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Newspapers, Maps & Documents
About This Collection
The Palmer Museum of History and Art collects newspapers, magazines, and article clippings with content that helps to tell the story of the Palmer area. Our collection includes material from early print sources, such as the Matanuska Valley Pioneer and the Anchorage Times, to papers still in circulation today. The scanned articles and excerpts are made available here for your reading, research, and enjoyment, and are sorted by the name of the paper and then by the publication date, earliest to latest.
Newspapers & Publications
Alaska Record
Alaskan Agriculturist
Anchorage Daily News
Anchorage Daily Times
Anchorage Times
Fairbanks Daily News Miner
Knik News
Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman
Matanuska and Susitna Valleys Tourist Guide
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
Matanuska Valley Post
Matanuska Valley Record
Milwaukee Journal
Minneapolis Journal
Other Articles
Palmer Community Newsletter
Senior Voice
Valley Press
Valley Settler
Winnett Times
Inventory
Item #
Publication Name
Publication Date
Vol
#
Pages
Historic?
Collection
Notes
Article Title
4
Anchorage Daily News Magazine
6/9/1985
N/A
N/A
16
N/A
Anchorage Daily News Collection
We Alaskans magazine
“Valley of Hope”
5
Anchorage Daily Times
5/23/1935
XIX
201
4
Historic
Connell Collection
Front page, and pages 2, 7, and 8.
“Anchorage Welcomes New Colonists Home”
6
Anchorage Daily Times
5/23/1935
XIX
201
4
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 3,4,5, and 6. Names of Matanuska colonists from Wisconsin and Michigan.
“Full List of Names Of Wis. and Mich. Party Matanuska Colonists”
7
Anchorage Daily Times
11/11/1935
N/A
N/A
4
Historic
Connell Collection
Front page of section 2, and pages 2, 11, and 12.
“Colony Passes First Milestone”
210
Anchorage Daily Times
6/18/1965
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Found in Collection
Article about people joining Igloo No. 31
“Pioneers Hold Initation”
208
Bert Bingle’s Paper
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Headlines from major cities around the world
Bert Bingle’s Newspaper
66
Bert’s Drug Store Christmas Card
Unknown
N/A
N/A
1
Historic
Connell Collection
Bert’s Drug Store Christmas Card
“Bert’s Drug Store Ad”
169
Colony Tract Tag
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Colony Tract Tag No 58
Tract Tag: Tract 58
65
Koslosky’s Store Advertisement
Unknown
N/A
N/A
1
Historic
Connell Collection
Full page Koslosky’s Store Christmas advertisement.
“Koslosky’s Store Ad”
36
Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman
1985
N/A
N/A
16
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Pages 1-16 of the Frontiersman Golden Anniversary Colony Days Edition. Articles about the Matanuska Colony.
“Frontiersman Golden Anniversary Colony Days Edition Edition
30
Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman
6/7/2005
N/A
N/A
2
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Pages 11 and 12. Article about the Matanuska Colony
“Celebrating the bygone days”
31
Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman
6/7/2005
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Pages 3, 4, 9, and 10. Article about the Matanuska Colony
“Matanuska Colony Project celebrates 70”
32
Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman
6/7/2005
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Pages 5, 6, 7, and 8. Articles about the Matanuska Colony.
“Early days in the Matanuska Valley”
33
Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman
6/7/2005
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Pages 1, 2, 11, and 12. Celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Matanuska Colony Project.
“Celebrating the bygone days”
34
Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman
6/7/2005
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Pages 3, 4, 9, and 10. Article about the Matanuska Colony
“Matanuska Colony Project celebrates 70”
35
Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman
6/7/2005
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Pages 5, 6, 7, and 8. Articles about the Matanuska Colony.
“Early days in the Matanuska Valley”
50
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
8/22/1935
1
1
5
Historic
Eckert Collection
Pages 1-5 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news
“Bodies of Rogers and Post Flown Outside by Joe Crosson”
72
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
8/22/1935
1
1
3
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 1-3 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news
“Bodies of Rogers and Post Flown Outside by Joe Crosson”
51
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
9/12/1935
1
4
4
Historic
Borough Collection
Pages 1-4 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news.
“Doctor Albrecht and Bride Welcomed Home — And How!”
52
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
9/19/1935
1
5
5
Historic
Borough Collection
Pages 1-5 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news
“Lt. Col. Hunt Gets O. K. on Main School Building”
53
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
9/26/1935
1
6
5
Historic
Borough Collection
Pages 1-5 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news
“Construction of Last House Gets Under Way”
55
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
9/26/1935
1
6
1
Historic
Found in Collection
Page 1 of Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news
“Construction of Last House Gets Under Way”
58
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
10/3/1935
1
7
1
Historic
Found in Collection
Page 2 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news
“Church Notices”
59
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
10/3/1935
1
7
5
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 1-5 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news
“Governor Troy is Please with Progress of Project”
61
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
10/10/1935
1
8
5
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 1-5 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news.
“Difficulties Ironed Out at Two Colonist Meetings”
62
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
10/16/1935
1
N/A
1
Historic
Connell Collection
Page 1 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news
“Difficulties Ironed Out at Two Colonist Meetings”
57
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
10/24/1935
N/A
N/A
1
Historic
Found in Collection
Page 4 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news
“First Pet Show is a Success”
63
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
10/24/1935
N/A
N/A
2
Historic
Found in Collection
Page 2 and 3 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news
“Valley to Have Game Warden”
54
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
11/14/1935
N/A
N/A
1
Historic
Borough Collection
Page 4 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news
“No Catholic Church Service on Sunday”
64
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
11/19/1935
2
4
4
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 1-4 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news.
