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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.
B1994.022.543
(Road Construction-snowplows)
Keywords: airplane
Collection: B1994.022 Hoyt Collection
B1979.002.4877
(Cronin #3 snowplow approaching Healy 1920)
Keywords: railroad, train, transportation, winter
Collection: B1979.002 AK Railroad and AEC
B1995.010.6097
5/27/46 [man standing next to rotary snowplow in yard, possibly at Tunnel]
Collection: B1995.010
B1995.010.5772
[winter view from platform of rotary snowplow and other equipment at Tunnel. Has neg dated 5/27/46]
Collection: B1995.010
B1995.010.5775
[bird’s eye view of rotary snowplow in yard at Tunnel, snow fleet. Has neg dated 5/27/46
Collection: B1995.010
B1995.010.5782
Tunnel, Easter [man walking next to track in yard, station at left, rotary snowplow in background. Has neg dated 5/27/46]
Collection: B1995.010
B1995.014.86.4
Truck going to Wonder Lake [military vehicles with soldiers and supplies stopped on winter road, snowplow at head of convoy, mountains in distance]
Keywords: transportation, snow removal
Collection: B1995.014
B1972.046.186
[bird’s eye view of railroad station, several passengers standing on snowy platform, train at right, possibly snowplow on tracks in distance, sign at left for W.P. & Y. Telegraph Office, White Pass & Yukon Route]
Collection: B1972.046 Vernon Humble