Attic roadshow

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning the history of some of the artifacts and collections in the Anchorage Museum of History and Art, Alaska are presented. Reference is made to the fact that because Alaska's population if often transient, many historical treasures have been scattered far and wide.

Museums, Art museums, Antiquities, Collections and collecting, Anchorage, Alaska

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The great Alaska reindeer drive

Article Abstract:

In the early part of the 20th century reindeer herding was big business in Alaska. Carl Lomen was an entrepreneur who, under a deal with the Canadian government, in 1929 set out to drive a herd of 3000 reindeer to the Mackenzie river delta, a journey that took five years.

Reindeer breeding, Reindeer herding

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Looking back

Article Abstract:

The artefacts and furniture typical of Alaskan homes in the period 1902 to 1910 are presented in a series of photographs. The style of furnishing and design is described and illustrated in the 'Alaskan Pioneer Interiors'.

Portrayals, Frontier and pioneer life, Frontier life

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