Alaska Film Archives

[Alaska 1926 odds and ends, glaciers and boats]
[Alaska 1926 odds and ends, glaciers and boats]
This film is labeled “Alaska 1926” and “Alaska 26 Odds and Ends #4.” The film contains miscellaneous scenes of glaciers, a man with a rifle aboard a boat, a coastal community waterfront, activities aboard a ship, men climbing a snowy mountain, icy waters and glaciers, and various boats.
[Alaska 1931 or 1935, Copper River Railroad, Harriman Fiord, Inside Passage, Juneau]
[Alaska 1931 or 1935, Copper River Railroad, Harriman Fiord, Inside Passage, Juneau]
This film is labeled “Alaska 1931 or 1935” and “Copper River RR, Harriman Fiord, Inside Passage.” The film contains scenes of a boat moving through icy waters, an airplane on floats in water, a train crossing a bridge over Copper River and moving alongside the river, four men maneuvering an automobile outfitted for travel on railroad tracks, a car running along train tracks, a man walking on a rocky hillside and chopping at earth to make steps, glacier scenes, snowy mountains, men in a rowboat, men examining ice, a man operating a film camera, icy waters, travel alongside steep mountains rising out of an inlet, men in a boat, the Juneau waterfront, A.J. Mine, and downtown Juneau.
[Alaska 1931 reel 4, glaciers and ships]
[Alaska 1931 reel 4, glaciers and ships]
This film is labeled “Alaska 1931 Reel 4.” The film contains scenic shots of glaciers and mountains, a small boat moving in front of a glacier face, a calving glacier, icebergs, a small boat moving through icy waters, ice near a shoreline, a larger steamship moving through icy waters near a glacier face, and seals resting on icebergs in the distance.
[Alaska 1931]
[Alaska 1931]
This film is labeled “Alaska 1931” and “Scenes taken for footage for Milford - Alaska 1931.” The footage contains scenic shots of various snowy mountains, glaciers, a small boat in icy waters, a man aboard a boat cranking a film camera, icy waters, a man with a camera, and more glaciers and snowy mountains.
[Alaska 1935, Blackstone Bay, College Fiord, odds and ends]
[Alaska 1935, Blackstone Bay, College Fiord, odds and ends]
This film is labeled “Alaska 1935” and “Blackstone Bay, College Fiord, Odds and Ends, Goats etc., Fish.” The film contains scenes of two men rowing a boat and anchoring it near a waterfall, a man holding a film camera, a man watching salmon swim upstream, numerous salmon in a shallow stream, two men paddling a boat in the distance as seen from a rock opening, a herd of mountain goats on a hillside near a shoreline, a calving glacier and icy waters, and birds flying near a waterfall.
[Alaska Air Guard earthquake film]
[Alaska Air Guard earthquake film]
This film contains scenes of earthquake damage in Anchorage, Kodiak, Seward, and Valdez following the March 27, 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake. Title screens indicate the footage was shot by an Alaska Air National Guard Air Transport Squadron.
[Alaska Airlines Lockheed Starliner aircraft]
[Alaska Airlines Lockheed Starliner aircraft]
The donor’s original number and title for AAF-20723 are: “RM 16. Alaska Airlines, Connie OTZ, Cooper Ldg, Sheep.” This film features an Alaska Airlines Lockheed Starliner with "Fly Alaska" on its side (N7316C) landing and taxiing on a snowy runway at Kotzebue in northwest Alaska, an Alaska Airlines ramp agent directing the aircraft on the ground, passengers walking toward and boarding the airplane, and views of sheep on a hill. Note that the Starliner developed out of the Lockheed Super Constellation with the Starliner having a redesigned wing and more powerful engines.
[Alaska Environmental Center collection films and videos 1]
[Alaska Environmental Center collection films and videos 1]
The original Betamax videotape is labeled, “Larry Sutton, Northern Alaska Environmental Center; Alpha Video Betacam 3-26-87; Ulrich Ganz, Wilbur Mills.” The video contains silent footage of mountains and rivers in Alaska, kayakers in a variety of settings, people hiking, birds and nests, Dall sheep, bears, caribou, and tundra flowers.
