COLLECTIONS CONTAINING SOUND RECORDINGS

The following list identifies the main holdings of the UAA Archives and Special Collections Department in the areas of sound recordings. The list contains modified collection descriptions developed from a variety of key word searches of the collections descriptions. These key words include: sound, audio, music, musical, oral, oral history, tape, cassette, and disk. 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 the sound, audio, and other similar materials. Detailed lists of the recordings are to be found in the inventories attached to the collection descriptions. Those portions of the inventories which relate to sound materials will be attached to these abbreviated descriptions at some point in the future.

The following list includes 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 sound materials, will be also be included in the future. Modifications in the count will take place from time to time for the sake of uniformity and in order to arrive at a more specific count.

"ALASKA AT WAR" PROJECT. Records; 1941-1987. 5.75 cu. ft. Inventory. Folder level control.
The "Alaska at War" film project was an effort to document events of World War II in Alaska. This collection consists of material gathered by Aurora Films for the production of "Alaska at War." Included among the records in Series 4, are transcripts and 29 audiocassette tapes of oral history interviews with nineteen participants in the war. They include American and Japanese officers and Alaskan political figures and citizens.

"ALASKA AT WAR" SYMPOSIUM. Records; 1992-1996. 4 cu. ft. Inventory.
The collection contains the records of the Alaska at War organization and their symposium. Series 4 and 5 contain 83 audiocassette of various symposium addresses.

ALASKA FESTIVAL OF MUSIC. Records, 1955-1980. 9.2 cu. ft. Inventory.
This collection consists of administrative and operational records documenting the history of the Alaska Festival of Music. Series 7, Sound Recordings, contains recordings of performances by the organization (1956-1974). There are 26 phonograph disks and 57 reel to reel tapes.

ALASKA HISTORICAL COMMISSION. STUDIES IN HISTORY NO. 212. SCIENCE SERIES. Radio Programs; 1986. 2 Audiocassettes. List.
This collection consists of 2 audiocassette recordings of radio programs based on oral histories of Alaskan scientists. The radio programs were produced at KVAC-FM in Fairbanks. The original scripts were researched and written by Dan O'Neill assisted by the Alaska & Polar Regions Department of the University of Alaska, Fairbanks. The project was funded by the Alaska Historical Commission.

ALASKA HISTORICAL SOCIETY. Records; 1967-1996. 13.45 cu. ft. Inventory.
The collection consists of records relating to the administration and activities of the Alaska Historical Society. Among the records are 3 audiocassette recordings primarily of meetings in 1984 and 1985.

ALASKA HUMANITIES FORUM. CONFERENCE: LAND: BRIDGE TO THE COMMUNITY - A LITERARY RESPONSE. Recordings; 1973. .3 cu. ft.
The Alaska Humanities Forum, a non-profit organization funded by grants from the NEH, sponsored a conference entitled "Land: Bridge to the Community - a Literary Response" in 1973 for the purpose of discussing land uses and policies and their effects on communities. The collection consists of 1 reel to reel audiotape and 3 reel to reel videotapes of the forum conference, "Land: Bridge to the Community," held at Alaska Methodist University in March, 1973.

ALASKA NATIVE HEALTH CAREER PROGRAM. Records; n.d., 1971-1985. 3.35 cu. ft. Inventory.
This collection contains records of the Alaska Native Health Career Program which was created in 1974 to promote the health and well-being of native people by establishing the native operation and management of the health care system which services them. This collection contains organization records, training and recruitment films, and miscellaneous reports and papers of associated organizations. The second series includes, among other items, 4 audiocassettes on the HCOP (Health Career Occupations Program).

ALASKA NATIVE REVIEW COMMISSION. Transcripts and Audiotapes; 1984-1985. 6 cu. ft. Inventory.
The Alaska Native Review Commission, sponsored by the Inuit Circumpolar Conference, conducted hearings or meetings in 61 towns and villages in Alaska, and in Seattle, Washington, in 1984 and 1985. Among the topic discussed were lands issues, subsistence, and native sovereignty. The commission also held overview round table discussions in Anchorage. This collection consists of transcripts of proceedings and audiocassette tapes for the village meetings (327 cassettes) and the overview round table discussions (124 cassettes and 34 duplicates) held by the Alaska Native Review Commission.

