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This is an index to births, deaths, marriages and divorces as recorded in early Fairbanks, Alaska newspapers (1903 – 1930) for individuals who were affiliated in some way with Alaska or bordering communities in Canada. The Fairbanks newspapers that existed during this period and, therefore, were selected for indexing, were the Fairbanks News (September 1903 – May 1905), the Fairbanks Evening News (May 1905 – June 1907), the Fairbanks Daily News (June 1907 – March 18, 1909) and the Fairbanks Daily News Miner (May 22, 1909 to present).
Sweetwater County lies in southwestern Wyoming, and has stood as a significant symbolic geography for the "new Western Woman’s" history. As the county in which Elinore Pruitt Stewart (Letters of a Woman Homesteader, Nebraska 1990) said she proved up her homestead in 1913, it is a fitting locale for the study of western gender relations. The Important Things of Life examines women’s work and family lives in Sweetwater County in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The 1880’s discovery of coal caused a population boom, attracting immigrants from numerous ethnic groups. At the same time, liberalized homestead law drew sheep and cattle ranchers. Dee Garceau demonstrates how survival on the ranching and mining frontier heightened the value of group cooperation in ways that bred conservative attitudes toward gender. Augmented by reminiscences and oral histories, Garceau traces the adaptations that broadened women’s work roles and increased their domestic authority. Hers is a compelling portrait of the American West as a laboratory of gender role change, in which migration, relocation, and new settlement underscored the development of new social identities.
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The Order of British Columbia was established in 1989 to recognize and honour ordinary citizens who have made a difference in the lives of others. Goody Niosi offers the stories of 17 of these recipients, from well-known people like Rick Hansen and Robert Bateman to lesser-known heroes, including Dr. Michael O'Shaughnessy, who has dedicated his life to AIDS research; Joan Acosta, who created the revolutionary newspaper The Westcoast Reader and helped adults acquire literacy and language skills; and Ric Careless, who has worked hard to ensure that precious wilderness areas are protected for future generations. Also showcased are Geraldine Braak, Dr. Leonel Perra, Dr. A. Hayward Rogers, Dr. Roger Tonkin, Grace Nielson, Hilda Gregory, Mel Cooper, Richard Hunt, Ross Purse, Takao Tanabe, Tim Frick and Merve Wilkinson. The foreword is written by former Supreme Court Justice Allan McEachern.
The Collected Works of Burt L. Standish and Gilbert Patten presents a formidable exploration into the heart of early 20th-century American literature, showcasing a diverse array of styles and themes. Rich in its depiction of heroism, adventure, and the pursuit of justice, this anthology spans the evolution of dime novels to serialized narratives that captivated readers across the nation. The collection stands out for its inclusion of some of the most memorable exploits of Frank Merriwell and the Barbour family, characters who exemplified the era's ideals of manliness and moral integrity. Each piece serves as a cultural artifact, offering insights into the American psyche during a period of r...
Lose yourself in these compelling historical sagas full of romance and mystery. Includes all three books in the On the Home Front series; Her Patriotic Duty, Her Heart’s Choice and Ties That Bind. Her Patriotic Duty: Happily in love, Esme Colborne is about to marry Richard Trevannion, descendant of one of the oldest families in England. But when Esme learns she is adopted – from a working class family – she cannot allow Richard to marry so far beneath his station. Fleeing the life she knew, a chance encounter leads Esme to work as a ‘decoy woman’, testing British undercover operatives who may otherwise reveal secrets in a moment of weakness. As dangerous as it is thrilling, she is ...
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