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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.
B2009.017.2004.01.27
Who better than we to investigate the GOP chairman? his fingerprints are everywhere around here
Keywords: cartoon, Anchorage Daily News
Collection: B2009.017
B2009.049.4
Robert Marshall, Chairman of the AHTNA Board, reviews process of land selection at a board meeting. March 1973
Collection: B2009.049
B1979.002.Album1.249
Mr. Wm. C. Edes, chairman Alaskan Eng. Com., [transferring?] from S. S. Mariposa to U. S. Explorer. P. S. Hunt J1891 [three men climbing rope ladder from small boat to larger boat, April 1914?]
Keywords: Alaska Railroad, transportation
Collection: B1979.002 AK Railroad and AEC / Album 1
B1957.005.055
ARR Turnagain Arm about 1919. Left to right 1. F.A. Hansen, Chief Engineer, 2. W.C. Edes, Chairman AEC, 3. Dan Leach, Supt., 4. W. Fogelstrom, Bridge Eng., 5. W.C. Gerig, Eng. [3 copies]
Keywords: Alaska Railroad, AEC, Turnagain Arm, Anchorage, F.A. Hansen, Chief Engineer, W.C. Edes, Chairman, Dan Leach, Superintendent, W. Fogelstrom, Bridge Engineer, William Gerig
Collection: B1957.005 Jack H Floyd
B1957.005.220
AEC Chairman Wm. C. Edes and official party looking over gov’t r.r. route up Indian River, mile 267, Sep. 3d, 1918. HGK AEC H108 [Edes with W.J. Fogelstrom and W.C. Gerig] [possibly H.G. Kaiser photo]
Keywords: AEC, A.E.C., Alaskan Engineering Commission, Alaska Railroad, Railroad, Chairman, William C. Edes, William Edes, Party, Government, Route, Indian River, River, Mile 267, H.G. Kaiser, W.J. Fogelstrom, W.C. Gerig
Collection: B1957.005 Jack H Floyd
B2022.001.122
Certificate of School Business Partnership Certificate, E&S Diversified Services a sponsor of School Business Partnership with Mountain View Elementary School, signed by Peggy Robinson, President, Anchorage School Board and Ralph Samuels, Chairman, Anchorage Chamber of Commerce, 1999-2000 School Year
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, African American families, Certificatie, Schoole Business Partnership, Partnership, E&S Diversified Services, Sponsor, Mountain View Elementary School, Peggy Robinson, Anchorage School Board, Ralph Samiels, Anchorage, Anchorage Chamber of Commerce
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B1957.005.223
In the forest up Indian River along the route of the AEC Ry. Sep 3rd, 1918. AEC H110 [on verso:] W.J. Fogelstrom, bridge engineer; Wm. C. Edes, chairman AEC; Wm. C. Gerig, asst. dist. Eng., later chief; doctor. Alaska Railroad - Curry to Cantwell, Canyon [same photo as B1975.134.235]
Keywords: AEC, A.E.C., Alaskan Engineering Commission, Alaska Railroad, Railroad, Curry, Cantwell, Canyon, Indian River, River, Forest, Route, W.J. Fogelstrom, Bridge engineer, Engineer, William C. Edes, William Edes, Chairman, William C. Gerig, William Gerig, Chief, Doctor, Rifle
Collection: B1957.005 Jack H Floyd
B1957.005.226
The gas boat B & B No. 2 leaves Montana Creek for Indian River. Taking W.C. Edes, chairman of the A.E. Commission, and other railroad officials on an inspection trip to the Broad Pass location territory of the Gov[ernmen]t R[ailwa]y. AEC H90 HGK. Alaska Railroad - Caswell to Curry, Montana. [two riverboats docked along river, three men seated on barrels on one of the boats] [Possibly H.G. Kaiser photo]
Keywords: AEC, A.E.C., Alaskan Engineering Commission, Alaska Railroad, Railroad, Caswell, Curry, Montana, Gas, Boat, B&B, Montana Creek, Creek, Indian River, River, Riverboat, W.C. Edes, Chairman, Officials, Inspection, Trip, Broad Pass, Government Railway, Docked, Men, H.G. Kaiser
Collection: B1957.005 Jack H Floyd
B1990.014.5.Cat.1.6.1
(catastrophe)(November 27 1971)(in anniversary of Capital Airlines wreck in which over 47 people died at ANchorage International Airport. A wreath to the service men and families. Plane a DC 8 / People shown: Col Taylor AF Chaplin, Lt Col Finnegan, Robt Sharp City Anch, Wilda Hudson Boro and City Council, John Asplund Boro Chairman, Elmer Gagnon Amer Legion, Mabel Crawford
Keywords: airplane, wreck, memorial, service
Collection: B1990.014 McCutcheon Collection / B1990_014_5 / B1990_014_5_Cat
B1990.014.5.Cat.1.6.2
(catastrophe)(November 27 1971)(in anniversary of Capital Airlines wreck in which over 47 people died at Anchorage International Airport. A wreath to the service men and families. Plane a DC 8 / People shown: Col Taylor AF Chaplin, Lt Col Finnegan, Robt Sharp City Anch, Wilda Hudson Boro and City Council, John Asplund Boro Chairman, Elmer Gagnon Amer Legion, Mabel Crawford
Keywords: memorial, wreck
Collection: B1990.014 McCutcheon Collection / B1990_014_5 / B1990_014_5_Cat
B1982.046.053b
"Anchorage Historical and Fine Arts Museum, Breaking ground for the museum on September 12, 1967. the building was completed and the museum opened its doors in July 1968. These are the members of the City Historical & Fine Arts Commission. 1. Mary Louise Rasmuson, chairman, 2. Norma Hoyt, 3. Bill Creighton, Director, Parks & Recreation, 4. Evangeline Atwood, 5. Dick Silberer, 6. Bob Reeve, 7. Wilda Hudson, 8. Elmer Rasmuson. Anchorage Times photograph." [verso of .053a]
Collection: B1982.046
B1982.046.053a
"Anchorage Historical and Fine Arts Museum, Breaking ground for the museum on September 12, 1967. the building was completed and the museum opened its doors in July 1968. These are the members of the City Historical & Fine Arts Commission. 1. Mary Louise Rasmuson, chairman, 2. Norma Hoyt, 3. Bill Creighton, Director, Parks & Recreation, 4. Evangeline Atwood, 5. Dick Silberer, 6. Bob Reeve, 7. Wilda Hudson, 8. Elmer Rasmuson. Anchorage Times photograph." [Eight people stand in grass, one with shovel, easel and museum drawing at left. suits, dresses, overcoats]
Collection: B1982.046