ALASKA PACIFIC CONSOLIDATED MINING CO. INDEPENDENCE MINE. Records; ca. 1930-1987. 63 cu. ft. Inventory and Series List.
This collection contains the records of the corporation which operated Independence Mine in Hatcher Pass in southcentral Alaska. Series 1 of Part III contains interviews recorded on 14 audiocassettes of personnel associated with the mining operation. Included are interviews with William Stoll, Joseph Sertich, Paul and Naomi Horvath, Sam Smith, Dorothy Lynch Surgenor, and Anna Short.

ALASKA STATEHOOD COMMISSION. ALASKA STATEHOOD MOVEMENT. Oral History Tapes and Tape Logs; 1981. 1 cu. ft. Inventory.
The Alaska Statehood Commission in 1981 embarked on an oral history project to record the recollections of those individuals who participated in the Statehood Movement. This collection contains 59 audiocassettes as well as tape logs and transcript summaries for 52 interviews.

ALASKA TERRITORIAL FEDERATION OF LABOR. HEART OF ALASKA'S LABOR MOVEMENT. Oral History Interview Audiocassettes; 1988-1989. .35 cu. ft. List.
The collection consists of recordings of Guy Stringham's oral history interviews of former members of the Alaska Territorial Federation of Labor. The collection contains 41 audiocassettes of 31 different individual interviews.

ALASKA WOMEN'S ORAL HISTORY PROJECT. Oral History Tapes and Papers; 1965-1982. 1.7 cu. ft. Published guide; Inventory.
The collection consists mainly of oral interviews of sixty-seven pioneer Alaskan women. Included are 87 audiocassettes tapes, tape logs, transcripts, clippings, photographs and other types of records as well as 7 audiocassette recordings of a radio program entitled "Interviews With History," which featured the reminiscences of pioneer Alaskan women.

ALASKAN OF THE YEAR, INC. Records; 1979-2003. 3.4 cu. ft. Inventory.
The collection consists of the records of the Alaskan of the Year, Inc., honoring Alaskans who significantly affected the character and development of the state. Series 7 contains nine different videocassette recordings in the collection come from six of the dinners and most feature the annual banquet itself, and include two short documentaries on Al Swalling of Cordova, the 1998 winner, and Senator Ted Stevens, the 2000 Alaskan of the Century.

ALASKA'S JAPANESE PIONEERS RESEARCH PROJECT. Records; 1990-1991. .8 cu. ft. Inventory.
This collection consists of the records of the Alaska's Japanese Pioneers Research Project. Included among the project records are 20 recordings on audiocassette of interviews with eighteen Japanese pioneers in Alaska.

JUNE ALLEN AND MATT HAMMER. Sound recordings; 1979. .1 cu. ft. List.
The collection consists of 2 copies of a record (45 rpm disk) containing two protest songs produced by June Allen and Matt Hammer during the D-2 controversy in Alaska. The songs are: "Free Alaska" and "D-2 to You Too Rag." There is also a sheet with the words to "Free Alaska."

ANCHORAGE ALL-AMERICAN CITY AWARD CEREMONY. Audio Recording (1 Phonograph Disk); January 1957. .1 cu. ft. hmc-0556.
Recording of the events related to the Anchorage All-American City Award Ceremony. Side 1 of the phonograph record contains a "Historical Narrative of Anchorage" as spoken by Frank Brink and William Trotman, with Mrs. Edwin B. Crittenden. Side 2 contains recordings of the Anchorage Community Chorus performing "Legend of Denali" by Donoghue, "Aleut Lullaby" by Oliver-Hale, and "Alaska's Flag" by Dusenbury-McMurdie.

ANCHORAGE CIVIC OPERA ASSOCIATION. Records; n.d., 1962-1967, 1972- 1984. 8.5 cu. ft. Inventory.
The collection consists of the records of the Anchorage Civic Opera Association. Part D [Publicity], Series 3, contains 10 public service announcements on reel to reel tapes; they concern performances of the opera (1979-1983). Part E which contains miscellaneous audio recordings contains 73 reel to reel tapes and 7 audiocassettes relating to performances.

ANCHORAGE COMMUNITY CHORUS. Records; 1947-1972. 13 cu. ft. Inventory.
The collection consists of the records of the Anchorage Community Chorus. Series 3, Recordings, contains 9 phonograph disks and 118 reel to reel tapes primarily of performances of the chorus and associated organizations. These also include lectures by Julius Hereford and a speech by Jacob Anshalomov.

