Lady Jane's quest: no nation could stop her - or her search for a long lost husband

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Jane Franklin traveled to Alaska in 1870 when she was 78 to find the true story of her husband John Franklin's death while exploring the arctic. The history of her relationship with the explorer and her visit to Alaska is detailed.

History, Alaska, Women explorers, Franklin, Jane

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The man from Hope: mayor wears more than one hat to keep the peace

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Richard Gay finds a variety of challenges in running the town of Hope with its population of 50 permanent residents. The most recent excitement came when residents decided to reject any efforts to develop the town.

Political activity, Column, Political aspects, Hope, Alaska, Gay, Richard

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Songs of the raven

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Alaska's native peoples have many stories about ravens and the bird still holds fascination for many in Alaska. Anthropological views of Raven, the smart trickster god, are given along with stories from legends.

Cover Story, Portrayals, Myths and legends, Ravens, Tlingits

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