This guide is not comprehensive and may not include every collection containing material related to these subjects. Each year it presents 1620 changing exhibitions complemented by education programs and activities. Images from top to bottom: Rockwell Kent(1882-1971), Ressurection B1983.103. Please try again. of exploration, landscape, lifestyles, portraits, and crafts. 5900 m of custom insulated fritted glass. The Alaska Steamship Companys Steamship Jefferson in Skagway, Alaska, circa 1906. Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center, Anchorage, AK, USA. Magazine about the Anchorage Museum Many of whom the museum actually has their work on display. UAF-APR-reference-Service@alaska.edu,http://library.uaf.edu/apr, Archives & Special Collections,University of Alaska/Alaska Pacific University Consortium Library, The municipality owns the museum facility and collections. It is expected to reopen September 2. For donations to the Alaska Historical Society annual fund-raisingauction, contact ourExecutive Director atAlaska Historical Society P.O. The museum opened in 1968 in a 10,000-square-foot (930m2) building with an exhibition of 60 borrowed Alaska paintings, a collection of 2500 historic and ethnographic objects, and a staff of two. University of Alaska Anchorage,3211 Providence Drive,Anchorage, Alaska 99508 (907) 786-1849, Bay, Alaska, oil on canvas, 71 x 111.8 cm, AMHA 73.2.1; Sydney Laurence(1865-1940), A large atrium, two classrooms and a 230-seat auditorium host a wide variety of programs, classes and special events. The museums virtual programs range from summer camps to workshops and classes. Library for thousands of articles and essays on American art. The museum relies on a robust volunteer program. If you havephotos or papersrelating to Alaska history that you would like to donate, we suggest you contact one of the following archives: Alaska and Polar Regions Collections & Archives,Elmer E. Rasmuson Library,University of Alaska Fairbanks,310 Tanana Loop,Fairbanks, Alaska 99775-6808 (907) 474-2791, cited in this article please see America's fishing, timber, World War II, statehood, and contemporary Alaska, including In addition to those exhibitions, the Anchorage Museum also links to the Alaska Digital Archive, the Anchorage Museum library, and the Anchorage Museum Collection, where images of artifacts are kept. THE ALASKA GALLERY, the largest display of Alaska history Photographs or Papers: The inside sheet is 6mm low-iron clear sheet. This website is a convenient resource for the classroom, as it provides links to actual lesson plans that may be used based on exhibits, as well as images from the museums collection that may not otherwise be available to visitors. B1990.014. Contains around 235 images documenting the start of oil from Prudhoe Bay, June 1977. It was designed by Mitchell/Giurgola Architects. If you are a camera lover, it is important to note that a lot of the cameras on display in this section are Kodaks and Pollards. B2012.014. Reviewed by Carolyn Mason, George Mason University, This website provides links to lesson plans based on exhibits, as well as images from the museums collection that may not otherwise be available to visitors., "Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center," in in World History Commons, https://worldhistorycommons.org/anchorage-museum-rasmuson-center [accessed August 1, 2022], Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media. Box 100299 Anchorage AK 99510-0299,(907) 276-1596,members@alaskahistoricalsociety.org. came to Alaska seeking riches, with special emphasis on the Russian America The collection consists of 102 color prints and 230 color 35mm slides of construction and maintenance of the Trans Alaska Pipeline, all with detailed captions. Contains around 2400 images from professional photojournalist primarily documenting early days of pipeline construction (1969-1971). B2016.004. is devoted exclusively to the works of Sydney Laurence, Alaska's best-known Student and Emerging Professional Awards 2022, https://library.alaska.gov/hist/hist.html. Coordinates: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}611258N 1495304W / 61.2161N 149.8845W / 61.2161; -149.8845, "C Street, Anchorage. B2014.028. We recognize and respect the continuing connection, by Alaska Native people and all Indigenous people, to the land, waters and communities. landscape and people of the Far North since the time of the early European Box 100299, Anchorage AK 99510-0299(907) 276-1596,members@alaskahistoricalsociety.org, orthe Archives and Special Collections Department, University of Alaska Anchorage/Alaska Pacific University Consortium Library at 3211 Providence Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508 (907) 786-1849, http://consortiumlibrary.org/archives. Physical Address: Andrew P. Kashevaroff Building, 2nd floor, 395 Whittier St. Juneau, AK 99801 (907) 465-2920 From documenting and surveying to artistic production and tourism, photographs have shaped our collective impressions of Alaska. The outside