Box/folder

Description

Dates

1/1

Biographical records

Undated, 1954-1989

1/2

Ferrari family letters (in Italian)

1907-1927

1/3

Ferrari family tax receipts and will

1920-1928

1/4

Alaska Communications System employment records

1943-1979

1/5

Personal records: financial, medical, legal, and educational

1947-1982

1/6

Religious materials: bookmarks, announcements, prayer cards

1931-1933, 1964, 1976

Box/folder

Description

Dates

2/1

Personal correspondence

1933-1984

2/2

Personal correspondence

1985-1987

2/3

Personal correspondence

Undated, 1988-1989

2/4

Published letters to the editor

Undated, 1977-1987

2/5

Published letters to the editor

Undated, 1987-1989

2/6

Unpublished letters to the editor

Undated, 1987-1989

2/7

Professional writings correspondence

1950-1958

2/8

Professional writings correspondence

1959

2/9

Professional writings correspondence

1960

2/10

Professional writings correspondence

1961-1963

3/1

Professional writings correspondence

1964-1970

3/2

Professional writings correspondence

1971-1977

3/3

Professional writings correspondence

1978-1980

3/4

Professional writings correspondence

1981-1985

3/5

Professional writings correspondence

Undated, 1986-1989

3/6

Newsweek stringer correspondence

19622-1967

3/7

Rejection letters/slips

Undated

Box/Folder

Description

Date

4/1

School writings

1933

Box/Folder

Description

Date

4/2

“An avalanche of love,” by Christa McClain

Undated

4/3

“A brat grows up,” by Chris McClain

Undated

4/4

“Don’t under estimate the saints,” by Chris McClain

Undated

4/5

“Dream come true” (hand-written draft)

Undated

4/6

“End of vigil,” by Chris McClain (two drafts)

Undated

4/7

“Find my child” (hand-written draft)

Undated

4/8

“The fire”, by Christine McClain

Undated

4/9

“First dance,” by Christine McClain

Undated

4/10

“Flight 201,” by Christine McClain

1953

4/11

“Foolproof marriage recipe,” by Christine McClain

Undated

4/12

“Grandma had to meddle,” by Chris McClain

Undated

4/13

“Homestead caper,” by Chris McClain

Undated

4/14

“The hunt that never was” (draft)

Undated

4/15

“I bought a house & the relatives moved in!” (outline and draft)

Undated

4/16

“I want my baby”

Undated

4/17

“Impasse at Magnolia Beach,” by Christine McClain (two drafts)

Undated

4/18

“Inheritance,” by Michael Dennis (pseudonym)

Undated

4/19

“Lost lake caper,” by Chris McClain

Undated

4/20

“A Man and his word”

Undated

4/21

“Matilda’s garden,” by Kris McClain

Undated

4/22

“Mickey finds a hero,” by Chris McClain

Undated

4/23

“A mothers plea, to her son!” (two drafts)

Undated

4/24

“Mukluks creep silently,” by Christine McClain

Undated

4/25

“Muktuk wins,” by Christine McClain

Undated

4/26

“Multiplied words,” by Corrine Michael (pseudonym)

Undated

4/27

“Never, never, a right moment,” by Chris McClain (three drafts)

Undated

4/28

“The past lives forever” (draft)

Undated

4/29

“Plain Emmie” (hand-written draft)

Undated

4/30

“No rules for romance,” by Christa McClain (two drafts)

Undated

4/31

“Recipe for romance,” by Chris McClain

Undated

4/32

“Rendezvous race,” by Christine McClain (three drafts)

Undated

4/33

“Reservation for murder,” by Dennis Michael (pseudonym)

Undated

4/34

“Rules for a quick romance,” by Chris McClain

Undated

4/35

“Rules for quick romance,” by Christine McClain

Undated

4/36

“St. Anthony loves me,” by Chris McClain

Undated

4/37

“The saints are powerful,” by Christa McClain (two drafts)

Undated

4/38

“Sacrifice—the main course,” by Christine McClain

Undated

4/39

“Sharp edge,” by Christine McClain

Undated

4/40

“Skating on thin ice,” by Chris McClain

Undated

4/41

“Skeets-2 is a hero,” by Chris McClain

Undated

4/42

“The typewriter,” by Kris McClain (three drafts)

Undated

4/43

“The very right moment,” by Christine McClain (two drafts)

Undated

4/44

“Women crying in the wilderness,” by Chris McClain

Undated

4/45

Untitled draft pages

Undated

Box/Folder

Description

Date

4/46

“Al’s generation,” by Christine McClain

Undated

4/47

“Grandfather’s lawyer”

1958 December 30

4/48

“The partners”

Undated

Box/Folder

Description

Date

5/1

“1100 miles on the Kenai”

Undated

5/2

“Agutuk anyone?”

Undated

5/3

“Air Force assists anti-rabies control program,” by Christine McClain (See also Subseries 7k)

1964

5/4

“Air Force medics render first aid,” by Christine McClain (See also Subseries 7k)

1963

5/5

“Air Force vets helps Alaska attack rabies,” by Christine McClain (See also Subseries 7k)

1963

5/6

“Air Guard airlifts “bundles of mercy,” by Christine McClain (See also Subseries 7k)

1964

5/7

“Alaska heralds her debut in display,” by Christine McClain (See also Subseries 7k)

Circa 1960

5/8

“Alaska imports more whiskey than groceries,” by K.M. McClain

Undated

5/9

“Alaska offers college graduates unlimited opportunities,” by Christine McClain (plus correspondence)

1962

5/10

“Alaska shall have music,” by Christine McClain (plus correspondence) (See also Subseries 7k)

1961

5/11

“Alaska’s annual sweepstakes—ice breakup,” by Kris T. McClain

1962

5/12

“Alaska’s artistic climate appeals to artists,” by Chris McClain

Undated

5/13

“Alaska’s big tides hampers pipeline crossing,” by K.M. McClain (See also Subseries 7k)

1960

5/14

“Alaska’s Blacks made history before King,” by Chris McClain

1986

5/15

“Alaska’s first Negro legislator,” by K.M. McClain

Circa 1960

5/16

“Alaska’s gambling law trips tripod of guessing game!,” by K.M. McClain

Undated

5/17

“Alaska’s itinerant clinics insures sight and hearing!” (two drafts plus correspondence) (See also Subseries 7k)

1962

5/18

“Alaska’s jet-propelled athlete,” by K.M. McClain (two drafts plus correspondence)

1960

5/19

“Alaska’s jumbled frosty junket,” by Christine McClain (student draft)

1968

5/20

“Alaska’s lady zoo builder,” by Christine McClain (two copies plus correspondence) (See also Subseries 7k)

1969

5/21

“Alaska’s modern missionaries—lay apostles,” by Christine McClain (See also Subseries 7k)

Circa 1963

5/22

“Alaska’s newest stampede—highway travel,” by K.M. McClain

Undated

5/23

“An Aleutian seal hunt”

Undated

5/24

“Alligators and seals enhance economy,” by Chris McClain

Undated

5/25

“America’s big brothers man Alaska’s radar network,” by Christine McClain (See also Subseries 7k)

Circa 1961

5/26

“Anchorage Rotarians elevates Rotary’s goals,” by Christine McClain

1960

5/27

“Anchorage’s iron-fisted pioneer (Howard W. Pollock),” by K.M. McClain (two drafts plus correspondence)

1959

5/28

“Anchorage’s newest star—North Star Dairy,” by K. M. McClain (See also Subseries 7k)

1960

5/29

“Anchorage’s younger set learn horsemanship” (two drafts), and “Alaskans go for sophisticated horse activities,” by Christine McClain (plus correspondence)

1967

5/30

“Are healers for real?” and “How Alaskans boost Manila’s economy,” by Chris McClain (plus correspondence)

1978

5/31

“Are “save” campaigns really necessary?” by Chris McClain

1979

5/32

“Are you a potential shoplifter?” by Chris McClain

Undated

5/33

“Are you getting enough culture?” by Chris McClain

Undated

5/34

“Art explosion hits Anchorage,” by Chris McClain (two copies plus correspondence)

1974

5/35

“August is fish story month,” by Chris McClain (two drafts)

Undated

5/36

“Bacteria is a sneaky attacker,” by Chris McClain (See also Subseries 7k)

Circa 1982

5/37

“Bahama offers winter sunshine”

Undated

5/38

“Big ideas, big decisions, big faith (Walter J. Hickel),” by K.M. McClain (two drafts and loose draft pages) (See also Subseries 7k)

Circa 1966

5/39

“Black Alaskans made history before King’s marches,” by Chris McClain

1986

5/40

“Bonanza for writers—Alaska!” by K.M. McClain (three copies)

1959

5/41

“Botulism lurks in Alaska bush,” by Chris McClain (plus correspondence)

1980

5/42

“A brownie isn’t a bit fussy,” by Chris McClain (two drafts) (See also Subseries 7k)

Undated

5/43

“The bust’s decline as sex object,” by Chris McClain

Undated

5/44

“Camping no picnic for 172nd Brigade,” by Christine McClain (four drafts)

Undated

5/45

“Can conservationists save Alaska’s Fish and Game?” (draft)

Undated

5/46

“Career women of Alaska,” by Christine McClain (See also Subseries 7k)

Circa 1965

5/47

“Charlie was a classy cat,” by Chris McClain (four drafts)

Undated

5/48

“Children care for motherless moose,” by K. M. McClain

Undated

5/49

“Children’s recreation in your back yard,” by Christine McClain

Undated

5/50

“Christmas comes to Iguigig,” by Chris McClain (See also Subseries 7k)

1969

5/51

“Christmas in a bath house,” by Christine McClain

Undated

5/52

“Christmas in Kashimas—how Alaska missionary introduced Yule to Eskimos,” by Christine McClain (two drafts with photocopy from Anchorage Daily News) (See also Subseries 7k)

1956, December 24

5/53

“Christmas in the 49th!” by Christine McClain (two drafts plus correspondence)

1963

5/54

“Christmas in the 49th state!” by Christine McClain (See also Subseries 7k).

1969

5/55

“Christmas puppy express on the Yukon,” by K.M. McClain (two copies) (See also Subseries 7k)

1958

5/56

“Clover evens score,” by Chris McClain

Undated

5/57

“Clover pays a debt,” by Chris McClain (two copies)

Undated

5/58

“Cook Inlet’s pipeline racing against ice,” by K.M. McClain

Undated

5/59

“Cordova’s Elk of the year,” by Chris McClain (three drafts) (See also Subseries 7k)

1980

5/60

“Cry of the wild ram: Alaska’s historical drama, by K.M. McClain

Undated

5/61

“Dawson City rediscovers gold—tourism,” by K.M. McClain

Undated

5/62

“Death row for moose,” by Kris McClain

Undated

5/63

“Dominicans blaze new trail: white robed priests match Alaska’s mountains,” by Chris McClain

Undated

5/64

“Don’t call scrap junk,” by Chris McClain

Undated

5/65

“Dorothy keeps femininity in man’s world,” by Chris McClain

Undated

5/66

“Education isn’t changing alcoholism in statistics,” by Chris McClain

1978

5/67

“Emerald Island belongs to Alaska,” by Chris McClain

Undated

5/68

“Engineers are licking permafrost!,” by K.M. McClain (two copies plus correspondence)

1962

5/69

“Eulogy: Carl Ernest Martin Sr.”

