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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.
B1962.001.1335
[Valdez; Valdez Real Estate Agency; Northern Steam Laundry; Sled dogs; People-Valdez]
Keywords: Valdez, Real Estate, Agencies, Northern Steam Laundry, Laundry services, Sled dogs, Dogs, Animals, Transportation, Sleds
Collection: B1962.001 Crary-Henderson
B1984.077.12.008
Juneau, Railway Express Agency [Dock scene. People waiting, woman with umbrella and man waiving.
Collection: B1984.077
B1990.014.5.EQ.10.11
Art Corvis builder Art Corvis Chrysler Bldg. Owned the Chrysler car agency buildings
Collection: B1990.014 McCutcheon Collection / B1990_014_5 / B1990.014.5.EQ / EQ_10
B1989.016.2111
(Cecil V. Abbott Agency, Sept. 1956) [Anchorage E Street view with Coca-Cola truck parked next to building with signs for Cecil V. Abbott Agency, Real Estate Insurance, and Dr. C.O. Risch Chiropractic Physician]
Keywords: businesses
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B2022.001.110
Letter to E&S Diversified Services from Defense Commissary Agency, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, signed by Hector Granado, Store Director, June 27, 2003
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, E&S Diversified Services, Business, Letter, Defense Commissary Agency, DECA, DeCA, MacDill Commissary, Commissary, Air Force, USAF, Air Force Base, AFB, Hector Granado, Store Director, Thank you, Appreciation, Gratitude, Company, Joe Sablan, Employee, Crew, Team, High standard, Standard, Recognition
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2022.001.114
Thank you letter from Department of Defense, Defense Commissary Agency, Virginia Beach, Virginia, signed by Robin J. Myers, Chief, CIBA Contracting, July 24, 2003
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, E&S Diversified Services, Business, Letter, Thank you, Gratitude, Appreciation, Barry Evans, Department of Defense, Defense Commissary Agency, Virginia Beach, Virginia, MacDill Commissary, Commissary, DECA, DeCA, Contract, Contracting, Pricing, Response, Responsive, CONUS, Employees, Crew, Team, Outstanding performance, Support, Robin J. Myers, Robin Myers, Chief, CIBA Contracting
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B1989.016.2143.27
50. Express Office, Palmer, Alaska. Hewitt's Photo Shop, Alaska [repurposed rail car set next to Alaska Railroad tracks at Palmer, with sign "Railway Express Agency"]
Keywords: transportation
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2143.30
S.E.R.A. Camp, Palmer, Alaska. 57, Hewitt's Photo Shop, Anchorage [walled tents and water tower next to dirt road, State Emergency Relief Agency, Matanuska Colony]
Keywords: residences
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1998.014.1.1595
(T14 Fairbanks, Alaska, waterfront) [Railroad depot, Railway Express Agency, "To Seward 470 M, Elevation 440 Ft" Garden Island Liqhor Store, bicycle, automobile in background]
Collection: B1998.014 Brickley
B2022.001.115A
Letter and Contractor Performance Evaluation, to E&S Diversified Services from Department of Defense, Defense Commissary Agency, Virginia Beach, Virginia, signed by Darnell E. Folks, July 31, 2003
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, E&S Diversified Services, Business, Letter, Contractor, Contract, Performance Evaluation, Performance, Evaluation, Department of Defense, Defense Commissary Agency, Virginia Beach, Virginia, AFB, Air Force Base, Air Force, USAF, Report, Darnell E. Folks, Darnell Folks, Contracting Officer
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2022.001.115.pg1
Letter and Contractor Performance Evaluation, to E&S Diversified Services from Department of Defense, Defense Commissary Agency, Virginia Beach, Virginia, signed by Darnell E. Folks, July 31, 2003
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, E&S Diversified Services, Business, Letter, Contractor, Contract, Performance Evaluation, Performance, Evaluation, Department of Defense, Defense Commissary Agency, Virginia Beach, Virginia, AFB, Air Force Base, Air Force, USAF, Report, Darnell E. Folks, Darnell Folks, Contracting Officer
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2022.001.115.pg2
Letter and Contractor Performance Evaluation, to E&S Diversified Services from Department of Defense, Defense Commissary Agency, Virginia Beach, Virginia, signed by Darnell E. Folks, July 31, 2003
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, E&S Diversified Services, Business, Letter, Contractor, Contract, Performance Evaluation, Performance, Evaluation, Department of Defense, Defense Commissary Agency, Virginia Beach, Virginia, AFB, Air Force Base, Air Force, USAF, Report, Darnell E. Folks, Darnell Folks, Contracting Officer
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B1998.014.1.979
(L121) McKinley Park RR station; July 11, 1948) [railroad tracks, crossing in foreground, structure, luggage trolley, barrel with ramp, sign above door for "Railway Express Agency"]
Collection: B1998.014 Brickley
B2022.001.116
Copy of Certificate of Appreciation from the United States Coast Guard Kodiak Commissary and The Defense Commissary Agency to Marcello Townsend, signed by James R. Rector, Commissary Officer, December 2, 2003
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, Honor, Award, Certificate, E&S Diversified Services, Business, United States Coast Guard, Coast Guard, USCG, Kodiak Commissary, Kodiak, Commissary, Defense Commissary Agency, DECA, DeCA, Marcello Townsend, Employee, Team, Crew, Certificate of Appreciation, Appreciation, Commended, Commendation, Contributions, Effort, Professional, Performance, James R. Rector, James Rector, Commissary Officer, Officer
