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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.
B1986.096.parksscenes01
Parks & Recreation, scenes
Collection: B1986.096 Anchorage Public Information Office
B1986.096.parkswestchester01
Parks & Recreation. Westchester Lagoon opening, Mayor George Sullivan and Silberer, 9/73
Collection: B1986.096 Anchorage Public Information Office
B1994.022.848
(Mountain Peak and climber)
Keywords: landscape, montaineer, mountains
Collection: B1994.022 Hoyt Collection
B1986.096.policebldgs01
PS Bldg dedication, 31 Aug 61 [Police buildings. Men in uniform lined up outside of Public Safety building, fire trucks under cover in background]
Collection: B1986.096 Anchorage Public Information Office
B1986.096.policepeople02
Police, people. 1965
Collection: B1986.096 Anchorage Public Information Office
B1986.096.policepeople01
Police, people. Ward Wells Neg No. 8315-14
Collection: B1986.096 Anchorage Public Information Office
B1994.022.360
(Aeronautics_Disaster)(Fokker_Detroit Arctic Expedition_GH Wilkins Commander)
Collection: B1994.022 Hoyt Collection
B1994.022.362
(Aeronautics_Disaster)(Fokker_Detroit Arctic Expedition_GH Wilkins Commander)
Collection: B1994.022 Hoyt Collection
B1994.022.363
(Aeronautics_Disaster)(Fokker_Detroit Arctic Expedition_GH Wilkins Commander)(snow tractor)
Keywords: transportation, airplane
Collection: B1994.022 Hoyt Collection
B1995.014.29.8
F-E Co. 1942 [crane and hose at Fairbanks Exploration Co. hydraulic mining operation, tailings piles in background]
Collection: B1995.014
B2014.023.261
(Geyser)(closeup)[thermal geyser spouting steam and water]
Keywords: landscape
Collection: B2014.023
B1994.022.849
(Mountain Peak and climber)
Keywords: landscape, montaineer
Collection: B1994.022 Hoyt Collection
B1979.002.4851
Anchorage Aug 4th 1915 {large number of tents scattered around an open field with a group of men gathered around the center most tent}
Keywords: frontier, tents
Collection: B1979.002 AK Railroad and AEC
B1984.077.22.014
Pioneers of Alaska, Igloo No 17, General Merchandise and drugs, A.D. Thompson [Nenana street scene, businesses, automobiles, lumber, man in left foregound]
Collection: B1984.077
B1990.014.004.dec77p7.14.frost
[Print date Dec 77 P7, image number 14]
Keywords: weather, winter, snow
Collection: B1990.014 McCutcheon Collection / B1990.014.4
B1990.014.5.People.12.278
"4 July 1952" [parade, color guard, marchers, spectators, street banner]
Collection: B1990.014 McCutcheon Collection / B1990_014_5 / B1990.014.5.People / People
B1994.022.850
(Mountains from Billum's cabin)
Keywords: landscape, mountains
Collection: B1994.022 Hoyt Collection
B2014.023.175
(military town)[large encampent situated in the mountains]
Keywords: military, barracks
Collection: B2014.023
B2014.023.176
(military town)[large encampent situated in the mountains]
Keywords: military, barracks
Collection: B2014.023
B2014.023.177
(military town)[large encampent situated in the mountains]
Keywords: military, barracks
Collection: B2014.023
B2014.023.259
(Geyser)(closeup with people)[thermal geyser spouting steam and water people walking to the side of the geyser]
Keywords: landscape
Collection: B2014.023
B2017.012.187
8/23, 24/91 [unidentified man and woman eating at table in hall; print date 8/23/91]
Collection: B2017.012
B2017.023.006
Juneau, Alaska, Ordway-Neff [view of city, buildings, waterfront, Gastineau Channel]
Collection: B2017.023