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Indian children from the Sheldon Jackson School, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
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Indian children from the Sheldon Jackson School, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
Indian children from the Sheldon Jackson School, between c1900 and c1930
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Alaska Alaska United States Of America Alaskan Childhood Educator Fence Frontier Lenfance North America North American Novo Arkhangelsk Obedience Obedient Pair Perspective Picket Fence School Schoolchild Schoolchildren Schoolgirl Schoolgirls Sitka Alaska United States Teacher Teaching Thoroughfare Meeting Of Frontiers
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This photograph, taken between 1900 and 1930, depicts a group of Indian children from the Sheldon Jackson School in Sitka, Alaska. The children, dressed in simple yet neat apparel, are gathered outside the school building, standing in front of a picket fence and a thoroughfare. The girls wear long dresses and the boys are in shirts and trousers, reflecting the practicality of life in the frontier. The children seem to be in a state of obedience, possibly attending a lesson or waiting for their turn to enter the school. The Sheldon Jackson School, founded in 1878, was a pioneering institution that provided education to Native Alaskan children. The school was established under the auspices of the Moravian Church and was funded by the United States Congress. The school's mission was to promote literacy, Christianity, and Western culture among the indigenous population. The photograph offers a glimpse into the lives of these children, who were part of the meeting of frontiers – the collision of Native American and European American cultures. The children's expressions suggest a sense of curiosity and eagerness, hinting at the rich heritage and history that this image represents. The photograph, taken at the turn of the 20th century, is a poignant reminder of the past and the enduring legacy of education in Alaska.
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