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COLLECTIONS CONTAINING WORKS OF ART

The following list identifies the major artistic holdings of the UAA Archives and Special Collections Department. The list contains modified collection descriptions developed from a variety of key word searches of the Collections List. These key words include: art, artwork, drawing, sketch, and painting. The heading for each entry is the same as that found in the Collections List and in the collection description. The text of the description has been modified to provide specific information on art contained in the collection. Detailed lists of the art are to be found in the inventories attached to the collection description.

The following lists include collections which are substantially processed and available for research use. Future additions will be made after the materials are processed or when discrete items, unlisted in inventories, are located. Those university records series which contain artifacts will be also be included in the future.

"ALASKA AT WAR" SYMPOSIUM. Records; 1992-1996. 4 cu. ft. Inventory.
This collection consists of the records regarding this conference on World War II in Alaska. Series 6 contains 6 sheets of art for symposium posters; one Alaska at War Conference and Symposium matted poster; and a poster entitled "A Brush with War: World War II Art from the Aleutians," featuring the work "R.C.A.F. Briefing Before Kiska" by Paul Alexander Goranson.

ALASKA NATIVE ASSOCIATION OF OREGON. Records; 1971-1977. 2 cu. ft. Inventory.
This collection contains the records of the Alaska Native Association of Oregon. Series IV of the collection contains 1 poster relating to Association activities.

ALASKA REPERTORY THEATRE, INC. Records; 1976-1989. 70 cu. ft. Inventory.
This collection contains the records of the Alaska Repertory Theatre (ART). The collection contains 355 posters. Series 11 includes copies of posters and other promotional material advertising Alaska Repertory Theatre productions in Anchorage, Fairbanks and other communities in Alaska; and copies of poster advertising various ART fund raising events and the ART internship program. Included are posters for "Diamond Studs," the southeastern Alaska tour of "Will Rogers U.S.A.," "Fools" (Anchorage and other communities), "Wings," "Pantaglieze," "Pump Boys and Dinettes," and other productions; and poster for ART fund raising events including a Tea Dance, and a Grand Tour and Wine Tasting party.

ANCHORAGE AREA CHARTER COMMISSION, 1970-1971. Records; 1969-1971. 5 cu. ft. Inventory.
The Anchorage Area Charter Commission was formed in 1969 to write a charter providing for the unification of the governments of the City of Anchorage and the Greater Anchorage Area Borough into the Municipality of Anchorage. This collection consists of the operating records of the Anchorage Area Charter Commission. Series 6, Publicity, includes 2 posters from the Commission's "One People" project.

ANCHORAGE CIVIC OPERA ASSOCIATION. Records; 1962-1967, 1972-1984. 8.5 cu. ft. Inventory.
This collection contains the records of the Anchorage Civic Opera Association. Part D, Series 5, of this collection contains 20 posters dating from 1976 to 1983. The posters served as advertisements for various operas produced by the Anchorage Civic Opera Association. The poster of the 1980 production of Verdi's "Rigoletto" is autographed by the performers, and one of the posters for the 1982 production of "Tosca" is a limited edition numbered 436/500.

ANCHORAGE COMMUNITY CHORUS. Records; 1947-1972. 13 cu. ft. Inventory.
This collection contains the records of the Anchorage Community Chorus. Series 5 of this collection contains 37 advertising posters consisting of 1 copy for "Pirates of Penzance", 1968; and 36 copies for "Alaska Sings", 1967.

ANCHORAGE SYMPHONY LEAGUE. Records; 1946-1992. 12 cu. ft. Inventory.
The collection consists of records of the Anchorage Symphony League as well as records of the Anchorage Symphony Orchestra, the Anchorage Chamber Symphony, and the Anchorage Symphony String Quartet. Series 4 includes 1 poster advertising an interior design seminar sponsored by the League.

LAWRENCE AND OLGA DOHENY FAMILY. Papers; 1917-1980. 21.85 cu. ft. Inventory.
The collection contains 8 posters. Three relate to businesses in Cordova, one concerns a production at the Dawson City Gold Rush Festival, and the last poster (4 copies) advertises the Dawson City Gold Rush Festival.

BENZIE OLA "RUSTY" DOW (1894-1989). Papers; ca. 1910-1989. 4.2 cu. ft. Inventory.
This collection contains the papers and photographs of Rusty Dow, Alaskan artist and truck driver. Series 7 of this collection contains 126 items of Rusty Dow's artwork. The series includes a sketchbook, sketches (some on onion paper), pencil and pen drawings, copies of sketches, works in oil on paper, works in many media on mylar, original greeting and post cards, and artist's supplies.

