The Harriman Alaska Expedition Retraced The Harriman Alaska Expedition Website, CD, and Teacher’s Study Guide are sponsored by Smith College in collaboration with Florentine Films/ Hott Productions, the National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration, Alaska Geographic Alliance, and the Public Broadcasting System. © Copyright 2002 Smith College NOT FOR SALE OR COMMERCIAL DISTRIBUTION The Harriman Alaska Expedition 1899~Retraced: A Century of Change : Kim Heacox HOTO 2001 P I NSTRUCTIONAL G UIDE AND CD-ROM I NSTRUCTIONAL G UIDE AND CD-ROM The Harriman Alaska Expedition 1899~Retraced: 2001A Century of Change The Harriman Alaska Expedition Website, CD, and Teacher’s Study Guide are sponsored by Smith College in collaboration with Florentine Films/ Hott Productions, the National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration, Alaska Geographic Alliance, and the Public Broadcasting System. © Copyright 2003, Smith College “The Harriman Alaska Expedition Retraced” film is produced by Lawrence Hott, Tom Litwin and Diane Garey. A Florentine Films/Hott Production in association with the Clark Science Center and the Alumnae Association of Smith College. A Presentation of KTOO-TV Alaska © Copyright 2002, Florentine Films railroadA tycooncentury Edward Henry Harriman,ago, one of the most powerful men in America, decided to take a little vacation – in the form of one of the most ambitious expeditions ever to be staged in America. Harriman invited twenty-five scientists, writers and artists to join him on a 9000 mile exploration of the coast of Alaska. In the summer of 2001, a Smith College expedition, carrying a similar group of scientists, writers and artists, retraced Harriman’s route, exploring some of the issues Harriman faced, and some he couldn’t even imagine. The film chronicling these two expeditions presents a unique look at a century of change in Alaska. Credits Film, “The Harriman Alaska Expedition Retraced” Web/Technology Team, Director: Lawrence Hott Clark Science Center, Smith College: Eric Brewer, Computing and Technical Project Creator: Tom Litwin Manager/shipboard equipment Producers: Lawrence Hott, Tom Litwin, Diane Garey Tony Caldanaro, Technical Services Specialist, Writers: Ken Chowder and Diane Garey post-expedition Webmaster Editors: Diane Garey and Tricia Reidy Julia O’Malley, Expedition Journalist A presentation of KTOO-TV, Juneau, Alaska Web/Technology Team, PBS Interactive, Public Broadcasting System: Natasha Rodriguez, Editor, History, Science Web Site & CD-Rom & Explorations Executive Editor & Producer: Deborah Dunstan, Editor, Programming Tom Litwin, Clark Science Center, Smith College & Special Projects Jennifer Sale, Assistant Web Editor Managing Editor & Co-Producer: Diane Garey, Florentine Films/Hott Productions Editorial Advisor: Curriculum Development and Instructional Guide Lawrence R. Hott, Florentine Film/Hott Productions Curriculum Development & Instructional Guide Authors: Web Design and Development: Donna Matthews, Anchorage, Alaska Thomas F. La Pointe, Chief, National Patricia H. Partnow, Ph.D., Anchorage, Alaska Communications Branch Special Projects, The Anchorage, Alaska School District: National Ocean Service, NOAA Debbie Benson Mary Bristol Web/Technology Team, Special Projects Office, Barbara Bernard Steve Ex National Ocean Service, NOAA: Phyllis Bowie Gail Raymond Robert Aguirre, Interactive Mapping/ Smith College Multi-media Assistance Dr. Susan Etheredge, reviewer, Susan Holliday Buda, Web Site Development Dept. of Education & Child Study Lawrence Charters, Technology and Web Site Development Alaska Geographic Alliance, Curriculum & Alison Hammer, Web Site Development/ Young Explorers Team Coordination: Shipboard Coordinator Marjorie Menzi, Project Coordinator, Mike Shelby, Technology Assistance Department of Education, State of Alaska John Paul Tolson, Multi-media Assistance Roger Pearson, Project Coordinator, Institute of the North, Alaska Pacific University Jordan Marshall, K-12 Education & Outreach Coordinator, AGA. To learn more about the expedition and acquire teaching materials, join us online at www.pbs.org/harriman Watch the web site for Harriman Retraced, the book , coming in 2004, published by Rutgers University Press. To order additional copies of the film contact Bullfrog Films at 800-543-3764 or online at www.bullfrogfilms.com Kodiak Convention & Visitors Bureau, Baranov Museum of Kodiak, Alutiiq Museum of Kodiak, Acknowledgments Unalaska/Port of Dutch Harbor Convention & Visitors The Harriman Alaska Expedition Retraced would not Bureau, Museum of the Aleutians, Traditional Council have been possible without the critical partnership of St. George, Tanaq Corporation of St. George, of the Alumnae Association of Smith College and Aleut Community of St. Paul Tribal