sheet is tempered 6mm low-iron sheer with a silver mirror frit. For donations contacttheAlaska Historical Society P.O. If you have photos, papers, clippings, or publications that you would like to donate, please contacttheAlaska Historical Society P.O. If you continue with this browser, you may see unexpected results. The Anchorage Museum has over 40,000 square feet (3,700m2) devoted to its permanent collection with a focus on Alaska history, Art of the North and Ethnography. Contact Us. MISSIONThe Anchorage Museum connects people, expands perspectives, and encourages global dialogue about the North and its distinct environment. These images also include descriptions of the artifacts, as well as its date, the culture where it's from, and other relevant diagnostic information. This guide lists publicly available collections of primary source material related to the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System, Alaska State Library Historical Collections, Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center Archives, UAA/APU Consortium Library Archives and Special Collections, University of Alaska Fairbanks Alaska and Polar Regions Collections and Archives Alaska Film Archives, University of Alaska Fairbanks Alaska and Polar Regions Collections and Archives Historical Manuscript Collections, Alaska State Libraries, Archives, & Museums, Petroleum and natural gas primary source collections. Summer 1999 Exhibitions from the Anchorage The new wing features the Smithsonian Institution's Arctic Studies Center, through which 600 Alaskan Native artifacts have returned to Alaska from the National Museum of Natural History and the National Museum of the American Indian for a long-term installation. Copyright A. L. Bell. Eskimo men in kayaks, Noatak, Alaska, circa 1929. Or one of thelocal historical societiesthat is most closely affiliated with the objects originating location or subject matter. Photographs of oil expedition at Kanatak. The archival photographs and camera equipment in this collection spanning the 20th-century show how photographic technologies have changed and shaped the way we create and consume pictures and how we view Alaskas history and its future., LIve: Exploring the Aperture exhibit at the Anchorage Museum (Part 2). All glass units were pre-assembled prior to shipping to allow for easy installation. If you haveobjects or artifactsrelating to Alaska history that you would like to donate, we suggest you contact one of the following museums: University of Alaska Museum of the North, P.O. It is important to note as of August 13, 2020, the Anchorage Museum is closed. Courtesy Candy Waugaman. Box 100299 Anchorage AK, 99510-0299 McKinley, 1913, oil on canvas, 20 x 39 inches, AMAH 88.39. Zone Display Cases has worked in close partnership with GSM Projects for the design, fabrication and installation of approximately 30 extremely diversified display cases for the Alaska Exhibition, a permanent exhibit that focuses on history. Fitting and integrating these cases to the exhibition work by GSM was also challenging. The Museum is committed to recognizing and honoring the land, culture and language of the Denaina people. Selected items related to the oil and natural gas industries, and TAPS, from many of the institutions represented in this guide have been digitized and added to Alaska's Digital Archives. The other exhibits are: There are some more exhibits coming to the project in the next few months including a series of analog photographs by Rowan Renee, photos by Ben Huff as he looks at the natural, geopolitical and cultural forces that have shaped Adak Island and many more. Loading a Northern Air Transport Ford Tri-Motor airplane, circa 1939. All rights The Anchorage Museum sits on the traditional homeland of the Eklutna Denaina. Courtesy Candy Waugaman and Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. reserved. Crossing the Chilkoot Pass, circa 1898. Let's find the best solution for all your museum display cases needs. Physical Address: Andrew P. Kashevaroff (APK) Building, 395 Whittier Street, Juneau AK 99801 (907) 465-2901, https://museums.alaska.gov/. Grammer Roderick Collection . If you are a representative of an institution that holds primary source material about petroleum and natural gas, and would like to see your collections included in the guide, please contact the UAA/APU Consortium Library Archives and Special Collections. Read more in Resource Library We apologize for any inconvenience. Photojournalist Ash Adams and Iupiaq writer Laureli Ivanoff examine Indigenous coming of age in rural Alaska. Click on the linked collection names for more detailed guides to the collections. Examples include exhibits shared with museums in Unalaska, Bethel, Homer, Ketchikan, Kenai, Fairbanks, Kodiak, Eek and Juneau. Papers and Photos to the Alaska Historical Society Collections: Some of these cameras have never been on display before, which was part of the intention of getting these cameras out in conjunction with Aperature, said McClain. The museum has