Samme's 100th birthday party: Molly, Marnie, Taylor and Doug
Samme's 100th birthday party: Molly, Marnie, Taylor and Doug
In 2009, Samme's book "Moonlight Madness: Tall Tales from Alaska's Copper River Valley" was published. It captured some stories she heard during her two years spent in Alaska as a girl, with others spun from her imagination.
In 2009, Samme's book "Moonlight Madness: Tall Tales from Alaska's Copper River Valley" was published. It captured some stories she heard during her two years spent in Alaska as a girl, with others spun from her imagination.
Samme published "Apache Springs and Other Short Stories" in 2013 after passing her 100th birthday! It was inspired by her memories and people she had known during her long life.
Samme published "Apache Springs and Other Short Stories" in 2013 after passing her 100th birthday! It was inspired by her memories and people she had known during her long life.
The back cover for "Apache Springs and Other Short Stories" summarized all four of her books written after she was 90 years old!
The back cover for "Apache Springs and Other Short Stories" summarized all four of her books written after she was 90 years old!
Samme's 2nd book was published in 2005. It was entitled "Captives: Sold for a Horse and Mule" and was inspired by stories from her family's pioneer history.
Samme's 2nd book was published in 2005. It was entitled "Captives: Sold for a Horse and Mule" and was inspired by stories from her family's pioneer history.
The back cover to Samme's 2nd book told some of the plot and how she first heard the story.
The back cover to Samme's 2nd book told some of the plot and how she first heard the story.
Samme Gallaher Darnall
Samme Gallaher Darnall
Samme at the Fireweed Festival Copper Center AK 2007
Samme at the Fireweed Festival Copper Center AK 2007
Samme at the Fireweed Fair Copper Center AK 2007
Samme at the Fireweed Fair Copper Center AK 2007
2007 Samme at the Fireweed Festival Copper Center AK
2007 Samme at the Fireweed Festival Copper Center AK
Samme Darnall's delightful 2004 book about her young life in Alaska
Samme Darnall's delightful 2004 book about her young life in Alaska
Samme Darnall and Bob King 22 June 2004 Valdez at her book signing
Samme Darnall and Bob King 22 June 2004 Valdez at her book signing
Samme at Carla's in Alaska 2007
Samme at Carla's in Alaska 2007
Samme (Gallaher) Darnall
Samme (Gallaher) Darnall
Samme Gallaher Darnall
Samme Gallaher Darnall
With Alaska friend Matt Lorenz & Timothy, April 2014
With Alaska friend Matt Lorenz & Timothy, April 2014