Kingikmiut Eskimo reindeer herder with wife and child, Kingegan, Cape Prince of Wales, between 1901 and 1906 (AL+CA 2229)

Handwritten in album: Reindeer herder and family
PH Coll 49.44
Reindeer herding was introduced to the Eskimo by the American government in the late 1800's. Many Eskimos where Susan R. Bernardi lived partook in this livelihood.
Subjects (LCTGM): Families--Alaska--Kingegan;; Infants--Alaska--Kingegan;; Eskimos--Clothing & dress--Alaska--Kingegan;; Alaska Natives--Clothing & dress--Alaska--Kingegan;; Fur garments; Leather garments; Calico; Braids (Hairdressing)
Subjects (LCSH): Reindeer herders--Alaska--Kingegan;; Eskimo women--Alaska--Kingegan;; Alaska Native young women--Alaska--Kingegan;; Eskimo children--Alaska--Kingegan;; Alaska Native children--Alaska--Kingegan;; Parkas--Alaska--Kingegan;