Chenega is Gone

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KPIX-TV documentary from c1964 about Chenega, a village on the island of Chenega in Prince William Sound, Alaska, which was destroyed by a tsunami caused by the Good Friday Earthquake on March 27th 1964. Features scenes of survivors describing what happened to them when the tsunami hit, of them returning to the site of the old village with Pete Ashen (Red Cross - Golden Gate Chapter, San Francisco) and Francis Stevens (Bureau of Indian Affairs) and views of where a new village was to be rebuilt at Tatitlek. This is a film by Ray Hubbard, R.E. Pusey, Jr. and Dick Williams.

Type of material
documentary film
Duration
53:45
16mm b&w optical sound film
Rights for this video belong to
CBS5 KPIX-TV
Date aired
c1964
Originally aired on
KPIX-TV
Identifier
KPIX 146810
Views
15894

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Comments

Over a year ago, Karen Katelnikoff wrote…

http:/// Thank you for the story, I grew up in Chenega. It's nice to know that there are people still wanting to knopw our stories. Sincerely, Karen Katelnikoff

Over a year ago, Trp. V. M. Aye wrote…

I have visited the new town of Chenega Bay twice now and it is a very nice village located in a beautiful location in Prince Wiilaim Sound. It's a blessing to see the town and I have grown attached to its history and people. This video is enlightening and very educational.    

Over a year ago, Coleen Mielke wrote…

Thank you very much for making this documentary available online. I wish more people could see it. Very well done and an important film.

Over a year ago, Pete Ashen wrote…

Thank you for making this documentary available on-line. As the anniversary for this tragic event approaches, this tool helps us to commemorate the disaster relief efforts of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the American Red Cross.

Pete Ashen, American Red Cross Disaster Services Manager, Retiredpeteashen@yahoo.com

Over a year ago, carol ann kompkoff wrote…

it was so wonderful to see many of my relatives who are now deceased.  the story brought many sad memories as a survivor of the '64 earthquake & tsunami. my love and prayers to all chenegans.

 

Over a year ago, john johnson wrote…

a powerful story - we can not forget our history

Over a year ago, Jayme wrote…

More people need to see this. It is shameful that Alaska Native history isn't fully taught in schools today. To know where you want to go in life, you need to know who you are and where you came from. Vechnaya pamyat.

Over a year ago, 9Andy Selanoff wrote…

thank you for this story of my home village It was done with the tecnology available at the time and much appreciated put on line.  

Over a year ago, ira selanoff wrote…

I am Ira Van Selanoff.  Thank You

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