Belle Deacon
Belle Young Gochenauer Deacon (September 23, 1904 – 1995) was an American basketmaker and language and folklore expert. As an Alaska Native elder, she held and shared knowledge of the language and traditions of the Athabascan people. She received the National Heritage Fellowship in 1992.
Belle Deacon | |
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| Born | Belle Young September 23, 1904 Anvik, Alaska |
| Died | 1995 |
| Occupation(s) | Elder, basketmaker, language, folklore expert |
| Honours | National Heritage Fellowship (1992) |
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