Top Figure Secretary of State

The Seward Pole or ""secretary of state pole"" is a ridicule or shame pole. It commemorates how U.S. Secretary of State William Seward failed to honor his hosts when he visited in 1869. The figure on the pole has its ears and nose painted red to indicate his stinginess. Colour sl...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Schallerer's Photo Shop
Format: Still Image
Language:unknown
Published: 1965
Subjects:
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Ketchikan
tlingit
Alaska
Online Access:https://digital.lib.sfu.ca/billreid-3241/top-figure-secretary-state
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Summary:The Seward Pole or ""secretary of state pole"" is a ridicule or shame pole. It commemorates how U.S. Secretary of State William Seward failed to honor his hosts when he visited in 1869. The figure on the pole has its ears and nose painted red to indicate his stinginess. Colour slides collected and donated by A. de Menil. Slide jacket's contain descriptions, which have been copied to the titles. Slides not taken by de Menil read: Schallerer's Photo Shop, 212 Front Street, Ketchikan, Alaska.

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