Juneau Remembers World War II , 1999-2000 | Sealaska Heritage Institute Archives

Juneau Remembers World War II was a project conceived as part of a Juneau History Grant Award project, and coordinated by Kathy Ruddy and Harriett Roberts. Starting on September 18, 1999 World War II veterans as well as those who did not serve and remembered what life was like during the war were invited to speak at a forum at Centennial Hall and share their experiences.  High school students and community members who did not experience World War II were also invited to listen to the speakers and ask questions.

Another event aimed to document the memories of Native Alaskan veterans and civilians who remembered the war years was held at the Alaska Native Brotherhood hall on March 9, 2000. Native Alaskan residents of Juneau had been notified in September 1999 that there would be an event specifically for them to tell their memories of the war years in the winter of 2000. Participants spoke in Tlingit, and among those who spoke was Dr. Walter Soboleff. Young people were also invited to attend this event to hear their elders speak as well. Overall this collection provides a very interesting insight into what life was like in Juneau during World War II from a Native and non-native perspective.