He began to record information and collect artifacts as he visited them on his leaves .
Through his duties , Emmons got in contact with , and interested in , the Alaska Native cultures of the region : particularly the Tlingit and Tahltan .
Emmons began to record information and collect artifacts as Emmons visited them on Emmons ' leaves .
Through his duties , Emmons got in contact with , and interested in , the Alaska Native cultures of the region : particularly the Tlingit and Tahltan .