To Search, simply enter a word or phrase in the search box and click on the Search button (or hit Enter).
In the search results, the search term is highlighted to indicate where the match was made.
Clicking on the thumbnail image opens a larger version of the image (zoomable), with that image being part of a slideshow of all of the images on the page.
The bookmark icon can be selected to flag the image to be included in a "bookmark" list.
The collection name is linked to a search of all of the images in that collection, and if a PDF finding aid for the collection exists, an icon is displayed that links to that file.
In the search results, the search term is highlighted to indicate where the match was made.
To view a list of collections click on the
icon in the top-right of the screen:

You can search for a collection by entering text in the search field, or you can view a list of collections by year by clicking on item in the list:

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):

To view a list of collections click on the
icon in the top-right of the screen:

You can search for a collection by entering text in the search field, or you can view a list of collections by year by clicking on item in the list:

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:

The bookmark icon will change to black to indicate that the image has been bookmarked, and the bookmark icon in the top-right of the screen will turn white, with the number of bookmarked images indicated to the left:

To view your bookmarked images, click on the white bookmark icon in the top-right of the screen with the number next to it.
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.
B2008.015.1.23.4
Metlakahtla Band. Band on north end of playground, Metlakahtla, Alaska [postcard] [Metlakatla]
Collection: B2008.015
B1990.014.5.Ed.2.43
"4252 - Education; Metlakatla Band; 5 March 1966; schools" [marching band inside gymnasium]
Collection: B1990.014 McCutcheon Collection / B1990_014_5 / B1990_014_5_Ed
B2006.023.5616.jpg
[Marching band, Susitna Valley High Rams]
Collection: B2006.023 Redington / for Joe Jr to review / 5001-5999
B1962.001A.371
30th Inft. Band giving Valdez a concert. P.S. Hunt, G4003 [McKinley Hall; Bands (Music); People; U.S. Army. Alaska]
Keywords: Companies, Businesses, Markets, Shops, Stores, Towns, Musical instruments, Bands, Brass bands, Buildings, Concerts, Infantry, 30th Infantry
Collection: B1962.001A Crary-Henderson
B1962.001A.370
30th Inft. Band giving Valdez a concert. P.S. Hunt, G4002 [McKinley Hall; Bands (Music); People; U.S. Army. Alaska. Cf. B1962.001a.39]
Keywords: Companies, Businesses, Markets, Shops, Stores, Towns, Musical instruments, Bands, Brass bands, Buildings, Concerts, Infantry, 30th Infantry
Collection: B1962.001A Crary-Henderson
B1989.016.2056.10
Hewitt's 10 (1941 Fur Rondy parade, Army band) [military marching band standing in formation with instruments on Anchorage street, buildings in background, Fur Rendezvous]
Keywords: musical instruments
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2056.2
Hewitt's 2 (1941 Fur Rondy parade, Army band) [military marching band standing in formation with instruments on Anchorage street, buildings in background, Fur Rendezvous]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1962.001A.039
Military band concert on Dist. Court House grounds, Valdez, Alaska. P.S. Hunt, P201 [McKinley Hall; Bands (Music); People; U.S. Army. Alaska. Cf. B1962.001a.370]
Keywords: Military, Bands, Concerts, Musical instruments, Courts, District court, Valdez, Buildings, McKinley Hall, Music bands, U.S. Army, Flags
Collection: B1962.001A Crary-Henderson
B1962.001A.39
Military band concert on Dist. Court House grounds, Valdez, Alaska. P.S. Hunt, P201 [McKinley Hall; Bands (Music); People; U.S. Army. Alaska. Cf. B1962.001a.370]
Keywords: Military, Bands, Concerts, Musical instruments, Courts, District court, Valdez, Buildings, McKinley Hall, Music bands, U.S. Army, Flags
Collection: B1962.001A Crary-Henderson
B1963.016.090
This is the city band. [Check] mark is Kimball’s store 5th & E [group portrait of Anchorage City Band members standing on lawn in 1918] [Dena'ina Territory, Dena'ina Elnena]
Keywords: Dena'ina Territory, Dena'ina Elnena, Anchorage, Alaska, City band, Band, Instruments, Musicians, Kimball's store, Buildings, 5th Ave., Fifth Avenue, E Street, E St., Group portrait, Anchorage City Band, Lawn, Photograph
Collection: B1963.016 Marie Silverman
B1989.016.2056.3
