Jamieh 1953 Eskimo Notes Point Barrow, Alaska May 22 rounded faces. These 4 men are older, in their 40's or perhaps more, and all speak good English. Ronald is younger, per- haps only about 20, shy, less sure of his English and not associating with the others very much. He is a field and lab. assistant to the University of Missouri lemming program. The four are all jolly friendly men who are highly cooperative, helpful, and who mind their own business. As they work together, sweeping the floor or refinishing boats they talk in their native language, frequently ap- parently telling jokes. In general, the colonio here has been in constant contact with whites for many years, a few hardy ones from the states having gone native. A notable example is Charles Brower who lived in Barrow Village for nearly 50 years. His book, 40 years below Zero, is available here but I have not read it yet. Brower died in 1945 and leaves a number of descen- dants. The civilizing process is here to stay as best it can, but