Inupiat cliff dwelling, King Island (Ugiuvat), Alaska, probably between 1899 and 1900

• Main Author: Warner, Arthur Churchill, 1864-1943
• Format: Other/Unknown Material
• Language: unknown
• Published: 1899
• Subjects: Cliff dwellings > Alaska > Ukivok; King Island; Kayak; eskimo*; Inupiat; Nome; Alaska; walrus*
• Online Access: http://cdm16786.contentdm.oclc.org:80/cdm/ref/collection/warner/id/531

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...