Political Cartoonist at Chemawa Indian School, William John Harris
William John Harris was born in Juneau Alaska March 29, 1884 to Richard Tighe Harris an Irishman, and Kitty a member of the Tlingit tribe. Richard Tighe Harris is the purported founder of Juneau, Alaska. The political cartoons of W.J. Harris represent a very early example of native people venturing into industries they are not … [Read more…]