Eskimos: Winter in Western Alaska

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Eskimos: Winter in Western Alaska is a short film from 1950 released on 16mm. It is held in the Prelinger Archives collection.

Typical activities of Alaskan Eskimo life throughout a long winter. Depicts the Eskimo's dependence upon fish as a food supply and illustrates methods of obtaining fish. Portrays food, clothing, and household activities and shows methods of keeping warm. Reveals dangers incident to a seal hunt and ends with an authentic Eskimo dance.

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Eskimo man going out alone in canoe on icy water

Eskimos: Winter in Western Alaska
Produced byMachetanz (Frederick and Sara)
Production
companies
Machetanz (Frederick and Sara)
Distributed byMachetanz (Frederick and Sara)
Release date
1950
Running time
8:03
LanguageEnglish
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