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Marian Lightwood

Marian Lightwood

Marian Lightwood was born in Spokane, Washington and moved to Alaska in the 50's. She met her husband Sam in Anchorage and they moved to Kenny Lake, Alaska to claim their homestead and work as teachers. She was present during an interview with Sam for the Wrangell-St. Elias Project Jukebox. The local Kenny Lake school newspaper, Hawk News, has a great article about Marian Lightwood.
Date of Birth:
Jul 30, 1934
Marian Lightwood appears in the following new Jukebox projects:

As a Person Present at Interview

Interview Title Archive #: Oral History Project Abstract People Present
Sam Lightwood, Part 1 95-71-14-01 Wrangell-St.Elias National Park

Sam Lightwood was interviewed by Bill Schneider and David Krupa on October 21, 1993 at his homestead in Kenny Lake, Alaska. His wife, Marian, was present during the interview, but didn't talk on tape. Sam made his living homesteading, teaching, and running a local newspaper. Marian taught school at Kenny Lake for many years before retiring. Their post and beam construction house and the impressive homestead is a tribute to the Lightwood's skill and perseverance. In this first part of a two part interview, Sam talks about what brought the Lightwoods to Kenny Lake and about the community spirit that makes this area special.

 Marian Lightwood
Sam Lightwood, Part 2 95-71-14-02 Wrangell-St.Elias National Park

This is a continuation of an interview with Sam Lightwood by Bill Schneider and David Krupa on October 21, 1993 at his homestead in Kenny Lake, Alaska. In this second part of a two part interview, Sam talks about the Kenny Lake community, development, guiding, farming, and the impact of the establishment of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.

 Marian Lightwood