Government, support of the Smith College administration. Zegrahm Pribilofs Stewardship Program, Traditional Council of Expeditions meticulously translated the 1899 St. Lawrence, Traditional Council of Teller, Inalik Harriman Expedition itinerary into the contemporary Native Corporation of Little Diomede, and the expedition route, and provided invaluable logistical Office of Chukotka Governor Roman Abramovich. and maritime expertise. The support and ongoing cooperation of Clipper Cruise Lines, including Capt. The Harriman Expedition Retraced would not have Taylor and crew of the M/V Clipper Odyssey, was a been possible without the assistance and cooperation critical ingredient of Harriman Retraced’s success. of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service, The project team is deeply indebted to Phoebe A. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, and Wood, who provided logistical and financial support, National Park Service. as well as a base of operation in Anchorage, Alaska. Her commitment to the repatriation of Tlingit objects was inspirational. The Alaska Geographic Alliance, with the support of the Alaska Science & Project Sponsors Technology Foundation, played a significant role in The Harriman Retraced project team extends special shaping the project’s educational mission. We thanks to The Harriman Foundation Group, The extend special thanks to Janine Harris, Walter Hays, Gladys & Roland Harriman Foundation, The Mary H. Laura Kale, William F. Hibberd, Thomas C. Richards, Rumsey Foundation and the Mary W. Harriman Terry Andreas, Werner Zender, Brenda Bolduc, Foundation for their generous support of the 2001 Jennifer Gates, and David Rockefeller, Jr. for their expedition and the education programs for this project. personal commitment to the project. Major support for the Harriman Expedition Retraced was provided by the Natalie P. and Charles D. Gaining insight into the life of contemporary coastal Webster Trusts, The Paul Allen Foundation for the Alaska is a monumental task that could not have Arts, The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, Andreas been accomplished without the goodwill of the Foundation, The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust, The many wonderful communities we visited. The Town Creek Foundation, and David Rockefeller, Jr. Harriman Retraced project team is deeply appreciative of the support provided by the people of Anchorage, Foundation support was generously provided by the Metlakatla, Ketchikan, Saxman, Wrangell, Juneau, Alaska Science & Technology Foundation, Alces Skagway, Sitka, Yakutat, Orca, Cordova, Valdez, Foundation, William West Grant Trust, Smith College, Homer, Chignik, Unalaska, St. George, St. Paul, University of Alaska Foundation, and The Alaska Gambell, Teller, Little Diomede, and Lorino. Geographic Society. Many organizations and agencies provided expertise Many corporations contributed to the success of and assistance to Harriman Retraced through all Harriman Retraced, including The Aleut Corporation, phases of the project. The depth and quality of our Alyeska Pipeline Corporation, ARCO Foundation, experience was immeasurable enhanced by assistance Goldbelt Corporation Inc., Holland America Line from the Anchorage Museum of History & Art, Alaska Westours, Inc., Koniag Incorporated, NANA Federation of Natives, Cape Fox Corporation, Father Development Corporation, National Bank of Alaska, Duncan Cottage Museum, Wrangell Museum, Wrangell Northrim Bank, Phillips Alaska, Inc., Rockefeller & Co., Chamber of Commerce, Alaska Department of Inc., Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd., VECO Corporation, Community and Economic Development, Alaska Motorola Foundation, Brown-Forman Corporation, and Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Coast Guard, Zackary Schuster Agency. Alaska State Museums, Offices of Alaska Governor Tony Knowles and Lt. Governor Fran Ulmer, Alaska The dedicated support of individual contributors has Department of Health & Social Services, Skagway been an ongoing inspiration for the Harriman Chamber of Commerce, Sitka Tribe of Alaska, Sitka Retraced project team. With deep appreciation, we Conservation Society, Yakutat Tlingit Tribe, Yakutat thank Terry Andreas, Susan Faith, Katherine Fanning, Cross Cultural Consultants, Alaska Native Science Lile R. Gibbons, Alice & Peter Hausmann, Dorothy J. Commission, Prince William Sound Science Center, Nemetz, Mary & Lowell Thomas, Jr., and Clem & Cordova Historical Museum, Orca Lodge, Alyeska Diana Tillion. Pipeline Administration, Pratt Museum of Homer, INSTRUCTIONALGUIDE CONTENTS The Harriman Alaska Expedition Retraced: A Century of Change 1.LaunchinganExpedition -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 How did the crews and organizers of the two Harriman expeditions