Photograph 2021.001.038

Mark Hiratsuka: I remember my grandma used to use that red cap like that lady is wearing. They used to always wear those hats. 
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Susan LaBelle: Those were always required for church. Women.
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Mark Hiratuska: The younger ladies would always wear them like the lady has in the back over her head. The young ladies back home would wear them. 
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Susan LaBelle: Because they weren’t yet married in the church. 
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Mark Hiratsuka: Is that what that means?
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Susan LaBelle: I think so.
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**Conversation from the March, 2021 Chugachmiut Heritage Quarterly Meeting (Recorded). Participants gave their consent to being recorded and were compensated for their time. 

Left to Right: Feona Sawden, Alice Shura Meganack (Maiden Name), Polly Meganack (born Polly Moonin). This photo captures the women enjoying an after-church lunch at Larry and Polly Meganack's house in Port Graham around Easter time. Blueberry Pie, some Easter bread (middle of table), and Fish Pie (cut into cubes) are all visible on the table. Red caps were a kind of traditional orthodox head covering. These red caps eventually fell out of favor when some women in Port Graham started using other types of head coverings. The head covering could signify if a woman was married or single.