaska; 7/17/1916; Photographs of the Inhabitants of Metlakatla, British Columbia and Metlakatla, Alaska, ca. 1856 - 1936; Collection WME: Sir Henry Wellcome Collection; National Archives at Seattle, Seattle, WA. [Online Version, https://www.docsteach.org/documents/document/post-card-raven-totem, September 8, 2024]Rights: Public Domain, Free of Known Copyright Restrictions. Learn more on our privacy and legal page.