ANCHORAGE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. Records; n.d., 1953, 1959-1988, 1995. 5.2 cu. ft. Inventory.
This collection contains the records of the Anchorage Symphony Orchestra. Among the subject is a set of 17 Eva-Tone Sound sheets on flexidisks which are advertising the product. also, there is 1 flexidisk is of the Anchorage Symphony Orchestra.

KENNETH D. ANDRESS (b. 1915). Reminiscences; 1937-1943. 4 audiocassettes. .1 cu. ft. Inventory.
The collection consists of Kenneth D. Andress' written and recorded reminiscences. The recorded reminiscences, on 6 audiocassettes (including duplicates) concern his trip to Alaska in 1937, experiences in the fishing industry in Southeast Alaska, work at the Alaska Juneau Mine, his life in Juneau, his trip to Palmer from Juneau, work at Independence Mine, and his experiences in the Army Air Corps while stationed at Elmendorf and at Cold Bay.

T. CORAGHESSAN BOYLE (b. 1948). Lecture Recordings; Apr. 27, 2007. 2 audiocassettes.
The collection consists of two audiocassette recordings of a lecture given by the novelist and short story writer at the University of Alaska Anchorage, on the evening of April 27, 1948. Both audiocassettes are 120 minutes in length.

DOYLE AND GLORIA BUSHMAN. Alaska Earthquake Papers; 1964, 2000. .2 cu. ft. Slide List.
The collection consists of the earthquake related papers of two Anchorage residents. The collection contains: two five inch reel-to-reel audiotapes and two audio compact discs of personal recordings of radio broadcasts by Anchorage stations KFQD and KENI during the evening of the earthquake, March 27, 1964.

GENIE CHANCE. (1927-1998). Papers and Tapes; 1964-1972. 25.5 cu. ft. Inventory.
The collection contains the papers of Genie Chance, reporter, newscaster, and legislator. It is divided into five series. The third series, Tapes and Records, contains 78 reel to reel tapes (3, 5, and 7 inch) and 1 phonograph disk. These primarily concern the 1964 Earthquake and include interviews and tapes of KENI and KFQD radio broadcasts. Other topics include Alaska politics and the funeral of President John F. Kennedy.

DOROTHY AND GRENOLD COLLINS. (1909-1999; 1907-1993). Papers; 1900-1994. 12.9 cu. ft. Inventory.
The collection contains the papers papers, photographs, and motion picture film of Alaska Bush Pilot and sportsman Grenold Collins, and his wife, Dorothy Collins. Subseries 1a, Grenold Collins biographical materials, contains 5 audiocassettes of Vaugn Hubbard's interview with Grenold and Dorothy in 1989, as well as one audiocassette of reminiscences by Grenold Collins, Lee Richardson, and Fred Greenley, recorded in 1966.

COMMUNITY ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF ALASKA (CEDC). Records; 1968-1980. 58 cu. ft. Inventory.
This collection contains the records of the Community Enterprise Development Corporation of Alaska (CEDC). Among the records in series 1 are 147 reel to reel tape recordings of meetings and programs.

LAWRENCE AND OLGA DOHENY FAMILY. Papers; 1917-1980. 21.85 cu. ft. Inventory.
The collection consists of the papers of the family of Lawrence and Olga Doheny. In Part 5, Subgroup C, there are 2 unidentified 3 inch reel to reel audiotapes, and 3 audiocassettes. One is of daughter Katleen Hennessey's family on Christmas Day in 1970. Two others are of Olga Doheny speaking about her stay in Bethel and family matters in September 1971.

BENZIE OLA "RUSTY" DOW (1894-1989). Papers. ca. 1910-1989. 4.2 cu. ft. Inventory.
The collection consists primarily of papers and and photographs relating to Rusty Dow's life in Alaska. Included among the papers is 1 audiocassette of an oral history interview conducted by Maria Brooks in 1980 for the Alaska Women's Oral History Program.

EDWIN G. BEU, JR. Alaska Home Movie and Camera; 1958-1959. .85 cu. ft.
The collection consists of the edited home movie production and related moving picture camera of an Anchorage resident. The collection contains the movie soundtrack reel (.25 inch reel-to-reel tape on seven inch reel). The movie is entitled, “A Look at Alaska.” The soundtrack was created with the help of volunteers from KFQD, including narration by Scotty McCulloch, and sound by Allen Waters.