Undated

5/70

“Fairbanks did build a scaffold,” by Chris McClain (See also Subseries 7k)

Circa 1977

5/71

“Fairbanks first scaffold!” by Chris McClain (See also Subseries 7k)

Circa 1977

5/72

“Food for kings—Alaska’s wild game dinner,” by Christine McClain (plus correspondence)

1960

5/73

“Ft. Richardson biathlon teams scale Mt. Marathon,” by Christine McClain (plus correspondence) (See also Subseries 7k)

1962

5/74

“Fun for all—all for fun (Anchorage Fur Rendezvous),” by Chris McClain (2 drafts) (See also Subseries 7k)

Circa 1966

6/1

“Fur Rendezvous—and how it grew,” by Chris McClain (plus correspondence) (See also Subseries 7k)

1976

6/2

“Get rid of him before he kills someone: this was my innocent baby he was talking about,” by Christine McClain (four drafts)

Undated

6/3

“Golden rule before God,” by Christa McClain (autobiographical story)

Undated

6/4

“Guard plays Santa,” by Chris McClain (See also Subseries 7k)

Circa 1963

6/5

“Guardsmen adopt Eskimo children,” by Christine McClain (See also Subseries 17k)

1963

6/6

“Has Alaska’s gambling law abolished guessing game?,” by K. M. McClain

Undated

6/7

“Helen’s perils on Bering Glacier,” by Chris McClain (See also Subseries 7k)

Undated

6/8

“Hitting the Klondike trail”

Undated

6/9

“Homesteading no different than Grandma’s era!,” by Christine McClain (plus correspondence) (See also Subseries 7k)

1964

6/10

“Human relations,” by Christine McClain

Undated

6/11

“Icy cocktail payoff—cool dollars: chunks of spring ice in Tanana River brings wee fortune,” by K.M. McClain

Circa 1961

6/12

“In Alaska August is derby month,” by Chris McClain

1980

6/13

“In doctorless villages, Air Force medics render first aid” (See also Subseries 7k)

Circa 1964

6/14

“It’s an old tune with a new twist,” by Chris McClain

1978

6/15

“It’s a tough race up,” by Chris McClain (See also Subseries 7k)

1962

6/16

“It’s helpful to winterize your mind,” by Chris McClain

Undated

6/17

“Jesuits pave way for Eskimo adult education,” by Christine McClain

Undated

6/18

“Jet-propelled runner,” by K.M. McClain (plus correspondence) (See also Subseries 7k)

1960

6/19

“July is the mostest in Alaska,” by Chris McClain

Undated

6/20

“Junior dog mushers tomorrow’s champions,” by Christine McClain (See also Subseries 7k)

Circa 1962

6/21

“Kawneer and schools develop Alaska,” by K.M. McClain (plus correspondence)

1961

6/22

“Kenai’s top award winner,” by Chris McClain (See also Subseries 7k)

Undated

6/23

“King of Sitkalidak Island—Jack McCord,” by Chris McClain (See also Subseries 7k)

Undated

6/24

“Laughton finds Anchorage theatre-goers solid,” by K. M. McClain

Undated

6/25

“Leave Grandma alone,” by Chris McClain

Undated

6/26

“Lillian Watson—telephone girl in the gold camps” (two drafts plus correspondence) (See also Subseries 7k)

1963

6/27

“Living is rugged on Bering Glacier,” by Christine McClain (See also Subseries 7k)

Undated

6/28

“Long distance a pain in the neck?”

Undated

6/29

“Looking at people,” by Chris McClain (plus correspondence) (See also Subseries 7k)

Circa 1980

6/30

“Z. J. Lousaac—Anchorage’s benefactor,” by Christine McClain

Undated

6/31

“Margaret recalls the creek!” by Chris McClain (See also Subseries 7k)

Undated

6/32

“Mental retardation is everybody’s responsibility,” by Chris McClain

Circa 1979

6/33

“Mentally, Alaska, is growing!” by Christine McClain (two copies and draft pages)

Undated

6/34

“Mistletoe legends,” by Kris McClain

Undated

6/35

“Modern Alaskans have old-fashion Christmas spirit,” by Christine McClain (See also Subseries 7k)

Undated

6/36

“Montana’s loss is Anchorage’s gain,” by Chris McClain (plus correspondence) (See also Subseries 7k)

1981

6/37

“Most unforgettable 4th of July”

Circa 1948

6/38

“Mt. Marathon—Seward’s own Mt. McKinley,” by Christine McClain (plus correspondence) (See also Subseries 7k)

1962

6/39

“The mouse took a bite,” by Chris McClain (autobiographical story)

Undated

6/40

“Musically Alaska goes international,” by Christine McClain

Undated

6/41

“Musk ox are human!: Wanton killing of wild life has led to the extinction of game hunting,” by Kris McClain (three drafts)

Undated

6/42

“My problem child was ill, is yours?” by Christine McClain

Undated

6/43

“My untimely grave an icy sepulcher,” by K.M. Coulson (pseudonym) (copy plus correspondence) (See also Subseries 7k)

1959

6/44

“Navy mothers host Vietnam GI’s,” by Christine McClain

Undated

6/45

“Nellie’s impossible dream is a reality,” by Chris McClain (See also Subseries 7k)

Circa 1975

6/46

“New Yorker enkindles old flame,” by Chris McClain (two copies)

Undated

6/47

“Nurse recalls days of primitive medicine,” by Chris McClain (See also Subseries 7k)

Undated

6/48

“Oil discovery brings religion to the Kenai,” by Christine McClain (plus correspondence (See also Subseries 7k)

1963

6/49

“The old gal pitched a curve!” by J. Ridder with K.M. McClain (See also Subseries 7k)

Undated

6/50

“An outstanding Alaska” and “Sourdough mayor,” by Chris M. Ferrari

Undated

6/51

“The padre lawmaker of the Yukon,” by K.M. McClain (See also Subseries 7k)

Undated

6/52

“Personalized shopping—military style: Women solve servicemen’s shopping problems from the tip of the Aleutians to the Arctic Circle,” by Christine McClain (See also Subseries 7k)

Circa 1960

6/53

“Preserving recreational land herculean task” (two drafts)

Undated

6/54

“The railroad Kiwanians built,” by Chris McClain (plus correspondence) (See also Subseries 7k)

1967

6/55

“Rebirth of an industry,” by Christine McClain

Undated

6/56

“Reblazing the Trail of ‘98: Dawson whoops it up in fun and frolic,” by K.M. McClain

Undated

6/57

“Rondy rates in top ten festivals,” by Chris McClain

1977

6/58

“Roundup time, Alaska style,” by Christine McClain (plus correspondence) (See also Subseries 7k)

1964

6/59

“Russian churches are America’s newest landmarks,” by Chris McClain; (plus correspondence) (See also Subseries 7k)

1976

6/60

“St. Nick visits St. Nicholas of Myra,” by Christine McClain

Undated

6/61

“Salmon—always in season,” by Christine McClain

Undated

6/62

“Share the gift,” by Christine McClain

1958

6/63

“Shell launches pipeline industry,” by K.M. McClain (plus correspondence) (See also Subseries 7k)

1966

6/64

“Six months of powdery snow,” by K.M. McClain

Undated

6/65

“Sled dog racing: Alaska’s family winter recreation,” by K.M. McClain (plus correspondence) (See also Subseries 7k)

1962

6/66

“Skagway’s Days of ‘98,” by Christine McClain (See also Subseries 7k)

Circa 1960

6/67

“Skiers come lately,” by Christine McClain (plus correspondence) (See also Subseries 7k)

1963, 1964

6/68

“Something is fishy in August,” by Chris McClain

Undated

6/69

“Sweet Cake was his name,” by Chris McClain (three drafts) (See also Subseries 7k)

Circa 1976

6/70

“Tanana spring ice yields cold bonanza,” by Chris McClain (two drafts) (See also Subseries 7k)

Undated

7/1

“Telephone industry big business”

Undated

7/2

“A Tennessee medic tramples Alaska’s mountains,” by K.M. McClain

Undated

7/3

“Terror aboard Flight 293,” by Christine McClain (four drafts plus correspondence) (See also Subseries 7k)

1969

7/4

“There’s Christmas without Santa,” by Chris McClain (four drafts plus correspondence) (See also Subseries 7k)

1977

7/5

“Today’s Alaskagram [series]--Valdez; medical care; igloos; electricity,” by K.M. McClain

Undated

7/6

“Turnagain Arm pipeline crossing brings natural gas,” by K.M. McClain (plus correspondence) (See also Subseries 7k)

1961

7/7

“An uninvited guest—botulism,” by Chris McClain

Undated

7/8

“Vacationing in the 49th state?: camping out is the answer for the budget-minded,” by Christine McClain (See also Subseries 7k)

Circa 1959

7/9

“What makes the salmon run?”

Undated

7/10

“What’s happened to sex objects,” by Chris McClain (plus correspondence)

1987

7/11

“Where career women succeed quickly,” by Christine McClain (plus correspondence) (See also Subseries 7k)

1965

7/12

“Who comes first in survival—man or mammal?” by Chris McClain (plus correspondence)

1978

7/13

“Why Alaska should appreciate Emerald Island,” by Chris McClain

Undated

7/14

“Why mental health conference,” by Christine McClain (two copies)

1969

7/15

“Will Alaska’s gambling law abolish traditional classic?,” by K. M. McClain

1959

7/16

“Will Juneau remain Alaska’s capital?” by K.M. McClain

Undated

7/17

“Will the Days of ‘98 survive?,” by Chris McClain (See also Subseries 7k)

Circa 1982

7/18

“Winter’s worst enemy—frostbite,” by Christine McClain (four drafts plus correspondence)

1965-1967

7/19

“Wolves keep prowling,” by Chris McClain

1976

7/20

“A working mother achieves her goal!” by Chris McClain

Undated

7/21

“Written for San Francisco Examiner,” by Chris McClain (plus correspondence)

1976

7/22

“You can be a model patient: In spite of illness, your stay in the hospital can be a pleasant experience”

Undated

7/23

“You can grow Alaska’s wildflowers,” by Christine McClain (plus correspondence) (See also Subseries 7k)

1961

7/24

“You can learn ‘ski talk’”, by Chris McClain

Undated

7/25

“You can look centennial in Anchorage,” by Chris McClain (See also Subseries 7k)

Circa 1967

7/26

“You can look to the Valley for R&R,” by Chris McClain

Undated

7/27

“You can make aging beautiful”

Undated

7/28

“You can’t afford to forget when shopping!,” by Chris McClain

1984

7/29

“Your Anchorage Fur Rendezvous,” by Christine McClain

Circa 1966

7/30

“Your kid needs both ears,” by Chris McClain (See also Subseries 7k)

Circa 1981

7/31

Untitled articles

Undated

Box/Folder

Item

Description

7/32

1

“Alaska’s biography.”

7/32

2

“Bethel—metropolis of a vast area.”

7/32

3

“Palmer—fertile valley.”

7/32

4

“Fairbanks—heart of the golden north.”

7/32

5

“People.”

7/32

6

“Significant events (historical).”

7/32

7

“Kenai, Alaska’s second oldest permanent settlement.”

7/32

8

“Kodiak—Alaska’s emerald island” (see feature story).

7/32

9

“Kotzebue—land of midnight sun.”

7/32

10

“Seward—A city not a folly.”

7/32

11

“Anchorage—The cultural city.”

7/32

12

“Juneau, Alaska’s capital city.”

7/32

13

“Nome—gold rush city.”

7/32

14

“Barrow—largest Eskimo village.”

7/32

15

“Homer—city with magnificent beauty.”

Box/Folder

Description

7/33

“Alaska’s first free mail delivery faced hardships,” by Chris McClain (See also Subseries 7k)

7/34

“Alaska is the gabbiest state,” by Chris McClain

Box/Folder

Description

7/35

Advice column

Box/Folder

Description

7/36

News releases on rehabilitation of juvenile delinquents in Anchorage

Box/Folder

Description

7/37-38

Draft pages of articles and short stories

7/39

Poems, addresses, short pieces

Box/Folder

Description

7/40

Published articles and letters (photocopies).

