Jefferson Randolph 'Soapy' Smith was a colorful character, a grifter. a confidence man, and the king of the town of Skagway, Alaska during the gold rush.  This guy lived an intersting life.
 
Comments or questions?  Contact us at fafolklore@gmail.com

Jefferson Randolph 'Soapy' Smith was a colorful character, a grifter. a confidence man, and the king of the town of Skagway, Alaska during the gold rush. This guy lived an intersting life. Comments or questions? Contact us at fafolklore@gmail.com

Jefferson Randolph 'Soapy' Smith was a colorful character, a grifter. a confidence man, and the king of the town of Skagway, Alaska during the gold rush.&nbsp; This guy lived an intersting life.
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Comments or questions?&nbsp; Contact us at fafolklore@gmail.com

Soapy Smith

Folktales, Folk Music, Americana- the things that make America uniquely American.  We’ll explore the people, tall tales, songs, stories and events that make up the culture of North America.  Paul Bunyan, werewolves in Louisiana, John Henry, Daniel Boone, Bigfoot... Everyone will be here.  From songs describing murders in Boston to George Washington’s wooden teeth.

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Folktales, Folk Music, Americana- the things that make America uniquely American. We’ll explore the people, tall tales, songs, stories and events that make up the culture of North America. Paul Bunyan, werewolves in Louisiana, John Henry, Daniel Boone, Bigfoot... Everyone will be here. From songs describing murders in Boston to George Washington’s wooden teeth.

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