ELEVENTH AIR FORCE REUNION 1990. WORLD WAR II HISTORY PROJECT. Papers; n.d., 1940s, 1968, 1971, 1984-1990. 3.25 cu. ft. Inventory.
The Alaska Historical Society sponsored a reunion of members of the 11th Air Force in Anchorage in 1990. Several other groups cooperated in the effort. The cooperating agencies conducted oral history interviews among other activities. The oral history interviews include 30 audiocassette recordings of interviews with thirty 11th Air Force veterans.

RAYMOND F. FARWELL, JR. (b. 1918). Naval Reserve Officer's Papers; 1941-1959, 1965. 2 cu. ft. Map List.
The collection consists of the military papers of a U. S. Naval Reserve officer who served in Alaskan waters during World War II. The collection contains an album with a three audiodisc recording of "Whistle Signals," an address by Commander Raymond F. Farwell, USNR (Bureau of Naval Personnel, Sound Recordings for Naval Training, NAVPERS 1120RA, recorded and pressed by Columbia Recording Corporation, Parts 1-5, 57 minutes total time, 33.33 rpm., 16 inches in diameter; includes duplicate disc for Parts 3 and 4).

FEDERATION OF COMMUNITY COUNCILS OF ANCHORAGE. Records; 1973-2004. 5 cu. ft. Inventory.
The collection consists of the records of the federation. Series six, audio recordings of the board of delegates meetings, contains 114 different audiocassettes for meetings held from 1997 to 2004.

RUBEN GAINES (1912-1994). Papers; n.d., 1952-1983. 2.8 cu. ft. Inventory.
The collection consists of papers relating to the work of an Alaskan author and radio broadcaster. Series 3, Reel-to-Reel Audiotapes, contains 30 reels of recordings of his radio programs, stories and verse. There are also 28 CDA master discs and 28 reference audiocassettes to these audiotapes. Series 4, Phonograph Albums, contains four 33 1/3 rpm LPs of his readings.

HENRY GILBERTSON (1909-1978). Papers; 1960-1975. 4 cu. ft. Inventory.
This collection consists of the papers of Alaska educator Henry Gilbertson. It is divided into seven series. Series 8, Audio Tape, contains 1 reel to reel recording of seals.

GREATER ANCHORAGE AREA BOROUGH. CHARTER COMMISSION, 1975. Records; 1975-1976. 5.2 cu. ft. Inventory.
The collection consists of the operating records of the Greater Anchorage Area Borough Charter Commission. Part I, Series 2, contains audiocassette recordings of public meetings and hearings (February to May 1975). There are 249 audiocassettes including duplicates.

THOMAS AND MARION GREGORY (1914-2005; 1921-2005). Slides, Photographs and Audio Recordings; 1932-2002. 4.6 cu. ft. Inventory.
The collection consists of the slides, photographs, and audio recordings of Anchorage residents Thomas and Marion Gregory. The collection contains one reel-to-reel audiotape and three phonograph records. The recordings concern the Alaska Earthquake in Anchorage in 1964, and include an audiotape of Thomas Gregory commenting on his earthquake slides, two discs of original sounds of the earthquake, and a disc containing two earthquake songs by Blue Ervin.

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 1 of the collection, Project Records, contains two audiocassettes of a 1999 KNOM Nome radio profile interview of George Harper concerning the Blacks in Alaska History Project.

HICKEL ADMINISTRATION EXIT INTERVIEWS PROJECT. Logs and Audiocassettes; 1994-1995. .35 cu. ft. List.
The collection contains records of the exit interviews of thirteen members of the administration of Alaska Governor Walter J. Hickel. Those interviewed were Edgar Blatchford, John B. Coghill, Charles E. Cole, Jerry Covey, Walter J. Hickel, Max Hodel, Dr. Ted Mala, Harry Noah, Malcolm Roberts, Carl Rosier, Pat Ryan, Shelby Stastny, and Nancy Usera. Included are a typed interview record, logs or outlines of the contents of the interviews, and one or two audiocassettes for each of the thirteen interviews. There are a total of 24, sixty minute audiocassettes. The logs and tapes are arranged in alphabetical order.

HILARY J. HILSCHER. ALASKA TELECOMMUNICATIONS HISTORY PROJECT. Records and Research Materials; 1939-2005. 8.25 cu. ft. Inventory.
The collection consists of research materials concerning the history of telecommunications in Alaska and records of the Alaska Telecommunications History Project. The collection contains: oral history interview audiocassettes (44 total); and a few other audiocassettes and audio compact discs.