“Colonists Now To Pay All Labor They Hire”
75
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
11/21/1935
1
14
5
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 1-5 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news.
“Board Acts on Vital Issues”
67
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
11/28/1935
N/A
N/A
2
Historic
Found in Collection
Pages 3 and 4 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news
“Council Primary Election Returns”
68
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
11/28/1935
1
15
3
Historic
Borough Collection
Pages 1-3 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news
“Project Construction Program Now Well Advanced”
60
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
12/5/1935
N/A
16
5
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 1-5 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news
“Fire Brings Death and Serious Injury to Emberg Family of #21”
71
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
12/5/1935
N/A
N/A
3
Historic
Borough Collection
Page 1-3 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news.
“Fire Brings Death and Serious Injury to Emberg Family of #21”
70
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
12/12/1935
1
17
1
Historic
Borough Collection
Page 1 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer.
“Little Dixie Joins Mother After Most Valiant Fight”
74
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
12/12/1935
1
17
4
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 1-4 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news.
“Little Dixie Joins Mother After Most Valiant Fight”
73
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
12/19/1935
1
18
5
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 1-5 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news. Top of first page is missing pieces.
“No Marketing Problems at Fairbanks Experiment Farm”
76
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
1/2/1936
1
19-20
8
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 1-8 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news.
“Holidays a Pleasant Interlude at End of Busy Summer and Fall”
77
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
1/16/1936
1
22
4
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 1-4 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news.
“Alaska, Land of Promise!”
78
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
1/23/1936
1
23
4
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 1-4 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news.
“Good Fight Promised in our Beauty Queen Contest”
79
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
1/30/1936
1
24
4
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 1-4 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news.
“Large Crowd Assured for Dedication Dance”
80
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
2/6/1936
1
25
4
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 1-4 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news.
“Close Race Promised in Beauty Queen Contest”
81
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
2/13/1936
1
26
4
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 1-4 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news.
“First Colonist Wedding is Culmination of a Real Romance”
82
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
2/13/1936
N/A
N/A
1
Historic
Borough Collection
Page 4 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news
“President’s Birthday Ball”
84
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
2/20/1936
1
27
4
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 1-4 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news.
“Pioneers Take Anchorage — Fairbanks takes Pioneers in Fast Hockey Matches”
85
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
2/27/1936
1
28
4
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 1-4 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news.
“Legion Purchases Homesite near Main Highway Turn”
86
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
3/6/1936
1
29
5
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 1-5 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news.
“Look Before You Shoot”
87
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
3/12/1936
1
30
6
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 1-6 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news
“Palmer Makes Herself Known at First Ice Carnival Visit”
88
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
3/19/1936
1
31
6
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 1-6 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news
“Tent Destroyed by Fire”
89
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
4/2/1936
1
33
4
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 1-4 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news.
“Mr. Irwin to Resign”
90
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
4/9/1936
N/A
N/A
2
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 3 and 4 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news
“Here’s That Man Again”
91
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
4/16/1936
1
35
5
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 1-5 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news
“Clinton Johnson Home on Tract 148 a Total Loss”
92
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
4/16/1936
N/A
N/A
1
Historic
Found in Collection
Page 5 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news
“Cupid on the Job”
93
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
4/25/1936
1
36
4
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 1-4 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news.
“Fire Destroys Old Warehouse and Radio Station”
94
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
4/30/1936
1
37
3
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 1-3 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news
“Safety Board Appointed”
95
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
5/7/1936
1
38
6
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 1-6 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news
“May 16th Chosen as “Colony Day” for This First Year”
83
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
5/14/1936
N/A
N/A
1
Historic
Borough Collection
Page 3 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news
“Hospital Notes”
96
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
5/14/1936
1
39
4
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 1-4 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news.
“All Plans Completed for Colony Day Celebration”
97
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
5/21/1936
1
40
4
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 1-4 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news.
“Wind and Dust Fail to Dampen Colony Day Spirit”
98
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
5/21/1936
1
40
4
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 1-4 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news.
“Wind and Dust Fail to Dampen Colony Day Spirit”
99
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
5/28/1936
1
41
4
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 1-4 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news.
“Leo B. Jacobs to Be New Assistant to the Gen. Mgr.”
101
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
7/23/1936
N/A
N/A
2
Historic
Found in Collection
Pages 2 and 3 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news
“Palmer Needs an Air Field”
49
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
8/6/1936
1
53
6
Historic
Eckert Collection
Pages 1-6 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news
“Alaska Bureau Man Visits Valley”
100
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
11/12/1936
2
3
6
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 1-6 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news
“Zelda Pilkington Dies From Gun Wound”
56
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
Unknown
N/A
N/A
1
Historic
Found in Collection
A page of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer.
“Legion Meeting Dates are Permanently Established”
69
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
Unknown
N/A
N/A
1
Historic
Borough Collection
A page of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer.
“Legion Meeting Dates are Permanently Established”
102
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
Unknown
N/A
N/A
1
Historic
Found in Collection
Page 3 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news
“Immunization and Vaccination”
103
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
Unknown
N/A
N/A
1
Historic
Found in Collection
A page of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer.
