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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.
B2022.001.001
Willie Mae Evans and Mayfield Evans, 1974 [studio portrait]
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, African American families, Families, Family, Couple, Married, Wife, Husband, Spouse, Willie Mae Evans, Portrait, Studio portrait
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2022.001.011
Willie Mae Evans [Note on front: With All My Love Willie] [Studio portrait]
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, African Americans, Alaskans, Willie Mae Evans, Studio portrait, Inscription, Handwritten
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2022.001.014
Mayfield Evans and Willie Mae Evans [Bumping foreheads like granddaughter, Dakota would do]
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, African Americans, African American families, Willie Mae Evans, Couple, Pair, Married, Husband, Wife, Family, Bumping foreheads, Affection, Love
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans 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
B2022.001.032
Left to right: Jelani Evans Reynolds, Mayfield Evans, Melphine Evans, Willie Mae Evans, Jamila Evans Reynolds, c. 2005 - 2006
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, African Americans, African American families, Jelani Evans Reynolds, Melphine Evans, Willie Mae Evans, Jamila Evans Reynolds, Portrait, Studio portrait, Family
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2022.001.006
Left to right: Jacqueline [daughter, Jackie] Evans, Barry Evans [son], Willie Mae Evans [wife]. [Studio portrait]
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, African American families, Families, Family, Jacqueline Evans, Jackie Evans, Daughter, Barry Evans, Son, Willie Mae Evans, Wife, Studio portrait
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2022.001.016
[Left to right: Jacqueline Evans, Barry Evans, Melphine Evans, Mayfield Evans, Willie Mae Evans, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson] [Family picture, Anchorage]
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, African Americans, Black Alaskans, BIPOC, Family, Jacqueline Evans, Barry Evans, Melphine Evans, Willie Mae Evans, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, JBER, Base, Military, Anchorage, Alaska
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2022.001.16
[Left to right: Jacqueline Evans, Barry Evans, Melphine Evans, Mayfield Evans, Willie Mae Evans, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson] [Family picture, Anchorage]
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, African Americans, Black Alaskans, BIPOC, Family, Jacqueline Evans, Barry Evans, Melphine Evans, Willie Mae Evans, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, JBER, Base, Military, Anchorage, Alaska
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2022.001.015
Left to right on porch: Stephanie McFadden, Barry Evans, Mayfield Evans, Willie Mae Evans. Left to right on steps: Dakota Evans, Jacqueline Evans, Jelani Evans Reynolds, Melphine Evans, Jamila Evans Reynolds
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, African Americans, African American families, Stephanie MdFadden, Barry Evans, Son, Family, William Mae Evans, Wife, Husband, Dakota Evans, Granddaughter, Grandpa, Grandma, Aunt, Uncle, Jacqueline Evans, Jacque Evans, Aunt, Jelani Evans, Melphine Evans, Jamilar Evans Reynolds, Cabin, Log building, American flag
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2022.001.030
Willie Mae Evans, Vera Randolph in England, c. 1970-1974 [Note on back: Church in England, Chicksand, Willie Mae/Mrs. Randolph]
Keywords: BIPOC, Black Alaskans, African Americans, African American families, Willie Mae Evans, Vera Randolph, England, Travel, International, Overseas, Church, Religion, Chicksand, Fur coat
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2021.006.08
Left to right: Al Jenkins, Mayfield Evans and Willie Mae Evans, and Gloria Johnson, former head of Highland Mountain Correctional Center
Keywords: BIPOC, BPOC, HistoryMakers, History Makers, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, Judge Larry Card, Larry Card, Judge Card, Anchorage, Al Jenkins, Mayfield Evans, Willie Mae Evans, Gloria Johnson, Family, Highland Mountain Correctional Center
Collection: B2021.006 Judge Larry Card Collection
B2022.001.007
Willie Mae James [later Willie Mae Evans], first in third row of students, Hale County Training School class photo, Greensboro, Alabama, 1957. [Black and white class photo; students in graduation regalia, cap and gown.]
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, Willie Mae James, Willie Mae Evans, Hale County, Training School, Class photo, Greensboro, Alabama, Students, Graduation, Regalia, Cap and gown, Cap, Gown
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2022.001.039
Left to right: Willie Mae Evans, Jacqueline Evans, Mayfield Evans, Melphine Evans, Corene “M’Dear” James, in England, 1973 [Note on back: Mom, Dad, Jacque, Melphine, Grandma (Corene James), England 1973]
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, African American families, Family, Willie Mae Evans, Wife, Spouse, Husband, Jacqueline Evans, Jackie Evans, Melphine Evans, Daughter, Corene "M'Dear" James, Corene James, England, Travel, Overseas, International, Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandmother
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2022.001.003
Mayfield Evans and Willie Mae Evans, General Daniel “Chappie” James. American Legion Post 34, January 2005. [Dena'ina Elnena, Dena'ina Territory, Dgheyaytnu (Anchorage)]
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, African American families, Families, Family, Couple, Married, WIllie Mae Evans, General Daniel James, Daniel "Chappie" James, General Daniel "Chappie" James, American Legion, Post 34, Anchorage, Dgheyaytnu, Dena'ina Elnena, Dena'ina, Territory
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection
B2022.001.005
Left to right: Melphine Evans [daughter], Barry Evans [son], Stephanie McFadden, Mayfield Evans, Dakota Evans [granddaughter], Willie Mae Evans [wife], Jelani Evans Reynolds, Jacqueline Evans [daughter], Jamila Evans Reynolds, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson [Condition Note: small spot of food stuck to front of photograph] [Waterfront group portrait. Dena'ina Elnena, Dena'ina Territory, Dgheyaytnu (Anchorage)]
Keywords: Mayfield Evans, BIPOC, Black Alaskans, Alaskans, African Americans, African American families, Families, Family, Melphine Evans, Daughter, Barry Evans, Son, Stephanie McFadden, Dakota Evans, Granddaughter, Child, Willie Mae Evans, Wife, Couple, Married, Jelani Evans REynolds, Jacqueline Evans, Jackie Evans, Jamila Evans Reynolds, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, JBER, Base, Elmendorf-Richardson, Waterfront, Group portrait, Outdoors, Dena'ina Elnena, Dena'ina, Territory, Dgheyaytnu, Anchorage
Collection: B2022.001 Mayfield Evans Collection