CHARLES GOODYEAR HUBBARD II (1869-1969). Papers and Photographs; 1897-1916, 1982-1987. .25 cu. ft. Inventory.
The collection consists papers and photographs relating to Charles Hubbard's work as a miner and prospector in Alaska. Among the papers is 1 audiocassette, with transcript, of a 1966 oral history interview of Charles Hubbard.

IÑUPIAQ BILINGUAL PROGRAM. Audiocassettes; 1972-1973. .4 cu. ft. Tape List.
The collection consists of 41 audiocassettes recorded during a series of meetings and workshops held by the State Operated School System during the establishment of the first bilingual education programs in village schools. The tapes concern Iñupiaq bilingual education and include recordings of: meetings and workshops held in various villages; Iñupiaq classes; Iñupiaq word lists and other language material from various villages; and Iñupiaq stories and narratives.

KTOO FM and TV. EXXON VALDEZ OIL SPILL NEWS COVERAGE. Audiocassettes; 1989. .5 cu. ft. List.
In 1990, following the Exxon Valdez oil spill in Prince William Sound (1989), KTOO (FM) public radio station acted as the coordinator on a project to assemble audiotape recordings of the radio news coverage of the spill, as broadcast on various Alaskan and out-of-state public radio stations. This collection consists of 164 audiocassette recordings of news coverage of the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill and related events and subjects. Included is coverage by KSKA Anchorage, KCHU Valdez, KTOO Juneau, the Alaska Public Radio Network, and National Public Radio. Events and subjects covered include the spill, clean up efforts, the environmental and economic impact of the spill, National Transportation Safety Board hearings, and other events and subjects.

ALICE "DOVE" MONTGOMERY KULL (1897-1991). Papers; 1924-1991. 13.25 cu. ft. Inventory.
The collection consists of papers relating to Dove Kull's life, her activities in the field of social work and child welfare, her activities on behalf of senior citizen and women's issues, and her travels. It is divided into twelve series. Series 8, Audio Tapes, contains 5 audiocassettes. These include an interview of her by the students and teachers of the Capitol Elementary School (Juneau), a speech by Mario Cuomo, (1988), a board meeting of the Alaska Homemaker Program Health Aide Service Corporation, as well as country western music.

FRED AND SARA MACHETANZ. Oral History Interview and Speech; 1988, 1994. .2 cu. ft. Folder List.
The collection contains a transcript of a commencement speech by Sara Machetanz (1994) and transcripts from eleven oral history interviews conducted by Glenn Massay in 1988. There are 6 audiocassettes containing comments by both Sara and Fred Machetanz.

JOHN E. MANDERS (1895-1973). Speeches and Interviews; 1950-1962. 1 cu. ft. Inventory.
The collection consists of 25 reel to reel audiotape recordings of speeches and interviews by John Manders, Mayor of Anchorage (1945-1946) and by others on various Alaskan and non-Alaskan subjects. The recorded speeches and interviews by Manders include speeches concerning Secretary of State Dean Acheson, Alaska Day, and the 165th anniversary of the United States Constitution, and an interview of him for the "Alaska Press Conference of the Air" concerning Alaska statehood. The recorded speeches and interviews conducted by others include reminiscences by "Moose Meat" John Hegberg, advertisements made by John Butrovich for Bob Reeve's campaign for territorial delegate to Congress (1952), a the 1952 Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner of the Juneau Democratic Party, and an Alaska In Review interview with Bob Atwood concerning statehood (1953). Non-Alaskan materials include an interview of Carl Sandburg by Edward Stanley, a speech by Gen. Douglas MacArthur, testimonials on the death of Senator Robert Taft, and a speech by former president Herbert Hoover on communist relations with the west.

MARGUERITE AT THE CONSOLE. Alaska's Flag Song Recording; n.d. 1 audiodisc.
The collection consists of a single 45 rpm. 7 inch audiodisc with original cover containing recordings of three Alaskan songs performed by artist Marguerite at the Console. The first song are: "Alaska's Flag Song," "University of Alaska - Fight Song," and "University of Alaska - Alma Mater."

GLENN F. MASSAY. ALASKA GOVERNORS AND SENATORS ORAL HISTORY PROJECT. Oral History Interviews; 1996-1998. .5 cu. ft. List.
The collection consists of a series of interviews with former Alaskan governors and Alaska State Senate leaders, conducted by a former director of Matanuska-Susitna College. The collection contains 18 audiocassettes of the interviews. Former governors interviewed include Walter J. Hickel, Jay Hammond, and Keith Miller. Former state senators interviewed include Clem Tillion and Jalmar Kertula. Others participants in the interviews include Mead Treadwell, Robert A. "Bert" Hall, Henry Pratt, Diana Tillion, Charles Wohlforth and Sheila Selkregg.