“Anchorage-Matanuska Road is Allotted $100,000.00”
104
Matanuska Valley Post
7/31/1946
1
9
2
Historic
Found in Collection
Pages 1 and 2 of the Matanuska Valley Post.
“Palmer To have Temporary Hospital; Quonsets to be Used”
105
Matanuska Valley Post
11/27/1946
1
26
4
Historic
Found in Collection
Pages 1-4 of the Matanuska Valley Post.
“Hold Up At the Alpine Inn; $800 Lost”
145
Senior Voice
Aug-85
8
8
24
N/A
Odsather Collection
Contains article about the 50 year anniversary of the Matanuska Colony Project
“Palmer fair honors colonists”
24
The Anchorage Times
5/25/1975
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Anchorage Times Collection
Pages C-1, C-2, C-7, and C-8. Article about the Matanuska Colony.
Colonists: A Cooperative Effort to Begin Again”
25
The Anchorage Times
5/25/1975
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Anchorage Times Collection
Pages C-3, C-4, C-5, and C-6. Arcticle about the Matanuska Colony.
“Trials: Settlers Meet Down-To-Earth Drawbacks”
10
The Anchorage Times
5/17/1985
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Anchorage Times Collection
Front page of section I, and pages I-2, I-11, and I-12. Articles about the Matanuska Valley.
“Matanuska Valley settler recalls half-century of Alaska farm history” 1
11
The Anchorage Times
5/17/1985
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Anchorage Times Collection
Pages I-3, I-4, I-9 and I-10. I-10 is a page of comics.
“Heinze selected head of United Way”
12
The Anchorage Times
5/17/1985
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Anchorage Times Collection
Pages I-5, I-6, I-7, and I-8. Articles about the Matanuska colonists.
“Matanuska Valley settler recalls half-century of Alaska farm history” 2
13
The Anchorage Times
5/31/1985
N/A
N/A
1
N/A
Anchorage Times Collection
Colony Jubilee advertisement
“Colony Jubilee”
14
The Anchorage Times
6/6/1985
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Anchorage Times Collection
Pages L-1, L-2, L-27, and L-28. Section L is about looking back on the Matanuska Colony as it celebrates 50 years since its founding.
“The Colony”
15
The Anchorage Times
6/6/1985
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Anchorage Times Collection
Pages L-3, L-4, L-25, and L-26. Articles about the Matanuska Colony Project.
“Program brought hardy, new breed”
16
The Anchorage Times
6/6/1985
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Anchorage Times Collection
Pages L-5, L-6, L-23, and L-24. Articles and photos about the Matanuska Colony Project.
“Money, hope lured Depression-weary transients”
17
The Anchorage Times
6/6/1985
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Anchorage Times Collection
Pages L-7, L-8, L-21, and L-22. Articles about the Matanuska Colony Project.
“Pessimistic New Deal foe finds thriving camps”
18
The Anchorage Times
6/6/1985
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Anchorage Times Collection
Pages L-9, L-10, L-19, and L-20. Articles about the Matanuska Colony Project.
“Pockets jingled with bingles after issue of colony coinage”
19
The Anchorage Times
6/6/1985
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Anchorage Times Collection
Pages L-11, L-12, L-17, and L-18. Articles about the Matanuska Colony Project.
“Pioneer physician arrives in Matanuska…”
20
The Anchorage Times
6/6/1985
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Anchorage Times Collection
Pages L-13, L-14, L-15, and L-16. Articles about the Matanuska Colony Project.
“Colony government began with meeting in tent”
2
The Anchorage Times
6/21/1985
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Article about state fair theme honoring colonists
“State fair theme honors colonists”
21
The Anchorage Times
10/6/1985
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Anchorage Times Collection
Article about homesteads disappearing in the Matanuska Valley.
“Pioneers watch homesteads disappear”
8
The Anchorage Times
11/19/1987
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Anchorage Times Collection
Front page of Section C, and pages C-2, C-5, and C-6. Article about Dr. C. Earl Albrecht, Matanuska Colony doctor.
“Albrecht honored as circumpolar health medical pioneer” 1
9
The Anchorage Times
11/19/1987
N/A
N/A
2
N/A
Anchorage Times Collection
Pages C-3 and C-4. Continuation of article about Dr. C. Earl Albrecht. Matanuska Colony doctor.
“Albrecht honored as circumpolar health medical pioneer” 2
1
The Frontiersman
5/22/1985
39
44
N/A
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Article about Colony coins (bingles)
“Colony coins back in circulation”
37
The Frontiersman
6/15/1985
N/A
N/A
2
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Pages 9 and 10. Articles about the Matanuska Colony Project.
“Death of Will Rogers inspired Valley’s first newspaper”
39
The Frontiersman
6/28/1985
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Article about an auto railer that was used to transport people and goods from Chitina to McCarthy.
“Auto railer got new life: Copper miners escaped mines in it”
40
The Frontiersman
6/28/1985
N/A
N/A
2
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Article about Dr. C. Earl Albrecht and an article about the Matanuska Colony hospital by Arville Schaleben. Pages 9 and 10.
“On call at the colony”
41
The Frontiersman
7/31/1985
N/A
N/A
2
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Pages 7 and 8. Article about the Matanuska Colony and an article about hitch-hiking in the Matanuska Valley.
