Alaska Film Archives

McCall Glacier Project
McCall Glacier Project
AAF-20835: “McCall Glacier Project,” copyright 1974 by the Geophysical Institute of the University of Alaska, was presented as a contribution to the International Hydrological Decade. The film covers scientific studies on the McCall Glacier, and includes detailed explanations of scientists’ activities, equipment used, and data analyzed. Director of photography and editing is Milan J. Alexander. Narration by William Huhn. Sound by Steve Browne. Music by David J. Rychetnik and Gary Westcott. Studies on McCall Glacier were supported by grants from the Atmospheric Science Section, National Science Foundation. Senior Scientists were Gerd Wendler and Carl Benson. One title screen reads as follows: "We express our appreciation to the Naval Arctic Research Laboratory, Point Barrow, for logistic support, the Air National Guard for two excellently executed air drops, and the skillful Alaskan Bush pilots Chuck Meggill, Lowell Thomas Jr., Mike Van Hutten, Merrill Wien, Richard Wien and Al Wright.” According to Dr. Carl Benson in 2016, the film includes scenes of departure from Fairbanks and a flight to the Romanzof Mountains in the Brooks Range, the McCall Glacier on Mount Hubley, and scientists – including University of Alaska Fairbanks professors Will Harrison and Gerd Wendler, graduate students Dennis Trabant and Charlie Fahl, Yuji Kodama of the National Institute of Polar Research in Tokyo, and scientists from the Institute of Low Temperature Science at Hokkaido University in Japan – using instruments to study weather conditions and glacier depths.
Part 1: Impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) on Alaska 1971-2011
Part 1: Impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) on Alaska 1971-2011
The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) Department of Alaska Native Studies and Rural Development (DANSRD) hosted a series of panel discussions and presentations collectively titled “The Impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) on Alaska 1971-2011.” The event was held in the Wood Center Ballroom on the UAF campus on October 5 and 6, 2011, in observation of the 40th anniversary of the passage of the act, and resulted in nine DVD recordings. Part one (AAF-18176) includes a welcome by Master of Ceremonies Sharon McConnell, followed by opening remarks from Governor of Alaska Sean Parnell, via video; University of Alaska Fairbanks Chancellor Brian Rogers; and Vice Chancellor for Rural, Community and Native Education Bernice Joseph. This is followed by a panel discussion covering reflection and introduction on the economic impact of ANCSA, with panelists Dr. Willie Hensley, John Borbridge, Jr., Dr. Emil Notti, and Alaska State Sen. John Sackett. Following the discussion are images showing photos and biographies of Sharon McConnell, Brian Rogers, Bernice Joseph, Miranda Wright, John Borbridge, Jr., John Sackett, Emil Notti, and William (Willie) Iggiagruk Hensley.
Part 2: Impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) on Alaska 1971-2011
Part 2: Impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) on Alaska 1971-2011
The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) Department of Alaska Native Studies and Rural Development (DANSRD) hosted a series of panel discussions and presentations collectively titled “The Impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) on Alaska 1971-2011.” The event was held in the Wood Center Ballroom on the UAF campus on October 5 and 6, 2011, in observation of the 40th anniversary of the passage of the act, and resulted in nine DVD recordings. Part two (AAF-18177) includes introductions by Master of Ceremonies Sharon McConnell followed by continued discussion on the economic impact of ANCSA, with panelists Tim Wallis, Jim Dodson, Wanetta Ayers and Shauna Hegna. Following the discussion are images showing photos and biographies of the panelists, as well as photos of many other groups and individuals associated with passage of ANCSA.
Part 3: Impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) on Alaska 1971-2011
Part 3: Impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) on Alaska 1971-2011
The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) Department of Alaska Native Studies and Rural Development (DANSRD) hosted a series of panel discussions and presentations collectively titled “The Impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) on Alaska 1971-2011.” The event was held in the Wood Center Ballroom on the UAF campus on October 5 and 6, 2011, in observation of the 40th anniversary of the passage of the act, and resulted in nine DVD recordings. Part three (AAF-18178) includes a welcome by Master of Ceremonies Sharon McConnell followed by Gordon L. Pullar introducing the lunchtime speaker, U.S. Senator Fred Harris. Following Harris' talk are images showing photos and biographies of Gordon L. Pullar, Fred Harris, and photos of many other groups and individuals associated with passage of ANCSA.
Part 4: Impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) on Alaska 1971-2011
Part 4: Impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) on Alaska 1971-2011
The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) Department of Alaska Native Studies and Rural Development (DANSRD) hosted a series of panel discussions and presentations collectively titled “The Impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) on Alaska 1971-2011.” The event was held in the Wood Center Ballroom on the UAF campus on October 5 and 6, 2011, in observation of the 40th anniversary of the passage of the act, and resulted in nine DVD recordings. Part four (AAF-18179) includes introductions by Master of Ceremonies Sharon McConnell followed by an analysis on the impact of ANCSA on Alaska’s environment, with panelists John Shively, Tiel Smith and Jimmy Stotts. Following the discussion are images showing photos and biographies of John Shively, L. Tiel Smith, and James (Jimmy) Stotts.
