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Neighbors on Wood Island Described in Old News Letter
The article profiles Wood Island families including Feofan Wasbeckoff and his kin, Aleute residents such as Lodeemer Kashook and his son, and notes their trades. It highlights Feofan as an elderly Aleut, Lodeemer as a blind native doctor, and Andreean Nanjak, former hunter turned worker and carver, with details on families and island life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood Island
Fioily
Feofan Wasbeckoff
Ivan
Gabriel
Lodeemer Kashook
Aleute
Fedotkau
Lodeemer
Andrean Nanjak
Heritens
Annie
Andreean
Eagle Harbor
Alaska Commercial Co