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The Anchorage Museum library includes books, maps, and print resources focused on Alaska and the Circumpolar North. The public is welcome to access the collection and conduct research on-site during open hours, or by appointment.
The Anchorage Museum archives include historic photographs and print materials covering a broad range of topics related to Alaska and the Circumpolar North. Some materials are available online, while others are available for detailed research on site at the Bob and Evangeline Atwood Alaska Resource Center.
B1988.011.23
Anchorage Fire Department Anchorage -Fire Department We thought we were pretty lucky to have this fire department.
Collection: B1988.011 Nellie Brown Copy Photograph Collection
B1962.001A.241
The old fire hall, Valdez, Alaska. P.S. Hunt, G2577 [Valdez Fire Department]
Keywords: Valdez Fire Department, Fire Hall, Valdez, Buildings, Snowbanks, Snow berms
Collection: B1962.001A Crary-Henderson
B1983.091.S2023.1
(Anchorage Fire Department setting up ladder for the large flag on the federal building.)
Keywords: flag, fire department
Collection: B1983.091 Ward Wells / Stock
B1990.014.5.EQ.11.19
Tudor Rd Volunteer Fire Department responding to a house fire.
Collection: B1990.014 McCutcheon Collection / B1990_014_5 / B1990.014.5.EQ / EQ_11
B1989.016.396.1
Fire Department boys, Anchorage [group portrait outside Fire Station]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.396.2
Fire Department boys, Anchorage [group portrait outside Fire Station]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B2013.074.154
[Anchorage Fire Department firefighter next to fire truck; print date Aug 75]
Collection: B2013.074
B2013.074.156
[Anchorage Fire Department firefighters next to fire truck; print date Aug 75]
Collection: B2013.074
B1962.001A.178
Copyright 1908 By P.S. Hunt G1960 Looking North from Valdez Fire Bell Tower, Aug. 08. [Valdez Fire Department]
Keywords: Valdez, Communities, Towns, Buildings, Fire Bell Tower, Bell towers, Fire Department
Collection: B1962.001A Crary-Henderson
B1962.001A.240
Clearing snow from fire hall, Valdez, Alaska. P.S. Hunt, G2575 [Valdez Fire Department; Valdez – Churches; City Hall]
Keywords: Valdez, Fire Hall, Fire department, Snowbanks, Snow berms, Valdez Fire Department, Churches, City Halls, Buildings
Collection: B1962.001A Crary-Henderson
B1989.016.2053.29
(Fourth of July float, 1932) [Anchorage Fire Department truck with uniformed firemen]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2053.33
(Fourth of July float, 1932) [Alaska Railroad Fire Department truck with uniformed firemen]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.597.4
#4. Hewitt's Photo Shop, Anchorage, Alaska [construction of City Hall, including Fire Department]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.1926.4
(Fur Rondy 1952) [fireman standing in Anchorage Fire Department exhibit booth during Fur Rendezvous]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2241
(Fourth of July 1934) [Anchorage Fire Department engine with six men aboard, buildings in background, Anchorage]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1962.001A.265
Episcopal Sunday School, Valdez, Alaska. P.S. Hunt, G2491 [Valdez – Churches; Valdez Fire Department; People]
Keywords: Episcopal Sunday School, Valdez, Churches, Valdez Fire Department, Children, Fire Halls, Reading Rooms, Rectories
Collection: B1962.001A Crary-Henderson
B1962.001A.242
Judge J. H. Murray making address at the dedication of city and fire hall, Valdez, July 4, ’08. P.S. Hunt, G1894 [Valdez Fire Department; Valdez – Festivals; City Hall; People]
Keywords: Valdez Fire Department, Valdez, Judges, Judge J.H. Murray, City dedication, Fire halls, Celebrations, Ceremonies, Crowds, Festivals, Holidays, Fourth of July, 4th of July
Collection: B1962.001A Crary-Henderson
B1989.016.2239.5
(Fourth of July 1934) [Alaska Railroad Fire Department engine with four men aboard, buildings in background, Anchorage]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.597.3
#3. Hewitt's Photo Shop, Anchorage, Alaska [construction of City Hall, including Fire Department and Wells Garage]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1994.023.1
F and Fifth Streets. Anchorage School (old Central School) gets its field washed down by the Anchorage Fire Department. Pioneer School in background at 6th and F. 3.5 x 6 nitrate negative
Collection: B1994.023
B1989.016.2053.9
Hewitt's Photo Shop, Anchorage (Fourth of July float, 1932, 9) [man in motorized scooter or wheelchair festooned with two American flags and banner reading "Roosevelt's New Deal," building in background, possbly Anchorage Fire Department?]
Keywords: disabilities
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1998.014.1.1699
T59 Fairbanks, Alaska (Cushman Street) [street scene looking toward trestle bridge, Fire Department, businesses: The Fashion Mark, Sears, Shoes, Gordon's; automobiles, City of Fairbanks truck, people walking on sidewalks, copy neg]
Collection: B1998.014 Brickley
B1998.014.1.1930
T174 Spenard and Fireweed Lane (Anchorage, Nov 1953) [street scene with automobiles, businesses: Bill's Grocery, Hitchin Post, Spenard Variety and hardware, Fish N Chips, Fire Side Lounge, Department Store, Chevron; woman standing near automobile]
Collection: B1998.014 Brickley
B1962.001A.328
Parade on McKinley St., Valdez, Alaska, July 4, ’06. P.S. Hunt, G883 [Valdez – Festivals; Levy (A. L.) & Co.; Frye-Bruhn Co.; Pioneer Barber Shop; City Meat Market; Valdez Fire Department; Bands (Music)]
Keywords: Parades, Celebrations, Street scenes, Holidays, Festivals, Fourth of July, 4th of July, Independence Day, Companies, Businesses, Markets, Shops, Stores, Brass Band of Valdez, Musical instruments, Dogs, Animals, Crowds
Collection: B1962.001A Crary-Henderson
B1990.14.5.People.12.180
People-Parades-Anchorage 7/49; 7/4/49 [sign "miniature floats," children dressed as cowboy and cowgirl walking with adult wearing top hat; Two people in horse costume pull float "Krate Heck Fire Department" wth child riding aboard; spectators]
Collection: B1990.014 McCutcheon Collection / B1990_014_5 / B1990.014.5.People / People
B1998.014.1.1839
{T129 Fairbanks (at 2nd & Cushman)} [street scene Fire Department, businesses: The Fashion Mark, Firestone, Alaska Market, Sears, Gordon’s, Hardrock's Liquors, Ethel's Gifts, Adler's Book Shop, Cy's Liquors, Mike Stepocvich Attorney, Fairbanks Radio Co.; flags, American flag, Alaska flag hung over street, banner “American Legion Days of 98” hung over street; automobiles, bridge in distance]
Collection: B1998.014 Brickley