JEAN MAYER. Musical Recordings; 1956. .2 cu. ft.
The collection contains 3 phonograph disk recordings of Alaska Festival of Music and Anchorage Community Chorus performances during 1956. Two of the records are of an Alaska Festival of Music concert under the direction of guest conductor, Robert Shaw. The other record is of the Christmas Concert of the Anchorage Community Chorus.

NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH: "ALASKA TODAY." Recordings; n.d. 2 Audiocassette.
The collection consists of 2 audiocassettes of a radio program entitled "Alaska Today," a program produced by the North Slope Borough. It was the first in a series of environmental education programs which discussed issues and problems affecting Alaskan natives. Topics discussed include oil, land claims, coastal management, industry, the Permanent Fund, poverty, land management, D-2, self-government, and education. (There is some distortion on the tapes.)

THERESA NANGLE OBERMEYER. Audio Recording and Press Release; 1994, 1998. .1 cu. ft.
This collection consists of a press release written by Theresa Obermeyer (Democratic candidate for the U. S. Senate in 1996), and 1 audiocassette recording of a speech given by U. S. Senator Ted Stevens to the Alaska World Affairs Council Luncheon at the Anchorage Hilton on October 23, 1994. The speech by Senator Stevens includes his response to a question, posed by Dr. Obermeyer, concerning the Senator's qualifications to practice law in Alaska. The total running time of the audio recording is approximately one hour.

OLD BELIEVERS. NATURALIZATION CEREMONIES. Recordings; 1975, 1979. 2 Audiocassette tapes.
The Old Believers are a religious group which fled Russia during the time of Czar Peter the Great, moving first to Siberia, then to Manchuria, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Turkey; and finally to the United States. In 1975 and 1979, groups of Old Believers in Alaska took the oath of citizenship and became American citizens. The collection consists of 1 audiocassette of the 1975 naturalization ceremony and 1 audiocassette of the 1979 naturalization ceremony.

OLDER PERSONS ACTION GROUP. Records; 1968-1988. 20.5 cu. ft. Inventory.
The collection consists of records concerning the administration, finances, programs, and services of the Older Persons Action Group. It is divided into five series. Series 4 contains 250 audiocassettes of "Senior Sound" radio programs, meetings, and other subjects.

FREDERICK PAUL (b. 1914). Papers; 1966-1986. 9 cu. ft. Inventory.
The collection consists of a draft of attorney Frederick Paul's autobiography and records relating to his court cases. The collection includes 20 audiocassette tapes relating to Frederick Paul v. Arctic Slope Native Association, et al.

FRANK PAULS (1914-2001). Papers; 1909-1998. 5.5 cu. ft. Inventory.
The collection consists of the papers of Dr. Frank Pauls, a public health microbiologist and administrator in Alaska. Series 14, audiocassette tapes, consists of three different audio recordings on five different 90 minute tapes. The first is an interview of Frank Pauls concerning the history of public health facilities and programs in Alaska (Apr. 1990). The second is the dedication ceremony for the Albrecht-Milan Foundation (July 1991). The third is Frank Pauls' lecture on health problems in Alaska (Mar. 1992).

LARRY PEARSON. Telecommunications Papers; 1974-1995. 7.75 cu. ft. Inventory.
The collection consists of journalism professor Larry Pearson's papers concerning telecommunications in Alaska, including those of the Alaska House Special Committee on Telecommunications, the Technology Information Council in the governor's office, and the Center for Information Technology at the University of Alaska Anchorage. Series 3 consists of 47 audiocassettes recordings of meetings of the Alaska House Special Committee on Telecommunications, along with hearings on public broadcasting, arguments on the open meetings law, and meetings of the Joint Committee on Economic Recovery, Subcommittee on Small Business from 1987-1988. Series 6 contains 48 audiocassettes of the Chugach Conferences on telecommunications issues in Alaska, held at the University of Alaska Anchorage in 1989, 1990, and 1991.

HOWARD ROCK (1911-1976). Interview; 1976. .1 cu. ft.
The collection consists of 1 audiocassette recording and two transcripts of an interview of Howard Rock by Robert M. Fox in March, 1976. The interview was one of a series done for Leadership Programs and Alaska Native Perspectives: A Study to Promote University Awareness by Kathryn A. Hecht and Robert M. Fox.

