Alaska Film Archives

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Film contains close-up scenes of a 1976 Machetanz painting.
[Bill Stroecker interview May 3, 2007]
[Bill Stroecker interview May 3, 2007]
Bank president and community leader William G. Stroecker (1920-2010) of Fairbanks, Alaska, speaks to students at Monroe High School in Fairbanks on May 3, 2007, after first being introduced by instructor Pat Doogan (James P. Doogan, Jr.). Stroecker talks about his family's background in Alaska going back to the days of the gold rush, being born in St. Joseph's Hospital in Fairbanks in 1920, graduating from Main School in Fairbanks in 1938, attending military school in New Mexico, graduating from the University of Alaska, U.S. Army service during World War II, and joining the First National Bank of Alaska in 1947. He discusses the importance of basketball in his life. He mentions Charles Creamer, Dyea and the Chilkoot Trail, Noyes Slough, Loomis Security, gold exploration in the Fairbanks area, the Spanish Flu, Creamer's Dairy, Richard "Dick" Wood, E.T. Barnette, Ben Eielson, W.F. Thompson, the Fairbanks Daily News Miner, the Fairbanks Airplane Company, Noel Wien, and Joe Crosson. He talks about being a bank president until 1978, Alaska Pacific Bank, Key Bank, and knowing prospectors as he was growing up. He tells students about the importance of getting outdoors and exercising, and lists the locations of his cabins scattered throughout the state. He says that music is a big part of his life, and talks about playing trumpet, and about the swing era of music. A student asks him about Roswell, New Mexico, and UFOs. He talks about the North Slope being a godforsaken place and about the importance of the oil industry to the state. He talks about Atlantic Richfield and Exxon. He shares his philosophy that tomorrow is gone forever and so today is a good day. He talks about his house at Fifth and Noble Streets in Fairbanks and periodic flooding of town. He talks about Piledriver Slough, the Chena River, ice from the Tanana River flowing through town, and Moose Creek Dam. He says that he loves everything about living in Alaska and doesn't mind the cold. He talks about hiking on snowshoes. He talks about mosquitoes on the North Slope. He talks about boating and camping, and hunting for moose, sheep and deer. He talks about duck hunting with his black Labrador Retrievers at Healy Lake. He talks about marrying in 1957. He mentions Ted Stevens. He discusses his love for birch trees and talks about trimming birch trees near his home to a height of 14 feet so that they look like large shrubs. He talks about Main School, how everyone walked everywhere in Fairbanks because there weren't many cars, basketball, and dog mushing. He goes into detail about his first job as a teenager getting paid 60 to 90 cents per hour at Independent Lumber Company, and about wood products being locally milled after being floated down the Chena River. He discussed getting hazed as a new cadet at military school, and at being good at wrestling due to the strength he gained from working the lumber mill job. He talks about the importance of getting involved in activities in school, and says he is a strong proponent of sport, including sports for women, because it teaches people to get along.
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Tom Harris, Walter & Ermalee Hickel, Susie Carter, Terzah Poe, David Bunzow]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Tom Harris, Walter & Ermalee Hickel, Susie Carter, Terzah Poe, David Bunzow]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews experts about various Alaskan issues. Part 1: Tom Harris, CEO of Alaska Village Initiatives, talks about programs in 172 Alaska villages. Part 2: Walter and Ermalee Hickel, former governor of Alaska and first lady, talk about what went on behind the scenes during their time in Alaska. Part 3: Susie Carter, publisher of AlaskaMen, talks about publishing AlaskaMen. Part 4: Terzah Poe, the owner of Media Vision, discusses bringing Alaska into the information age. Part 5: David Bunzow, deputy director of the Center for Nanosensor Technology at the University of Alaska, discusses the role of nanosensor technology in the future. This program was recorded on August 28, 2004.
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Stevens, Jones, Kott, Paneok, Carson]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Stevens, Jones, Kott, Paneok, Carson]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews experts about various Alaskan issues. In part 1, Red Boucher interviews Senator Ben Stevens about his political priorities. In part 2, Red Boucher interviews Rada Jones about Sourdough Productions. In part 3, Red Boucher interviews Representative Pete Kott about his life and his role in politics. In part 4, Red Boucher interviews Ellen Paneok about her life and her involvement in flying. In part 5, Red Boucher interviews Wes Carson about telecommunications in Alaska.
