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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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21  Dundas Bay Wreck - Published March 2007
  • Date: 03/01/2007
  • Description: It was difficult enough if an early settler was in need of emergency help in Gustavus. But what of the lone prospector, trapper, fox farmer, etc. in the remote areas of Glacier Bay?
  • Reference#: 10027
22  Porcupine as Table Fare? - Published February 2007
  • Date: 02/01/2007
  • Description: Did the early homesteaders of Gustavus, Alaska hunt or eat porcupine?
  • Reference#: 10026
23  Beans, Feathers & Cooties - Published January 2007
  • Date: 01/01/2007
  • Description: What kind of activities occupied the time of the homesteader’s children during the long winter hours of darkness?
  • Reference#: 10004
24  Christmas Program 1938 - Published December 2006
  • Date: 12/01/2006
  • Description: Does GHAA have any examples of the many programs put on by the Gustavus School in the early days?
  • Reference#: 10002
25  Lester Rink - Published November 2006
  • Date: 11/01/2006
  • Description: Everyone knows that Rink Creek was named after Lester Rink, but very little is known about him. Does GHAA have any information?
  • Reference#: 10001
26  Salmon River Bridge Wipe Out - Published October 2006
  • Date: 10/01/2006
  • Description: Is it true that the Salmon River bridge once wiped out, leaving everyone & everything on the west side of the bridge stranded?
  • Reference#: 10003

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