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Maxine Richert

14:16 - 14:44

"It was established in 1942, and Walter was the first and only minister, Dr. Soboleff."

“It was established in 1942, and Walter was the first and only minister, Dr. Soboleff.”
Speaker
Maxine Richert
Timestamp
14:16 – 14:44
Source
Sealaska Heritage Institute: Ḵaajaaḵwtí Dr. Sobolef Documentary | Sealaska Heritage
Community
Alaska News
Location
Juneau
Captured at
August 10, 2026

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It was established in 1942, and Walter was the first and only minister, Dr. Soboleff. And we had potluck dinners every month. The whole church came bringing their favorite casseroles or desserts. And we had Sunday school there. My mother was a Sunday school teacher and the church treasurer.

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