Close up of Inupiat cliff dwelling, King Island (Ugiuvat), Alaska, probably between 1899 and 1900
King Island was historically occupied by Eskimos who called themselves "Aseuluk." The Island was named by Captain Cook in 1778 for Lt. James King, a member of his party. In 1900, the Eskimo name was reported to be "Ukiwuk." The village was occupied during the winter by approximat...
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1899
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Online Access: | http://cdm16786.contentdm.oclc.org:80/cdm/ref/collection/warner/id/530 |