Hewitt's 3 (1941 Fur Rondy parade, Army band) [military marching band standing in formation with instruments on Anchorage street, Linder Rooms and other buildings in background, Fur Rendezvous]
Keywords: musical instruments
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1975.104.021
Anchorage 1940-49 [parade, military marching band, hardware store, I Bayles Clothing]
Collection: B1975.104 Dorothy Zappa Collection
B1989.016.1624.13
18. (Dedicating the Aurora Train, Alaska Railroad) [Army band playing at Anchorage depot]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1995.010.6052
Anchorage [parade on Fourth Avenue, with military marching band passing City Hall, 1940s]
Collection: B1995.010
b2009.057.32
[Anchorage. Marching band, Fourth of July parade?] 3.5 x 5.5 nitrate negative.
Collection: B2009.057 Pyatt
B1990.014.004.00529
Sundya band concert on Municipal government premise, Anchorage, Alaska, June 1959. Photographer's number 00529
Keywords: music, businesses, roads
Collection: B1990.014 McCutcheon Collection / B1990.014.4
B1962.001A.333
Marshall Quinn, Valdez Band, Hose Cart, and Goddess of Liberty float, Valdez, Alaska, July 4, ’07. P.S. Hunt, G1448 [Valdez – Festivals; Bands (Music); McKinley Street; Levy (A.L.) & Co.]
Keywords: Parades, Celebrations, Street scenes, Holidays, Festivals, Fourth of July, 4th of July, Independence Day, Companies, Businesses, Markets, Shops, Stores, Brass bands, Musical instruments, Floats, Horses, Marshalls
Collection: B1962.001A Crary-Henderson
B1962.001.2109
The Inhabitants about 1904 Valdez [Crary, Carl; Means, Sam; Valdez; Houses and buildings-Interiors; Heron, Bob; Bands]
Keywords: The Inhabitants, Valdez, Carl Crary, Sam Means, Buildings, Log cabins, Cabins, Interiors, Bob Heron, Bands, Musical Instruments, Guitars, Fiddles, Violins, Dogs, Animals
Collection: B1962.001 Crary-Henderson
B1983.146.076
[Anchorage City Band in a parade passing Lathrop Building and Mrs. T. D. Corlew’s store, Anchorage, 1916]
Collection: B1983.146 Pyatt Laurence Negatives
B1989.016.1126.1
(Vic Brown's store, watch) [gold watch with initials E.C.F. on band, J. Vic Brown and Sons Jewelers, Anchorage]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.1126.2
(Vic Brown's store, watch) [gold watch with initials E.C.F. on band, J. Vic Brown and Sons Jewelers, Anchorage]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2055.23
23 (July 4, 1938, parade) [marching band in uniforms with instruments, man standing with horse, houses visible in background]
Keywords: musical instruments
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1998.014.1.1477
(S47Parade on 4th Ave; Anchorage, 1951} [marching band, possibly military, spectators, City Hall, people on rooftaps and at windows]
Collection: B1998.014 Brickley
B1989.016.1624.8
11. (Dedicating the Aurora Train, Alaska Railroad) [Army band playing at Anchorage depot, with spectators and Kiwanis Club grandstand in background]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B2008.015.1.29.2
Anchorage Band and L.O.O. Moose, Labor Day parade, Sep. 3, '17, Anchorage, Alaska. A.E.C. G762, P.S. Hunt
Collection: B2008.015
B1989.016.2054.2
2-1940 (Fourth of July Parade, 1940) [color guard and marching band assembled on street with buildings in background, possibly V.F.W. post]
Keywords: military, musical instruments
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2146.32
#32 (Fourth of July Parade, 1941. Photo by D.C. Hewitt) [majorette and marching band with musical instruments in front of City Hall, Anchorage]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2146.33
#33 (Fourth of July Parade, 1941. Photo by D.C. Hewitt) [majorette and marching band with musical instruments in front of City Hall, Anchorage]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2146.34
#34 (Fourth of July Parade, 1941. Photo by D.C. Hewitt) [military marching band passing federal building on Fourth Avenue in Anchorage]
Keywords: musical instruments
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2147.2
No 2 (Opening night of the remodeled Ambassador Club. Photo by W. R. Dahms] [interior with band on stage, groups seated at tables, Anchorage]
Keywords: businesses, recreation
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B2015.026.733
6-3. Eskimo dance band. Native Alaska Set No. 6. Arctic Circle Enterprises, Anchorage [male drummers seated in hall]
Collection: B2015.026
B2023.009.181
Ingrid Anderson [woman in shovel of John Deere tractor smiling for camera]
