Traditional Micronesian Navigation Collection

Classmate and friend, Eleanor Fattin of Yap and an OIHS 1984 graduate on graduation day, May 18, 1984. (Caption by Thomas Raffipiy)
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Defining moment aboard Micro Spirit: Tom Raffipiy contemplates his future after graduating from Outer Islands High School. (Caption information provided by Thomas Raffipiy)
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Errol helps shaving Uncle Isidore Epoailug's side burns. (Caption by Thomas Raffipiy)
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Florentina and Lourdes (Identification provided by Sebastian Marepiy. See also "comments" field.)
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Joseph Cypriano, son-in-law of Mau Piailug, carving canoe with chain saw. (caption by Thomas Raffipiy)
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Marciana Lesaigugam Raffipiy during the 1984 OIHS graduation commencement. (Caption by Thomas Raffipiy)
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Mau Piailug with son Stan conducting navigation class (pa'afu) outdoor in Nemaenong Village, Satawal Island (Caption provided by Thomas Raffipiy)
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Mau Piailug with Turmeric on face
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Mau Piailug with Turmeric on face
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Niyainiug of Lesaetiguw, Satawal Island plays with one of her grandchildren. (Caption by Thomas Raffipiy)
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Onboard the Micro Spirit. (See also the comments field for identification information.)
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Peter Sarumwai, a son of Mau Piailug, carving canoe planks with chain saw. (caption by Thomas Raffipiy)
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Sebastian Maripiy (right) with his uncle Gary. (Identifications provided by Sebastian Maripiy)
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Teresita Larhienmwar from Satawal an OIHS 1984 graduate listens to graduation speeches. (Caption by Thomas Raffipiy)
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