Home alaska state publications libraries, archives. Aug 10, 2016 kids ages 612 can sign up for free youth art activities at the andrew p. While we are currently closed to the public to prevent or slow the spread of coronavirus disease covid19, the alaska state library is continuing to answer your reference questions by phone and email for general reference. The ibooks are filled with interactive elements and extensive source material from juneaus newly opened alaska state library, archives and museum slam. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. Alaska state library archives and museum architizer.
Its curved roof references a birds protective wing, and its high windows keep visitors connected to the surrounding mountainous landscape as theyre reading inside. Alaska state museum juneau 2020 all you need to know. The real secret to employee engagement libcal alaska. Friends of the state library, archives and museum home. The division of state libraries, archives and museum offers library and information service to state agencies and the legislature, provides for the orderly m. The alaska state library serves alaska libraries, state employees and the general. The purpose of the museum and historical library was to collect, preserve and provide access to objects, laws, and papers from the territory. The alaska state archives and library will host an open house 10 a. Always a visitor highlight, with a sophisticated new facility and two and onehalf times the display area of the prior building, it promises some dramatic visuals. Skilled in social media, volunteer management, grant writing, and data entry. Friends of the alaska state libraries, archives and museum. Kashevaroff state library, archives, and museum building, named for the first librarian and curator of the alaska historical museum. Marie darlin inducted into the alaska womens hall of fame. The state archives preserves permanently valuable government records that document alaskas history and makes these records available to its clients in a secure, professional and responsible manner.
The book that gave us shakespeare, on tour from the folger shakespeare library. The alaska state museum is open tuesdays through saturdays from 10 a. The archives provides an excellent library of genealogy records including. For two years juneaus alaska state museum was closed for remodeling. Photographic quality reproductions may be ordered from the alaska state historical library. May 30, 2016 a 14yearold project in downtown juneau is nearly complete. The alaska state library promotes and coordinates library services to the community of alaskan libraries, serves as the primary research library for state government, and collects, preserves, and makes accessible alaskarelated materials, including state of alaska publications. The state library, archives, and museum support education and teachers with some unique resources and opportunities. Alaska state archives 141 willoughby ave juneau, ak 998110571. State of alaska library archives museum architect magazine. Kashevaroff library, archives and museums is now open, and just in time for celebration 2016, southeast alaskas regular event of alaska native dance and culture.
We are the friends of the alaska state library, archives and museum. Jun, 2019 contact information division of libraries, archives and museums. Kashevaroff state library, archives and museum slam for short. Alaska state library archives and museum download 4c30fd4a56 file.
Ketchikan man creates replica sail for historic bristol bay. A 14yearold project in downtown juneau is nearly complete. The existing alaska state museum was demolished for the construction of the new slam building. Located on the waterline at the entrance to downtown juneau, the andrew p. The project sits on approximately 3 acres of land that was originally developed during the early 1900s gold mining era. The friends of the alaska state libraries, archives and museum. But its only temporary, said alaska state museums conservator ellen carrlee. See all 2 alaska state museum tours on tripadvisor. Jennifer treadway state records manager alaska state.
Alaska state library, archives, and museum museumgallery as of this writing, the new alaska state library, archives and museumcalled slam is slated to reopen in may 2016. In a modern glass architectural environment, the museum, referred to as slam, displays artifacts, photographs and documents detailing alaskas rich history. For the statewide alaska historical society, darlin started the local societies group and served on the organizations board of directors. The slam building is officially known as the father andrew p. Congress passed an act establishing the alaska historical library and museum for the district of alaska on june 6, 1900.
We recommend booking alaska state museum tours ahead of time to secure your spot. We help students succeed by providing resources and educational support for all alaskans. Experienced records manager with a demonstrated history of working in the information services industry. Back to school with the alaska state library, archives. At 120,000 sf, slam includes a stateoftheart museum with interactive exhibits. Friends of the alaska state library, archives, and museum posts. The alaska state museum at 395 whittier street is open daily from 9am to 5pm. Posted in uncategorized tagged alaska museums in the news, alaska native libraries, alaska state museum, and museums, archives, archives and museums summit, ask asm, baranov museum, bob banghart, grant in aid, museum boot camp. All evening programs and rental use are cancelled during this closure period. Rebuilt from scratch between 2014 and 2016, the museum building, known as the father andrew p.
