The first elected queen, Gussie Byington, made a homemade crown that was used 1980-1983. After that a metal and jeweled crown was purchased for the Queen Regent.

The King Regent was presented with a gold-plated No. 2 "muck stick" or round-pointed shovel for the Royal Scepter, and he has always worn a black derby hat of felt material. In mid-1987 materials were purchased and the auxiliary made new King and Queen Regent robes. None had been used before this date.

Each year the names of the King and Queen Regent of that year are engraved on small brass plates, and are attached to the shovel handle.

The first gold colored round-pointed shovel was used by then Gov. Bill Sheffield and Grand President Max Wells at the ground breaking ceremony of the Juneau Pioneers Home on
September 25, 1986.

Popejoy, Jack

Association: Pioneers of Alaska, Juneau Men's Igloo

Role: President

Year: 1970

Biography

Jack Popejoy served as President of the Juneau Men's Igloo of the Pioneers of Alaska in 1970.

The Pioneers of Alaska is a fraternal organization established to preserve the history and fellowship of Alaska’s early residents. As president of the Juneau Men's Igloo, Popejoy helped lead the organization’s efforts to honor Alaska’s pioneer heritage and support community activities in Juneau.

Sources

• Pioneers of Alaska, Juneau Men's Igloo records