JOHN R. "JACK" RODERICK. Papers; 1900-2002. 27 cu. ft. Inventory.
The collection consists of the personal, political, and historical papers of former Anchorage mayor and author of the book, Crude Dreams: A Personal History of Oil & Politics in Alaska. Series 6, contains 55 audiocassette. Fifty of these audiocassettes are recordings that Jack Roderick made during interviews held with various figures involved in the history of the development of oil resources in Alaska, and were used in the creation of the book, Crude Dreams. The other recordings are of three guest lecturers during Roderick's "Oil in Alaska" course at Alaska Pacific University in 1981 and 1982, a Charles Towill interview of Geoffrey Larminie regarding the Alaska environment in the 1970s, and Roderick's talk to the Cook Inlet Historical Society in 1990.

ROMIG JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL CHOIRS. Phonograph album; 1971-1972. .1 cu. ft.
The collection consists of 1 phonograph albums (1 disc) of pieces performed by the concert choir, the seventh grade choir, and some ensembles. The concerts were directed by Cam McCarrey.

SHERWOOD ROSS. Ernest Gruening Interviews Recordings; 1967. 3 audiocassettes.
The collection consists of three audiocassettes of interviews of the Alaskan U. S. Senator conducted by reporter Sherwood Ross in 1967. The first two audiocassettes, containing sides 1 through 4 of the interview recorded on May 2-3, 1967, are in satisfactory condition. The third audiocassette, containing side 5 of the interview recorded on May 3, 1967, is damaged and cannot be played in its current condition.

JOSEPH AND LISA RUDD. Papers; ca. 1908, 1943-1984. 27 cu. ft. Series Descriptions.
Joseph Rudd was a natural resources lawyer. His wife, Lisa Rudd, was an Alaska political figure. This collection is divided into three parts: the Joseph Rudd Papers; the Lisa Rudd Papers; and Maps. Among the Lisa Rudd Papers are 26 recordings (25 reel to reel and 1 audiocassette). These are primarily radio spots for Lisa Rudd's campaigns in 1976 and 1980.

RURAL ALASKA COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM (RURALCAP). Records; 1965-1981. 100 cu. ft. Series List.
The papers in this collection consist primarily of administrative and operational records of RuralCAP. Series 6 contains 111 reel to reel audiotape recordings of meetings of the organization's board, seminars, other meetings, and other matters. The unprocessed section of the collection contains 59 audio tapes relating to meetings and training programs and seminars.

JEROME F. SHELDON. Papers; n.d., 1885-1994. 9.75 cu. ft. Inventory.
This collection consists of the papers of journalist Jerome F. Sheldon. The Alaska Subject Files series includes 1 reel to reel audiotape recording of a Canadian Broadcasting Corporation commemorative program on the Alcan Highway, entitled the "Forgotten Highway." It is dated November 20, 1967.

CATHERINE STADEM. Papers; 1927-2006. 3.15 cu. ft. Inventory.
The collection consists of the writings, local theatre history research papers, and other papers of and Anchorage theatre critic and author. Series 6 contains twelve audiocassettes of KSKA radio shows featuring Stadem, including eleven of the program Stage Talk, hosted by Stadem, and one of an interview of Stadem on the program Radio Reader. Series 7 consists of a reel-to-reel audiotape recording of a portion of Anchorage Community Theatre's production of the musical, "Toyon of Alaska," from 1967.

THEODORE F. STEVENS. Speech Recording; October 28, 1994. 1 audiocassette.
This collection consists of 1 audiocassette recording of a speech given by U. S. Senator Ted Stevens to the Alaska World Affairs Council luncheon at the Anchorage Hilton on October 28, 1994. The speech consists of an introduction by a member of the World Affairs Council, a short speech by Senator Stevens, and a question and answer session with the Senator. Total running time of the recording is approximately one hour.

DAVID AND JENNY STRANDBERG FAMILY. Papers; 1897-1970. 3.1 cu. ft. Inventory.
The collection consists of the papers and photographs of the David and Jenny Strandberg Family, an Alaskan mining family. Part 1, Series 8, Family Memorabilia, contains a Victor Talking Machine Co. 78 speed audiodisc of President Calvin Coolidge welcoming aviator Charles Lindberg at Washington, D.C., on June 11, 1927.

