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From 1873 to 1877, the primary responsibility for Alaskan natives was assigned to the Army. From 1877 to 1879, the only government official in Alaska, a collector of customs, was responsible for the natives. From 1879 to 1884, when a civil government was established, responsibility for the Alaskan natives was given to the Navy. | From 1873 to 1877, the primary responsibility for Alaskan natives was assigned to the Army. From 1877 to 1879, the only government official in Alaska, a collector of customs, was responsible for the natives. From 1879 to 1884, when a civil government was established, responsibility for the Alaskan natives was given to the Navy. | ||
In 1885, a General Agent for Education, onder the Office of Education, was appointed to handle the education of Alaskan children. Gradually, the responsibility for Indian affairs in Alaska was assumed by the Office of Education until 1931, when it was transferred to the Office of Indian Affairs<ref>Hill, Edward E. ''The Office of Indian Affairs, 1824-1880: Historical Sketches''. New York, New York: Clearwater Publishing Company, Inc., 1974, p. 9.</ref>. | In 1885, a General Agent for Education, onder the Office of Education, was appointed to handle the education of Alaskan children. Gradually, the responsibility for Indian affairs in Alaska was assumed by the Office of Education until 1931, when it was transferred to the [[Bureau_of_Indian_Affairs|Office of Indian Affairs]]<ref>Hill, Edward E. ''The Office of Indian Affairs, 1824-1880: Historical Sketches''. New York, New York: Clearwater Publishing Company, Inc., 1974, p. 9.</ref>. | ||
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