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Porter, Halford, Hammond, Gallant, Joseph, Medinger, Comeau]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Porter, Halford, Hammond, Gallant, Joseph, Medinger, Comeau]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews experts about various Alaskan issues. In part 1, Boucher interviews Brian Porter and Rick Halford about the permanent fund dividend and economic policy in Alaska. In part 2, Boucher interviews Jay Hammond about the Alaska state budget. In part 3, Boucher interviews Ray Gallant about the Shriners' involvement in hospitals. In part 4, Boucher interviews Bernice Joseph and Bob Medinger about the College of Rural Alaska. In part 5, Boucher interviews Carol Comeau about education in Alaska.
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Nakazawa, Douglas, Brennan, Goldsmith, Tyson, Pearce, Ackers]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Nakazawa, Douglas, Brennan, Goldsmith, Tyson, Pearce, Ackers]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews experts about various Alaskan issues. In part 1, Red Boucher interviews Tony Nakazawa and Jim Douglas of the University of Alaska Cooperative Extension Service about the role of the cooperative extension program in Alaska. In part 2, Red Boucher interviews Anchorage Times columnist and author Tom Brennan about the role of the Anchorage Times page in the Anchorage Daily News and about his recent books. In part 3, Red Boucher interviews economist Scott Goldsmith, director of the Institute of Social and Economic Research at the University of Alaska Anchorage, about Alaska's economy and efforts to solve the budget gap. In part 4, Red Boucher interviews Jeff Tyson, vice president of Alaska Communications System, about the ACS deployment of a statewide information technology network in Alaska. In part 5, Red Boucher interviews Fred Pearce of the University of Alaska Anchorage and Chuck Ackers of Rural CAP about the role of the university and Rural CAP in social development in Alaska. These programs were recorded on April 27, 2002.
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Gover, Ohler, Dix, Olson, Seybert]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Gover, Ohler, Dix, Olson, Seybert]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews experts about various Alaskan issues. In part 1, Red Boucher interviews George Gover about Alaska Native involvement in the Alaska economy. In part 2, Red Boucher interview Jason Ohler about education at the University of Alaska. In part 3, Red Boucher interviews Drew Dix about homeland security in the state of Alaska. In part 4, Red Boucher interviews Donald Olson about his life and how he got involved in politics. In part 5, Red Boucher interviews Orin Seybert about his life and the founding of Peninsula Airways. These programs were recorded on October 5, 2002.
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Carey, Oates, Kaniut, Jones]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Carey, Oates, Kaniut, Jones]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews experts about various Alaskan issues. In part 1, Red Boucher interviews journalist Michael Carey about the issues and challenges that face Alaska. In part 2, Red Boucher interviews Phil Oates, major general and adjutant general of the state of Alaska, about his eight years as an adjutant general of Alaska. In part 3, Red Boucher interviews author and educator Larry Kaniut about the stories he has written about Alaska bears. In part 4, Red Boucher interviews Ken Jones, president of StrateGen, about strategic planning in the information age. In part 5, Red Boucher continues his interview with Phil Oates, major general and adjutant general of the State of Alaska, about the status of homeland security in Alaska. These programs were recorded on November 9, 2002.
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher intervierws Jay Hammond, Walter Hickel, Susan Ruddy, Paul Fuhs, Rick Smith]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher intervierws Jay Hammond, Walter Hickel, Susan Ruddy, Paul Fuhs, Rick Smith]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews various experts about issues in Alaska. Part 1: Red Boucher interviews former governor Jay Hammond about Alaska issues as well as his new book, "Chips from the Chopping Block." Part 2: Red Boucher interviews former governor Walter Hickel about Alaska issues as well as his new book, "Crisis in the Commons - the Alaska Solution." Part 3: Red Boucher interviews Susan Ruddy, vice chancellor of the University of Alaska Anchorage, about her role as vice chancellor and about the university's plans for the future. Part 4: Red Boucher interviews Paul Fuhs, president of the Marine Exchange of Alaska, about the role of the Alaska Marine Exchange in Alaska maritime safety. Part 5: Red Boucher interviews Rick Smith, vice president of VECO International, about the construction business in Alaska and worldwide. The program was recorded on March 30, 2002.
