Archive: Nuggets with John Baker
Last week, Johnny Baker, also known as “Trapper John,” passed away. Baker was well-known in the community as a wealth of local history. He was also known as a superb
Last week, Johnny Baker, also known as “Trapper John,” passed away. Baker was well-known in the community as a wealth of local history. He was also known as a superb storyteller. In 2010, KTNA volunteer Holly Stinson recorded three sessions with him for the Nuggets series. In memory of Johnny Baker, we are reposting those interviews.
Baker also contributed to the University of Alaska Fairbanks film archive. Those videos are available on Youtube.
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