To Search, simply enter a word or phrase in the search box and click on the Search button (or hit Enter).
In the search results, the search term is highlighted to indicate where the match was made.
Clicking on the thumbnail image opens a larger version of the image (zoomable), with that image being part of a slideshow of all of the images on the page.
The bookmark icon can be selected to flag the image to be included in a "bookmark" list.
The collection name is linked to a search of all of the images in that collection, and if a PDF finding aid for the collection exists, an icon is displayed that links to that file.
In the search results, the search term is highlighted to indicate where the match was made.
To view a list of collections click on the icon in the top-right of the screen:
You can search for a collection by entering text in the search field, or you can view a list of collections by year by clicking on item in the list:
Clicking on a collection name will display all of the images from that collection. The number of images in the collection is displayed in parentheses. Clicking on the icon will display the finding aid for the collection (if available):
To view a list of collections click on the icon in the top-right of the screen:
You can search for a collection by entering text in the search field, or you can view a list of collections by year by clicking on item in the list:
Images may be bookmarked to simplify finding them at a later time. To bookmark an image, click on the icon located next to the image number:
The bookmark icon will change to black to indicate that the image has been bookmarked, and the bookmark icon in the top-right of the screen will turn white, with the number of bookmarked images indicated to the left:
To view your bookmarked images, click on the white bookmark icon in the top-right of the screen with the number next to it.
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.
B1994.009a.wpyrbridge
4170. Steel arch bridge, Alaska, White Pass & Yukon Route
Collection: B1994.009 Ray / B1994_009a
B1994.009a.summit
Under two flags, "White Pass," Summit, Alaska
Collection: B1994.009 Ray / B1994_009a
B1994.009a.wpyrsteamer
White Pass & Yukon Route steamer "Dawson" near Dawson.
Keywords: transportation, ships
Collection: B1994.009 Ray / B1994_009a
B1994.009.1018
129 Equipment and laboratory [equipment; 1957; White Alice]
Collection: B1994.009 Ray
B1994.009.1034
101 Equipment and laboratory; [from verso:] 7/18/57 [likely in Anchorage; White Alice]
Collection: B1994.009 Ray
B1994.009a.wpyrtunnel
889. Tunnel on White Pass and Yukon R.R. Alaska
Keywords: railroads, transportation
Collection: B1994.009 Ray / B1994_009a
B1994.009.1035
102 Equipment and laboratory [caption from verso has been cut off of original image; two men in a laboratory, likely in Anchorage, 1957; White Alice]
Collection: B1994.009 Ray
B1994.009.1029
116 [from verso:] Western Electric Company photograph by: M.C. Jung; Site: Big Mountain; Date: December 12, 1957; Subject: Antenna #3; This is Antenna #3 to Diamond Ridge with icing as of 12-12-57. [White Alice; Homer]
Collection: B1994.009 Ray
B2022.001.009
Mayfield Evans, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson [Waterfront portrait. Dena'ina Elnena, Dena'ina Territory, Dgheyaytnu (Anchorage)]
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, African Americans, Alaskans, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, JBER, Base, Elmendorf-Richardson, Waterfront, Portrait, Outdoors, Dena'ina Elnena, Dena'ina, Territory, Dgheyaytnu, Anchorage
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B1994.009.1418
A Western Electric photo. Photographed by A.T. Rife. 4 x 5 negative
Collection: B1994.009 Ray
B1994.009.1032
97 Equipment and laboratory [view of laboratory; possibly in Anchorage; 1957; White Alice [description from verso has been cropped off original print]
Collection: B1994.009 Ray
B1994.009.715
Ft. Yukon, 8/12/57. 60' antennas & feed horns. A Western Electric Photo, photographed by A.T. Rife
Keywords: Cold War, communications
Collection: B1994.009 Ray
B1994.009.1033
98 Equipment and laboratory [from verso:] A Western Electric Photo photographed by A.T. Rife [view of laboratory; likely Anchorage, 1957; White Alice]
Collection: B1994.009 Ray
B1994.009.1428
The White Alice System. RCA. Official photograph USAFH 4420 [map]
Keywords: Cold War, communications
Collection: B1994.009 Ray
B1994.009.289.290
Power generating equipment - Big Mountain; July 1957; [from verso:] Diesel generator room; 7/27/57; A Western Electri Photo photographed by A.T. Rife [both images; White Alice]
Collection: B1994.009 Ray
B1994.009.1021
126 Equipment and laboratory [man inside laboratory; 1957; White Alice]
Collection: B1994.009 Ray
B1994.009.1421
Type 799 WA 10kW Klystrom Amplifier, rt. front view doors closed (after F.C. 19). 8 x 10 negative.
Collection: B1994.009 Ray
B2017.019.531
[bird’s eye view of curving spit on sea coast; print date Apr 58]
Collection: B2017.019
B1994.009.1026
121 Equipment and laboratory [from verso:] A Western Electric Photo photographed by A.T. Rife [laboratory equipment; 1957; White Alice, possibly in Anchorage]
Collection: B1994.009 Ray
B1994.009.1030
99 [from verso:] Bell Lab Setup [original photo cropped] test transformer oil [two men in laboratory; White Alice; 1957]
Collection: B1994.009 Ray
B1994.009.425
#6 August 22, Anvil Mountain. Looking south towards building and Antenna #1 and #2.
Keywords: Cold War, communications
Collection: B1994.009 Ray
B1994.009.740
Granite Mountain. Driven snow accumulations. Antenna #4 and feedhorn. 4/15/57
Keywords: Cold War, communications
Collection: B1994.009 Ray
B1994.009.1027
117 Equipment and laboratory [specimen, possibly related to transformer oil, likely in Anchorage, 1957; White Alice]
Collection: B1994.009 Ray
B1994.009.902
Indian Mountain, 9-20-57, ant. #1 to Bear Creek
Keywords: Cold War, communications
Collection: B1994.009 Ray
B1994.009.1020
109 Equipment and laboratory [men inside laboratory; 1957; White Alice]
Collection: B1994.009 Ray
B1994.009.291.292
Granite Mountain Station; .291: Generators and switchgear; 4-17-57, [from verso:] Power room; .292: CP Engine alternator, 4-17-57, [from verso:] power installation, equipment bldg.; Power generating equipment. [White Alice]
Collection: B1994.009 Ray
B1994.009.293.294
Power plant installations - Rabbit Creek [from verso:] Rabbit Creek 11-1-56. [White Alice]
Collection: B1994.009 Ray
B1994.009.1419
A Western Electric photo. Photographed by A.T. Rife. AGEX, 6-27-57. 4 x 5 negative
Collection: B1994.009 Ray
B1994.009.1040
Equipment and laboratory [likely in Anchorage, 1957; White Alice]
Collection: B1994.009 Ray
B1994.009.1390
A Western Electric photo. Photographed by A.T. Rife. King Salmon, 6-14-57. 4 x 5 negative
Collection: B1994.009 Ray
B1994.009.1022
123 Equipment and laboratory [from verso:] lab set up to test transformer oil; Anch [man inside laboratory, possibly in Anchorage; 1957; White Alice]
Collection: B1994.009 Ray
B1994.009.1420
A Western Electric photo. Photographed by A.T. Rife. AGEX, 6-27-57. 4 x 5 negative
Collection: B1994.009 Ray
B1994.009.1394
A Western Electric photo. Photographed by A.T. Rife. King Salmon, 6-14-57. 4 x 5 negative
Collection: B1994.009 Ray
B1994.009.1037
104 Equipment and laboratory [likely in Anchorage; 1957; White Alice; caption from verso has been cut away]
Collection: B1994.009 Ray