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Wrangell History Unlocked

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  • Each episode, we dive into the history of Wrangell, Alaska. One of Alaska's earliest settlements, Wrangell plays an important role in Alaska Native history and the development of the state of Alaska. Drawing on information from the historical record, we piece together long-lost stories from Wrangell's past.
    wrangell, alaska history, southeast alaska, Tlingit, Haida, Stikine, frontier, pioneer
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  • Strange Customs, Part III: With Justice for All

    Strange Customs, Part III: With Justice for All
    Feb 29 2024

    The Army has its man, but the Courts have the final say. A gruesome death threatens to rekindle a bloody conflict between the Army the Tlingit. And Senator John Hipple Mitchell flexes his political muscle to shut down the Army’s case against his henchman, John Carr.

    Learn more and read a transcript at http://www.wrangellhistoryunlocked.com/strangecustoms
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    51 mins
  • Strange Customs, Part II: Fools Rush In

    Strange Customs, Part II: Fools Rush In
    Feb 22 2024

    The Cassiar Gold Rush floods Fort Wrangel with miners, merchants, and people hoping to make it rich. Deputy Collector John Carr makes his stake on smuggling, extortion, and fraud. While he makes friends with the local merchants, he finds an enemy in a man called King Lear. As the gears of government turn, Army has surprises in store.

    Learn more and read a transcript at http://www.wrangellhistoryunlocked.com/strangecustoms
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    47 mins
  • Strange Customs, Part I: The Ring of Corruption

    Strange Customs, Part I: The Ring of Corruption
    Feb 15 2024

    It’s a true story of crime in the Alaskan frontier. Our story kicks off with the many lives of John Carr, a career criminal on the run from justice. When he finds his calling in Portland’s criminal underground, the doors of political power open for him — including one in far away Fort Wrangel, at the peak of the Cassiar Gold Rush.

    Learn more and read a transcript at http://www.wrangellhistoryunlocked.com/strangecustoms
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    47 mins
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Entertaining and Informative

Enjoy a deep dive into local lore and customs, and the facts behind the vernacular stories and people. Often history is not pretty, but in this case answering tough questions has been very well put together.

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