“Alaska Railroad played key role in Matanuska colonization project”
42
The Frontiersman
8/2/1985
N/A
N/A
2
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Three articles about the Matanuska Colony. Two were orginally printed in the Minneapolis Journal in July 1935.
“Some gathered fortunes in the Matanuska valley”
43
The Frontiersman
8/2/1985
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Photos and article about the opening of the Colony Village at the Alaska State Fairgrounds.
“Colony Village–A taste of Alaska’s historical past”
45
The Frontiersman
8/7/1985
N/A
N/A
2
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Two articles about Walter Pippel.
“The farmer who challenged the co-op”
44
The Frontiersman
8/9/1985
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Photo of a Colony barn being moved by truck.
“Moving a colony barn”
46
The Frontiersman
8/9/1985
N/A
N/A
2
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Three articles about the Matanuska Colony. Two are about the children of the colony.
“Colony Children: Their yesterdays and todays”
47
The Frontiersman
8/14/1985
N/A
N/A
2
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Pages 21 and 22. Three articles, one about Matanuska Valley weather, and two which orginally appeared in the Milwaukee Journal in 1935 about the Matanuska Colony.
“Battling the elements in the Valley”
48
The Frontiersman
8/16/1985
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Pages 11, 12, 21, and 22. Three articles about the Matanuska Colony, two from 1935 that were orginally printed in the Milwaukee Journal.
“Oldtimers tell hunters of Matanuska”
29
The Frontiersman
6/27/2008
N/A
N/A
8
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Section C, pages C-1 through C-8.
“Mat-Su played large role in statehood”
27
The Frontiersman
8/15/2010
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Article about Lee Hartley, one of the Matanuska colonists
“Pioneer Spirit: Lee Hartley helped build Palmer through hard work and strong family business” 1
28
The Frontiersman
8/15/2010
N/A
N/A
2
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Article about Lee Hartley, one of the Matanuska colonists
“Pioneer Spirit: Lee Hartley helped build Palmer through hard work and strong family business” 2
109
The Milwaukee Journal
1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Article about the Matanuska colonists by Arville Schaleben on the front page of the Milwaukee Journal
“Alaska Holds Great Hopes, Says Hopkins”
111
The Milwaukee Journal
4/26/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Article about the Matanuska colonists
“Families Heed Alaska’s Call”
112
The Milwaukee Journal
4/26/1935
N/A
N/A
1
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about and photos of the Matanuska colonists
“First Wisconsin Families Selected for Alaskan Colonization Program”
117
The Milwaukee Journal
5/15/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Sketches of the Matanuska colonists on their way to Alaska
“Life With the Wisconsin and Michigan Delegations as Modern Pilgrims Head for Alaskan Farmlands”
116
The Milwaukee Journal
5/19/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Photo of the colonists on a train
“Clicking Rails Tire State’s Pioneers”
121
The Milwaukee Journal
6/16/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Article about the Matanuska colonists
“Alaskan Pioneers Start First Log Building, Clear Townsite”
129
The Milwaukee Journal
6/19/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Two articles about the Matanuska colonists
“One Alaska Thorn Gone”
130
The Milwaukee Journal
6/30/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Articles about the Matanuska colonists
“Crops Grow Magically in Alaska’s Magic Soil”
133
The Milwaukee Journal
7/1/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Photos of the first funeral in the Matanuska colony and the construction headquarters
“Sorrow Strikes Alaska Colony–First Funeral Is Held; Construction Headquarters Completed”
132
The Milwaukee Journal
7/7/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Photos of the first funeral in the Matanuska colony and the construction headquarters
“Sorrow Strikes Alaska Colony–First Funeral Is Held; Construction Headquarters Completed”
134
The Milwaukee Journal
7/24/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about the Matanuska Colony Project
“Sudden Shift in House Plans Brings Howl From Colonists”
136
The Milwaukee Journal
7/29/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about the Matanuska Colony Project
“Alaska Colony in Gear Now, Problem Is to Make It Run”
137
The Milwaukee Journal
8/1/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about the Matanuska Colony with photos
“Colonists Sign New Petition”
140
The Milwaukee Journal
8/2/1935
N/A
N/A
2
Historic
Connell Collection
Articles about the Matanuska colonists
“Colony’s Chief Topic: Where Is Our Market?”
141
The Milwaukee Journal
8/14/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about the Matanuska colonists
“Colony Outlook Better as Everyone Works in Unity”
106
The Milwaukee Journal
6/2/1985
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Found in Collection
Article about the 50 year anniversary of the Matanuska Colony Project
“North to Alaska: Colonists from Wisconsin mark 50th year in Matanuska”
143
The Milwaukee Journal
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Photos of a colonist and the skin of a bear shot in the Matanuska Valley
“Now This Looks Something Like the Oldtime Pioneering”
144
The Minneapolis Journal
6/2/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Photo of the colonists arriving in the Matanuska Valley
“the Alaskan Frontier”
3
The Valley Press
6/13/1985
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Article about the golden jubilee of St. Michael’s Parish in Palmer.
