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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.
B1989.016.TuckerJoe.1
(Tucker Joe Passport Photos 1942)
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection / Passport Photos
B2021.004.166
JUN 73 [Ed and Fran Wesley with children]
Keywords: Ed Wesley, Fran Wesley, Children, Family, History Makers, HistoryMakers, African Americans, Black Alaskans
Collection: B2021.004 Wesley
B1989.016.UlrichCR.1
(Ulrich CR Passport Photos 1942)
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection / Passport Photos
B2007.005.6.A25
[interior view of underground house with people lying down]
Collection: B2007.005 Martin Family
B2014.023.279
(paintings, mckinley horizontal, wave and more)[photograph of painting]
Keywords: landscape
Collection: B2014.023
B1973.079.161
[Mrs Cron and Alma standing on boardwalk with stroller]
Keywords: child, mother, woman, toddler
Collection: B1973.079 Cron Collection
B1989.016.TurnerFJ.1
(TurnerFJ Passport Photos 1942)
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection / Passport Photos
B2017.023.254
Mona Edwards, Turner Lake, [Wally on right, sign post, mountain in distance, near Juneau?]
Collection: B2017.023
B1990.014.4.F149
The 4th Ave Theater stage as it appeared in circa 1951
Collection: B1990.014 McCutcheon Collection / B1990.014.4
B2007.005.6.A5
[unknown native man standing outside during the winter infront of several dogs and native underground house with chimmney poking out of the snow]
Collection: B2007.005 Martin Family
B1973.079.136
[unidentified steamship underway and photographed from the starboard side]
Keywords: shipping, ships, transportation, maritime
Collection: B1973.079 Cron Collection
B1973.079.137
[unidentified river boat at dock in St Michael's with people loading and or unloading. Smoke or steam is coming from the lower port side]
Keywords: ships, port, wharf, transportation, shipping, maritime
Collection: B1973.079 Cron Collection
B1973.079.134
[riverboat on dry dock under construction or repair]
Collection: B1973.079 Cron Collection
B1973.079.135
[River boat under comstruction or repair at St Micheal with two people standing in the front of the boat]
Keywords: ships, shipping, transportation, maritime, port, harbor, wharf
Collection: B1973.079 Cron Collection
B2022.001.018
Left to right: Claudia (Willie Mae Evans’ sister), Jacqueline Evans, George King, Jelani Evans Reynolds, Willie Mae Evans, Melphine Evans, Willie Mae Evans, Jamila Evans Reynolds, Walt Disney Company Cruise, 2000. [Mayfield Evans, Willie Mae Evans with family members at table in cruise ship dining room]
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, African Americans, African American families, Claudia, Sister, Sister-in-law, Willie Mae Evans, Wife, Spouse, Husband, Family, Jacqueline Evans, Jacque Evans, Daughter, George King, Jelani Evans Reynolds, Melphine Evans, Jamila Evans Reynolds Walt Disney Company, Cruise, Dinner
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B1998.02.4
Captain Michael A. Healy on board the U.S. Revenue Cutter Bear with his parrot Polly. The old sea captain's Arctic careet spanned nearly 25 years from 1880 to 1902. He was one of the most colorful and celebrated officers of the United States Revenue Service.
Collection: B1998.002
B2021.002.068
Samuel Fleming, Gregory Fleming, Fairbanks, Alaska, 1963 [father holding son.]
Keywords: Samuel Fleming, Gregory Fleming, Fairbanks, African American Families, African Americans 1950-1990
Collection: B2021.002 Samuel Fleming Collection
B2021.002.072
Left rear, Samuel Fleming, others unknown, Fairbanks, Alaska, early 1950s [friends celebrating.]
Keywords: Samuel Fleming, Fairbanks, African American Families, African Americans 1950-1990
Collection: B2021.002 Samuel Fleming Collection
B1973.079.182
[Toddler Alma sitting on deck in front of the Cron House]
Keywords: child, baby, toddler
Collection: B1973.079 Cron Collection
B1980.050.14
(104)(The Merrill Studio Sitka, Alaska){Native man dressed in ceremonial clothes seated infront of a large american flag}
Keywords: native man, traditional dress, ceremony, flag, chief
Collection: B1980.050 Roy Barron
B2021.002.039
Theresa Quarles, Fairbanks, 1950s [enjoying a relaxing moment.]
Keywords: Samuel Fleming, Fairbanks, African American Families, African Americans 1950-1990
Collection: B2021.002 Samuel Fleming Collection
B2022.001.036
Jacqueline Evans, Carswell Air Force Base, Texas, 1975 [Note on back: J Evans Teaxas (sic), Carswell AFB 1975]
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, African American families, Jacqueline Evans, Jackie Evans, Girl, Young woman, Carswell Air Force Base, Air Force Base, USAF, Texas, Fashion, House, Home, Residence, Building, Exterior
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B1990.014.5.People.19.025
3-1948; People - Rondy - Kiwanis; Moose Gooser on 5th Ave & D St. [Alaska Railroad engine 1 runs on temporary track; engineer in cab; child running alongside train in snow on street; automobiles; structure in background; ]
Collection: B1990.014 McCutcheon Collection / B1990_014_5 / B1990.014.5.People / People / People 19
B2000.017.022
[men sitting under umiaks on tundra, food and supplies on ground, water in background, buildings at far right, Point Hope; print date Jun 72]
Collection: B2000.017 Morris Reese