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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.
B2022.005.159
[Indigenous Alaskan men carrying load of wood while people watch nearby; building in background]
Keywords: Indigenous, BIPOC, Alaska, Alaskan, Men, Carry, Carrying, Wood, Load, People, Watching, Building, Structure, Landscape, Winter, Snow, Peace, Peace sign, Clothing, Coat, Denim
Collection: B2022.005 Amidon
B1991.21.10
A postcard photograph showing a young boy presumably Vincent Anderson posing for the photograph in a white sailor suit with his dog outside.
Keywords: boy, dog
Collection: B1991.021
B1989.016.2546
An Eskimo mother. Bragaw's 38.
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection / Large negs in freezer
B1996.009.07full
Even the boys dance while their elders accompany them with drums & songs, telling of previous wonderfully successful whale hunts.
Collection: B1996.009 McBride Collection
B2006.023.4579a.jpg
[Vi Redington]
Collection: B2006.023 Redington / for Joe Jr to review / 4000-5000
B2007.005.5.189
[stereo views; neg # B2007.005.7.145; wood structure with sod at base and woven grass mats over top and side]
Collection: B2007.005 Martin Family
B2010.023.707
[two native alaskan children on the porch of a house smiling for the camera]
Collection: B2010.023
B1989.031.12
[woman and dog standing on the porch of a cabin]
Keywords: woman, cabin
Collection: B1989.031
B1989.031.1
[The Wilmoth Co. General Merchandise building]
Keywords: supply store, commercial, winter
Collection: B1989.031
B2007.005.5.190
[stereo views; girl stands in front of wood and sod structure, weaving grass]
Collection: B2007.005 Martin Family
B2009.037.032
.32a – [officer and two women sitting on grass in park] .32b – [same officer as .32a and a fellow soldier sitting]
Collection: B2009.037 Becky Gay Collection
B1989.016.724.1
Mr. Lee, teacher of ivory carving [man in workshop, Eklutna Vocational School?]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B2014.012.83
[Caucasian man wearing suit and cravat standing on rocky beach in front of glacier terminus, association ribbon pinned to suit lapel]
Keywords: clothing
Collection: B2014.012
B2015.017.276
Eek slide tray #1 [reproductions of artwork] [artwork signed by Patty]
Collection: B2017.017
B1989.016.528.5
Army plane [airplane, possibly at Merrill Field, with military personnel]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.528.6
Army plane [airplane with tail number R 10, possibly at Merrill Field, with vehicles, crewmen, tower]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.709
[painting of moose by Robert Lindneux, c. 1927]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.710
Mountain goat [painting by Robert Lindneux, c. 1929]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B2009.037.041
[same scarf woman as .39, standing on top of lumber]
Collection: B2009.037 Becky Gay Collection
B2014.023.005
(Syd with car and golf clubs)[man standing beside car with golf clubs]
Keywords: recreation, golf, automobile
Collection: B2014.023
B2017.017.244
L to R: Dede Jimmie and trainees Linda Baker and Laverne Jimmie (all of Minto) enjoy a quiet canoe ride after swim lessons in Minto [three young women in boat]
Collection: B2017.017
B2021.004.159
Note on back: “1971” [Ed and Fran Wesley]
Keywords: Ed Wesley, Fran Wesley, History Makers, HistoryMakers, African Americans, Black Alaskans
Collection: B2021.004 Wesley
B2022.005.130
[Indigenous Alaskan boy standing outside house midwinter; snow shovel nearby]
Keywords: Indigenous, BIPOC, Alaska, Alaskan, Boy, Child, Outside, Winter, Snow, House, Home, Building, Shovel, Snow shovel
Collection: B2022.005 Amidon
B2000.014.253
(253)(Yukokakat Indian Village, Steamer Sarah July 2 1914)
Collection: B2000.014 Malina
B1984.077.17.004
[woman walking, railroad platform; engine, men in background, luggage to right on cart]
Collection: B1984.077