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Peter Kewan's bidarka on the "Aleut Town" beach, Afognak, Alaska, ca. 1910

Two Anglo females, possibly school teachers. Peter Kewan in rear of bidarka, a Sugpiaq born in Afognak or Katmai area about 1873, killed by a bear in Afognak area about 1921. Another boat is in background, and a dog on the beach. Photograph is taken at "Aleut Town" beach near Graveyard Point in Afognak, Alaska. Marmot Island is visible in background. Alaska State Library - Historical Collections.

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