Box/Folder

Item

Description

Date

8/1

1

“‘Christmas in Kashimas’- How Alaska missionary introduced Yule to Eskimos” Anchorage Daily News (ADN) (See also Subseries 7d)

1956 December 24

8/1

2

“Puppy express on the Yukon” ADN (See also Subseries 7d)

1958 December 24

8/1

3

“Booth Memorial Home helps unwed mothers” ADN

1961 August 24

8/1

4

“Alaskans and holiday spirit” ADN (See also Subseries 7d)

1964 December 24

8/1

5

“Rendezvous history is long, colorful” (fur rendezvous official program) ADN (See also Subseries 7d)

1966 February 13

8/1

6

“The wish for a window of Christmas” ADN

1967 December 24

8/1

7

“The truth about botulism: food handling is biggest cause – especially in Alaska” ADN (See also Subseries 7d)

1982 March 27

8/1

8

“Growing immune to derby fever” ADN

1985 August 4

36/1

Anchorage Daily News original clippings

1956-1982

8/2

1

“Arctic Valley: tribute to dedicated volunteers” Anchorage Daily Times (ADT)

1973 February 10

8/2

2

“M/V Tustumena offers spectacular mini-cruise” ADT

1973 March 10

8/2

3

“Taxes! They tax the mind of freelance writers” ADT

1973 March 31

8/2

4

“Alaska’s scenic mini-cruise starts at Whittier” ADT

1973 April 28

8/2

5

“Siting Mt. McKinley leaves lasting impression” ADT

1973 May 12

8/2

6

“Dryness brings fire threats” ADT

1973 June 1

8/2

7

“Alaska’s Ninety-Nines fly on own wings” ADT

1973 June 30

8/2

8

“Families tour with Van Gees” ADT

1973 August 23

8/2

9

“Tourists enjoy Alaska Nellie’s home at Lawing” ADT

1973 September 8

36/2

Anchorage Daily Times original clippings

1973

8/3

1

Nellie’s impossible dream is now a reality” Arctic Sun (AS)

1976 December

8/3

2

“Fairbanks did build a scaffold” AS (See also Subseries 7d)

1977 June

36/3

Arctic Sun original clippings

1976-1977

8/4

1

“Anchorage: husky youngster” The Catholic Digest (TCD)

1960 December

8/4

2

“Father Llorente of the Yukon” TCD (See also Subseries 7d)

1961 July

8/5

1

“They’re still homesteading in Alaska” Coronet (See also Subseries 7d)

1964 July

8/5

2

“Alaska welcomes the working girl” Coronet (See also Subseries 7d)

1965 September

8/6

1

“Nenana Ice Classic closes Sunday midnight” Great Lander Shopping News (GLSN) (See also Subseries 7d)

1970 April 1

8/6

2

“Alaska’s own children’s zoo opens gates here on Friday” GLSN (See also Subseries 7d)

1970 April 29

8/6

3

“Second career most rewarding!” GLSN

1970 July 29

8/6

4

“A memorable one-day moose hunt”; GLSN (See also Subseries 7d).

1970 December 30

8/6

5

“One came home: Patrick J. O’Donnel beat the wilderness, but the ystery of Dizzy Brownfield remains” GLSN

1971 September 15

8/6

6

“Austin ‘Cap’ Lathrop: he carved a niche in Alaska that matched Mt. McKinley” (Alaska Press Women Series) GLSN

1971 October 13

8/6

7

“Jack McCord: king of Sitkalidak Island” (Alaska Press Women Series) GLSN (See also Subseries 7d)

1972 January 17

8/6

8

“An Alaska railroad adventure saga: the snow came tumbling down!” GLSN (See also Subseries 7d)

1972 February 1972

8/6

9

“Lillian Watson: telephone girl in the gold camp” (Alaska Press Women Series) GLSN (See also Subseries 7d)

1972 September 13

8/6

10

“The Wickersham fight” GLSN

1972 October 18

8/6

11

“Nurse recalls days of primitive medicine” GLSN (See also Subseries 7d)

1976 January 28

8/6

12

“Sweet Cake was his name” GLSN (See also Subseries 7d)

1976 April 7

8/6

13

“Margaret recalls the creek!” GLSN (See also Subseries 7d)

1976 October 13

8/6

14

“On your mark, get set - Rondy!” GLSN (See also Subseries 7d)

1977 January 12

8/6

15

“And lived to tell the story” GLSN (See also Subseries 7d)

1979 September 5

8/6

16

“The ordeal of Flight 293” GLSN (See also Subseries 7d)

1980 October 15

8/6

17

“When Anchorage gave a dinner” GLSN

1980 November 26

8/6

18

“Long distance calling” GLSN

1981 January 21

8/6

19

“Helen’s perils on Bering Glacier” GLSN (See also Subseries 7d)

1981 October 21

8/6

20

“Even without Santa, there is a Christmas” GLSN (See also Subseries 7d)

1981 December 16

8/6

21

“Perseverance marks climb to top Elks post” GLSN (See also Subseries 7d)

1982 July 21

8/6

22

“Will Days of ‘98 survive?” GLSN (See also Subseries 7d)

1982 November 3

8/6

23

“Mail delivery to gold camps was bonanza for Uncle Sam” GLSN (See also Subseries 7f)

1983 January 26

36/4

Great Lander Shopping News original clippings

Undated, 1970-1983

8/7

1

“Turnagain Arm crossing fails” Pipeline Engineer (See also Subseries 7d)

1961 January

8/7

2

“Defiant Alaskan ‘Arm’ is defeated” Pipeline Engineer (See also Subseries 7d)

1961 October

8/7

3

“Laying the Cook Inlet pipeline” Pipeline Engineer

1966 May

8/8

RCA Alaska Communications Employee Newsletter, 17 issues.

1971-1972

8/9

1

“Alaska - challenge to vacationers: a drive to the 49th state will satisfy your yearning for adventurous travel” Seattle Times  (ST) (See also Subseries 7d)

1959 May 24

8/9

2

“Shoppers for isolated servicemen” ST (See also Subseries 7d)

1960 January 17

8/9

3

“The Days of ‘98’ - Skagway revives gold rush color for its visitors” ST (See also Subseries 7d)

1960 May 22

8/9

4

“Every holiday season, servicemen and their families feast on Alaskan wild game when Anchorage Gives a Dinner” ST

1961 January 1

8/9

5

“For 718th Aircraft Control and Warning unit, home is remote Alaskan radar site” ST (See also Subseries 7d)

1961 July 23

8/9

6

“Alaskans begin sled-dog racing at an early age” ST (See also Subseries 7d)

1962 February 25

8/9

7

“Alaska comes of age musically” ST (See also Subseries 7d)

1961 November 5

8/9

8

“It’s a tough race up Mt. Marathon” ST (See also Subseries 7d)

1962 November 4

8/9

9

“Gold rush operator - Lillian Watson had a direct line on Alaskan history” ST (See also Subseries 7d)

1963 February 17

8/9

10

“Modern ‘medicine men’” ST (See also Subseries 7d)

1964 January 19

8/9

11

“Santa comes by plane in the far north” (Operation Santa Claus to St. Mary’s Mission) ST (See also Subseries 7d)

1964 December 6

8/9

12

“Helicopters are horses during Alaska moose roundup: airborne herdsmen” ST (See also Subseries 7d)

1965 October 31

8/9

13

“For Eskimo children, a decorations party” ST

1968 December 22

36/5

Seattle Times original clippings

1959-1968

8/10

1

“Alaska’s lay apostles” Today’s Family (See also Subseries 7d)

1963 March

8/10

2

“Sled-dog racing: Alaska’s favorite recreation for families” Today’s Family (See also Subseries 7d)

1964 April

8/11

1

“Medical men of the frozen north” Today’s Health (See also Subseries 7d)

1962 December

8/11

2

“Alaska offers new ski thrills” Today’s Health (See also Subseries 7d)

1964 January

8/11

3

“One man’s battle against rabies: Captain Frazier E. Hemphil, USAF veterinarian, proves a one-man crusade can succeed” Today’s Health (See also Subseries 7d)

1964 December

8/11

4

“Medicine at work in a disaster” (Alaska earthquake in Anchorage) Today’s Health

1965 April

8/12

1

“Big man in the 49th state” (Wally Hickel) Columbia (See also Subseries 7d)

1959 February

8/12

2

“Alaska’s newest star – North Star Creamery” The Milk Dealer (See also Subseries 7d)

1960 January

8/12

3

“Alaska. . .observing the present, looking to future”, Display World (See also Subseries 7d)

1960 November

8/12

4

“Alaska’s Sven Johanson”, Listen

Circa 1960

8/12

5

“Proxy purchasers - Alaska style” (NCO Wives Club, Elmendorf AFB), U.S. Lady (See also Subseries 7d)

Circa 1960

8/12

6

“Wildflowers. . .below the arctic circle”, Sunset (See also Subseries 7d)

1961 August

8/12

7

“Oil discovery brings religion to the Kenai”, The Catholic Church Extension Soc. of the U.S.A. (magazine name unknown) (See also Subseries 7d)

Circa 1964

8/12

8

“A mighty good road” (Moose Gooser steam engine), The Kiwanis Magazine (See also Subseries 7d)

Circa 1967

8/12

9

“You can look continental in Anchorage”; Alaska Business & Development (See also Subseries 7d)

Circa 1967

8/12

10

“From Russia with love: early settlers from Siberia left their mark on Alaska” (magazine name unknown) (See also Subseries 7d)

Circa 1976

8/12

11

“Looking at people” (profile of Matthew Van Alstine of Anchorage), Nordic World (See also Subseries 7d)

1980 February

8/12

12

“States vie for production”, Daily Variety

Undated

8/13

1

Chugach Natives, Inc. Newsletter

1975 March-April

8/13

2

“Emerald Island belongs to Alaska” Travel the World (See also Subseries 7d)

Undated

8/14

1

“Santa unknown until recently in the far north: National Guardsmen, ski planes bring Christmas to far north”, Seattle Post-Intelligencer(See also Subseries 7d)

1969 December 23

8/14

2

“Prefab homes from Idaho shipped for sale in Alaska”, Seattle Post-Intelligencer

1970 January 4

8/14

3

“New endangered species - Alaska’s old-timers”, Examiner (?)

1976 February 11

8/14

4

“Ear infections can deafen your child”, Tundra Times (See also Subseries 7d)

1981 March 18

8/14

5

“Alaskan veterinarians have local area ‘connection’”, Great Falls Tribune (See also Subseries 7d)

1982 January 31

8/14

6

“Gen. ‘Billy’ Mitchell: blazing Alaska’s telegraph trails”, The Alaskana

Undated

36/6

Various newspapers original clippings

1969-1982

8/15

1

“Booth Memorial Home extends assistance to unwed mothers”

Circa 1961

8/15

2

“Easter eggs given to Vietnam veterans” and “Determined to cheer” (Navy Mothers)

1967

8/15

3

Navy mothers maintain servicemens’ lounge at Anchorage International Airport (untitled galley proof of article)

Circa 1967

8/15

4

“Santa made it into Iguigig this time” (See also Subseries 7d)

1969 December 23

8/15

5

“Alaska moose herd increases”

Undated

8/15

6

“Former Louisvillian’s up in the air over Santa” (Operation Santa photo and caption)

Undated

8/15

7

“Kenai’s Miller an ‘inexhaustible’ volunteer”; (See also Subseries 7d)

Undated

8/15

8

“Salvation Army helps thousands with food, clothing, shelter”

Undated

Box/Folder

Description

9/1

Outline and first chapter

9/2-4

Early draft pages

9/5

Second draft, prologue and chapters 1-9

9/6

Second draft, chapters 10-18 and epilogue

9/7

Final draft to chapter 8

9/8

Final draft, chapters 9-18

Box/Folder

Description

9/9

Manuscript pages

Box/Folder

Description

Date

10/1

Draft copies returned from publishers

1983

10/2

Drafts

Undated, 1979-1981

10/3

Draft pages and notes

1976-1981

10/4

Notes file 1

Undated

10/5

Notes file 2

Undated

10/6

Notes file 3

Undated

10/7

Notes file 4

Undated

11/1

Notes file 5

Undated

11/2

Notes file 6

Undated

11/3

Notes files 7

Undated

11/4

Notes file 8

Undated

11/5

Miscellaneous notes

Undated

11/6

Draft pages 1-161

1982-1984

11/7

Draft pages 162-298

1982-1984

11/8

Draft pages 299-360 and unpaginated

1982-1984

Box/Folder

Description

11/9

Manuscript pages and correspondence

Box/Folder

Item

Description

Date

12/1

1

“The saga of the roaring boring Alice,” by Chris McClain (two drafts)

1985

12/1

2

“Written for ‘This Alaska’”

Undated

12/1

3

“Why the Alaska Communication System?” by Christine McClain

Undated

12/1

4

“RCA Alascom inaugurates dial phone in bush villages” (three drafts)

Undated

12/1

5

“RCA Alascom’s pleasant public service counters”

1971 August 11

12/1

6

“Another first for RCA Alascom”

Undated

12/1

7

“Cecil Green retires!”

