Dr. Stephen J. Langdon presents "Actor John Barrymore and the theft of a Tlingit Totem from Southeast Alaska in the 1930's"
Update: 2014-03-19
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Discussion of John Barrymore’s theft of the pole (Kooteeya) from the unoccupied village of Tuxican, Prince of Wales Island, its subsequent travels and trophy display on the estates of Barrymore and later that of fellow actor Vincent Price, its incongruous transfer to the Honolulu Museum of Art, and its recent discovery there by Prof. Langdon in February, 2013 will highlight the presentation. Now stored in the basement of the Museum, the fate of the pole is presently being considered.
Professor Stephen J. Langdon, UAA Anthropology Department, is author of the book The Native People of Alaska and recipient of prestigious 2012 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence.
(Note: Lecture recording finishes at 57:31 . Q & A has sound gaps)
Professor Stephen J. Langdon, UAA Anthropology Department, is author of the book The Native People of Alaska and recipient of prestigious 2012 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence.
(Note: Lecture recording finishes at 57:31 . Q & A has sound gaps)
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