“Parrish celebrates 50 years”
146
The Valley Press
6/13/1985
2
11
2
N/A
Valley Press Collection
Article about Matanuska colonist reunion. Pages 1 and 2
“Colonists return to good old days”
147
The Valley Press
6/13/1985
2
11
2
N/A
Valley Press Collection
Pages 11 and 12. Article about the Matanuska Colony
“Colonists return to Palmer”
148
The Valley Press
10/3/1985
N/A
N/A
19
N/A
Valley Press Collection
Pages 9-28. Article about the Odsather family
“Couple’s lives shaped by Colony”
151
The Valley Settler
2/3/1939
2
9
10
Historic
Powerhouse Collection
Articles about the Matanuska Valley and the goings-on of the people living there
“Annual Report of the Board of Directors of the Matanuska Valley Coop Association”
152
The Valley Settler
3/3/1939
2
10
9
Historic
Powerhouse Collection
Articles about the Matanuska Valley and the goings-on of the people living there
“Sheely Outside”
149
The Valley Settler
3/10/1939
2
14
9
Historic
Powerhouse Collection
Articles about the Matanuska Valley
“Getting Down to Business”
150
The Valley Settler
5/30/1946
9
16
14
Historic
Powerhouse Collection
Articles about the Matanuska Valley and the goings-on of the people living there
“Palmer Will Have a New Hospital If Present Plans Materialize”
107
Unknown
1935
N/A
N/A
1
Historic
Found in Collection
Sketches of what the Matanuska colonists may have done before they left for Alaska
Drawings of Palmer Colonists
119
Unknown
1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Article about the Matanuska colonists leaving the Midwest by Arville Schaleben
“1935 Pioneers Ready to Tell State Goodby”
131
Unknown
1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about Wiley Post and Will Rogers potentially visiting the Matanuska colony
“Rogers May Pay Visit to Matanuska”
158
Unknown
1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about the Matanuska colony. Writing in pencil over some of the text
“Alaska Colony Lags; Labor Badly Needed”
194
Unknown
1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Two articles about the Matanuska colony
“Dance Night in Alaska New Thrill for Colony”
154
Unknown
2010
N/A
N/A
2
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Article about the Matanuska Colony Project
“Matanuska Colony”
113
Unknown
3/19/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Articles about the Matanuska colonists
“State Families Will Emigrate”
172
Unknown
May-35
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Three articles about the Matanuska colonists
“Colonists Voice Thanks for New chance in North”
173
Unknown
May-35
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Two articles about the Matanuska colonists
“Colonists Near Alaskan Goal”
175
Unknown
May-35
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Three articles about the Matanuska colonists
“Pioneers Steaming North to New Destiny in Alaska”
108
Unknown
5/11/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Sketch of people next to a hay wagon with “Matanuska” written in the sky above them
“The Spirit of ‘On, Wisconsin'”
115
Unknown
5/15/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Article about the Matanuska colonists
“Alaska Bound Colonists Weclomed at Seattle”
118
Unknown
5/15/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Article about the Matanuska colonists’ journey to Alaska by Arville Schaleben
“Pioneers Find Way to Sleep in Day Coach”
114
Unknown
5/16/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Article about the Matanuska colonists
“Colonists Nearing Coast and Seattle Celebration”
177
Unknown
5/17/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about the Matanuska colonists
“Officials Beam, Crowds Cheer State Pioneers”
176
Unknown
5/19/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about the Matanuska colonists
“Colonists Eagerly Await Command to Board Ship”
174
Unknown
5/23/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about the Matanuska colonists
“Pioneers in Alaska; Off for New Homes”
171
Unknown
5/30/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about the Matanuska colonists
“Alaska Colony Grumbles About Shortage of Tents”
125
Unknown
Jun-35
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Two articles about the Matanuska colonists’ experiences in the Matanuska Valley
“The Sad Alaskan Tale of Charlie’s Blue Milk”
180
Unknown
Jun-35
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Two articles about the Matanuska colony
“Hopkins Sure Colonists to Have Winter Shelter”
170
Unknown
6/3/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about the Matanuska colony
“One Alaska Pioneer Just an Old Hand at It”
183
Unknown
6/4/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Article about the Matanuska colony
“Find Thieves in Matanuska”
182
Unknown
6/7/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Article about the Matanuska colony
“Law in Alaska Colony Is the Law of the Gun”
166
Unknown
6/9/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about the temperatures in the Matanuska colony
“Matanuskan Heat Records Broken”
181
Unknown
6/9/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Two articles about the Matanuska colony
“‘Chaos Rounding Into Form’ in the Boom City of Palmer”
179
Unknown
6/11/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Article about the Matanuska colonists
“22 Men Quit Colony Jobs”
122
Unknown
6/14/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Article about what the wives of the Matanuska colonists are doing
“Tent Becomes Home, if There’s a Housewife”
123
Unknown
6/14/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Article about what the wives of the Matanuska colonists are doing
“Tent Becomes Home, if There’s a Housewife”
178
Unknown
6/14/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Article about the Matanuska Colony
“Colony Faces Log Shortage”
120
Unknown
6/16/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Articles about the Matanuska colonists
“Rare Characters Aid Settlers in Matanuska”
127
Unknown
6/20/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Article about the Matanuska colonists
Pioneer Life Full of Work”
128
Unknown
6/20/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Two articles about the Matanuska colonists, one about the first funeral and the other about the colonists’ experiences
Colony’s First Funeral Described by Reporter”
124
Unknown
6/21/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Article about the colonists wanting an investigation of the colony project
“Project is Hurt by Politics at Juneau, Claim”
126
Unknown
6/29/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Article about the Matanuska colonists
“Alaska Colony Gets Promise of Real Action”
209
Unknown
8/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Articles about the Matanuska Colony
“Local Man Snaps Picture of Will and Wiley Day Before Their Death”
185
Unknown
8/11/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about the Matanuska colony getting ready for winter
“Colony Ready to ‘Hole-In’ for Long Winter”
142
Unknown
8/13/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about the Matanuska colonists’ interactions with the local wildlife
“Alaska Colonists Warned Against Vicious Brownies”
164
Unknown
10/22/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about the Matanuska colony
“Matanuska Failure Seen by Workers”
161
Unknown
11/5/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about the Matanuska colony
“Matanuska Officer Views It As Bonanza”
168
Unknown
2/14/1936
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about the Matanuska colony
“Views Matanuska As ‘Political Joke'”
156
Unknown
5/19/1970
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Connell Collection
Article about the Matanuska colonists
“Mataniska Valley Families Left Rhinelander Just 35 Years Ago”
22
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Anchorage Times Collection
Article about students at the Central School in Palmer writing proverbs.
