Joan Skilbred is a journalist based in Fairbanks, Alaska. She specializes in writing about the local history and culture of the area, with a focus on stories that highlight the unique experiences and perspectives of the community. Her articles often delve into the rich past of Fairbanks, exploring topics such as gold mining, tourism, transportation, and notable individuals who have shaped the city's history.
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Joan Skilbred's articles predominantly cover local Alaskan history, focusing on cultural and historical themes. She may be interested in pitches related to local events, cultural phenomena, or historical milestones specific to Alaska, particularly Fairbanks.
Given the nature of her coverage attributes and topics covered, Joan is likely seeking stories deeply rooted in the local community with a focus on historical significance or unique aspects of Alaskan culture.
Pitches should offer insights into local traditions, events, or individuals that have had a lasting impact on the region. Additionally, she may be interested in potential story ideas related to historic preservation efforts within her geographic area of interest.
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By: Joan Skilbred
Near and dear to many Fairbanksans hearts is the downtown Co-Op Drugstore. This store for many years was the heart of downtown Fairbanks and everyone went in there. Here is the story of the grand opening of the second version of this historic department store.
By: Joan Skilbred
In 1967 Fairbanks suffered a great flood that inundated more than 75% of the city. Many residents found themselves homeless and seeking shelter at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. During
Fifty years ago, this week a momentous event took place, the completion of the Haul Road (today we call it the Dalton Highway.) The building of the road was an impressive achievement and although the weather interfered with the celebration of the completion of the road, Alaskans did what they always did, they carried on and made the best of the challenging situation.
One of the biggest fires in the first 50 years of this city’s history occurred in the fall of 1948, when the Wien Alaska Airlines hangar caught fire and burned
By: Joan Skilbred
In the early days of Fairbanks there was no radio, television or other devices that allowed one to stay at home and safely engage in what is going on in
By: Joan Skilbred
In mid-March of 1948, a large display advertisement appeared in the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner that invited the public to attend the hanging of a prospector on First Avenue.
In the 1950s Ted Stevens had an oppugnant female adversary who went on to cause him much discomfort and could have cost him his political career over a dispute regarding
Many Fairbanks residents who came during the gold rush retired in the Lower 48 but their hearts remained in the Golden Heart city. One of these was Ms. Bertha King,
Winter has arrived at last and this week the topic is a winter necessity for most of our history here in Fairbanks. Long johns have been with us since the
By: Joan Skilbred
Thanksgiving week has arrived, and we certainly have a lot to be thankful for. Today we take the abundant availability of traditional Thanksgiving meal ingredients for granted. A hundred years
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