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Alaskan History, Vol. 4, No. 5

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Helen Hegener

The September-October, 2025 issue of Alaskan History Magazine, Vol. 4, No. 5, features a wide variety of articles. Continue reading →

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Kindle Edition: “A Mighty Nice Place”

Posted on May 22, 2018 by Helen Hegener

The story of the 1935 Matanuska Colony Project, which settled 200 families near Palmer, Alaska. Continue reading →

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1935 Matanuska Colony Talk

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Helen Hegener

On the third Wednesday of May I’ll be giving a presentation about my book on the 1935 Matanuska Colony for the Palmer Historical Society’s History Night. Through photos, stories, and a look at the history behind the Colony Project, I’ll … Continue reading →

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