[Alaska Highway travel, winter carnival, mining]
[Alaska Highway travel, winter carnival, mining]
This film contains footage of scenic outdoor views (possibly along the Alcan Highway), dog mushing, St. Joseph's Hospital and the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in downtown Fairbanks, The Cushman Street Bridge, buildings along the shore including the Pioneer Hotel and Northern Commercial Company power plant, scenes from a Fairbanks winter carnival including a blanket toss, people ice skating and playing hockey in outdoor rink, vehicles, a parade and crowds of people, footage of mining operations with a heavy piece of machinery, a man unloading wood near downtown Fairbanks, men standing in a field, airplanes parked on the ground, two men and a dog standing in snow, a small airplane taxiing in the snow, cars in front of a hardware store, a man standing in front of a house, a man and woman standing on a stone bridge (not in Alaska), mountain views (likely not Alaska), a man in a field with grapes, a woman tending a rose bush, a car in front of a house, scenic landscape views, a sunset through snowy woods, the Northward Building in downtown Fairbanks, a cabin in snowy woods, and a group of people at an indoor gathering.
[Alaska Native Land Claims symposium]
[Alaska Native Land Claims symposium]
AAF-13175 is a 1/2-inch open reel videotape labeled "Alaska Native Land Claims Symposium, speaker: Neil Bassett representing USDI-BLM, Master." A representative from the U.S. Department of the Interior/Bureau of Land Managament speaks during a symposium on Alaska Native lands claims.
[Alaska Native celebrations]
[Alaska Native celebrations]
This film contains scenes of different groups of Alaska Native peoples drumming and dancing in Southeast and Northern Alaska, people sharing and eating muktuk (whale) at a celebration in Northern Alaska, and a blanket toss in Northern Alaska (possibly Barrow).
[Alaska On Line: 1994 Governor's Inaugural Ceremony]
[Alaska On Line: 1994 Governor's Inaugural Ceremony]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher is at the inaugural ceremony of Alaska Governor Tony Knowles and Lieutenant Governor Fran Ulmer in Juneau, Alaska. The program was recorded on December 5, 1994.
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher discusses Y2K]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher discusses Y2K]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher discusses Y2K. The program was recorded on October 24, 1998.
[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 Agnes Phillips]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Agnes Phillips]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews Agnes Phillips, mayor of Bethel, about her role as mayor. The program was recorded on September 19, 1998.
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Al Patten]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Al Patten]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews Al Patten, a retired U.S. Navy serviceman, about the war in the Pacific and about Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. The program was recorded on November 8, 1997.
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Alex Hills]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Alex Hills]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews Alex Hills, provost of Carnagie Mellon University, about the role of computer technology in higher education. The program was recorded on April 22, 2000.
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Alice Crow]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Alice Crow]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews Alice Crow, UAA professor, about Native student services and higher education for rural Alaska. The program was recorded on November 11, 1995.
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Ann Fienup-Riordan and Marie Meade]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Ann Fienup-Riordan and Marie Meade]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews artists Ann Fienup-Riordan and Marie Meade about the living tradition of Yup'ik masks. The program was recorded on November 11, 1995.
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Arliss Sturglulewski]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Arliss Sturglulewski]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews former Alaska senator Arliss Sturglulewski about his views on the legislature. The program was recorded on April 13, 1996.
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Augie Hiebert]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Augie Hiebert]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews Augie Hiebert, former CEO of Northern TV, about the history of radio and TV in Alaska. The program was recorded on March 15, 1997.
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Augie Hiebert]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Augie Hiebert]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews Augie Hiebert, CEO of Northern Television, about the pioneering of broadcasting in Alaska. The program was recorded on September 23, 1995.
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Augie Hiebert]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Augie Hiebert]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews pioneer broadcaster Augie Hiebert about the future of radio and TV in Alaska. The program was recorded on November 20, 1999.
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews  Ben Nageak]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Ben Nageak]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews Ben Nageak about his role as mayor of the North Slope Borough. The program was recorded on April 14, 1999.
[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 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 Bill Bacon]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Bill Bacon]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews photographer Bill Bacon about filming wildlife in Alaska and about photographing in Tibet. The program was recorded on March 15, 1997.
[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 Bob Medinger]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Bob Medinger]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews Bob Medinger, a teacher in Bethel, about education in rural Alaska. The program was recorded on November 8, 1997.
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Bob Poe and Phil Oates]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Bob Poe and Phil Oates]
In this episode of Alaska On Line TV, Red Boucher interviews Bob Poe, commissioner of administration, and Phil Oates, adjutant general, about preparation for Y2K in Alaska. The program was recorded on November 20, 1999.