Jonich 1953 42 Eskimo Notes June 18 Point Barrow, Alaska down to the village after dinner. The blanket toss apparatus was rigged up on the village square, an open space that seemed to occur by chance, and the fun had been going on since 1pm. Since the thaw the navy base had been working in the village, grading and hauling in beach gravel, so much mud had been eliminated. Blanket tossing continued until nearly midnight and the whole village turned out to watch or participate. The old folks, as usual, sat in rows against the windbreak. The others assisted or took part in the game, or circulated about, or just stood around. Cameras were every- where, among eskimos, white villagers and the guests alike. The super ultimate among the natives was one fellow with 3 cameras and assorted paraphernalia slung over his shoulders. Of course that he didn't hold a candle to one of our boys from the cook staff who carried about 25 lbs. of gear that must have cost at least $500. I felt a little ill at ease with the compact little Reica that can be operated in one hand and which slips readily into a shirt pocket. Several people climbed onto neighboring houses for a little better view, or perhaps because they