Bodding, Anna
Primary Name: Bodding, Anna
Filed as: bodding_anna
Also known as: Anna Bodding
Occupation / Association: President, Juneau Women’s Igloo No. 6, Pioneers of Alaska
Born: Unknown
Died: Unknown
Parents: Unknown
Spouse: Unknown
Children: Unknown
Associated places: Juneau, Alaska
Keywords: Anna Bodding, Bodding Anna, Juneau Women’s Igloo President 1951, Pioneers of Alaska Igloo 6
Biography
Anna Bodding served as President of the Juneau Women’s Igloo No. 6 of the Pioneers of Alaska in 1951.
The Pioneers of Alaska, founded in 1907, is a fraternal organization dedicated to preserving the history of Alaska’s early settlers and fostering fellowship among residents who helped develop the territory and state.
As president of the Juneau Women’s Igloo in 1951, Bodding held a leadership role within the organization and helped continue its traditions of historical preservation, community service, and recognition of Alaska’s pioneer heritage.
Sources
Pioneers of Alaska Juneau Women’s Igloo No. 6 records
Tags: Anna Bodding, Bodding Anna, Juneau pioneers, Pioneers of Alaska Igloo 6, Juneau Women’s Igloo President 1951, Juneau Alaska
Laughlin, Lulu
Primary Name: Laughlin, Luella Irene
Filed as: luella_irene_laughlin
Also known as: Lulu Laughlin; Luella Laughlin; Luella Irene Egan
Occupation / Association: Charter Member, Juneau Igloo Auxiliary No. 6; President, Juneau Igloo Auxiliary No. 6 (1945)
Born: April 19, 1891, Tacoma, Washington
Died: May 3, 1954, Seattle, Washington
Parents: Matthew Laughlin; Alice A. Sprague Laughlin
Spouse: John T. Egan (m. 1922; div.)
Children:
Associated places: Tacoma, Washington; Juneau, Alaska; Seattle, Washington
Keywords: Luella Irene Laughlin, Lulu Laughlin, Luella Laughlin, Luella Irene Egan, Laughlin family, Sprague family, John T Egan, Juneau Igloo Auxiliary No. 6, Juneau Alaska pioneers
Biography
Luella Irene “Lulu” Laughlin was a charter member of the Juneau Igloo Auxiliary No. 6 and served as its President in 1945.
She was born on April 19, 1891, in Tacoma, Washington, to Matthew Laughlin and Alice A. Sprague Laughlin. The family moved from Tacoma to Juneau, Alaska in September 1891.
Luella Laughlin married John T. Egan on September 2, 1922, in Seattle, Washington. Although she was listed as married in the 1930 census, she was living with her mother in Seattle at that time and working as a bookkeeper. By the 1940 census, she was recorded as divorced from John T. Egan.
Luella Laughlin died in Seattle, Washington, on May 3, 1954.
Sources
1900 U.S. Federal Census, Juneau; 1910 U.S. Federal Census, Juneau; 1930 U.S. Federal Census, Seattle; 1940 U.S. Federal Census, Seattle; Washington Marriage Certificate; Washington Death Certificate
Tags: Luella Irene Laughlin, Lulu Laughlin, Luella Laughlin, Luella Irene Egan, Laughlin family, Sprague family, John T Egan, Juneau Igloo Auxiliary No. 6, charter member, Juneau Alaska pioneers
Laughlin, Alice Adele
Primary Name: Laughlin, Alice
Filed as: laughlin_alice
Also known as: Alice Adele Sprague Laughlin, Alice Sprague Laughlin
Occupation / Association: Bookkeeper; Charter Member and President (1922), Pioneers of Alaska Juneau Women’s Auxiliary No. 6
Born: July 25, 1865, Iowa
Died: August 1, 1937, Seattle, Washington
Parents: Horace Edward Sprague; Nancy Emily Torrey Sprague
Spouse: Matthew M. Laughlin
Children: Addie Virginia Laughlin; Luella Irene Laughlin; Garnet Laughlin; Frederick Sprague Laughlin
Associated places: Iowa; North Dakota; Tacoma, Washington; Juneau, Alaska; Seattle, Washington
Keywords: Alice Laughlin, Alice Adele Sprague Laughlin, Alice Sprague Laughlin, Pioneers of Alaska Juneau Women’s Auxiliary No. 6, Reliable Transfer Company Juneau, Perseverance Rebekah Lodge, Treadwell Mining Company families
Biography
Alice Adele Sprague Laughlin was a charter member of the Pioneers of Alaska, Juneau Women’s Auxiliary No. 6, and served as its President in 1922.
She was born in Iowa on July 25, 1865, the daughter of Horace Edward Sprague and Nancy Emily Torrey Sprague. She came to Alaska in 1891 with her husband, Matthew M. Laughlin.
The Laughlin family had four children. Their daughter, Addie Virginia Laughlin, was born in North Dakota on July 10, 1887; Luella Irene Laughlin was born in Tacoma, Washington, on April 19, 1891; Garnet Laughlin was born in Juneau, Alaska, on January 10, 1896; and their son Frederick Sprague Laughlin was born in Juneau on August 3, 1898.
Matthew Laughlin worked as a master mechanic for the Treadwell Mining Company and was killed in a mining accident on February 28, 1901.
Alice Laughlin later worked in Juneau as a bookkeeper for the Reliable Transfer Company. She was active in civic and fraternal organizations in the community and was a charter member of the Perseverance Rebekah Lodge, I.O.O.F., and a member of the Past Noble Grand Club.
Alice Laughlin died in Seattle, Washington, on August 1, 1937. She was buried in Evergreen Cemetery in Juneau, Alaska.
