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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.
B2006.023.5055.jpg
Joe Redington Sr. with Santa.
Collection: B2006.023 Redington / for Joe Jr to review / 5001-5999
B2016.004.83.206
Ralph Andrews, Seward, 8006061-8006067 [portrait of unidentified man]
Collection: B2016.004
B1989.016.1626.3
(Dog Show Winners, Nov. 28, 1948) [woman with small dog and man holding trophy, with spectators in gymnasium seats in background]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.485
Cantwell, A.R.R. Hewitt's 9 (Carnival series) [winter street scene with man, Carlson's House and Store]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.1626.10
(Dog Show, Nov. 28, 1948) [dog on wooden bench in kennel enclosure]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B2013.074.768
[architect showing off model of the proposed Performing Arts Center, Anchorage, 1970s?]
Collection: B2013.074
B1989.016.1626.11
(Dog Show, Nov. 28, 1948) [dog portrait]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.1626.12
(Dog Show, Nov. 28, 1948) [dog portrait]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1998.014.1.1128
O18 Native Indian Graves (1946 postcard 1 neg & 1 print) [cemetery, spirit houses, man holding hat, trees, Russian orthodox crosses]
Collection: B1998.014 Brickley
B1989.016.1626.2
(Dog Show Winners, Nov. 28, 1948) [women holding Irish setter, with spectators in gymnasium seats in background]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1979.002.6583
Snow slide 3. #26 buried at Curry. Scene of rescue, buried train men. 1-11-49
Keywords: transportation, railroads, snow removal, railroad accidents
Collection: B1979.002 AK Railroad and AEC
B1989.016.1626.13
(Dog Show, Nov. 28, 1948) [dog portrait]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.169.1
Entrance to writing room, Anchorage Hotel, Anchorage, Alaska. Hewitt's 103.
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.1085.2
M-21. The Matanuska Valley Fair, 1937. Hewitt's Photo Shop (Horse racing)
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.444.12
Hitting the Trail in Alaska. Hewitt's Photo Shop [dog team with sled]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.1085.3
M-22. Ball game, Matanuska Valley Fair, 1937. Hewitt's Photo Shop [baseball game, water tower in background]
Keywords: sports
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B2021.004.267
Photographs from May 1981 Visit to Anchorage NAACP members by Virna Canson, national representative of NAACP
Keywords: Ed Wesley, Virna Canson, National Representative, NAACP, Anchorage, History Makers, HistoryMakers, African Americans, Black Alaskans
Collection: B2021.004 Wesley
B1990.014.5.People.19.073
People - Rondy 1948; Anchorage, name unknown; was riding in the sled with Natalie Norris driving dog team; parka squirrel parka [woman posing in front of log cabin and icicles wearing fur parka and fur mittens]
Collection: B1990.014 McCutcheon Collection / B1990_014_5 / B1990.014.5.People / People / People 19
B1989.016.1085.1
M-20. Horse racing, Matanuska Valley Fair. Hewitt's Photo Shop (1937)
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
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
B1989.016.1086.3
Brown Swiss Alpine bull, prize winner at the Matanuska Valley Fair. Hewitt's Photo Shop, Anchorage, Alaska (Prize Stock, 1937) [man holding bull with nose grips next to barn]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1998.014.1.1127
(O17 Prospectors, vintage, 1898, 1946 postcard. note reads: Kasper Elinger & Fritz Miller discover Atlin country) [copy neg; two men and dog near river; gun, rifle, iron skillet,possibly waders, rucksack, miners]
Collection: B1998.014 Brickley
B1998.014.1.1125
(O16 Prehistoric lion skull / saber tooth tiger, 1946 postcard) [man holding skull and jaw]
Collection: B1998.014 Brickley