Undated

12/1

8

“Voices on the North Slope”

Undated

12/1

9

“RCA Alascom enters satellite communication” (two drafts)

Undated

12/1

10

“Hello world—Alaska calling” by Christine McClain

Undated

12/1

11

“Long distance calling...” by Chris McClain, The Great Lander Shopping News Sourdough Saver Classifieds, volume 13, number 3

1981 January 21

12/1

12

“Gen. Billy Mitchell—blazing Alaska’s telegraph trails” by Chris McClain

Undated

Box/Folder

Description

12/2

Draft

12/3-4

Draft pages

12/5

Draft pages and notes

Box/Folder

Description

Date

12/6

Notes

1943-1945

12/7

WAMCATS—correspondence

Undated, 1965-1969, 1984

12/8

Lists and addresses

Undated

12/9

William H. Angel—Chilkoot WAMCAT: 1928-1931

Undated

12/10

E. L. Barber correspondence, 16 black and white photographs

Undated, 1967

12/11

R. G. Blackett 8 black and white photographs taken during voyage of the USAT Cableship Dellwood, port schedule, and ships log

1929-1930

12/12

Arthur M. Fernandes correspondence, unit histories, WAMCATS reunions records and rosters

Undated, 1957, 1963-1966

12/13

Bob Hillman correspondence

1966-1967

12/14

John H. Hoeppel correspondence

1966-1967

12/15

John H. Hoeppel history and biography

Undated, 1966

12/16

Pat LeStrange correspondence

1967

12/17

W. R. Melvin 39 black and white photographs, map, writings

Undated, 1931-1932, 1967

12/18

Philip W. Reed copies of original documents, correspondence, unit history, notes and clippings

Undated, 1928-1979

12/19

Clippings

Undated

12/20

Clippings

1908-1985

12/21

WAMCATS and ACS Association rosters and bulletins

Undated, 1982, 1988-1990

12/22

ACS documents

1931-1967

12/23

Historical publications of the U.S. Army in Alaska

1948-1965

12/24

The ACS story Army Signal Corps (2 copies)

1957

12/25

“Alaska Communication System 48th anniversary, May 1900-May 1948” ACS Bulletin

1948

12/26

“Alaska Communication System 49th  anniversary, 1900-1949” Bulletin (2 copies)

1949

12/27

“Alaska Communication System 50th anniversary” Army Signal Corps (3 copies)

1950

12/28

Historical articles and publications (includes two photographs)

Undated, 1948, 1967-1971

12/29

RCA publications

1970-1971

12/30

“Satellite information” including 3 black and white photographs and one color postcard

Undated, 1966, 1971

12/30

“The Dew Line Story” Western Electric Company, illustrated, 31 pages

Undated

12/30

“White Alice” Western Electric Company, photo-illustrated, 23 pages

Undated

12/30

“Bartlett earth station for satellite communications” Communications Satellite Corp. brochure

Undated

12/30

“Pocket guide to the global satellite system” Communications Satellite Corp.

1970 December 1

12/31

The Congressional Record

1965, 1967

12/32

ACS News Bulletin volumes 1-2

1942-1943

12/33

ACS News Bulletin volumes 3-4

1944-1945

12/34

ACS News Bulletin volume 1

1948-1949

12/35

QUA ACS volume 1

1949

12/36

QUA ACS volume 2

1950-1951

12/37

Totem Telegraph volumes 6-7

1954-1955

12/38

Totem Telegraph volume 8

1956

12/39

Totem Telegraph volume 9

1957-1958

12/40

Totem Telegraph volumes 11-12

1959-1960

12/41

Totem Telegraph volume 13

1961

12/42

Totem Telegraph volume 14

1962

13/1

Alaska Communication System Bulletin

1946-1948

13/2

Regulations and tariffs of the Alaska Communication System  (including changes 1-03)

1951-1959

13/3

Alaska Communication System: Regulations and tariffs (with revisions)

1961-1970

13/4

Communication instructions operating signals ACP 131(B) with changes

1964-1967

13/5

Communication operating instructions 1929-1 Comm Det (ACS), Anchorage Station, Commercial Telegraph

1966

13/6

1929 CGM, 177-1, supplements

1961-1964

13/7

Communications-electronic activities, U.S. Air Force, Alaska Communications System, ship-shore coastal telephone service and land radio stations listings, 1929 Communications group pamphlet 1929 CGP 100-2

1970

13/8

Telephone directory, U.S. Army Alaska Communications System, Anchorage station

1962 May

13/9

Western Union tariff book number 82

1969, 1971

13/10

Western Union Telegraph Company “Subject: telephone operating practices, instructions for telephone operators and supervisors, operations proceedures, operating instruction Number T-1”

1971

13/11

Canadian National Telecommunications tariff book

1969 March 15

13/12

International tariff book, Western Union

1968

13/13

“Washington-Alaska Military Cable and Telegraph System and Alaska Communication System: historic units of the U.S. Army Signal Corps” rosters, picnic edition

1991-1992

Box/Folder

Description

Date

14

Stenographic notebooks (33 notebooks in shorthand)

Undated

13/14

Looseleaf notebook pages with notes on fiction writing

Undated

13/15

Italian language class notes and exercises

Undated

13/16

Writing class notes and short stories cut from magazines

Undated

13/17

Four small notebooks plus loose notebook pages

Undated, 1960-1962, 1982

Box/Folder

Description

Date

13/18

Poetry Committee, Anchorage, Alaska, League of Western Writers, Alaska Chapter
scrapbook

1956-1966

13/19

Alaska Chapter of the League of Western Writers scrapbook

1953-1960

13/20

The First Annual Conference of the Alaska Chapter of the League of Western Writers program

1954

13/21

The Sixth Annual Writers’ Convention, The National Writers Club program and notes

1957

13/22

Eighth National Writers’ Convention, The National Writers Club, Denver, Colorado program and flier

1961 October 5-7

13/23

Alaska Press Women Series—Pioneers list of biographical articles published in the Great Lander Shopping News

Undated

13/24

Alaska Press Women Series—Pioneers articles. Subjects: : Rev. Bert J. Bingle, Felix Pedro, Fanny Quigley, Thomas Corwin Mendenhall, Orah Dee Clark, Isabelle Cleary Barnette, Joe Juneau, Joe Spenard, and Harriet Pullen

1971 July-September

13/25

Alaska Press Women Series—Pioneers articles. Subjects: Anna Baranoff, Austin Lathrop, Maria Matsutova, George Gasser, Sheldon Jackson, Z. L. Loussac, Rev. T. L. Brevig, Anthony J. Dimond, Mildred R. Hermann, Michael J. Heney, and John Kincaid, Alfred Swineford, Lyman Knapp, James Sheakley and John Brady (Alaska’s first five governors).

1971 October-December

13/26

Alaska Press Women Series—Pioneers articles. Subjects: Bill Mulcahy, Nellie Cashman, John Brady, Wilfred Hoggatt, Walter D. Clark, and John I.A. Strong (Alaska governors, 5th-8th), George Chevar Hazelet, Kathleen Rockwell (Klondike Kate), Clarence Rhode, Thomas Riggs, Jr. and George A. Parks (Alaska governors, 1918-1933), L. V. Ray, Bob Reeve, John Wier Troy and Ernest Greuning (Alaska governors, 1933-1953), W. P. Richardson, B. Frank Heintzleman and Mike Stepovich (Alaska governors, 1953-1959), and John G. Brady.

1972 January-May

13/27

Alaska Press Women Series—Pioneers articles. Subjects: Russell H. Merrill, Benny Benson, Clara Hickman Rust, Chief Simeon Chickalusion, and Alf Madsen.

1972 July-December

13/28

Alaska Press Women Series—Pioneers articles. Subjects: Captain Joseph F. Bernard and John Muir.

1973

13/29

Alaska Press Women Series—Pioneers articles. Subjects: Max and Dorothy Sherrod, Polly and Bob Kallenberg, Rusty Dow, Bronwen and Evan Jones, Bob and Peggy Lyle, Barney and Borghild Hansen, John and Margaret Mielke, and Bessie Dalilak.

1975

13/30

Alaska Press Women Series—Pioneers articles. Subjects: Glenn and Mary Lou Briggs, Minnie Swanda, Arthur W. and Eleanor Brandel, Paul and Margaret Swanson, Rose Seiler, Richard and Dorothy (Swanda) Jones, Jack and Jo Frankfourth, Clara Rust, Edith Bullock, and Ruth and Dale Briggs.

1976 January-March

13/31

Alaska Press Women Series—Pioneers articles. Subjects: Johnny Longrace, Carl Lottsfeldt, Mike Alex, Arne Beltz, Howard and Pauline Burkher, Aleksandr Baranov and Grand Chamberlain Rezanov, Nellie Johanson, Wilton White, Laura Wright, Ray and Maxine Stephens, and Elsie and Russel Oberg.

1976 April-September

13/32

Alaska Press Women Series—Pioneers articles. Subject: Jack Dalton.

1982

13/33

Alaska Press Women Series—Pioneers articles. Subjects: Ione E. Janson, Frances Anater, Benny Benson, and Frances Anater Family.

1984

13/34

Alaska Press Club Sixth Annual Awards Dinner, Wednesday Evening, Chart Room, Westward Hotel, Anchorage menu and program.

1958 May 28

13/35

Alaska Press Club, Inc., Anchorage Chapter list of names and addresses of active members.

Undated

Box/Folder

Description

Date

13/36

Pioneers of Alaska, Auxiliary Number 4 constitution and rules

Circa 1980

13/37

Alaskan Prospectors Society, Elmendorf-Fort Richardson songbook

1955

Box/Folder

Description

15/1

Story drafts and notes

Box/Folder

Item

Description

Date

15/2

1

“The quake gazette” by Christine McClain, 3 pages

1964

15/2

2

Letter from Ruth Arneson, Kodiak, Alaska, 4 pages

1964 March 29

15/2

3

Letter from Pauline and Bill, Anchorage, 2 pages

1964 March 30

15/2

4

Unsigned letter, 3 pages

1964 April 1

15/2

5

“Hello, A.Q. (after quake)” by “B” at Anchorage Westward Hotel, 5 pages

1964 April 17

15/2

6

“Parka pal” letters by Fr. Jim, S.J.

1964 April, May

15/2

7

Letters from Celestial Life Insurance, Alaska Jesuit Missions, by Rev. Paul C. Connor, S.J.