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Ulmer, Lloyd, Poepperl, Pignalberi, Doogan]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Ulmer, Lloyd, Poepperl, Pignalberi, Doogan]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews experts about various Alaskan issues. In part 1, Red Boucher interviews Lt. Governor Fran Ulmer about her 7 years as Alaska's lieutenant governor. In part 2, Red Boucher interviews Pam Lloyd, president of the Alaska Society for Technology in Education, about the role of information technology in K-12 education. In part 3, Red Boucher interviews Horst Poepperl, president of Spectrum Wireless, about the challenges facing information technology startups in Alaska. In part 4, Red Boucher interviews Mary Pignalberi, executive director of the Anchorage Fur Rondy, about the history of the Fur Rondy and plans for 2002. In part 5, Red Boucher interviews Mike Doogan, columnist for the Anchorage Daily News, about his column and his views on Alaska issues. These programs were recorded on January 19, 2002.
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Bender, Kelly, Thompson, Grimm]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Bender, Kelly, Thompson, Grimm]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews experts about various Alaskan issues. In part 1, Red Boucher interviews Walter Bender, executive director of the MIT Media Lab, about the role of the MIT Media Lab in the world of computer mediated information . In part 2, Red Boucher continues his interview with Walter Bender about technologies of the future. In part 3, Red Boucher interviews Jim Kelly, CIO of the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation, about the past, present, and future of the Alaska Permanent Fund. In part 4, Red Boucher interviews Nan Thompson, chair of the Regulatory Commission of Alaska, about the commission's role in regulating Alaska's utilities. In part 5, Red Boucher interviews Dan Grimm, a systems engineer with Compaq Computer Corporation, about the history of the world's largest computer company and its plans for the future. These programs were recorded on April 7, 2001.
Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Bjornstad, Crawford, Carson, Poe, Donley]
Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Bjornstad, Crawford, Carson, Poe, Donley]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews experts about various Alaskan issues. In part 1, Red Boucher interviews Gene Bjornstad, general manager of Chugach Electric, about deregulation and the role of electric energy in Alaska's economy. In part 2, Red Boucher interviews Colonel Randy Crawford, director of Alaska State Troopers, about law enforcement in Alaska. In part 3, Red Boucher interviews Wes Carson, president of Alaska Communications System, about the role of telecommunications in developing Alaska's economy. In part 4, Red Boucher interviews Robert Poe, executive director of AIDEA, about the Alaska Industrial Development Authority's role in developing Alaska's economy. In part 5, Red Boucher interviews Alaska State Senator Dave Donley about the goals and objectives of the 2001 legislative session. These programs were recorded on January 13, 2001.
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Swendiman, Dennis, Reid, Notti, Staser]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Swendiman, Dennis, Reid, Notti, Staser]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews experts about various Alaskan issues. In part 1, Red Boucher interviews David Swendiman, BLM earth ranger, about opportunities for wilderness experiences in Alaska for young Alaskans. In part 2, Red Boucher interviews Scott Dennis, president of InfoTech Alaska, about developing an information technology business in Alaska. In part 3, Red Boucher interviews Phil Reid, FBI special agent in charge of Alaska, about the FBI's role in combatting terrorism in Alaska. In part 4, Red Boucher interviews Emil Notti, former president of the Alaska Federation of Natives, about the history of the Alaska Native Land Claims Settlement Act. In part 5, Red Boucher interviews Jeff Staser, executive director of the Denali Commission, about the commission's projects in rural Alaska. These programs were recorded on December 15, 2001.
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Haller, Bennett, Greene, Ladner, Parham]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Haller, Bennett, Greene, Ladner, Parham]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews experts about various Alaskan issues. In part 1, Red Boucher interviews Mike Haller about the Alaska National Guard. In part 2, Red Boucher interviews Ed Bennett about economic news in print media in Alaska. In part 3, Red Boucher interviews Jeanie Greene about her television show. In part 4, Red Boucher interviews Pat Ladner about the Alaska Aerospace Development Corporation. In part 5, Red Boucher interviews Victoria Parham about the role of technology in Alaskan businesses. These episodes were filmed on on September 8, 2001.