“He Who Writes Proverbs Must Have A Pencil”
23
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Anchorage Times Collection
Article about the road from Palmer to Anchorage and its effect on the Matanuska Colony Project
“Road Paved the way for early Matanuska Valley colonists”
26
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Article about the Matanuuska Valley
“It Will Take a Good Job to Keep Harry Telder Home”
38
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Newspaper clipping. Two articles about the Matanuska Colony Project. One by Arville Schaleben.
“Colonists went north 50 years ago”
110
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Article about the Matanuska colonists.
Colonists’ Journey
135
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about agriculture at the Matanuska colony
“Freight Cuts Aid Colonists”
138
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about colonists leaving the project
“Brings to 21 Total Now Off Relief Project”
139
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about the Matanuska Colony Project
“Desertions Threatened as Work Lags in Colony”
155
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Connell Collection
Article about the Eckert Family
“Alaska gamble paid off for Minnesota family”
157
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about the Matanuska colonists
“Colonists Voise Thanks for New Chance in North”
159
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about the soil in the Matanuska colony.
“Best of Land Given Settlers”
160
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about the Matanuska colonists
“Little Is Done in Six Weeks, Telegram Says”
162
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Photo of the largest family in the Matanuska colony
“Biggest Brood Among Alaskan Pioneers”
163
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about the Matanuska colonists
“Special Train to Leave Here in Early Morn”
165
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about the Matanuska colonists
“Alaska Pioneers Given Party Here”
167
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about the Matanuska colonists
“Matanuskans Cut Loose”
184
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about the Matanuska colony
“Hail and Rain Slash Colony”
186
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about houses being built in the Matanuska colony
“50 Dwellings Rise in Colony”
187
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about a log shortage at the Matanuska colony
“Colony Faces Log Shortage”
188
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about houses being built in the Matanuska colony
“Colony Houses Rushed in Big Push by Officials”
189
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Article about the Matanuska colonists
“Alaska Pioneers Get Plots but Some Trade, Now for Hard Work”
190
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Article about the Matanuska colonists
“Pioneers in Alaska Off in New Homes”
191
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Two articles about the Matanuska colony
Problems with Colony Construction
192
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Two articles about the Matanuska colony
“Short of Labor and Necessary Working Tools”
193
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Two articles about the Matanuska colony
“A City Booms as of Yore in Alaska Wilds”
195
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Two articles about the Matanuska colony
“Best of Land Given Settlers”
196
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Three articles about the Matanuska colony
“Stray Hounds, Cow Shortage Other Worries” 1
197
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Three articles about the Matanuska colony
“Stray Hounds, Cow Shortage Other Worries” 2
198
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Two articles about the Matanuska colony
“Law in Alaska Colony Is the Law of the Gun”
199
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Article about the Matanuska colonists
“One Alaska Pioneer Just an Old Hand at It”
200
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Two articles about the Matanuska colonists
“Alaska Perils Have Altered”
201
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Three articles about the Matanuska colonists
“Led by Minister, Pioneers Hold Memorial Day Rites in New Community Building”
202
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Article about the Matanuska colonists
“Officials Beam, Crowds Cheer State Pioneers” 1
203
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Article about the Matanuska colonists
“Officials Beam, Crowds Cheer State Pioneers” 2
204
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Three articles about the Matanuska colonists
“Families Heed Alaska’s Call”
205
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Three articles about the Matanuska colonists
“Pioneers Get Touch of Sea”
206
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Connell Collection
Article about the Matanuska colonists
“Alaska’s Modern Pioneers”
207
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Photos of the Hennepin families
“Hennepin Families Thrill to Poineer [sic] Call, Pack for Alaska”
211
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Found in Collection
Article about people joining Igloo No. 31
“New Pioneers Initiated June 6”
153
Winnett Times
6/11/1937
