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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 95,683 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 There may be language and images that are culturally sensitive or include outdated language that does not reflect the mission and goals of our institution today.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.
B2019.003.091
River steamer at Nenana [view across Alaska Railroad dock to paddle steamer and barge, man sitting on dock in foreground]
Collection: B2019.003
B2006.023.8259.jpg
Jean Kawcheck, Unalakleet [Girl in head scarf holding puppy]
Collection: B2006.023 Redington / for Joe Jr to review / 8000-8999
B1989.016.1801
KFQD, Anchorage, Alaska [exterior of KFQD Radio at Fifth Avenue at E Street in winter, circa 1924-26]
Keywords: communications
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2281.1.25
(Alyeska Olympic National Ski event, April 5, 1963. Section 1)
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.1205.1
Mt. McKinley, 20,300, highest mountain in North America. 68, Hewitt's Photo Shop
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1990.014.5.AKNative.35.88.113
Collection: B1990.014 McCutcheon Collection / B1990_014_5 / B1990_014_5_AKNative
B1990.014.5.People.14.190
Collection: B1990.014 McCutcheon Collection / B1990_014_5 / B1990.014.5.People / People / People 14
B1998.014.1.1298
O85 Spirit houses, Alaskan Native graves at Eklutna [orthodox crosses, people visiting cemetery at far right]
Collection: B1998.014 Brickley
B1989.016.516
Juneau, Alaska. Hewitt's Photo Shop, Anchorage. 56
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1995.014.6.2
Sam Applebaum, trader at Russian Mission. Behind him was the new Russian Mission church, constructed from the remains of the old church, which was torn down in 1941
Collection: B1995.014
B1989.016.1755
72. Along the Alaska Railroad. Hewitt's Photo Shop, Anchorage [Alaska Railroad train on wooden trestle with mountains in background]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1990.014.5.AKNative.23.220
Collection: B1990.014 McCutcheon Collection / B1990_014_5 / B1990_014_5_AKNative
B90.14.5.ARR.2.18.4
Collection: B1990.014 McCutcheon Collection / B1990_014_5 / B1990.014.5.ARR / ARR 2
B1991.011.541
"Newtok - summer fish camp Nelson Island, June, 1957" [view overlooking structures, canvas wall tents; bay and mountains in background; snow, pond, drying racks, boats]
Collection: B1991.011 Christine Heller Collection
B90.14.5.AncAir.18.21.3
Collection: B1990.014 McCutcheon Collection / B1990_014_5 / B1990.014.5.Anc.Air / Anchorage Air / Anchorage Air 18
B90.14.5.ARR.3.66
Collection: B1990.014 McCutcheon Collection / B1990_014_5 / B1990.014.5.ARR / ARR 3
B2024.001.393
“Anchorage Parade Oct 70” [Alaska Day Parade featuring members of the National Congress of the American Indian (NCAI). A red-headed individual wearing a dress with a sash that reads “Miss Alaska” rides on the hood of a black automobile. A small regiment of soldiers in arctic gear march behind the automobiles Dgheyaytnu (Anchorage), Dena’ina territory, October 1970]
Keywords: Alaska, Dena'ina, Dgheyaytnu, Anchorage, Parade, Alaska Day Parade, National Congress of the American Indian, NCAI, Regalia, Spectators, Automobile, Vehicle, Car, Ken L. Parker, Photographer
Collection: B2024.001 Ken L. Parker Family Photographs
B1990.014.5.Anc.Air.20.77
Collection: B1990.014 McCutcheon Collection / B1990_014_5 / B1990.014.5.Anc.Air / Anchorage Air / Anchorage Air 20
B2004.011.Hoffman.Frank.neg7
[woman and two men picnicking outdoors, case of Olympia beer at left]
Collection: B2004.011 Bagoy
B1997.003.209
[airplane on ground, wings and nose covered in fabric, people, fuel?; image is deteriorating]
Collection: B1997.003
B2016.004.2.48
1975 Fur Rondy [George Attla with sled, World Championship Sled Dog Races]
Collection: B2016.004
B1984.077.23.014
[railroad station, depot, trains, people, automobiles, flag at half staff, grain elevators? in far left]
Collection: B1984.077
B1990.014.5.AKNative.40.73.29
Collection: B1990.014 McCutcheon Collection / B1990_014_5 / B1990_014_5_AKNative