1964 May, June

Box/Folder

Description

Date

15/3

Headquarters, U.S. Army, Alaska Information Office

1964 March 30-June 3

15/4

U.S. Army Engineering District, Alaska

1964-1966

15/5

Presbyterian Hospital

1964

15/6

Headquarters, Alaska Air Command, Elmendorf Air Force Base, Information Division

Circa 1964

Box/Folder

Item

Description

Date

15/7

1

“National News Desk-New York Times Telegrams on the Earthquake” pages 1-37

1964 March 27

15/7

2

Time Inc. New York earthquake news, pages 38-69

1964

15/7

3

Earthquake news Time Inc. pages 70-94

1964

15/7

4

Skagit Valley Herald earthquake news Mt. Vernon, Washington, pages 95-96

1964

15/7

5

Washington Post earthquake news, pages 97-102

1964 March 29

15/7

6

National desk, Evening Star, Washington D.C. earthquake news, pages 103-118

1964

15/7

7

McGraw Hill world news earthquake Anchorage, Alaska, pages 119-121

1964

15/7

8

Kansas City Star earthquake news, pages 122-125

1964

15/7

9

Kalamazoo Gazette earthquake news, pages 126-129

1964

15/7

10

Toronto Telegram earthquake news, pages 130-136

1964

15/7

11

Vancouver B.C. Canada earthquake news, pages 137-139

1964

15/7

12

Earthquake news, United Press International, pages 140-144

1964

15/7

13

Newseek magazine, pages 145-153

1964

15/7

14

Dispatch from Ty Clark, News Director, KENI AM-TV, Anchorage to Haverhill Gazette, Haverhill, Massachusetts, pages 154-156

1964

Box/Folder

Item

Description

Date

15/8

1

After action report: Alaska Good Friday Earthquake, 27 March 1964, Prepared for the U.S. Army Engineer Division By the Alaska District

1968 January

15/8

2

The Alaska Earthquake, March 27, 1964--effects of communities: effects ... At Anchorage, Alaska, Geological Survey Professional Paper 542-A, U.S. Dept. of the Interior, Geological Survey

1965

15/9

1

The Alaska Earthquake, March 27, 1964: field investigations and reconstruction effort, by Wallace R. Hansen, Edwin B. Eckel, William E. Schaem, Robert E. Lyle, Warren George, and Genie Chance, Geological Survey Professional Paper 541, U.S. Dept. of the Interior, Geological Survey

1966

15/9

2

The Alaska Earthquake, March 27, 1964: regional effects: geological effects of the March 1964 earthquake and associated seismic sea waves on Kodiak and nearby islands, Alaska, by George Plafker and Reuben Kachadoorian, Geological Survey Professional Paper 543-D, U.S. Dept. of the Interior, Geological Survey

1966

15/10

1

Alaska quake!: I’ll quit tomorrow (photos), Alaska Communication System

Circa 1964

15/10

2

The Alaskan earthquake: a preliminary report.... Dept. of Defense, Secretary of the Army, Office of Civil Defense

1964 May

15/10

3

Alaska’s Good Friday Earthquake, March 27, 1964: a preliminary geologic evaluation, by Arthur Grantz, George Plafker, and Reuben Kachadoorian, U.S. Dept. of the Interior, Geological Survey

1964

15/11

1

The Coast and Geodetic Survey: its products and services, U.S. Dept of Commerce, Environmental Science Services Administration, Coast and Geodetic Survey

1966

15/11

2

Earthquakes, science program, New York: Doubleday and Oldham Books Ltd

1968

15/11

3

“Earthquakes as Studied by the Coast and Geodetic Survey of the Environmental Science Services Administration”. Speech by John B. Townsend before the American Society of Civil Engineers, University of Alaska Chapter, Spring Banquet, College Alaska.

1967 May 6

15/11

4

Earthquake in Alaska: a story of Associated Press member cooperation, The Associated Press

Circa 1964

15/11

5

A full color pictorial presentation of the Alaskan Quake of Good Friday—March 27, 1964, 5:36 P.M., Special event edition, Plastichrome travel series, series c, volume 315, Spenard, Alaska: J & H Sales

Circa 1964

15/12

1

Good Friday nightmare: Anchorage Alaska: pictorial review—quake and tidal wave—Alaska to California--1964, Portland, Oregon: Sturm Publishing

Circa 1964

15/12

2

The March 27, 1964, Alaskan Earthquake: effects on structures in Anchorage, by Walter E. Kunze, John A. Sbarounis, and James E. Amrhein, Chicago: Portland Cement Assoc.

1965

15/12

3

Operation Helping Hand: The Armed Forces react to earthquake disaster; Headquarters, Alaska Command, USAF (photo-illustrated)

Circa 1964

15/12

4

“Safety and survival in an earthquake” pamphlet, U.S. Dept. of the Interior/Geological Survey and the Office of Emergency Preparedness

1969

15/12

5

“The San Andreas fault” pamphlet, U.S. Dept. of the Interior, Geological Survey

Circa 1962

15/12

6

Seward Quake: Good Friday, 1964, by Bill Lantz and Mildred Kirkpatrick

1964 November

15/12

7

Tsunami: the story of the seismic sea-wave warning system, U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Coast and Geodetic Survey

1965

Box/Folder

Item

Description

Date

15/13

1

Alaska Construction volume 5, number 6

1964 May-June

15/13

2

Alaska Medicine volume 6 number 2

1964 June

15/13

3

Alaska’s Health and Welfare, Alaska Dept. of Health and Welfare, volume 21

1964-1965

36/7

1

Alaska Railroad Railbelt Reporter volume 12, number 5 and volume 13, number 2

1964 June

36/7

2

Anchorage Daily News “Earthquake!” Earthquake edition pictorial

1964

36/7

3

Anchorage Daily Times “The quake story, special edition,” 2 copies

1964 April 14

36/7

4

Fairbanks Daily News-Miner “Alaska earthquake disaster” volume 8

1964 March 27

15/13

4-5

“From the nation’s capital,” weekly newsletter from the office of U.S. Senator Ernest Gruening, numbers 12 and 13

1964

15/13

6

Newswheel Copper Valley School, Glennallen, Alaska

1964 April 10

15/13

7

The Northlander Alaska Psychiatric Institute

1964

15/13

8

“Order of truck rollers” Wheel-News, Copper Valley School, Glennallen, Alaska

1964 April 2

15/13

9

Our public lands volume 14, number 1

1964 July

15/13

10

The Providence Sister volume 1, number 4

1964 Summer

Box/Folder

Description

Date

15/14

Magazine clippings

Undated, 1964, 1967

15/15

Newspaper clippings

Undated, 1964

36/8

Newspaper pages

Undated, 1964-1979

Box/folder

Description

Date

16/1

Abortions

1963-1980

16/2

Abortions—aging

1975-1980

16/3

Abortions—birth control

1966-1986

16/4

Abortions—divorce

1970-1986

16/5

Abortions—foster homes

1981-1982

16/6

Abortions—laws

1950-1987

16/7

Abortion—teen pregnancies

1966-1984

16/8

Alaska information articles

1953-1986

16/9

Alaska—National Geographic

Undated, 1965-1975

16/10

Alcohol, poverty, street people—Bean’s Cafe

1972-1986

16/11

Alcohol, poverty, street people—bush drinking

1970-1986

16/12

Alcohol, poverty, street people—couples—emigrants

1985-1987

16/13

Alcohol, poverty, street people—general information

1966-1983

16/14

Alcohol, poverty, street people—local

1960-1982

16/15

Alcohol, poverty, street people—poverty

1973-1986

16/16

Alcohol, poverty, street people—state

1963-1986

16/17

Alcohol, poverty, street people—various programs

1971-1984

16/18

Amateur radio operators commemorative postage stamp—first day covers and information from the Amateur Radio Relay League

1964

16/19

Anchorage Fur Rendezvous—clippings and description

undated, 1982, 1986

16/20

Animals—cats

1980-1988

16/21

Animals—dogs

1960-1987

16/22

Animals—horses

1961-1973

16/23

Arts—artists

1960-1985

16/24

Arts—gallery

1968-1981

16/25

Arts—miscellaneous newspapers and publications

1971-1986

16/26

Arts—native arts

1963-1974

17/1

Arts—visual arts

1962-1982

17/2-4

Aviation

1961-1986

17/5

Berries, mushrooms, poison food, food business—berries

1974-1978

17/6

Berries, mushrooms, poison food, food business—poison food

1975-1985

17/7

Berries, mushrooms, poison food, food business—miscellaneous clippings & publications

1949-1984

17/8

Berries, mushroom, poison food, food business—mushrooms

1972-1981

17/9-10

Cities, towns and regions—Anchorage & Matanuska Valley—Anchorage

1965-1986

17/11

Cities, towns and regions—Anchorage & Matanuska Valley—Chugiak, Settlers Bay

1983-1985

17/12

Cities, towns and regions—Anchorage & Matanuska Valley—Knik to Iditarod

1972-1978

17/13

Cities, towns and regions—Anchorage & Matanuska Valley—Eagle River

1981-1983

17/14

Cities, towns and regions—Anchorage & Matanuska Valley—Palmer

1962-1985

17/15

Cities, towns and regions—Anchorage & Matanuska Valley—Wasilla

1977-1985

17/16

Cities, towns and regions—Interior Alaska—Fairbanks

1959-1975

17/17

Cities, towns and regions—Interior Alaska—Pipeline

1960-1976

17/18

Cities, towns and regions—Interior Alaska—Rampart

1960-1978

17/19

Cities, towns and regions—Interior Alaska—Talkeetna

1968-1981

17/20

Cities, towns and regions—Kenai Peninsula—Girdwood, Portage, Hope

1977-1984

17/21

Cities, towns and regions—Kenai Peninsula—Seward

1959-1986

17/22

Cities, towns and regions—Kenai Peninsula—Ninilchik, Homer, Seldovia

1959-1981

17/23

Cities, towns and regions—Kenai Peninsula—Wildwood

1960-1977

17/24

Cities, towns and regions—Kenai Peninsula—Kenai, Soldotna

1959-1987

17/25

Cities, towns and regions—Kodiak & the Aleutians—Kodiak

1964-1981

17/26

Cities, towns and regions—Kodiak & the Aleutians—Kodiak, Aleutian Chain

1967-1983

17/27

Cities, towns and regions—Northwestern Alaska—Barrow

1963-1984

17/28

Cities, towns and regions—Northwestern Alaska—Bethel

1957-1979

17/29

Cities, towns and regions—Northwestern Alaska—Nome

1957-1987

17/30

Cities, towns and regions—Northwestern Alaska—Various Villages

1957-1987

17/31

Cities, towns and regions—Prince William Sound—Cordova, Katalla

1957-1970

17/32

Cities, towns and regions—Prince William Sound—Kennecott, McCarthy

1955-1979

17/33

Cities, towns and regions—Prince William Sound—Valdez

1964-1987

18/1

Cities, towns and regions—Prince William Sound—Whittier

1964-1983

18/2

Cities, towns and regions—Southeast—Haines, Chilkoot

1963-1974

18/3

Cities, towns and regions—Southeast—Juneau, Auke Bay

1957-1975

18/4

Cities, towns and regions—Southeast—Ketchikan, Metlakatla

1965-1973

18/5

Cities, towns and regions—Southeast—Sitka

1963-1973

18/6

Cities, towns and regions—Southeast—Skagway

1963-1983

18/7

Cities, towns and regions—Southeast—Wrangell, Petersburg

1957-1978

18/8

Cities, towns and regions—Southeast—Yukon

1958-1981

18/9-11

Communication—bush, RCA. Local TV, radio

Undated, 1962-1981

18/12

Death

1968-1986

18/13

Drug—general information

1967-1980

18/14

Drug—local

1968-1983

18/15

Drug—Stahlman

1978-1979

18/16

Drug—state

1972-1981

18/17

Education—bush

1968-1981

18/18

Education—daycare

1974

18/19

Education—local

1964-1980

18/20

Education—miscellaneous

1970-1981

18/21

Education—state

1960-1978

18/22

Employment

1963-1978

18/23

Employment—gold

1949-1981

18/24

Employment—industries

1957-1986

18/25

Employment—living salaries

1971-1987

18/26

Employment—tourism

1961-1985

18/27

Fires

1961-1981

18/28

Fires—helicopters

1958-1967

18/29

Fires—roads

1908-1977

18/30

Fires—truckers

1952-1977

18/31

Fishing industry

1950-1981

18/32

Fishing industry—Clams

1964-1976

18/33

Fishing industry—Crabs

1960-1974

18/34

Fishing industry—scallops

1967-1969

18/35

Fishing industry—salmon

1979-1983

18/36

Fishing industry—shrimp

1962-1972

18/37

Fishing industry—various sea life

undated

18/38

Game (walrus)

undated

18/39

Game—bear

1957-1979

18/40

Game—caribou

1960-1980

18/41

Game—miscellaneous

1955-1980

18/42

Game—moose

1960-1988

18/43

Game—musk ox

1964-1979

19/1

Game—reindeer

1963-1981

19/2

Game—wolf

1955-1976

36/4

Historical articles: people and events in Alaska history

undated, 1971-1976

19/3

Human interest

1963-1986

19/4

Human interest—organizations

1960-1978

19/5

Human interest—zoo

1960-1980

19/6

Individuals—Alaskan clippings

1960-1986

19/7

Individuals—Robert B. Atwood columns

1978-1979

19/8

Individuals—history

1982-1984

19/9

Individuals—various individuals

1949-1974

19/10

Individuals—What ever happened to

1983-1986

19/11

Justice system—bush crime

1963-1979

19/12

Justice system—child abuse, battered wives

1964-1983

19/13

Justice system—crime (general)

