Marie Drake

Claudia Marie Drake (née Slater; February 11, 1888 – March 5, 1963) was an American social worker and educational administrator.

As editor of the department's School Bulletin publication, she wrote a poem about the flag of Alaska which was published in the October 1935 edition of the Bulletin.

Prior to that, a lyrical adaptation of "Maryland, My Maryland", written by a Juneau high school student during the early years of the 20th century, had been recognized by the Pioneers of Alaska as Alaska's official song, but had not received any such recognition by a governmental body.

These are housed in what is currently known as the Marie Drake Building, located near the Juneau-Douglas Bridge and Juneau-Douglas High School, which is currently home to Yaaḵoosgé Daakahídi Alternative High School.

She received an honorary doctorate by the University of Alaska in 1958.