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Oates, Dougherty, Gottstein, Sheffield, McShea]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Oates, Dougherty, Gottstein, Sheffield, McShea]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews experts about various Alaskan issues. In part 1, Red Boucher interviews Phil Oates, major general and adjutant general of the state of Alaska, about veterans' issues and the expanding role of the Alaska National Guard. In part 2, Red Boucher interviews the editor of the Anchorage Daily News, Pat Dougherty, about the role of the newspaper in the age of computer-mediated information. In part 3, Red Boucher interviews investment advisor David Gottstein about investment planning in the face of a declining stock market. In part 4, Red Boucher interviews former governor Bill Sheffield, president of the Alaska Railroad, about his administration and the challenges facing the railroad . In part 5, Red Boucher interviews attorney and author Roger McShea about the books he has authored and espionage activity in the world. These programs were recorded on March 24, 2001.
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Bramstedt, Jensen, Simpson, Patten]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Bramstedt, Jensen, Simpson, Patten]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews experts about various Alaskan issues. In part 1, Red Boucher interviews Al Bramstedt, general manager of KTUU-TV Channel 2 in Anchorage, about the history of radio and TV broadcasting in Alaska. In part 2, Red Boucher interviews Tom Jensen, CIO of Alaska Communications Systems, about plans for a statewide network and the role of the Internet in Alaska. In part 3, Red Boucher interviews Pat Simpson, president of Alaska Scientific Fisheries, about opportunities for information technology companies in Alaska. In part 4, Red Boucher interviews Al Patten, retired chief petty officer in the U.S. Navy and Pearl Harbor survivor, about his experiences at Pearl Harbor and aboard the USS Nevada. The programs were recorded on October 27, 2001.
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Joe Pilcher]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Joe Pilcher]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews Joe Pilcher, president of Friends of Anchorage, about the challenges and opportunities faced by the disabled in Alaska. The program was recorded on November 11, 2000. NOTE: This is only the first part of the interview.
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Leroy "Bud" Morlock]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Leroy "Bud" Morlock]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews Pastor Leroy "Bud" Morlock about his work developing missionaries in Russia. The program was recorded on November 11, 2000.
Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Melphine Evans]
Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Melphine Evans]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews Melphine Evans, senior vice president of Alyeska Pipeline, about her experience as a minority in an executive role. The program was recorded on October 7, 2000.
Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Bob Bell and Jane Angvik]
Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Bob Bell and Jane Angvik]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews Bob Bell and Jane Angvik, former Anchorage assembly members, about the pros and cons of the proposed tax cap issue. The program was recorded on October 7, 2000.
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Ben Stevens]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Ben Stevens]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews Ben Stevens, president of the 2001 Special Olympics, about plans for the 2001 Special Olympics in Anchorage. The program was recorded on December 9, 2000.
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Phil Oates]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Phil Oates]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews Phil Oates, adjutant general of the State of Alaska, about the role of the Alaska National Guard and missile defense. The program was recorded on September 9, 2000.
Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Mark Hellenthal]
Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Mark Hellenthal]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews researcher Mark Hellenthal about public opinion polling in Alaska political races. The program was recorded on April 1, 2000.
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Rebecca Grandusky and Curt Madison]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Rebecca Grandusky and Curt Madison]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews Rebecca Grandusky and Curt Madison of YKHC about health care in the Yukon Kuskokwim Delta region. The program was recorded on April 1, 2000.
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Scott Goldsmith]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Scott Goldsmith]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews University of Alaska economist Scott Goldsmith about the impact of the proposed tax cap on Alaska. The program was recorded on October 7, 2000.
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Bob Christal]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Bob Christal]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews Bob Christal, Anchorage school superintendent, about K-12 education in Alaska. The program was recorded on April 22, 2000.
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Deborah Vo]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Deborah Vo]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews Deborah Vo, executive director of the Alaska Inter-Tribal Council, about the status of inter-tribal councils in Alaska. The program was recorded on December 9, 2000.
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Mark Begich and George Wuerch]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Mark Begich and George Wuerch]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews Anchorage mayoral candidates Mark Begich and George Wuerch. The program was recorded on April 22, 2000.
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Lew Freedman]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Lew Freedman]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews George Irvin, vice-president of the Alaska Federation of Natives, about the rural and urban gap in Alaska. The program was recorded on September 9, 2000.
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Douglas North]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Douglas North]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews Douglas North about the role of private education in Alaska. The program was recorded on December 9, 2000.