1957-1982

19/14

Justice system—juvenile crime

1950-1987

19/15

Justice system—prison system

1960-1985

19/16

Justice system—prison system—police officers

1969-1976

19/17

Land 59ers—land

1962-1982

19/18

Land 59ers—homestead land

1952-1979

19/19

Land 59ers—miscellaneous photos, clippings, publications

1962-1984

19/20

Living condition—frost bite

1961-1987

19/21

Living Condition—Water

1957-1987

19/22

Living Condition—Weather

1949-1972

19/23

Mammals—Fur Industry

undated, 1968-1981

19/24

Mammals—Mink

undated, 1968

19/25

Mammals—Sea Otters

undated, 1950-1968

19/26

Mammals—seals

1959-1984

19/27

Mammals—whales

1965-1984

20/1

McKinley--1950 C-54 crash

1950

20/2

McKinley—miscellaneous

1962-1986

20/3

McKinley—Mt. McKinley

1960-1980

20/4

McKinley—rescue center

1961-1987

20/5

McKinley—Sheldon

1963

20/6

McKinley—various rescues

1949-1971

20/7

McKinley—Waldrons

1962

20/8

Medical—adoptions

1968-1987

20/9

Medical—bush medicine

1960-1985

20/10

Medical—costs and facilities

1964-1986

20/11

Medical—medical costs

1962-1979

20/12

Medical—medical profiles

1972-1984

20/13

Medical—venereal disease

1967-1979

20/14

Medical—Various Medical Information

1965-1987

20/15

Men—Egan

1962-1984

20/16

Men—Hickel

1960-1981

20/17

Men—miscellaneous clippings & publications

1961-1988

20/18

Men—political figures

1962-1986

20/19

Men—Howard Pollock

1962-1985

20/20

Men—Ron Zobel

1980

21/1

Mental health

1962-1987

21/2

Mental health—API—insanity

1982

21/3

Military—Air Force

1961-1972

21/4

Military—Civil Air Patrol

1960-1975

21/5

Military—Guard

1958-1981

21/6

Military—Glacier Training

1962-1967

21/7

Military—Army

1962-1981

21/8

Military—Fort Yukon

1961-1983

21/9

Mission in Alaska—Christmas ideas

1959-1987

21/10

Mission in Alaska—newsletters

1961-1964

21/11

Murder various—Ladd case

1973-1979

21/12

Murder various—Cassell murder case

1979-1980

21/13

Murder various—Gary Zieger

1972-1973

21/14

Murder various—Mahaffey case

1958

21/15

Murder various—Mackay file

1977-1978

21/16

Murder various--1978 murders

1978-1979

21/17

Murder various—officers killed

1974-1979

21/18

Murder various—Park case (3 photographs)

1955

21/19

Murder various—Rich case

1972-1981

21/20

Murder various—unsolved cases

1962-1982

21/21

Murder various—various

1947-1987

21/22

Murder various—Walatka

1949-1981

21/23

Murder various—Webb file

1974-1977

21/24

Natives—Blacks

1962-1987

21/25

Natives—culture

1966-1986

21/26

Natives—Native firms

1962-1985

21/27

Natives—Native leaders

1957-1985

21/28

Natives—miscellaneous clippings, publications

1956-1985

21/29

Other countries—Manila

1977-1980

21/30

Other countries—Far East

undated

21/31

Physical handicap

1970-1985

21/32

Physical handicap—epilepsy

1974-1978

21/33

Physical handicap—retarded

1960-1979

22/1

Pioneer file

1946-1985

22/2

Pioneer file—living

1965-1987

22/3

Postal file

1908, 1960-1984

22/4

Religion in Alaska—Byzantine Catholic Church

undated, 1959

22/5

Religion in Alaska—Catholic Church

1958-1987

22/6

Religion in Alaska—Catholic Church—priests

1961-1982

22/7

Religion in Alaska—Catholic Church—sisters

1959-1986

22/8

Religion in Alaska—chaplains

undated, 1962-1972

22/9

Religion in Alaska—Copper Valley School;

1956-1988

22/10

Religion in Alaska—flying ministers

1969-1981

22/11

Religion in Alaska—Orthodox Church

1966-1980

22/12

Religion in Alaska—other churches

1958-1982

22/13

Sex

1969-1985

22/14

Sex—homosexuals

1974-1982

22/15

Sex—prostitution

1947-1982

22/16

Sex—sex and prostitution

1972-1984

22/17

Sex—sexual assault & the elderly woman

1982

22/18

Specialized medical

1985-1986

22/19

Specialized medical—Alaska Chiropractic Clinic

undated, 1978, 1987

22/20

Specialized medical—breast feeding

1979-1984

22/21

Specialized medical—ear file

1970-1987

22/22

Specialized medical—laetrile

1976-1987

22/23

Specialized medical—smoking

1984-1985

22/24

Specialized medical—vets, rabies, etc.

1960-1986

22/25

Sports—biathlon

1962-1967

22/26

Sports—ski file

1958-1986

22/27

Sports—snow mobiles

1966-1973

22/28

Tourists—Camp Denali

1968-1981

22/29

Tourists—festivals, events

1941-1985

22/30

Tourists—fish derbies

1956-1981

22/31

Tourists—gambling

1959-1979

23/1

Tourists—ice pool

1959-1974

23/2

Tourists—miscellaneous clippings & publications

1961-1972

23/3

Tourists—mountain marathon

1955-1976

23/4

Tourists—tourist attractions

1962-1981

23/5

Volcanoes

1976-1986

23/6

Women—Alaska

1969-1986

23/7

Women—liberation

1969-1980

23/8

Women—miscellaneous

1959-1985

23/9

Women—miscellaneous clippings & publications

1957-1987

23/10

Women pilots

1956-1984

23/11

Writers

1948-1984

23/12

Writers—columns

1953-1981

23/13

Writers—miscellaneous

1965

23/14

Writers—organization

1959-1982

23/15

Writers—outside writers

1955-1977

23/16

No title & folder—miscellaneous

1961-1989

23/17

Miscellaneous clippings

1908

Box/Tab

Description

Date

24/1

“Alaska before WWII,” 220 black and white prints and postcards, 4 color prints and postcards, 31 black and white copy negatives.  Subjects include: President Warren G. Harding, Fire in Anchorage on June 21, 1921, Sitka, Cordova, Wrangell, Ketchikan, S.S. Denali—ship, Father Hubbard, S.J., St. Paul Island, U.S. Coast Guard Cutters Spencer and Hamilton, Attu Island, Dutch Harbor, Unalaska, Unga Island, U.S. Cruiser Pensacola, Haida—ship, Juneau, King Island,  Kiska, Bering Sea, U.S.S. Tennessee—ship, Toramaru—ship, Luchenbach—ship, Bremerton Navy Yard, Panama Canal, Gulf of Alaska, Otto Schallerer post cards—sunsets, sled-dogs, Nome, Sophie Christenson—cod fishing ship, S.S. North Coast—ship,
S.S. Victoria—ship, S.S. Northwestern—ship, S.S. Alaska—shipwreck and rescue of passengers, German prisoners of war.

Undated, 1934-1940

24/2

“Alaska life,” 167 black and white prints and postcards, 27 color prints and postcards, 3 black and white copy negatives, 5 black and white original negatives, 2 color transparencies.  Subjects include: American Cancer Society, Alaska Communication System, Alaska Communication System picnic at Lake Spenard 1949,
USO, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kodiak, Chiniak,
Clear, Alaska, Jolly Jr.’s, Sam McClain, Dennis Day, Alaska Press Club, National Writers Convention in Denver 1961, Kay Kennedy, Mt. Alyeska Ski Resort,
Alaska Press Women Convention at Sheep Mountain Lodge1973, Writers Convention 1965.

1948-1973

25/1

“Social and ACS events,” 58 black and white prints and postcards, 18 color prints and postcards, 8 black and white copy negatives, 2 black and white original negatives.  Subjects include: Anchorage,, Simon Olmer,
William Johnson, Judge Anthony J. Dimond, USO building, Anchorage Fur Rendezvous, U.S. Army and Air Force training exercises, Alaska Press Women—first meeting in Fairbanks 1961, Governor’s Picnic in Anchorage circa 1971, Robert C. Reeve, Alaska Centennial, Chitina, Alaska Communication System offices in old federal building, Glenn Highway construction.

Undated, 1949-1971

25/2

“Various activities: horses, Rondy 60s” 196 black and white prints, 30 color prints, 13 black and white copy negatives.  Subjects include: Anchorage Fur Rendezvous, Speedboat races Lake Wasilla (?), United Nations Day 1962, Wheeler and Telephone Conference,
Bear barbeque at King Mountain Lodge 1962, Alaska Methodist University landscaping and final construction 1962, Horse show Anchorage, Haver Building fire 1963, 1964 Earthquake in Anchorage, Anchorage,
Governor’s Picnics 1964-1966, Governor William Egan, Louie Armstrong 1965.

Undated, 1962-1966.

25/3

Untitled, 64 black and white prints and postcards, 67 color prints and postcards, 6 black and white copy negatives.  Subjects include: Wasilla Conference Talkeetna Historical Society (?) 1973, Alaska Zoo 1974, Anchorage summer 1975, Kodiak 1976, Big Lake summer 1978, Ice Worm Festival in Cordova 1978, Sam McClain, O. G. McClain Clan family reunion (?) 1979, Sam McClain retirement party.

1970-1979

26/1

Untitled, 128 black and white prints and postcards, 53 color prints and postcards, 9 black and white copy negatives.  Subjects include: St. Paul Island seal harvest circa 1969, St. Paul seal processing, hotel, school, and Russian Orthodox Church, St. Mary’s Mission—before fire and during fire in 1963, Father Poole, S.J., Holy Cross Mission Native dancers 1963, Kotzebue July 4th celebrations, Unalakleet, Independence Mine.

Undated, 1963-1969

26/2

“Valdez, Juneau, ’63 ferry, Skagway, Dawson, Whittier,”  207 black and white prints and postcards, 47 color prints and postcards, 10 black and white copy negatives, 13 black and white original negatives.  Subjects include: Valdez, Bridal Veil Falls, Worthington Glacier, Healy Coal Mine, Lower Tonsina,
Juneau, Mendenhall Glacier, Wrangell, ferry trip, U.S. Forest Service helicopter Juneau, Skagway Days of ’98,
Dawson Creek, Yukon Territory, Knik River flood  1962, Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Lake Bennett, Yukon Territory, Carcross, Yukon Territory, Whittier port, railroad, and town 

Undated, 1962-1973

26/3

“Seward, Ninilchik, Seldovia, Homer,” 188 black and white prints and postcards, 38 color prints, 14 black and white copy negatives.  Subjects include: Portage Glacier, Seward Salmon Derby, Mount Marathon Run in Seward, Ninilchik, Seldovia, Homer, Copper Center Lodge, Kenai Chevron Oil Refinery opening 1966, ALS National Party Anchorage Natural Gas Corp., Kenai 1966, Eklutna Glacier Training U.S. Army 1966, Big Game Awards, Helena Burnett guide, Ralph Marshall pilot.

Undated, 1962-1967, 1981

27/1

“Europe,” 61 black and white prints, 121 color prints. This album contains photographs from a European Art Tour organized by Western Travel Service, Inc., that Christine McClain took in June 1974. The tour visited cities and sites in Italy, Greece, and Yugoslavia.

