Category Archives: News & Information

Review of Dr. J. T. White’s Diaries

Posted on November 23, 2022 by Helen Hegener

A good review of Dr. Gary C. Stein’s 2021 book, “I Wish You Could Come Too”: The Alaska Diaries of Dr. James Taylor White, by Fairbanks-based reviewer David A. James, appeared in the Sunday, November 20, issue of the Anchorage Daily News. Continue reading →

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The Alaska Railroad 1902-1923

Posted on November 17, 2022 by Helen Hegener

The Alaska Railroad: 1902-1923, subtitled Blazing an Iron Trail Across The Last Frontier, shares the compelling story of the construction of the Alaska Railroad and its predecessors, from 1902, when John Ballaine built the Alaska Central Railroad; through 1923, when President Warren G. Harding drove the Alaska Railroad’s ceremonial Golden Spike in Nenana. Continue reading →

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Alaskan Roadhouses

Posted on November 17, 2022 by Helen Hegener

This 284-page book by Alaskan author Helen Hegener, published by Northern Light Media in 2016, presents stories and photos of dozens of historic roadhouses found along Alaska’s roads and trails. Continue reading →

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Dr. Gary Stein Honored

Posted on October 16, 2022 by Helen Hegener

At the Alaska Historical Society’s annual awards recognizing accomplishments in history, the late professor Gary C. Stein was recognized for work as an Alaska historian in the 1970s and 80s and service as AHS president. He published numerous articles and … Continue reading →

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The History of Sled Dogs in North America

Posted on May 7, 2022 by Helen Hegener

Scheduled for publication in the fall of 2022 by Northern Light Media, The History of Sled Dogs in North America, by Helen Hegener and several contributing writers, will highlight the working sled dogs which helped shape the future of the continent. Continue reading →

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Matanuska Colony Barns

Posted on May 5, 2022 by Helen Hegener

Today the Matanuska Colony barns are an iconic reminder of what has been called the last great pioneering adventure in America. I have been living with, admiring, and photographing these picturesque barns for decades, and in 2012 I turned my longtime interest into a book, a video, and a website. Continue reading →

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Alaskan History Magazine

Posted on May 4, 2022 by Helen Hegener

Alaskan History Magazine was a full color bimonthly magazine featuring stories and photos of the people, places and events which shaped the history of Alaska from prehistory to statehood. The 14 issues in print will remain available, and anthologies collect the articles into book format. Continue reading →

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The History of Sled Dogs in North America

Posted on April 7, 2022 by Helen Hegener

Scheduled for publication in the fall of 2022 by Northern Light Media, The History of Sled Dogs in North America, by Helen Hegener and several contributing writers, will tell the many and varied stories of the teams of working sled dogs which helped shape the future of the continent, whether hauling the mail, gold, freight, passengers, or racing each other for winning purses for their owners. Continue reading →

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50 Years of Iditarod Adventures

Posted on January 27, 2022 by Helen Hegener

Amazon Review: June Price 5.0 out of 5 stars Top notch overview of 50 years of Iditarod adventure Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2022 Having moderated a couple Iditarod related online groups in the past, I can attest … Continue reading →

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The Alaska Diaries of Dr. James Taylor White

Posted on October 18, 2021 by Helen Hegener

The newest book from Northern Light Media, ‘The Alaska Diaries of Dr. James Taylor White,’ by Gary C. Stein, is now available for preview at Amazon. The entire front matter for the book, including the Table of Contents, Map and Figures listings, Preface, Acknowledgements, Introduction, and the Prologue to Part I are included, as is the entire Index. The Amazon Preview gives a good solid overview of the book. Continue reading →

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