KARL F. EID (b. 1909). Papers; 1937-1998. 1.75 cu. ft. Inventory.
The collection consists of papers documenting Eid's professional culinary career and those documenting skiing and ski jumping in the Anchorage area. Series 3 includes 1 poster from the Alaska Ski Jumping Club.

RUBEN GAINES (b. 1913). Papers; n.d., 1952-1983. 2.1 cu. ft. Inventory.
The collection contains the papers of noted Alaska poet, Ruben Gaines. Series 4 of this collection contains 5 drawings and prints including "From the Coolidges - Jewel Lake," caption reads: "Ruben, We Are Shore Glad to Have You back at the Diggin's Again;" "Conversations Unlimited" drawing, yellow chalk on black construction paper; one block print of a man and bear, black ink on rice paper, labeled "Proof AEP;" one chalk drawing, caption reads: "Mrs Maloney, Written and Narrated by Ruben Gaines, Produced by Frank Brink Productions, Anchorage, Alaska;" and a chalk drawing, caption reads: "Chilkoot Charlie - Writ `N' Read by Ruben Gaines, produced by Frank Brink Productions, Anchorage, Alaska."

JOHN A. GIBBONS. Papers; 1962-1974. .1 cu. ft. Item list.
This collection contains miscellaneous papers of John gibbons relating to the Anchorage Fur Rendezvous and the Leonard Seppala Trophy. This collection includes 1 item, an artist's conception and description of the Leonard Seppala Trophy, dated 1962.

HANS AND MARGARET HAFEMEISTER. Papers; 1943-1995. 1.85 cu. ft. Inventory.
This collection contains Hans Hafemeister's diaries and Margaret Hafemeister's papers on her social work career. Part II, Series 3 of this collection contains 1 pastel portrait of Margaret Hafemeister, by artist Ellen Goodale.

GEORGE T. HARPER (1930-2004). BLACKS IN ALASKA HISTORY PROJECT. Papers; 1953-2004. 11.5 cu. ft. Inventory.
The collection consists of the Alaskan Black History related papers of George Harper, president and co-founder of the Blacks in Alaska History Project, Inc. Series 16 of the collection, Artwork, contains a framed art print of the painting, "The Bear Visits Kodiak," by L. Saupe.

RICHARD TIGHE HARRIS FAMILY. Papers; 1853-1969. 3.5 cu. ft. Published guide and series list.
This collection contains the papers of Richard T. Harris, prospector and co-founder of Juneau, and of members of his family. Series 5 of this collection contains a group of 18 drawings, including caricatures, drawn by William J. Harris.

JOHN S. HELLENTHAL. Papers; 1907, 1917, 1923, 1941, 1950-1966, 1969-1973, 1980, 1984, 1987-1988. 4.5 cu. ft. Inventory.
This collection contains papers relating to John Hellenthal's personal and political activities, as well as his work as a member of the State House of Representatives. Series 3 of his personal papers contains multiple copies of 1 William Egan campaign poster.

CHRISTINE HELLER (1907-1990). Papers; 1895-1982. 26.7 cu. ft. Inventory.
This collection contains the papers of an Alaskan botanist and nutritionist, Christine Heller. Series 7, subseries 1 of this collection contains 4 small drawings on seal skin by Wilbur Walluk, an Alaska native artist known for his works on animal skin.

MICHAEL HOOD. Papers; 1976-1996. 5 cu. ft. Inventory.
Papers of a UAA faculty member and head of the Theater Department. Series 2 of this collection includes 21 posters and 12 scenic drawings from productions and events produced by UAA.

MEL KALKOWSKI (b. 1947). Papers; 1975-1985. 2.2 cu. ft. Inventory.
This collection contains miscellaneous papers of Mel Kalkowski, a UAA staff member involved in public relations. Series 3 of this collection contains 33 posters relating to events held on the UAA campus. The events including theater productions, musical performances, sports events, films, and conferences.

ROGER LANG (1929-1987). Papers; ca. 1966-1978. 8.2 cu. ft. Inventory.
This collection consists primarily of records relating to Roger Lang's involvement in various native organizations in Alaska. Included are: records relating to lobbying and to various organizations including the Alaska Federation of Natives, the Alaska Native Foundation, Sealaska Corporation, the Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indians, as well as various state boards and commissions. Included in this collection is 1 1973 campaign poster for Emil Notti.

CHARLES V. LUCIER (b. 1926). Papers; 1913-2000. 6.25 cu. ft. Inventory.
This collection contains the papers and photographs of an Alaskan anthropologist/archaeologist, Charles Lucier. Series 7 consists of 45 pieces of art work by Charles Lucier; included are pencil drawings, watercolors, pen and ink drawings, and 1 etched copper plate. Series 8 consists of 1 framed drawing (pen and ink wash) by Robert Mayokok and 115 pieces of artwork by Charles Lucier's wife, children, and grandchildren.