N/A
N/A
2
Historic
Found in Collection
Article about the experiences of the Matanuska colonists by Thelma Caulkins, one of the colonists
“Former Resident Tells Interesting Story of Trip to Alaska and Life in the Rich Matanuska Valley”
1
N/A
1910
N/A
N/A
1
Historic
N/A
Map of the Willow Creek Mining district from 1910
“Map of Willlow Creek Mining District”
2
N/A
1979
N/A
N/A
1
N/A
N/A
Colony Classic Sled Dog Race Trail Map
“Colony Classic Sled Dog Race Trail Map”
3
N/A
22-May-36
N/A
N/A
1
Historic
Irwin Collection
ARRC Matanuska Valley Project Map showing proposed grazing areas
“A.R.R.C. Matanuska Valley Project”
4
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
1
N/A
N/A
Poster board with information about Rose Palmquist on it
Rose Palmquist “Senior ‘subversive’ still cheers underdog”
5
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
1
N/A
N/A
Poster board with information about Louise Kellogg
V. Louise Kellogg “Miscellaneous specialist”
6
N/A
2010
N/A
N/A
1
N/A
N/A
Poster for Colony Day celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Colony Project
“Matanuska Valley Colonists 75th Colony Days”
7
N/A
1-Oct-87
N/A
N/A
1
N/A
N/A
William Hermann’s Honorary Mayor of Palmer document
“William Herman Honorary Mayor of Palmer”
8
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
6
N/A
N/A
Pamplet “To the Beginnings and Beyond A Timeline of Alaska Native History”
“To the Beginnings and Beyond: A Timeline of Alaska Native History”
9
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
1
N/A
N/A
Bread wrapper from Shamrock Bakery in Palmer
“Sunny Maid Bread Shamrock Bakery”
10
N/A
1-May-98
N/A
N/A
1
N/A
N/A
Document from the Alaska Legislature honoring the second and third grade students at Butte Elementary
“Alaska Legislature: Honoring the 2nd and 3rd Graders of Butte Elementary”
11
N/A
6-Mar-89
N/A
N/A
1
N/A
N/A
Document from the Alaska Legislature honoring the 25th anniversary of the creation of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough
“Alaska Legislature: Honoring the Matanuska-Susitna Borough on its 25th Anniversary”
12
N/A
6-Mar-89
N/A
N/A
1
N/A
N/A
Document from the Alaska Legislature honoring the 25th anniversary of the creation of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough
“Alaska Legislature: Honoring the Matanuska-Susitna Borough on its 25th Anniversary”
13
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
1
N/A
N/A
Map of the historic sites of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough
“Matanuska-Susitna Borough: Touring Map of Historic Sites”
14
Shipping Recipt: Copper River & Northwestern Railway
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
N/A
Copper River & Northwestern Railway shipping recipts. Lower right corner is severely damaged
Shipping Reciepts: Copper River & Northwestern Railway
15
Katalla Company: Report to the Superintendent–Fuel Situation
N/A
N/A
N/A
8
Historic
N/A
Katalla Company, operating the Copper River Railway and Copper River & Northwestern Railway, Report to the Superintendent–Fuel Situation
“Katalla Company Copper River Railway and Copper River & Northwestern Railway”
16
Citation: Don L. Irwin
18-May-50
N/A
N/A
1
Historic
N/A
Don Irwin’s citation from the University of Alaska, giving him an honorary degree of doctor of humanities
Don Irwin’s Honorary Degree from University of Alaska
17
The Anchorage Daily News
N/A
N/A
N/A
2
N/A
N/A
The Great Alaska History Quiz published in the Anchorage Daily News. With answers
“The Great Alaska History Quiz”
18
The Alaskan Agriculturist
Winter 1952-53
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Agriculture magazine published for farmers in Alaska. Stories include “Reindeer for the People” and “Christmas in the Far North”.
“Reindeer for the People”
19
The Alaskan Agriculturist
Spring 1953
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Agriculture magazine published for farmers in Alaska. Stories include “Alaskan Egg Factory”.
“Alaskan Egg Factory”
20
The Alaskan Agriculturist
Summer 1953
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Agriculture magazine published for farmers in Alaska. Stories include “Building a Log Home”, “KENI’s Ruth Briggs”, and “Making an Alaskan Lawn”.
“Building a Log Home”
21
The Alaskan Agriculturist
Fall 1953
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Agriculture magazine published for farmers in Alaska. Stories include “Chinchilla…Royal Immigrant”, “A Part of the Future”, “Solitude…A Poem”, and “Moose Meat and Spuds”.
“Chinchilla…Royal Immigrant”
22
Unknown
Jul-77
N/A
N/A
2
N/A
N/A
Article about Johnny Luster and his wife Jan, both sourdoughs
“No need to change for a rugged life”
23
The Alaska Record
Apr-54
4
1
16
N/A
N/A
Articles about the different regions, people, and beliefs of Alaska
“Anchorage Sand & Gravel Co.”
24
The Alaska Record
Feb-54
3
2
12
N/A
N/A
Articles about Fairbanks, Palmer, Alaska politics, and Alaskans
“This is Alaska”
25
The Alaska Record
Oct-53
3
7
16
N/A
N/A
Articles about Nome, Alaska politics, and agriculture
“Nome: Cold and Gold”
26
The Alaska Record
Dec-53
3
9
16
N/A
N/A
Articles about Alaskans, the role the fur industry has played in Alaska, and the Matanuska Valley.
“The Furs of Alaska”
27
The Alaska Record
Nov-53
3
8
16
N/A
N/A
Articles about Ketchikan and Alaska politics
“Ketchikan: Southernmost City”
28
The Alaska Record
Sep-53
3
6
16
N/A
N/A
Articles about Palmer, religion, and Alaska politics
“Palmer: State Capitol?”
