Jonich 1953 17 Eskimo Notes May 25 Point Barrow, Alaska - there is a case of friendly competition between it and these scribblings. The April whaling activities and other events are nicely covered. May 27 This morning just after arriving at work Oliver was industriously scrubbing his tooth with lpara. I didn't bother him for any explanation. On May 20 Mr. James A. Van Fleet of Auburndale, Florida, visited the lab. He is a big relaxed sort of a fellow, informal and gentle. I just noticed that he signed the register immediately below my signature. May 30 I have just sharpened my pen and hope that it will improve my notes somewhat. Yesterday was a big event for the villagers, and for the tourists alike for a moderate sized whale, 27' long, was taken out in the bay. Several parties from the base were out there, including myself, taking color shots by the yard. The old whaling art has been modified for many years by the introduction of the outboard motor for the skin soniaks, and by the charged harpoon, or harpoon gun. The whale