By Michael Hoyt, SHI Staff, & Zachary R. Jones, Archivist
Title: KSTK Radio of Wrangell Recordings Collection, 1980-1999
ID: MC/056
Primary Creator: KSTK Radio of Wrangell
Extent: 7.0 Boxes
Date Acquired: 09/25/2012
Subjects: Tlingit Indians--History.
This seven-box collection consists of open reel audio recordings aired by KSTK Radio of Wrangell between 1980 and 1995. The collection documents a wide array of community affairs in Wrangell, from local political culture, social life, and Alaska Native issues. The collection, approximately 300 reels, provides a community wide documentation of an Alaskan village between the 1980s and 1990s.
The collection has been processed to a box level inventory, with the bulk of the first two boxes documented down to the item level. The first two boxes of the collection primarily concern Alaska Native issues of those in Wrangell, including interviews with local Tlingit and Haida residents. The remainder of the collection appears to document general community affairs, but perhaps half of the reels in boxes 3 through 7 are unlabeled and presently content is unknown. This collection is flagged for migration from reel to CD to make the collection more accessible to the public. Please consult the archivist for details about access.
Repository: Sealaska Heritage Institute Archives
Acquisition Source: KSTK Radio
Acquisition Method: The material in the collection was donated to Sealaska Heritage Institute on September 25, 2012 by KSTK Radio, represented by Mike Symons, General Station Manager.
Item 1: Reel recording labeled “Kaleidoscope. Steve B. (R.L.). ARTC (B.C.) Length: 14:35. 7 ½.”
Item 2: Reel recording labeled “Kaleidoscope. Red Bucket. ANB Grand Camp. 11/30. 7 ½.”
Item 3: Reel recording labeled “Kaleidoscope. 1990 Celebration. Jim Turner, Randel. Recorded: 5/24. 7 ½. 15:17.”
Item 4: Reel recording labeled “Mayor call in. 9/13.”
Item 5: Reel recording labeled “ANWR Commentary. Pat Nolan. 5:28.”
Item 6: Reel recording labeled “Kaleidoscope. X’mas Traditions (RO) in Wrangell (BB). Length: 15:00. 7 ½. 12/20.”
Item 7: Reel recording labeled “Kaleidoscope. Women’s Conference. Wrangell Pride. Length: 15:00. 2/23. 7 ½.”
Item 8: Reel recording labeled “Kaleidoscope. Wrangell Pride. Volare. 10/11/91. Length: 14:20. 7 ½.”
Item 9: Reel recording labeled “Kaleidoscope. Wally Warren. Beach Survival. 8/24. Length: 14:45. 7 ½.”
Item 10: Reel recording labeled “Kaleidoscope. 7 ½. Hooligans (fishing) and St. Patrick. Broadcast date: 3/16. Length: 12:30.”
Item 11: Reel recording labeled “Kaleidoscope. Moose Season. Alternative School. Length: 15:40. 7 ½.”
Item 12: Reel recording labeled “Kaleidoscope. Hudson Bay Tea. Forest Service Kids. 8/9/90. Time: 12:30. 7 ½.”
Item 13: Reel recording labeled “Kaleidoscope. Gary S (DHI). Hudson Bay Tea (B.B.) Length: 13:30. 6/6. 7 ½.”
Item 14: Reel recording labeled “Kaleidoscope. Basket weaving. Summer Rec. 6/7/90. Time: 12:30. 7 ½.”
Item 15: Reel recording labeled “Kaleidoscope. Jet Boat. Political Unrest. Length: 14:53. 7 ½. 7/22.”
Item 16: Reel recording labeled “Kaleidoscope. 7 ½. Missionaries, Library. Length: 13:20. Broadcast Date: 10/26.”
Item 17: Reel recording labeled “Kaleidoscope. Wrangell Pride. Roach Hotel. 6/27. 7 ½. 15:29.”
Item 18: Reel recording labeled “Kaleidoscope. War Canoe. Green Thumb Pt IV. 7 ½. 12:30 5/12.”
Item 19: Reel recording labeled “Kaleidoscope. Fire Story. The Guys Commentary. Length: 15:14. 7 ½.”
Item 20: Reel of Willie Willard (Tlingit).
[others included in this box also that may have Native content]