Part 5: Impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) on Alaska 1971-2011
Part 5: Impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) on Alaska 1971-2011
The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) Department of Alaska Native Studies and Rural Development (DANSRD) hosted a series of panel discussions and presentations collectively titled “The Impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) on Alaska 1971-2011.” The event was held in the Wood Center Ballroom on the UAF campus on October 5 and 6, 2011, in observation of the 40th anniversary of the passage of the act, and resulted in nine DVD recordings. Part five (AAF-18180) includes introductions by Master of Ceremonies Sharon McConnell followed by a panel discussion on women and ANCSA, with panelists Alice Petrivelli and Betty Huntington. Following the discussion are images showing photos and biographies of the panelists, as well as photos of other influential Alaska Native women.
Part 6: Impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) on Alaska 1971-2011
Part 6: Impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) on Alaska 1971-2011
The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) Department of Alaska Native Studies and Rural Development (DANSRD) hosted a series of panel discussions and presentations collectively titled “The Impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) on Alaska 1971-2011.” The event was held in the Wood Center Ballroom on the UAF campus on October 5 and 6, 2011, in observation of the 40th anniversary of the passage of the act, and resulted in nine DVD recordings. Part six (AAF-18181) includes a welcome and introductions by Master of Ceremonies Sharon McConnell followed by reflection and analysis on the social change, governance and land ownership in Alaska as a result of ANCSA, with panelists Bernice Joseph, Mike Williams and Lisa Jaeger. Following the discussion are images showing photos and biographies of the panelists, as well as photos of Alaska Native leaders and historical events.
Part 7: Impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) on Alaska 1971-2011
Part 7: Impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) on Alaska 1971-2011
The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) Department of Alaska Native Studies and Rural Development (DANSRD) hosted a series of panel discussions and presentations collectively titled “The Impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) on Alaska 1971-2011.” The event was held in the Wood Center Ballroom on the UAF campus on October 5 and 6, 2011, in observation of the 40th anniversary of the passage of the act, and resulted in nine DVD recordings. Part seven (AAF-18182) includes introductions by Master of Ceremonies Sharon McConnell followed by continued discussion on the social change, governance and land ownership in Alaska as a result of ANCSA, with panelists Dr. Gordon L. Pullar, Andy Teuber and Valerie Davidson. Following the discussion are images showing photos and biographies of the panelists.
Part 8: Impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) on Alaska 1971-2011
Part 8: Impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) on Alaska 1971-2011
The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) Department of Alaska Native Studies and Rural Development (DANSRD) hosted a series of panel discussions and presentations collectively titled “The Impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) on Alaska 1971-2011.” The event was held in the Wood Center Ballroom on the UAF campus on October 5 and 6, 2011, in observation of the 40th anniversary of the passage of the act, and resulted in nine DVD recordings. Part eight (AAF-18183) includes introductions by Master of Ceremonies Sharon McConnell followed by reflections and analysis of the impact on Alaska Native culture, education and leadership as a result of ANCSA, with panelists Dr. April Laktonen Counceller , Dr. Sven Haakanson, Jr., Agatha John-Shields, and Dr. Rosita Worl. Following the discussion are images showing photos and biographies of April Laktonen Counceller, Sven Haakanson, Jr., Panigkaq Agatha John-Shields, and Rosita Worl.
Part 9: Impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) on Alaska 1971-2011
Part 9: Impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) on Alaska 1971-2011
The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) Department of Alaska Native Studies and Rural Development (DANSRD) hosted a series of panel discussions and presentations collectively titled “The Impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) on Alaska 1971-2011.” The event was held in the Wood Center Ballroom on the UAF campus on October 5 and 6, 2011, in observation of the 40th anniversary of the passage of the act, and resulted in nine DVD recordings. Part nine (AAF-18184) includes introductions by Master of Ceremonies Sharon McConnell, and comments by John Borbridge, Jr. and Mike Williams. This is followed by continued discussion on the impact on Alaska Native culture, education and leadership as a result of ANCSA, with panelists Dr. John Weise and Maj. Wayne Don. Following closing comments by Sharon McConnell are images showing photos and biographies of the two final panelists.
[Developing Alaska's resources and agriculture]
[Developing Alaska's resources and agriculture]
Program AAF-8361 is titled "Developing Alaska's Resources - The Role of the University of Alaska Fairbanks,” and “Developing Alaska's Agriculture - The Role of the School of Agriculture and Land Resources Management." Program contains images of the University of Alaska Agricultural Experiment Station in Fairbanks, greenhouse interiors, cows in barn and in a pasture at UAF, and forestry studies. Those interviewed include: Dean of the School of Agriculture and Land Resources Management James Drew, Professor of Plant Physiology Don Dinkel, Charles Knight of the Agricultural Experiment Station, Assistant Professor of Animal Science Fred Husby, Robyn White, Richard Feia, Extension Forester and Instructor of Forest Management Tony Gasbarro, and Assistant Professor of Agricultural Education Carla Kirts. Program was produced in 1982 by the University of Alaska Public Affairs Office in cooperation with KUAC-TV, with producer and narrator Karen Cedzo.