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Fact of The Matter

The Fact of the Matter is a collection of articles written by Lee & Linda Parker that appears monthly in the Gustavus, Alaska "FairWeather Reporter". All subject matter is based on real Gustavus history and has been researched from multiple archived sources and/or are from personal family accounts.

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1	Separating Fact From Fiction - Published November 2008 Date: 11/01/2008 Description: How is it determined who was at Strawberry Point, what they did, and when? How can you know for sure? Reference#: 10050

2	Rutabagas - Published October 2008 Date: 10/01/2008 Description: What exactly is a rutabaga? Reference#: 10049

3	Captain of the 1957 Plane Crash - Published September 2008 Date: 09/01/2008 Description: What is known about Captain Kafader who died in the 1957 Gustavus plane crash? Reference#: 10048

4	Recycling by the Pioneers - Published August 2008 Date: 08/01/2008 Description: Did the pioneers of Strawberry Point recycle their products & resources? Reference#: 10047

July 4th & Lake Independence - Published July 2008

Date: 07/01/2008
Description: During the long days of short Alaskan summers it was critical to build, plant, harvest, and prepare for winter. Did the early pioneers of Strawberry Point take time off to celebrate July 4th or to enjoy a sunny day?
Reference#: 10046

First Wedding - Published June 2008

Date: 06/01/2008
Description: The first 3 couples to arrive at Strawberry Point in 1914 were called “honeymooners” because of their recent marriages. When were the first wedding vows exchanged on “The Flats” and who were the bride and groom?
Reference#: 10045

7	Ruth Matson, Gustavus Rose - Published May 2008 Date: 05/01/2008 Description: Homesteading in remote areas of Alaska represented years of hard work. Yet Strawberry Point was known for its fun & hospitality. What made “The Flats” so special? Reference#: 10044

Early Chamber of Commerce - Published April 2008

Date: 04/01/2008
Description: For its size & population, early Gustavus had one of the largest and best equipped airfields in the region. Did the homesteaders realize what a great prize that was handed to them during WWII?
Reference#: 10043

9	Rugged Individualism - Published March 2008 Date: 03/01/2008 Description: Life at Strawberry Point sounds almost surreal. Is it fair to say that the homesteaders all got along, trusted and liked each other? Reference#: 10042

Horses Hooves and Winter Feed - Published February 2008

Date: 02/01/2008
Description: Large herds of cattle ranged over the flats of Strawberry Point in the early days. How did the homesteaders with few resources and minimal implements maintain their stock through the severe winter months?
Reference#: 10041

11	Skiing The Icy Sand Dunes - Published January 2008 Date: 01/01/2008 Description: Review GHAA's photo gallery of unusual Strawberry Point Scenes - this one in 1936 Reference#: 10040

Lituya Bay Hanging - Published December 2007

Date: 12/01/2007
Description: Surviving skullduggery in early Alaska without any help from the law has spawned stories almost too fantastic to be believed. Are there any such stories recorded involving Strawberry Point or surrounding areas?
Reference#: 10039

13	Mountain Leather - Published November 2007 Date: 11/01/2007 Description: Joe Ibach was reported to have found a strange substance he called “mountain leather”. Where and when was it located, and what on earth was it? Reference#: 10038

14	The Peterson Homesteading Family - Published Ocober 2007 Date: 10/01/2007 Description: Very little has been written about the homesteading Peterson family. How did a single father with two small boys find their way to Gustavus, Alaska? Reference#: 10037

15	World War II in Gustavus - Published September 2007 Date: 09/01/2007 Description: During WWII, Gustavus, Alaska had no protection other than a hand full of settlers. Were there any “close calls”? Reference#: 10035

16	The Cure For The Common Cold - Published August 2007 Date: 08/01/2007 Description: Does GHAA have any examples of early folk remedies used when the first pioneers of Strawberry Point (later Gustavus) became injured or ill? Reference#: 10033

All Dressed Up & No Place To Go - Published July 2007

Date: 07/01/2007
Description: Strawberry Point (Gustavus), Alaska has been known throughout history for its Saturday night musical “bang-outs” with original, vaudeville-like entertainment in song and dance. What is the earliest known music enjoyed by the first pioneers?
Reference#: 10032

18	Jessie Buoy, Child of the Woods - Published June 2007 Date: 06/01/2007 Description: Jessie Buoy has been referred to as a "child of the woods". What is the story of her beginnings? When did she come to Gustavus, and what was her legacy here? Reference#: 10031

19	John Wayne; Beloved Celebrity Visitor - Published May 2007 Date: 05/01/2007 Description: Many celebrities have come through Gustavus, Alaska over the years on sightseeing tours of Glacier Bay. Who was the “biggest” and most well known? Reference#: 10030

Janet Henry Quilt - Published April 2007

Date: 04/01/2007
Description: The women of Gustavus have always seemed to participate in quilt making whether an individual effort or a community-wide project. Does GHAA have any information or examples of early quilt making from the pioneering Gustavus settler days?
Reference#: 10028

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