1974

27/2

“Mexico, Hawaii,” 71 black and white prints, 42 color prints, 1 black and white copy negative.  Subjects include: Colorado (commercial travel image set), Seattle, Victoria, British Columbia, Polly Bergen, San Francisco 1966, Los Angeles, Acapulco, Mexico, Hawaii (commercial travel image set), Honolulu 1967, Maui 1982.

Undated, 1967, 1970, 1975, 1982

27/3

“Fairbanks, Nenana, North Pole, Talkeetna,” 241 black and white prints, 27 color prints, 7 black and white copy negatives.  Subjects include: Fairbanks, Alaska Centennial celebrations, Alaskaland, Eielson Air Force Base, University of Alaska Conference, Burl Ives, Governor Walter Hickel, Centennial train to Fairbanks, Alaska Railroad, Nenana, Talkeetna solar ecclipse, mountain climbers, luau, Moose Dropping Festival, Fairview Inn, Talkeetna, Homer.

Undated, 1960-1979

28/1

Untitled, 12 black and white prints and postcards, 119 color prints and postcards, 2 black and white copy negatives. This album includes personal photographs of friends, family, and pets. It also includes photo Christmas greeting cards and a photograph of Pope John Paul II during his visit to Anchorage in June 1984.

1980-1985

28/2

“Charlie, Smoky, Corky, Duke,” 204 color prints. This album contains photographs of Sam and Christine McClain and their cats.

1979-1986

29

“Christmas photos, friends,” 56 black and white prints and cards, 71 color prints and cards. This album contains photographs and photo Christmas greeting cards from friends, as well as those of a Navy Wives Thanksgiving dinner and an ANS Christmas in 1968.

Undated, 1950-1986

30

“M,” 9 black and white prints and cards, 141 color prints and cards, 1 black and white copy negative. This album contains personal photographs and photo Christmas greeting cards.

1986-1988

Box/Tab

Item

Description

Date

31/1

Christine McClain, portraits and photos, 27 black and white prints, 7 color prints, 4 color-tinted prints, 3 4X5 inch black and white negatives, 3 120 size black and white negatives, 6 color slides.

Undated, 1962-1978

31/2

Family photos, 140 black and white prints, 32 color prints, 2 35 mm black and white negatives.

Undated, 1932-1983

31/3

Friends and children, 26 black and white prints, 15 color print.

Undated, 1952-1978

31/4

Alaska Communication System, 25 black and white prints.

Undated

32/1

Alaska Communication System: Signal Corps.  U.S. Army photographs, 11 black and white prints.

1959-1962

32/2

Alaska Division of Tourism photos, 4 black and white prints

Undated

32/2

1

Caption: “ALASKA UNDER THE RUSSIANS is the background of ‘Cry of the Wild Ram,’ an historical pageant which will be produced for the second time in Anchorage, July 21-22 and 28-29. The story depicts the times and trials of Alexander Baranov who dominated Alaska (then called Russian America from the late eighteenth century through the first two decades of the nineteenth.”

32/2

2

Caption: “FUN OF A HELICOPTER RIDE over some of the world’s most breathtaking scenery is exceeded in Alaska only by the fun of the world’s finest skiing at steep Creek, near Juneau. There are no lifts or tows into the area yet (the tows are installed and operating at Douglas Ski Bowl, also near Juneau) but ‘chopper’ flights provide a safe, fast means of ascent to the summit.”

32/2

3

Caption: “HIGH ON THE MOUNTAINSIDE, overlooking the majestic Tanana Valley of Interior Alaska, a skier at Fairbanks’ Ullrhaven Ski Lodge pauses to enjoy the view. Alaska’s skiing in characterized by powder snow at low altitudes, uncrowded slopes, and a wide variety of runs ranging from bunny hills to drops of the expert class.”

32/2

4

Caption: “SLALOM COURSE is negotiated by young skier at Douglas Bowl near the Alaska capital city of Juneau. Reached by helicopter or afoot the area boasts rope tows, warming cabins and long-season skiing.”

32/3

Alaska Nellie’s Country Store and Gallery, Seward, 10 b&w prints.

Undated

32/4

Alaska Psychiatric Institute, Jim Balog, photographer, 7 black and white prints.

Undated

32/4

1

Caption: “Miss Vivian Denton, lab technologist does a test in the API lab.”

32/4

2

Caption: “Mr. Alice Martinson, X-Ray technician gives an EEG test.”

32/4

3

Caption: “Hope Tuttle, Classroom instructor at the Alaska Psychiatric Institute.”

32/4

4

Caption: “View from west of building shows the Chugach Mountains in background, wing in foreground is an acute treatment ward.”

32/4

5

Caption: “Child’s Unit, nursing staff member supervises play at the playground.”

32/4

6

Caption: “Charles Masterson and volunteer worker, occupational Therapy.”

32/4

7

Caption: “Occupational Therapy”

32/5

Anchorage Fur Rendezvous. Pete Robinson, photographer, Greater Anchorage, Inc, 5 black and white prints.

Undated, 1976

32/5

1

Caption: “Activity in the Pit Area during the World Championship Races.”

32/5

2

Caption: “Carl Huntington wearing the number 1 heads out on the trail during the Fur Rendezvous.”

32/5

3

Caption: “Bridget Thomas, ‘76 Miss Fur Rendezvous.”

32/5

4

Caption: “George Attla, ‘76 Champion.”

32/5

5

Caption: “Unidentified Junior Musher.”

32/6

James Balog photographs, 11 black and white prints

Undated

32/6

1

Anchorage International Airport: employees posed in front of fire engine.

32/6

2

Three moose among trees near office building in winter.

32/6

3

Ski hill and rope tows at Arctic Valley.

32/6

4

Skiers waiting for rope tow at Arctic Valley Ski Bowl.

32/6

5

Caption: “Gary King at Arctic Valley.”

32/6

6

Caption: “Sun deck cafeteria at Mt. Alyeska.”

32/6

7-11

Ski photos at Mt. Alyeska.

32/7

Bristol Bay fishing, 72 black and white contact prints on 6 sheets.

Undated

32/7

1-11

Caption: “Misc. Shots of Native fishermen and catch being unloaded from boats. Young boy was helping father during entire season.” (Contact sheet 1).

32/7

12

Caption: “In background is ‘Reefer II’ Sits in deep water mile out from cannery and takes on loads of fish from small boats twice a day. Comes in at night on high tide to unload total haul for day.” (Contact sheet 1).

32/7

13

Caption: “Eskimo going up Kuskokwim River in small boat. Not a fisherman, he is mechanic for Northern Consolidated Airlines.” (Contact sheet 2).

32/7

14-15

Caption: “Bush planes at Bethel await Natives from Bristol Bay coming up from end of fishing season. They will haul the Natives into the small Native villages for the winter.” (Contact sheet 2).

32/7

16-21

Caption: “Misc. Fishing and unloading pix.” (Contact sheet 2).

32/7

22

Caption: “Hobby of men on ‘Reefer II’ is target shooting aboard ship white awaiting small boats.” (Contact sheet 2).

32/7

23-24

Caption: “Dropping fish into hold of big boat.” (Contact sheet 2).

32/7

25-26

Caption: “Eskimo cannery workers at coffee break on dock.” (Contact sheet 3).

32/7

27

Caption: “Italian fisherman A.H. Spinale from Pittsburg, California who is fishing again this year. He has fished in Bay area for 43 years. In winter runs store (grocery and dry goods) in Pittsburg. This year, he says will clear over 25,000 dollars with fish.” (Contact sheet 3).

32/7

28-33

Caption: “Misc. Shots of boats at Peterson Point at New England and Pacific American Canneries.” (Contact sheet 3).

32/7

34-35

Caption: “Natives get on scales for return haul to Native towns.” (Contact sheet 3).

32/7

36

Caption: “Air shot of New England and Pacific American Canneries at Peterson Point, Alaska. Just out of King Salmon in the Bristol Bay region.” (Contact sheet 3).

32/7

37-48

Caption: “Misc. shots of bush planes at Bethel loading Natives for flights to small Native villages along Kuskokwim and Yukon Rivers. Natives all brought to Bethel from Bristol Bay and then taken to their home villages there.” (Contact sheet 4).

32/7

49-60

Caption: “Misc. Shots Eskimo kids with fish racks and dried fish. Woman is using gasoline driven washing machine from mail order house. One shot of Native family fishing on Kuskokwim for winter food.” (Contact sheet 5).

32/7

61-69, 72

Caption: “Native kids swimming in river at fish camps.” (Contact sheet 6).

32/7

70-71

Caption: “Catholic Nuns at St. Mary’s school on Yukon River. Largest building on river. In September, over 250 Eskimo kids of all ages come from villages to board at school for winter. Handles grades 1 thru 12. Graduates about half dozen high school students a year. Grow all their food, made their own building, and run their own fish cannery during summer for food during winter.” (Contact sheet 6).

32/8

Bush photos: people, children, villages, 13 black and white prints.

Undated

32/9

Bush photos by Christine McClain, 2 black and white prints.

Undated

32/9

1

Caption: “Arriving at Unalakleet, modern station [wagon] meets plane.”

32/9

2

Caption: “Feeding time at Kotzebue, Alaska” (dog on chain with pup).

32/10

Copper Valley School (religious retreat), 31 black and white prints, 2 color prints, 25 35 mm black and white negatives.

Undated, 1966 August

32/11

Dawson trip, 32 black and white prints, 10 120 size black and white negatives. (See also subseries 15a).

1962

32/12

Ear surgery, 5 black and white prints.

Undated

32/13

Federal Aviation Authority photographs, Lillian Watson, 5 black and white photos.

Undated, 1962, 1966

32/13

1

Caption: “Lillian Watson at the FAA ‘modern’ switchboard in 1966, Photo—Darby.”

32/13

2-3

Lillian Watson at FAA switchboard.

32/13

4

Caption: “Left: Allen Hulen, Assistant Administrator Alaskan Region presents Lillian one of her ‘awards’ with her immediate supervisor John B. Moore looking on.”

32/13

5

Lillian Watson at FAA switchboard.

32/14

Governor’s picnic, 7 color transparencies.  (See also subseries 15a).

1964 July

32/15

Mountain and glacier training, U.S. Army, Alaska, U.S. Army photographs, 11 black and white prints.

Undated

32/15

1

Caption: “Bringing injured man down mountain in litter.”

32/15

2

Caption: “Keeping rope taut.”

32/15

3

Caption: “One rope bridge for crossing river.”

32/15

4

 Caption: “Piggy-back down the mountain.”

32/15

5

Caption: “Rappelling down the mountain.”

32/15

6-9

Rappelling down rockface.

32/15

10

Men traversing rockface.

32/15

11

Man crossing river using rope bridge.

32/16

Northern Commercial Company department store, Ward Wells, photographer, 5 black and white prints.

Undated

32/16

1

Caption: “Alaska’s chain store with a wide easel for a display artist.”(storefront facade).

32/16

2-4

Display window with mannequins.

32/16

5

Interior view with fur coats, animal rugs, and mounted animal heads.

32/17

Operation Santa Claus, U.S. Air Force, Elmendorf Air Force Base, 15 black and white prints, 36 35 mm black and white negatives, 3 120 size black and white negatives, 6 press releases.

Undated, 1963

32/17

1

Santa Claus giving out presents to natives (APCS Photo).

32/17

2

Santa Claus in cockpit with headphones.

32/17

3

Caption: “Santa (Lt. Col. Jay N. Thomas) and helper Clarence Pungoujie unload C-123 at Northeast Cape AFS. In 20 below zero weather, they travel by dogsled to the village Savoonga. The frost can be seen on Pungoujie’s parka ruff. The Huskies appear to be confused... U.S. Air Force Photo.”

32/17

4

Santa Claus kneeling between men holding Operation Santa Claus sign. No. 235.