grown steadily and expanded three times since then, most recently in 2010, to its current size of 170,000 square feet (16,000m2) with a collection of 25,000 objects and 500,000 historic photographs, and a staff of more than 50. The faade was custom designed and supplied by Overgaard Ltd., Hong Kong to Architectural Wall Systems of West Des Moines, Iowa, a speciality glazing contractor. [1] It is dedicated to studying and exploring the land, peoples, art and history of Alaska. August 1, 1977 - The first tanker with Prudhoe Bay oil, the ARCO Juneau, left Valdez. Through collaboration with GSM and our multiple subcontractors and suppliers, our professional and dedicated team of designers have shown and shared creativity and ingenuity for this project. It created a new entrance and appearance for the whole museum by implementing a highly unique faade and building set-up. From the gold rush, from military and onwards, and to be able to send photographs in postcards home, said McClain. UAF-1984-192-68, Nome Dog Mushing Photographs, University of Alaska Fairbanks Archives. There are about 50 FTE staff members and they are organized into the following departments: Administration, Information Technology, Building Operations, Collections, Library and Resource Center, Curatorial, Development, Exhibitions, Design, Learning and Engagement, Marketing & Public Relations, Community Outreach, Visitor Services, and Arctic Studies. Get updates about us at the intersection of innovation, design and museums. 1904 1939. Not only were most cases designed with irregular shapes and angles, but their massive steel structures were bulky and heavy, and required custom metal work with a lot of sanding, polishing and welding. We are always looking for new donations to the archive of the Alaska Historical Society. Public programs include lectures, classes, workshops, films, public and school tours, and special events. All rights reserved. Courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey Photographic Library. With its collection of 30,000 objects and 500,000 historic photographs, the Anchorage Museum is home for the Alaska office of the Smithsonian's Arctic Studies Center, which supports the museum's mission through research, education, and exhibitions. Copyright 2020 KTUU. The frit is silver reflective on one side and metallic on the other. Steve McCutcheon was the first official photographer for the Alyeska Pipeline Service Company and took photographs capturing the lives of pipeline workers, as well as the technical aspects of pipeline construction. Box 110571, Juneau, AK 99811-0571. Through a combination of art and design, history, science, and culture, the Anchorage Museum creates a rich, deep understanding of the human experience and offers something for everyone. painter. Many different styles and The bulk of the collection documents Carsons work on the Trans-Alaska Pipeline from 1974-1978. To see a list of exhibits, including ones online, click here. Back-of-house includes exhibit prep workshops, collections storage, and workspace, including a conservation laboratory. Game Coming to Market Residents of Eagle, Alaska pose in front of a sled loaded with caribou and Dall sheep, 1900. the oil pipeline. The Circle City fire station and water cart, circa 1905. Period, New England whaling, gold mining, the building of the railroad, Aperature is all about photography, well you use cameras to take a photograph. Courtesy Candy Waugaman. Its annual budget comes from earned income, fundraising and grants, and from the municipality. P277-4-52, James Wickersham Photographs, Alaska State Library. It looks like you're using Internet Explorer 11 or older. Mt. This guideis supported in whole or in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Alaska State Library. of History and Art. According to the exhibit description online, Cameras have been used in Alaska for more than 120 years. Exploring the Apertureexhibit at the Anchorage Museum, (Gilbert Cordova (CUSTOM_CREDIT) | KTUU). The Project Managers devotion and diligence was also essential to keep this project on track and within very tight budgets. It welcomes over 180,000 annual visitors from Alaska and from around the world and serves as a cultural center for the community. McClain says a lot of the cameras seen in the tourism section of the exhibit were donated by the users themselves. Courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey Photographic Library. Objects or Artifacts: Thank you! Box 100299, Anchorage AK 99510-0299(907) 276-1596,members@alaskahistoricalsociety.org, Alaska Historical Society The new extension to the museum was planned by David Chipperfield Architects Ltd., London. The museum's library/archives are in frequent demand by publishers, scholars, and other researchers for its information and images. Edward S. Curtis Collection, Library of Congress Digital Collections. UAF-1991-98-1129, Kay J. Kennedy Aviation Photograph Collection, University of Alaska Fairbanks Archives. 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