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B1989.016.2143.4
8. "S.E.R.A. Transients" Camp, Matanuska Project. Hewitt's Photo Shop, Anchorage [view down long line of walled tents, mountains in distance, State Emergency Relief Agency, Matanuska Colony]
Keywords: residences
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B2022.001.109
Letter to E&S Diversified Services from Department of Defense, Defense Commissary Agency, Eastern Region, Virginia Beach, Virginia, signed by Robin J. Myers, Chief, CIBA Contracting, July 24, 2003
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, E&S Diversified Services, Business, Letter, Department of Defense, Defense Commissary Agency, Eastern Region, Virginia Beach, Virginia, Barry Evans, Thank you, Appreciation, Gratitude, Diligent, Effort, MacDill Commissary, Commissary, DECA, Response, Specifications, Timeline, Exceptional, Deadline, Feedback, CONUS, Team, Employeesm Crew, Outstanding, Performance, Recognition, Robin J. Myers, Robin Myers, Chief, CIBA Contracting, Contracting, Contract
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2022.001.113
Letter of Recommendation for Jon Sablan from Department of Defense, Defense Commissary Agency, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, signed by Christopher T. Burns, Florida Zone Manager, July 14, 2004
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, E&S Diversified Services, Business, Department of Defense, Defense Commissary Agency, Eglin Air Force Base, Air Force, Air Force Base, AFB, USAF, Florida, Letter, Letter of recommendation, Recommendation, Memo, Memorandum, DECA, DeCA, Contract, Manager, Joe Sablan, Recognition, Appreciation, Professional, Knowledgeable, Communicative, Proactive, Efficient, Self-starter, Team player, Team, Crew, Employee, Noteworthy, Barry Evans, Christopher T. Burns, Christopher Burns
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2022.001.103
Letter to Mayfield Evans from Department of Defense Contracting Division of Defense Commissary Agency, signed by Ginna L. Thomas, Contracting Officer, November 17, 2005 [Note on bottom in red pencil: “Happy B-Day Mayfield”]
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, E&S Diversified Services, Letter, Department of Defense, Defense Commissary Agency, Contracting Division, Contract, McChord AFB, McChord Air Force Base, Air Force Base, AFB, Tacoma, Washington, Direction, Commence performance, Resume services, Ginna L. Thomas, Ginna Thomas, Contracting Officer, Officer, Happy B-Day, Happy Birthday, Birthday
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B1989.016.2143.17
25. Ready for S.E.R.A. at Anchorage. Hewitt's Photo Shop [bird's eye view of staff filling coffee cups on tables on platform next to tracks at Alaska Railroad depot, automobiles parked at left, State Emergency Relief Agency]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2143.19
31. "S.E.R.A. Transients", Matanuska Colonist Project. Hewitt's Photo Shop, Anchorage [bird's eye view of railroad tracks and dirt road running past long line of walled tents, mountains in distance, State Emergency Relief Agency]
Keywords: residences
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2143.18
30. "S.E.R.A. Transients" Camp, Matanuska Colony Project. Hewitt's Photo Shop, Anchorage [view from atop railroad cars of automobile on dirt road running past long line of walled tents, mountains in distance, State Emergency Relief Agency]
Keywords: residences
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1998.014.1.1367
PT3 Juneau, the capitol city, is headquarters for many territorial and federal agencies. Lumber mills, gold mining, fishing and canneries make this a prosperous community. (view from Mt) [view from Douglas Island, overlooking Juneau, Gastineau Channel, AJ mine, possibly tailings]
Collection: B1998.014 Brickley
B1989.016.1146.54
(Building Federal Building, P.O. Annex, Apr.24, 1941) [view of construction site of new federal building on Fourth Avenue in Anchorage, walls going up for postal annex, showing scaffolding and sign reading: This project being constructed under the control of the Federal Works Agency Public Buildings Administration]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.1146.58
(Building Federal Building, P.O. Annex, May 23, 1941) [view of construction site of new federal building on Fourth Avenue in Anchorage, walls going up for postal annex, showing scaffolding and sign reading: This project being constructed under the control of the Federal Works Agency Public Buildings Administration]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1998.014.1.2033
"T249 Anchorage 4th Ave & E St." [street scene looking east; woman crossing street at stoplight; Anchorage Fur Rendezvous banner; businesses including: National Bank of Alaska; Ellen's Bill's Electric; Hub Clothing Co; Brown's Music; Coffeey Simpson Agency; Airway; KFQD; automobiles]
Collection: B1998.014 Brickley
B1998.014.1.1365
PT1 Anchorage, trading and transportation center, is Alaska's largest city. Many government agencies are located here. Other support comes from fishing, farming, mining and trapping. (aerial) [looking northwest over Anchorage; Merril Field in lower right; Park Strip, downtown, South Addition, Ship Creek, Government Hll, Cook Inlet, Knik Arm; Point MacKenzie; ship moored along jetty; Alaska Range obsured by clouds]
Collection: B1998.014 Brickley