32/17

5

Santa Claus with sled and Air Force personnel with Operation Santa Claus sign. No. 236.

32/17

6

Caption: “HQ AAC—SANTA ARRIVES ALASKAN STYLE—Using a dog team instead of his customary reindeer, Santa Claus arrives at the village of Unalakleet, Alaska, near an Alaskan Air Command (AAC radar site, to distribute gifts to the native children there as part of Elmendorf AFB’s Operation Santa Claus...” No. 237.

32/17

7

Caption: “HQ AAC—“MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!--Waving a greeting to the children of Unalakleet, Alaska, is Santa Claus as he prepares to take a dog sled ride into the village with dog musher A2C Jerry D. Hart, of Monroe, La., from a nearby a nearby Alaska Air Command radar site,. . .” No. 238.

32/17

8

Caption: “HQ AAC—ONE OF LIFE’S BIG MOMENTS—Shaking hands with Santa Claus provides a big thrill for the native school children of Unalakleet, Alaska as is evidenced by the looks of happy anticipation on their faces. . .” No. 239.

32/17

9

Caption: “HQ AAC—‘HOW OLD ARE YOU LITTLE MISSY?’—As part of Elmendorf AFB, Alaska’s annual Operation Santa Claus to provide toys and gifts for native children near Alaskan Air Command remote radar sites, the kindly old gentleman greets school children of Unalakleet. . .” No. 240.

32/17

10

Santa Claus holds little native boy. No. 241.

32/17

11

Caption: “HQ AAC—SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE—An Air Force sergeant from Elmendorf, AFB, Alaska plays Santa Claus to a multitude of young Alaskan natives at Unalakleet village. Here, he is aided by Miss Dolores Kracher, first grade teacher, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Unalakleet Elementary School. . .” No. 242.

32/17

12

Santa Claus and Miss Dolores Kracher hand out presents to native children. No. 243.

32/17

13

Santa carrying presents for native children.

32/17

14

Proof sheet and 36-35mm negatives of Operation Santa Claus.

33/1

Philippines trip, 12 black and white prints, 50 color prints.

1978

33/2

Quake, Kodiak, 19 black and white prints, 4 color post cards, 2 black and white copy negatives.

1964

33/2

1

Caption: “Mission with a heart—The Coastal Monarch unloads at the marginal pier at the Kodiak Naval Base, Kodiak, Alaska...” Yule M. Chafin, photographer.

33/2

2

Caption: “Huge fishing boats were tossed up on what once was the Elks new bowling lanes.” Yule M. Chafin, photographer.

33/2

3

Caption: “This shows just a small part of wreckage after four tidal waves, an earthquake, 80-mile an hour winds hit Kodiak, Alaska, on March 27th. Fishing boats, houses, downed telephone and electric lines—make strange mixture in aftermath of disaster.” Yule M. Chafin, photographer.

33/2

4

Caption: “‘Hi neighbor! Here’s Help.’—was the message Brought into Kodiak residents on the ship Coastal Monarch. Ship was loaded down with lumber, building supplies, a gift from hundreds of people and firms in Oregon, Washington and Idaho to get Alaskans back on their feet. Ship docked on May 9th.” Yule M. Chafin, photographer.

33/2

5

Caption: “The Yukon lies disabled after tidal waves.” Yule M. Chafin, photographer.

33/2

6

Caption: “She [Yukon] proudly sails out of Kodiak’s harbor on her way to the fishing grounds again. She was one of the lucky ones.” Yule M. Chafin, photographer.

33/2

7

Caption: “Downtown Kodiak was a twisted, jumbled mass of wreckage. Shops and homes were carried blocks from their original sites and crushed together.” Yule M. Chafin, photographer.

33/2

8

Caption: “Roads on Woody Island were choked with debris when the 1964 tidal waves swept across part of the island.” Yule M. Chafin, photographer.

33/2

9

Caption: “Edward McDermott, President Johnson’s personal emissary to the disaster areas, is met upon his arrival at Kodiak Naval Station by Rear Admiral Robert E. Riera, USN, Commander, Alaskan Sea Frontier and Commandant, 17th Naval Distric. Mr. McDermott described the Alaskan situation as ‘awful’.” U.S. Navy photograph.

33/2

10

Caption: “This giant buoy that once guided shipping into the mouth of Old Woman’s Bay or the harbor of the City of Kodiak now rests on the Station taxiway. The third tidal wave, which crested at 30 feet above mean lower water, drove this buoy and other smaller ones inshore from the open sea.” U.S. Navy photograph.

33/2

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Caption: “Special services boat shop is uprooted by the third tidal wave and moved away to pilings which stopped its fluvial transit.” U.S. Navy photograph.

33/2

12

Caption: “Salvaging one of the fishing Boats.” U.S. Army photograph.

33/2

13-14

Caption: “Rebuilt boat harbor by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.” U.S. Army photograph.

33/2

15

Caption: “Clean-up: Down Main Street Kodiak.” U.S. Army photograph.

33/2

16

“Fishing boat slowly sinking to bottom.” U.S. Army photograph.

33/2

17

Distant aerial shot of rebuilt boat harbor. U.S. Army photograph.

33/2

18

Man and boy on ruins of building.

33/2

19

Houses on harbor waterfront.

33/2

20

Boat harbor and aerial of harbor and town.

33/2

21

Postcard caption: “Kodiak, Alaska, the first capital of Russian America established in 1794.”; Alf
Madsen, photographer.

33/2

22

Postcard caption: “Greetings from Kodiak - King Crab Capital of the World”; Alf Madsen, photographer.

33/2

23

Postcard caption: “Before and after scenes of the March 27th Black Friday Earthquake which destroyed property and boats totalling over 25 million dollars. Half the business district was wiped out including all stores of O. Kraft & Son.” Alf Madsen, photographer.

33/2

24

Aerial of Kodiak.

33/3

Quake, James West photographs, 33 black and white prints, 5 black and white copy negatives.

1964

33/4

Ships, 6 black and white prints.

Undated

33/4

1

S.S. Denali (color tinted).

33/4

2

S.S. Denali, Schallerer, photographer.

33/4

3

Malaspina (ferry).

33/4

4

U.S. Army Albert. J Meyer (freighter).

33/4

5

S.S. North Coast (color tinted).

33/4

6

U.S. Navy cruiser

33/5

Sparrevohn construction, U.S. Army Engineer District, Alaska, U.S. Army photographs, 6 black and white prints.

Undated

33/5

1

Caption: “ALASKAN EGGHEADS - These ping-pong domes cover intricate radar facilities at a remote U. S. Air Force Defense Station in Alaska.”

33/5

2

Caption: “NOT FOR AMATEURS - Alaska bush flying is not for amateur pilots. This sign [DEAD END] at the end of the runway at Sparrevohn, Alaska, obviously means what it says.”

33/5

3

Caption: “‘NOT LIKE MISSOURI’ - Leo Smith is the project engineer at the Sparrevohn Air Force Station in Alaska.”

33/5

4

Caption: “PLANE LIFE IN ALASKA - The only road to this remote Alaska military station is a skyroad. Sparrevohn is a dense station located about 300 miles west of Anchorage. ... The station runway and taxiway is shown above.” 

33/5

5

Caption: “ROUGH ROAD TO SPARREVOHN - The route used by planes supplying the Sparrevohn defense station crosses the extremely rugged Alaska Mountain Range.”

33/5

6

Caption: “TRAMWAY SERVES RADAR STATION - This tram is used to supply the hilltop radar station at Sparrevohn.”

33/6

St. Mary’s Christmas special, Alaska Air National Guard, 29 black and white prints, 24 35 mm black and white negatives.

1963

33/6

1

Caption: “Father James Poole, S.J. school director with Air Guard Personnel and villager.”

33/6

2

Caption: “Father John B. Fox, S.J., a veteran of 36 years experience in western Alaska with the Eskimo children.”

33/6

3

Caption: “St. Mary’s Mission main building, to the left is new gym.”

33/6

4

Air National Guard cargo plan landed on river near mission.

33/6

5

Caption: “Santa (Sgt L. E. Harris) gives youngster candy, older students look on.”

33/6

6

Caption: “Plane ready for departure from Anchorage... Harris Darby photo.”

33/6

7

Boy carrying bed frame toward mission from cargo plane.

33/6

8

Caption: “Without dogs, reliable sled is used for heavy cargo—Harris Darby photo.”

33/6

9

Ruins of burnt boys’ dormitory building looking toward mission buildings.

33/6

10

Caption: “Site of three-story boys’ building.”

33/6

11

Caption: “Buildings that were saved by chance of wind... Harris Darby photo.”

33/6

12

Caption: “Children hand carry the fragile eggs at St. Mary’s.”

33/6

13

Caption: “Transport is ski and wheel equipped and can be used on runways or snow-covered ground as at St. Mary’s in March—Harris Darby Photo.”

33/6

14

Natives crowd around cargo hold of plane.

33/6

15

Caption: “Army National Guard Men ready to unload plane—Harris Darby photo.”

33/6

16

Closeup of Eskimo child on sled.

33/6

17

Caption: “Santa prevents a near slip on the ice.”

33/6

18

Caption: “One of four planes brought immediate relief to St. Mary’s. Note child running at right-hand corner—Harris Darby photo.”

33/6

19

Nun and two native women in kitchen.

33/6

20

Native students singing behind nun playing the piano.

33/6

21

Two nuns and two native women pose in winter coats.

33/6

22

Caption: “Children eager to lend a helping hand... Harris Darby photo.”

33/6

23

Caption: “St. Mary’s gives the Air National Guard a royal welcome. School in background.”

33/6

24

Caption: “Unloading cargo and precious potatoes.”

33/6

25

Caption: “Eskimo children though shy always have smiles... Harris Darby photo.”

33/6

26

Caption: “Everyone helps unload the plane at St. Mary’s Mission.”

33/6

27

Native women in front of plane with “St. Mary’s Christmas Special” banner.

33/6

28

Men unloading supplies from cargo plane.

33/6

29

Caption: “Native dancers—front row, son, father, villager and young son of Mr. Beans.”

33/7

Talkeetna solar eclipse, 16 black and white prints.  (See also subseries 15a.)

1963

33/8

U.S. Air Force Captain R. Hemphill treating dogs in native village, 4 black and white prints, U.S Air Force photographs.  (See also subseries 15a.)

34/1

U.S. Air Force photographs, 18 black and white prints.

Undated.

34/1

1

Caption: “Aerial view of Sparrevohn, to the right is Lime Village where Eskimo hobbled the rugged terrain to reach the site.”

34/1

2

Caption: “Eskimos frequently come to sites complaining of chest ailments: woman was air evacuated to Alaska Native Service hospital found to be suffering from pneumonia.”

34/1

3

Caption: “HELPING HAND—Mrs. Randall O’Day, a Red Cross volunteer from Ft. Richardson, serves coffee to patient on one the the air-vac flights.”

34/1

4

Caption: “HQ AAC—EARLY WARNING—BMEWS Site 2, at Clear, Alaska boats three AN/FPS-50 fixed detection radars.”

34/1

5

Caption: “John Norris, Alaska’s first national contender” (equestrian event).

34/1

6

Caption: “Sgt. Herron in winter gear.”

34/1

7

Caption: “Mrs. Robert L. Mayne and her three children arrive at Elmendorf after being rescued from a DC-7 that ditched in open sea near Sitka.”

34/1

8

Mrs. Mayne embraces husband after rescue from DC-7.

34/1

9

Caption: “SLED DOG RACE. Major General Joseph A. Cunningham, commander, Alaska Air Command, was ‘sled to sled’ with Rhea Bowman, this year’s ‘Miss Fur Rendezvous,’ after the first stretch in the annual Dignitaries Sled Dog Races. Miss Fur Rendezvous came out victorious over all of the participating dignitaries.”

34/1

10

Caption: “Staff Sergeant THELBERT E ‘DOC’ FIELDS discusses certain medical projects with Major JAMES W PITTAWAY, COMMANDER, 795TH Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron, Cape Romanzof, Alaska.”

34/1

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