Homegrown conversations for curious minds. A podcast from the Petersburg Public Library in Petersburg, Alaska.
Tina Sakamoto tells Alexus Sakamoto-Quezon about her great grandfather, Harry Sakamoto, when he was taken to Japanese internment camp and how it affected their family. This interview was recorded in April of 2023 as an assignment for Alexus in Mr. Shumway’s Senior Alaska History Class at the Petersburg High School.
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Will Ware talks to Kasiah Lopez about owning a small business and living a Lingít way of life. This interview was recorded in April of 2023 when Kasiah was a senior in High School and was done as an assignment for Mr. Shumway’s Alaska History class.
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Colyn Lyons, grandson of Amy Hallingstad, talks with Owen Anderson about his life growing up with his grandmother and about why she is an important figure in Alaska History. This interview was recorded in April of 2023 when Owen was a senior in High School and was done as an assignment for Mr. Shumway’s Alaska History class.
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Carolyn Hurtt talks to her grandson, Jaren Whitethorn, about what brought her to Petersburg, what has changed in the community over the years, and why she has stayed. This interview was recorded in April of 2023 when Jaren was a senior in High School and was done as an assignment for Mr. Shumway’s Alaska History class.
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Kathy Emmenegger talks to her grandson, Jack Engell, about what brought her to Petersburg and why she has stayed. This interview was recorded in April of 2023 when Jack was a senior in High School and was done as an assignment for Mr. Shumway’s Alaska History class.
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