SAM McCLAIN (1919-1994). Papers; 1942-1994. 4.65 cu. ft. Inventory.
This collection consists of the papers and art work of an Anchorage area artist. Series 4 consists of place name files for 135 towns or areas, primarily in Alaska. The files include pen and ink and pencil drawings, black and white photocopies of Sam McClain's watercolors, and sketches. Series 6 contains 8 different black and white art prints including prints of watercolors and of pen and ink drawings of Russian Orthodox Churches. Series 7 includes 18 different art note cards containing pen and ink drawings in two groups denoted as Collectors Item Series Group No. 1, Sam McClain Art Studio, Anchorage, Alaska, Copyright 1971 (Russian Orthodox churches) and Collectors Item Series Group No. 2, Sam McClain Art Studio, Anchorage, Alaska, Copyright 1972 (Russian Orthodox churches); and Alaska Landmarks Group No. 1, Sam McClain Art Studio, Anchorage, Alaska, Copyright 1972 (historic buildings). Series 8 contains 2 different Christmas greeting cards.

JUDITH AND MALCOLM McDONALD. Papers; 1960-1966, 1987-1988, 1996-1997. 1.5 cu. ft. Inventory.
The collection consists of the Alaska related papers of a couple who taught in Anchorage schools in the 1960s. The artwork in the collection consists of three different Alaska Native  color drawings by John Everitt and Giersdorf.

JOHN AND LINDA NELSON. Papers; 1960s-1986. 6 cu. ft. Inventory.
This collection contains the papers and photographs of the John and Linda Nelson and records of Alaska Stagecraft, Inc. Part B, Series and contains 107 posters from productions in Anchorage and other communities.

OLDER PERSONS ACTION GROUP. Records; 1968-1988. 23.65 cu. ft. Inventory.
The OPAG organization serves as an advocate for senior citizens in Anchorage and in Alaska in matters relating to housing, health and welfare, legislation affecting the elderly, and others. Series 5b of this collection contains 4 posters promoting healthy living among older people.

PHILIP AND RETTA REED. Papers; n.d. 1907, 1915-1981. 1.5 cu. ft. Inventory.
The collection consists primarily of papers relating to Philip Reed's military service. Included are correspondence, a draft history of the Alaska Communications System, letters of commendation and appreciation, discharge and promotion papers, pay vouchers, and Philip Reed's personnel file. Series 5 includes 5 caricature drawings by Philip Reed, produced while he served in the Army in World War II.

RUTH ARCAND PARK PROJECT. Papers; 1968-1985. .25 cu. ft. Inventory.
The collection consists of correspondence, letters of testimony, legal documents, newspaper clippings, newsletters, and other materials concerning Section 16, Ruth Arcand, and her efforts to get Section 16 declared park land. The materials were put together as part of a presentation before the Anchorage Assembly to have the Section 16 park land named Ruth Arcand Park. The collection includes 15 posters featuring headlines from the Anchorage Daily News and the Anchorage Times related to the Park Project.

BENJAMIN B. TALLEY (1903-1998). Papers; 1930-1983. 20 cu. ft. Inventory.
This collection contains papers relating to Brig. Gen. Talley, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, in Alaska and elsewhere. Series 4, Business and Professional Interests, includes 1 watercolor drawing presented to Gen. Talley of Metcalf & Eddy Inc. at his farewell party at DaNang, Republic of Vietnam, March 1967.

MILDRED STRATTON WILSON (1909-1973). Papers; 1925, 1934, 1936-1940, 1944-1981, 1987. 5.8 cu. ft. Inventory.
This collection contains the research materials on copepoda of Dr. M. S. Wilson, the first Alaskan to receive an NSF grant. Series 8 of this collection consists of notes, figures, and drawings related to both specific and unidentified projects. The drawings are of different types and parts of copepods.

BETZI AND LYMAN WOODMAN. Papers; 1914-1989. 14 cu. ft. Inventory.
This collection contains the papers of Betzi and Lyman Woodman. Series XI of the Woodman Papers contains several pieces of art. These include 3 copied drawings and paintings including "St. Michael's Redoubt;" "Fort Yukon in June, 1867;" and "Douglas C-124 'Globemaster II';" all undated. Original artwork (3 items) includes the Emblem of the 5039th Air Base Wing; "I'm afraid this is going to cure me completely of thinking I know better than my compass! Once-is too often, courtesy of the R.A.F.;" and "I'm afraid this is going to cure me completely of forgetting to find out what all these gadgets in the cockpit are for! Once-is too often, courtesy of R.A.F.;" all original artwork is dated c. 1940s. Also, there are 2 original illustrations (by Ted Leonhardt) for an article by Lyman Woodman published in Alyeska Reports (1975).

Last updated October 5, 2000.  

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