Sources
1900 U.S. Federal Census, Juneau, Alaska; Alaska Daily Empire, August 12, 1937
Hunter, Emma Lulu

Primary Name: Hunter, Emma Lulu
Filed as: hunter_emma_lulu
Also known as: Emma Lulu Miller; Lulu Hunter; Emma Hunter
Occupation / Association: Charter Member, Juneau Women’s Igloo No. 6; President, Juneau Women’s Igloo (1924); Saleslady
Born: October 14, 1878, Looking Glass, Oregon
Died: January 26, 1957, Juneau, Alaska
Parents: John Henry Miller; Almira Breitenbucher Miller
Spouse: Capt. Earle Leslie Hunter (m. 1899)
Children: Earle Leslie Hunter, Jr. (b. November 1906, Juneau, Alaska)
Associated places: Looking Glass, Oregon; Juneau, Alaska
Keywords: Emma Lulu Hunter, Lulu Hunter, Emma Lulu Miller, Emma Hunter, John Henry Miller, Almira Breitenbucher Miller, Earle Leslie Hunter, Juneau Women’s Igloo President 1924, Juneau Women’s Auxiliary No. 6
Biography
Emma Lulu Hunter was a charter member of the Juneau Women’s Igloo and served as its President in 1924.
Emma Lulu Miller was born on October 14, 1878, in Looking Glass, Oregon, to John Henry Miller and Almira Breitenbucher Miller. She came to Juneau, Alaska, in January 1898 during the early years of the city's development.
She married Captain Earle Leslie Hunter in 1899. Their son, Earle Leslie Hunter, Jr., was born in Juneau in November 1906.
Emma Hunter worked as a saleslady in Juneau and remained active in the community and in the Pioneers of Alaska Women’s Auxiliary.
Lulu Hunter died in Juneau on January 26, 1957.
Sources
1910 U.S. Federal Census, Juneau; Pioneers of Alaska Women’s Auxiliary No. 6 Membership Application
Tags: Emma Lulu Hunter, Lulu Hunter, Emma Lulu Miller, Hunter family Juneau, Juneau Women’s Igloo President 1924, Pioneers of Alaska Women’s Auxiliary No. 6
Popejoy, Jack
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
Berggren, Elvird
Primary Name: Berggren, Elvird
Filed as: berggren_elvird
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Occupation / Association: President, Juneau Men's Igloo; Pioneers of Alaska
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Associated places: Juneau, Alaska
Keywords: Elvird Berggren, Berggren Elvird, Juneau Men's Igloo President, Pioneers of Alaska, Igloo 6, Juneau Alaska, 1969
Biography
Elvird Berggren served as President of the Juneau Men's Igloo in 1969. The Juneau Men's Igloo is the local lodge of the Pioneers of Alaska, an organization founded in 1894 to preserve Alaska's history and recognize the contributions of early residents to the development of the territory and state.
Sources
Pioneers of Alaska, Juneau Men's Igloo records
Tags: Elvird Berggren, Berggren Elvird, Pioneers of Alaska, Juneau Men's Igloo, Igloo 6, Juneau Alaska
Warwick, Elizabeth
Primary Name: Elizabeth Warwick
Filed as: Warwick, Elizabeth
Associated places: Juneau, Alaska
Occupation / Association: Community leader
Affiliation: President, Juneau Women's Igloo No. 6 (1969)
Keywords: Juneau Women's Igloo leadership, Pioneers of Alaska women, Juneau community leaders
Biography
Elizabeth Warwick served as President of the Juneau Women's Igloo No. 6 in 1969.
Sources
- Pioneers of Alaska Women's Igloo No. 6 records
MacKinnon, Donald
Primary Name: MacKinnon, Donald L.
Filed as: donald_l_mackinnon
Also known as: Donald MacKinnon; Don MacKinnon
Occupation / Association: President, Juneau Men's Igloo No. 6 (1968); Pioneers of Alaska
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Associated places: Juneau, Alaska
Keywords: Donald L. MacKinnon, Donald MacKinnon, Don MacKinnon, MacKinnon Donald L., Juneau Men's Igloo No. 6 President 1968, Pioneers of Alaska, Juneau Alaska
Biography
Donald L. MacKinnon served as President of the Juneau Men's Igloo No. 6 of the Pioneers of Alaska in 1968.
Sources
Pioneers of Alaska, Juneau Men's Igloo No. 6 officer records
Tags: Donald L. MacKinnon, Donald MacKinnon, Don MacKinnon, MacKinnon family, Juneau Men's Igloo No. 6, Pioneers of Alaska, Juneau Alaska
Race, William
Primary Name: Race, William
Filed as: Race, William
Also known as: William Race
Occupation / Association: President, Pioneers of Alaska Juneau Men's Igloo
Associated places: Juneau, Alaska
Keywords: William Race Juneau Alaska, Race family Juneau Alaska, Pioneers of Alaska Juneau Men's Igloo president 1967, Alaska fraternal organizations, Juneau Alaska pioneers
Biography
William Race served as President of the Pioneers of Alaska, Juneau Men's Igloo in 1967. The Pioneers of Alaska is a fraternal organization dedicated to preserving the history and traditions of Alaska’s early residents and promoting fellowship among those connected to Alaska’s pioneer heritage.
Sources
Pioneers of Alaska Juneau Men's Igloo records.
Race, Maxine
Race, Maxine
Association: Pioneers of Alaska, Juneau Women's Igloo
Role: President
Year: 1967
Biography
Maxine Race served as President of the Juneau Women's Igloo of the Pioneers of Alaska in 1967.
The Pioneers of Alaska is a fraternal organization established to preserve the history and fellowship of Alaska’s early residents. Through her leadership role, Race helped guide the activities of the Juneau Women's Igloo and support its mission to preserve Alaska’s pioneer heritage.
Sources
- Pioneers of Alaska, Juneau Women's Igloo records
