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Clicking on a collection name will display all of the images from that collection. The number of images in the collection is displayed in parentheses. Clicking on the icon will display the finding aid for the collection (if available):
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Images may be bookmarked to simplify finding them at a later time. To bookmark an image, click on the icon located next to the image number:
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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.
B2013.029.003
Panoramic Photograph of Downtown Anchorage 1948, looking across Knik Arm towards Pt. Mckinzie and Mt. Susitna. National Photo and News service image number 106481.
Keywords: panoramic, anchorage; 1948
Collection: B2013.029
B2013.029.004
Panoramic photograph of civilian employees from the 57th Fighter Wing, Air Installations standing in front of plane hanger containing several Pacific Northern Airlines airplanes. National Photo and News Service image #72719491
Keywords: panoramic; 1949, airplane, hanger, military
Collection: B2013.029
B2015.008.606
(Mt Blackburn still a day away)(cold camp){two tents set up on glacier with Mt Blackburn in the back ground}
Keywords: Mt Blackburn, mountains, camping, tent, glacier
Collection: B2015.008
B2015.008.608
121_11_ The pool in the glacier_where we broke half inch of ice to wash for 6 days DK_3rd Camp 5th day 945am{glacial abstract features as seen from camp}
Keywords: glacier, mountains, Mt Blackburn
Collection: B2015.008
B1991.36.1
Panoramic photograph of lake showing Mt Mckinley (Denali), the Alaska Range and float plane. National Photo and News image #1825571
Keywords: Panoramic photograph, Alaska Range, Mt Mckinley, Denali, float plane, lake, mountains, Denali National Park
Collection: B1991.036
B2015.008.607
120_12_Mt Blackburn from2nd camp 3rd day 630am
Keywords: glacier, mountains, Mt Blackburn
Collection: B2015.008
B2013.029.001
Panoramic photograph circa 1920 of Anchorage, Alaska. Looking west down 4th avenue towards Cook Inlet. Included in the photo are the A.E.C hospital, public school, ball park,Terminal hotel, Kootney Inn.
Keywords: panoramic; 1920, anchorage, 4th avenue,
Collection: B2013.029
B2013.029.002
Panoramic copy negative of 1959 downtown Anchorage. The photograph looks to the South East and shows the federal bldg, 4th Avenue Theatre, Kimball's and the Chugach Mounatins. National Photo and News Service image # 106482
Keywords: panoramic; anchorage, 1959
Collection: B2013.029
B2013.028
Panoramic portrait of SEALASKA Heritage Foundation gathering in Juneau on June 4th 1998.
Keywords: panoramic; native, celebration, heritage, Juneau, traditional, foundation
Collection: B2013.028
B1991.050.3
Eskimo in kiack, St. Michael. Drane [Alaska Native man wearing gut parka using oar in Yup'ik style kayak in harbor, buildings of St. Michael in background, circa 1903]
Keywords: transportation, boats
Collection: B1991.050
B2013.029.009
Panoramic photograph of downtown Anchorage 1976. Showing the park strip and construction of the Pioneer Home on I street.
Keywords: panoramic; anchorage
Collection: B2013.029
B2015.008.978
George Handy at Mineola, L.I., 1927 [George in passenger seat of biplane. Excised from
photo album]
Keywords: farm, vermont, biplane
Collection: B2015.008
B2012.10
Panoramic Photograph of Downtown Anchorage 1948, including 4th Avenue Theatre, Masonic Temple, Old Federal Bldg, and Kimball's. National Photo and News Service image number 106482,
Keywords: Panoramic, 1948, Anchorage, Chugach, Mountains, 4th Avenue
Collection: B2012.010
B2012.10printfile
Panoramic Photograph of Downtown Anchorage 1948, including 4th Avenue Theatre, Masonic Temple, Old Federal Bldg, and Kimball's. National Photo and News Service image number 106482,
Keywords: Panoramic, 1948, Anchorage, Chugach, Mountains, 4th Avenue
Collection: B2012.010
B1991.035.2
Alaska Commercial Company's schooner "Pearl" entering Ounalaska Harbor, 1887
Keywords: boats, businesses, transportation
Collection: B1991.035 Berta Walsky Collection