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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.
Anchorage Museum Archive Image Search
The Anchorage Museum Archive collection includes more than 700,000 photographs and print materials
on Alaska and the Circumpolar North, with 94,942 items scanned and searchable online.
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Please note, we are actively reviewing and updating our records. There may be language and images that are culturally sensitive or include outdated language that does not reflect the mission and goals of our institution today. We consent to input and recommendations from the public as we work on decolonizing our collections.
B1990.014.5.AKNative.41.12
Collection: B1990.014 McCutcheon Collection / B1990_014_5 / B1990_014_5_AKNative
B90.14.5.ARR.3.25
Collection: B1990.014 McCutcheon Collection / B1990_014_5 / B1990.014.5.ARR / ARR 3
B1989.016.Aster.1
Aster, Passport Photos, 1934-35
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection / Passport Photos
B1990.014.5.TV.019.45.10.1
Collection: B1990.014 McCutcheon Collection / B1990_014_5 / B1990_014_5_TV
B1963.018
The Last Mail to Leave Anchorage by dog team March 28, 1917 Buildings are left to right: Post Office, City Bldg., Marshal's Office & Jail. This is 4th Avenue between F and G Street on the side where the Federal Building now stands. (1963)
Collection: B1963.018
B1989.016.591.1
31. Jack Frost in Alaska. Hewitt's Photo Shop, Anchorage, Alaska [hoar frost. copy neg]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B2017.024.2175
Prop. of Van Cleve Photography; Evanston, IL "Oldest villager, King Island [woman wearing parka and mittens stands at wood railing in front of structure; mountain in background]
Collection: B2017.024
B2017.029.1657
Mayor of Venetie & son [close-up of infant being held by man; print date Sep 76]
Collection: B2017.029
B1984.077.1.010
[Cabin with bicycle on front porch under overhang, with outbuilding, cabin, trees and mountains in background. Gravel road and powerline in foreground.]
Collection: B1984.077
B1962.001A.135
Lumber for Str. Chitana on top of Tasnuna Divide. P.S. Hunt, E394 [Chitina (Riverboat); Tasnuna Glacier; Transportation – Horses] [Ahtna Territory, Tsedi Na' (Chitina)]
Keywords: Ahtna, Territory, Tsedi Na', Chitina, P.S. Hunt, Alaska, Alaskan, Lumber, Straut Chitana, Chitana, Tasnuna Divide, Tasnuna, Riverboat, Boat, Transportation, Sled, Load, Gear, Equipment, Horse, Horse, Animal, Travel, Hail, Winter, Snow, Men, Tasnuna Glacier, Glacier, Mountain, Range
Collection: B1962.001A Crary-Henderson
B2008.008.142
[William Svensson drawing bow, arrows set in ground at feet]
Keywords: archery, recreation
Collection: B2008.008
B1990.014.5.EQ.21.11
Collection: B1990.014 McCutcheon Collection / B1990_014_5 / B1990.014.5.EQ / EQ_21
B1990.014.5.Scn.1.145
Scn 8260; Portage Glacier; 25 September 1958. [two people walking near lake shore, icebergs, mountains]
Collection: B1990.014 McCutcheon Collection / B1990_014_5 / B1990_014_5_Scn
B1989.016.2227.1
Hewitt's Photo Shop, Anchorage (Eklutna Industrial School, No. 3L, #12) [two wood-frame buildings and boardwalk]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B2006.023.6836.jpg
[Dry red salmon at Knik 1951?]
Collection: B2006.023 Redington / for Joe Jr to review / 6000-6999
B2022.005.237
[Two men standing outside midwinter; power lines and buildings in background]
Keywords: Alaska, Alaskan, Men, Man, Bunny boots, Boots, Coat, Hats, Gloves, Clothing, Outerwear, Footwear, Winter, Snow, Outside, Power lines, Poles, Buildings, Structures
Collection: B2022.005 Amidon
B1990.014.2018.1.226.002
70-4 View of Russian church from beach [St. Michael Cathedral, Russian Orthodox church partially obscured by trees; Sitka; August 1941]
Collection: B1990.014 McCutcheon Collection / B1990_014_2018
B1990.014.5.TV.168.10.4.1
Collection: B1990.014 McCutcheon Collection / B1990_014_5 / B1990_014_5_TV
B1998.014.1.1654
T40 Anchorage, Alaska (1948 postcard; 400 - 6; [similar to .1653; bus, copy neg]
Collection: B1998.014 Brickley
B1989.016.1342.2
P-415B. Knik Glacier. Hewitt's Photo Shop, Anchorage [aerial]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.1880.7
(Fur Rendezvous Dog Teams on Fourth Avenue, 1952) [musher with bib #5 and team passing corner of 4th and E Street, with spectators and businesses including Lee's Menswear, Ship Creek Market, Dr. Hines Optometrist, J. Vic Brown & Sons, Reed's, 515 Club, Lois Beauty Salon, Rexall Drugs, Anchorage Hotel]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B2006.023.5308.jpg
[Groundbreaking for Iditarod Trail Committee Headquarters?]
Collection: B2006.023 Redington / for Joe Jr to review / 5001-5999
B90.14.5.ANC.Air.27.72
Collection: B1990.014 McCutcheon Collection / B1990_014_5 / B1990.014.5.Anc.Air / B90.14.5.ANC.Air.27