Keywords: Alaska, Anchorage, Construction, Backhoe, John Deere, Woman, Ingrid Anderson
Collection: B2023.009 Johnny R. Irons Collection
B1962.001A.331
Marshall Quinn, Valdez Band and Hose Cart, Valdez, Alaska, July 4, ’07. P.S. Hunt, G1446 [Valdez – Festivals; Newspaper office]
Keywords: Parades, Celebrations, Street scenes, Holidays, Festivals, Fourth of July, 4th of July, Independence Day, Companies, Businesses, Markets, Shops, Stores, Brass bands, Marshalls
Collection: B1962.001A Crary-Henderson
B1989.016.2054.33
33-1940 (Fourth of July Parade, 1940) [marching band and majorette passing Rexall Drugs and Hewitt's Drug Store on Fourth Avenue at E Street]
Keywords: musical instruments
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B2009.017.1993.06.24
“Romance in the ‘90s: Kodiak couple to exchange gins instead of wedding bands” ©1993 Thursday June 24, 1993 [Cupid tossing bow and arrow for handgun]
Collection: B2009.017
B1989.016.1624.9
14. (Dedicating the Aurora Train, Alaska Railroad) [Army band playing at Anchorage depot, with spectators crowded around Kiwanis Club grandstand, Government Hill in distance]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2056.19
Hewitt's 19 (1941 Fur Rondy parade, Army unit band) [automobile with license plate U.S.A. W 205784 leading Army band in parade on Fourth Avenue at E Street, passing Rexall Drugs, Hewitt's Drugs, Cheechako Tavern, Star Air Lines, North Pole Bakery, Anchorage Grill, and Piggly Wiggly, Fur Rendezvous]
Keywords: military, musical instruments, businesses
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.1624.3
3. (Dedicating the Aurora Train, Alaska Railroad) [Army band marching on Fourth Avenue at E Street, passing Hewitt's Drug Store, Cheechako Tavern, and Alaska Airlines]
Keywords: musicians
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2054.25
25-1940 (Fourth of July Parade, 1940) [military marching band wearing crossed white belts and white spats, carrying flags with cross insignia, buildings in background]
Keywords: musical instruments
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2197.10
(Parade, Nome) [marching band passing A.J. Mueller Jeweler and Miners and Merchants Cafe. Lomen Bros. photographers, probably Fourth of July. circa 1918. copy neg]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2197.17
[Interior view of party goers gathered in Eagle Hall during F.O.E. (Fraternal Order of Eagles) ball, Nome, with band on stage and spectators seated in mezzanine. copy neg]
Keywords: recreation
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1962.001.0151
[Ahtna, Indigenous people; Houses and buildings – Taral] [Woman with two children sitting in log cabin entrance. Woman wearing dentalium earrings. Taral Band Lower Ahtna.]
Keywords: Ahtna, Lower Ahtna, Taral, Ahtena, Indigenous, Woman, Child, Children, Baby, Toddler, Dentalium, Earrings, House, Home, Building, Log building, Log cabin
Collection: B1962.001 Crary-Henderson
B1989.016.2078.10
12 (Fur Rendezvous Parade, 2-22-58) [military marching band on Fourth Avenue passing spectators and businesses including Rexall Drugs, Hewitt's Drugs, Zenith Radio]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2177.5
8 (Parade) [night, truck with banner "Kitty's Kitchen Band" carrying musicians past businesses including The Hub, Bill's Electric Supply and McVicker's, Fourth Avenue, Fur Rendezvous?]
Keywords: musical instruments
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B2023.009.182
Don, Scraper Op[erato]r [man in plain cap smiling for camera]
Keywords: Alaska, Anchorage, Scraper operator, Hat
Collection: B2023.009 Johnny R. Irons Collection
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
B1989.016.2146.30
#30 (Fourth of July Parade, 1941. Photo by D.C. Hewitt) [marching band with musical instruments on City Hall lawn, "American Legion Jack Henry Post No. 1 Anchorage Alaska" on drum]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2269.11
2 (Parade, May 16, 1953) [uniformed military marching band on Fourth Avenue at E Street in Anchorage, passing Hewitt's Drug Store and Rexall Drugs, Anchorage Fur Rendezvous banner over street]
Keywords: musical instruments
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B2013.007.099
[American Legion group gathered next to Alaska Railroad train, many men wearing stovepipe hats and fur coats, marching band musicians at head of group, Leonhard Seppala with dog team at rear]
Collection: B2013.007