Interview with Elaine Erickson

Description: 

This is an interview with Elaine Erickson, a student at Fort Lewis College. Elaine speaks about her experience as an Native American college student, life in Alaska, Alaskan statehood, religion, alcohol in Native American communities, her life experience as mixed race person.

Location Description: 

Durango, Colorado

Tribe, Community, Culture: 
Tlingit Tribe of Alaska
Community: 
University of Utah
Protocol: 
University of Utah Public Access
Category: 
Oral History & Interviews
Keywords: 
Travel, Education, Family, Alcohol use in Native American communities, Fort Lewis College
Collections: 
University of Utah, Fort Lewis College
Original Date: 
1967 June 14th
Creator: 
Elaine Erickson
Contributor: 
Floyd A. O’Neil, Gregory Thompson
Rights: 
The oral history interviews featured in this collection have been made available by the University of Utah’s J. Willard Marriott Library. These recordings (as well as corresponding metadata and transcripts) are free for use but access is subject to change as work with Tribal and community partners progresses. Duplication for commercial use is not permitted without permission, and the user is responsible for compliance with copyright and privacy laws. If you have any questions please contact special@library.utah.edu
Source: 
Doris Duke Collection at the J.W. Marriott Library Special Collections
Identifier: 
A0001_0031_01
Type: 
Audio Recording
Format: 
MP3