The finishing touches are being put on the new father andrew p. All state libraries, archives and museums, including the alaska state library, archives and museum, is closing march 1731, 2020, as ordered by the governors covid19 state health mandate 2. Visit our staff directory to contact lam staff by email or phone for distance services. Kashevaroff state library, archives and museum slam is that its design is inspired by the culture and landscape of alaska. May 05, 2016 the alaska state library is one of many alaskan libraries that have moved to new digs in the past few years. Hundredyear treasure of alaska history and culture. This frontier citys history and culture get the spotlight at the last chance mining museum and the juneaudouglas city museum. Kashevaroff state library, archives, and museum to celebrate the national.
The museum closed temporarily on february 28, 2014 for the creation of a new facility that joined the state libraries, archives and museum slam together in a comprehensive research facility. Oct 24, 2017 located on the waterline at the entrance to downtown juneau, the andrew p. Start this article has been rated as startclass on the projects quality scale. Not all of juneaus attractions are in nature, however. Kashevaroff apk building, also houses the alaska state archives and the alaska state library.
Kashevaroff apk building 395 whittier street juneau ak 99801. Aug 26, 2015 the state library, archives, and museum support education and teachers with some unique resources and opportunities. Alaska state library, archives and museum 29469777554. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see a list of open tasks.
The state of alaska library archives museum consolidates three agencies, integrating their functions for greater efficiency and responsiveness to the public, and providing a stateoftheart facility to house alaskas history. Hacker is partnered with alaskan architecture firm ecihyer for master planning, programming and design of the building. Darlin was one of the steadfast leaders who spent 10 years advocating for the acquisition of property and funding for a muchneeded state libraries, archives and museums center slam in juneau. Friends of the alaska state library, archives, and museum. The slam building has two floor levels with a level below grade for 62 parking stalls and mechanical space. Ketchikan, alaska the alaska state museum in juneau is homeless. All state libraries, archives and museums, including the alaska state library. Public programs and events are suspended during that time. The museum closed temporarily on february 28, 2014 for the creation of a new facility that joined the state libraries, archives and museum slam together. When requesting further information about individual photographs, please include the complete description of the photograph given in these web pages, including the collection name and number pca. Kashevaroff state library, archives, and museum is the new anchor for a budding arts and culture district in alaskas capital city.
Known as slam, this new facility is designed as a consolidated home for the alaska state museum, archives, and library divisions, whose shared mission is to preserve, protect, and share alaskas historical artifacts and documents. Visit our staff directory to contact lam staff by email or phone for. More than 32,000 artifacts and 60,000 books were relocated by staff as. The alaska state archives was established in 1970 and opened its doors to the public in 1972. This article is within the scope of wikiproject alaska, a collaborative effort to improve the coverage of the u. Connecting people to alaskas diverse history, art and cultures by supporting the alaska state library, archives and museum. Contact information division of libraries, archives and museums. Opening soon at the alaska state museum are three new exhibits. The state archives preserves permanently valuable government records that document alaska s history and makes these records available to its clients in a secure, professional and responsible manner. Friends of the state library, archives and museum about us. The legislature established the alaska state library in 1955 to provide reference. Connecting people to alaska s diverse history, art and cultures by supporting the alaska state library, archives and museum.
Oct 16, 2018 alaska day means an open house at the state archives, library and museum and an allalaskan literary gathering at its store. Father kashevaroff was the first curator in 1920 of alaskas territorial library and museum. Known as slam, this new facility is designed as a consolidated home for the alaska state museum, archives, and library divisions, whose. The friends of the alaska state libraries, archives and. Hundredyear treasure of alaska history and culture opens. Alaska public records access to alaska births, marriages, deaths and divorces. An early look inside alaskas archive, library and museum. Get tickets at, jacc, hearthside books, and store at the apk. The alaska state library on the second floor allows access monday through friday from 10am to 4. The alaska state library is one of many alaskan libraries that have moved to new digs in the past few years. Back to school with the alaska state library, archives, and. Calendar libraries, archives, museums at alaska state library. Alaska day means an open house at the state archives, library and museum and an allalaskan literary gathering at its store. Kids ages 612 can sign up for free youth art activities at the andrew p.
Here are some ways that we can help make this your best year ever. Friends of the alaska state library, archives and museum. The alaska state museum is a museum in juneau, alaska, united states. The finest of the museums, the alaska state museum, is scheduled to reopen in may 2016 on its old site as the expanded alaska state library, archives, and museum slam following several years of. Back to school with the alaska state library, archives, and museum its backtoschool time here in alaska. The alaska state library promotes and coordinates library services to the community of alaskan libraries, serves as the primary research library for state government, and collects, preserves, and makes accessible alaska related materials, including state of alaska publications. Alaska state museum housed in a striking new building in downtown juneau, the museum combines the collections from the former alaska state museum and the alaska state library archives. Kashevaroff state library, archives and museum, widely known as the. Juneau, the inside passage, and southeast alaska sights.