BENJAMIN B. TALLEY (1903-1998). Papers; 1930-1993. 20 cu. ft. Inventory.
The collection contains papers relating to the military career of Brig. Gen. Benjamin B. Talley. Among the papers are 2 audiocassette recordings interviews with the general concerning the Normandy invasion and the capital move.

DIANA TILLION (b. 1928). Oral History Interview; 2005. 6 audiocassettes.
The collection consists of six audiocassettes of an oral history interview of artist Diana Tillion conducted by Viola Harrison at Halibut Cove in August 2005. The interview concerns her early life, family, early marriage, life as the wife of a fisherman and legislator, experiences with breast cancer, and children, as well as the community of Halibut Cove. Each audiocassette is 55 minutes long.

JOANNE TOWNSEND. Papers; 1962-2003. .25 cu. ft.
The collection consists of papers regarding Joanne Townsend's work as a poet and her relations with other Alaskan authors. It contains an audiocassette recording of her poetry reading at The Coffee Mill, on May 23, 1991.

UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGE. CENTER FOR ALCOHOL AND ADDICTION STUDIES. TRI-DISCIPLINE CONFERENCES. Addiction Studies, Mental Health, and Violence Counseling Conference Records; 1979, 1981-1991. 5.3 cu. ft. Inventory.
The collection consists of records of conferences held in Anchorage and presented by the University of Alaska Anchorage, Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies. The collection contains 1150 audiocassettes of conference proceedings from the following conferences: the Annual School on Addiction Studies (1984-1991), the Annual Institute on Family Violence (1984-1985), the Annual Mental Health Conference (1987-1991), and the Annual Interpersonal Violence Symposium (1990-1991). The conferences of 1989 to 1991 were referred to as the Tri-Discipline Conferences, on the subjects of addiction studies, mental health, and interpersonal violence.

UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA, ANCHORAGE. JUSTICE CENTER. CRIMINAL CODE REVISION. Project Director Files; 1971-1978. 24 cu. ft. Inventory.
The collection consists of the files of the Alaska criminal code revision project director and the files of staff members. Series 7e of Part A contains 162 audiocassettes and 26 reel to reel audiotapes primarily of meetings and hearings (1975-1979).

UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA, FAIRBANKS. ALCOHOL SEMINAR. Records; 1970. .15 cu. ft.
The University of Alaska, Fairbanks, in conjunction with the Alaska State Office of Alcoholism and COMPAS of Fairbanks, sponsored a three day alcohol seminar in May of 1970, to discuss alcohol and its effects on both natives and non-natives. The seminar was entitled "Alcohol Use, Abuse, and Addiction - a Community Problem," and was held on the University campus. Speakers at the seminar included Red Boucher, Mayor of Fairbanks, and Fenton Moss of the University of Utah School of Alcohol Studies. The collection consists of 6 reel to reel audiotape recordings of the seminar.

PETER VOGEL. Photographs and Film; 1937-1940. 1 cu. ft. List.
This collection consists of photographs and one VHS copy of a black and white 16mm film depicting Dr. Vogel's travel and work in Alaska. In addition, there is 1 audiocassette recording containing a narration by Dr. Vogel of the contents of the film.

WEST ANCHORAGE HIGH SCHOOL BAND. "BAND-O-RAMA." Recordings; ca. 1960-1974. .4 cu. ft. List.
The collection consists of 8 phonograph albums (12 discs) of concerts performed by the band. The concerts were directed by Jack McGuin.

WEST ANCHORAGE HIGH SCHOOL CHOIRS. Concert Recordings; 1974-1974. .1 cu. ft.
This collection consists of a recording of the West Anchorage High School Choirs from the 1974-1975 season. The two phonograph disk set includes performances by the Girl's Choir, Concert Choir, ABSD High School Chorus, the Chanteurs, the Men's Ensemble, the Melodies, and the Traveling Assembly. Cam McCarrey served as Choir Director. Laura Brown, Mark Meyer, Karen Olson, Laurie Steele provided piano accompaniments. Other instrumental accompaniments were provided by Carl Bassler, Brian Holen, Doug Linford, Steve Rychetnik, and Bob Siekawitch.

HARRY R. WILSON (1897-1984). Papers; n.d., 1915-1983. .35 cu. ft.
The collection consists of the notes and a handwritten draft, as well as audiocassette tapes and transcripts concerning Harry Wilson's autobiography covering his life up to 1941. Also there are tapes and transcripts from interviews between Harry Wilson and Dennis Walle concerning his life and work. There are a total of 10 audiocassettes.

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