29
The Alaska Record
Aug-53
3
5
16
N/A
N/A
Articles about education in Alaska, Bighorn sheep, religion, and politics
“Educating Alaska’s Kiddies”
30
Matanuska Valley Record
Jan-53
2
10
12
N/A
N/A
Articles about transportation in Alaska, including steamships, the railroad, airplanes, and dog sleds
“Alaska Steamship Company”
31
Matanuska Valley Record
Feb-53
2
11
12
N/A
N/A
Articles about Homer and Alaska politics
“Alaska Wild Berry Products”
32
Matanuska Valley Record
Dec-52
2
9
16
N/A
N/A
Articles about Kodiak, the Matanuska Valley, and Alaskan politics
“Mining in the Valley”
33
Matanuska Valley Record
Nov-52
2
8
N/A
N/A
Articles about mining in Alaska, the Matanuska Valley, and agriculture
“Kodiak: Alaska’s Navy Port”
34
Matanuska Valley Record
Sep-52
2
6
16
N/A
N/A
Articles about Cordova and the Matanuska Valley
“Cordova: Noted Seafood City”
35
Matanuska Valley Record
Aug-52
2
5
N/A
N/A
Articles about livestock in Alaska
“Alaska Livestock”
36
Matanuska Valley Record
Jul-52
2
4
N/A
N/A
Articles about fishing in Alaska, Rusty Dow, and the Matanuska Valley
“Commercial Fishing in Alaska”
37
Matanuska Valley Record
Apr-52
2
1
N/A
N/A
Articles about Anchorage, John Bugge, M. D. Snodgrass, and the Matanuska Valley
“How Anchorage Got Its Name”
38
Matanuska Valley Record
Mar-52
1
12
N/A
N/A
Articles about Anchorage Fur Rendezvous, Knik, and sled dogs
“Knik: Then and Now”
39
Matanuska Valley Record
Feb-52
1
11
N/A
N/A
Articles about Chugiak, the U.S. Experiment Station, and the Matanuska Valley
“U.S. Experiment Stations in Alaska
40
Matanuska Valley Record
Jan-52
1
10
N/A
N/A
Articles about the Alaska Steamship company and St. Michael’s.
“The Alaska Steamship Company”
41
Matanuska Valley Record
Dec-51
1
9
N/A
N/A
Articles about Christmas in the Matanuska Valley and Alaska politics
“Christmas Eve Midnight Mass”
42
Matanuska Valley Record
Nov-51
1
8
N/A
N/A
Articles about Lazy Mountain Children’s Home and homesteaders
“The Plight of the Homesteader”
43
Matanuska Valley Record
Oct-51
1
7
N/A
N/A
Articles about Armistice Day, Thanksgiving, and Alaska politics
“Armistice Day”
44
Matanuska Valley Record
Sep-51
1
6
N/A
N/A
Articles about the Palmer schools, King’s Lake, and Koslosky’s
“The Angel of the Matanuska”
45
Matanuska Valley Record
Aug-51
1
5
N/A
N/A
Articles about the Matanuska Valley Fair, moose, and Northland Pioneer Grange
“The Matanuska Valley’s Great Fair”
46
Matanuska Valley Record
May-51
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Articles about the history of the Matanuska Valley
“Alaska’s Horn of Plenty”
47
Matanuska Valley Record
Apr-51
1
1
8
N/A
N/A
Articles about Alaska Statehood, Colony Days, and the United Protestant Church
“Some Thoughts on Statehood”
1
Anchorage Daily News
2/14/1993
48
45
4
N/A
Klebesadel Collection
Article about Peter John, the chief of the Athabascan Indians
“The words he lives by” 1
2
Anchorage Daily News
2/14/1993
48
45
4
N/A
Klebesadel Collection
National news
“Congressman seeks justification to research grants”
3
Anchorage Daily News
2/14/1993
48
45
4
N/A
Klebesadel Collection
Article about Peter John, the chief of the Athabascan Indians
“The words he lives by” 2
4
Anchorage Daily News
10/18/1985
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Anchorage Daily News Collection
Article about the Koslosky’s General Store closing in Palmer
“Palmer shoppers will lose link to Valley’s pioneer past”
5
Anchorage Times
May-85
N/A
N/A
6
N/A
Anchorage Times Collection
Advertisments in the Anchorage Times
“Big Safeway Memorial Day Sale”
6
Fairbanks Daily News Miner
1970
N/A
N/A
2
N/A
Found in Collection
Article about Palmer seeking to increase its industrial sector
“Farm city seeks industrial base”
7
Fairbanks Daily News Miner
12/3/1958
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Found in Collection
Articles about agriculture in Alaska, including Palmer
“Opportunities in Agriculture”
8
Fairbanks Daily News Miner
12/3/1958
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Found in Collection
Articles about agriculture in Alaska, including Palmer
Giant Cabbage and Oats Harvest
9
Fairbanks Daily News Miner
12/3/1958
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Found in Collection
Articles about agriculture in Alaska, including Palmer
“Farm Conditions Described by U of A Extension Service”
10
The Frontiersman
1999
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Frontiersman 50 years edition. Articles of the “highlights” of 1999
Frontiersman Highlights of 1999
11
The Frontiersman
1999
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Frontiersman 50 years edition. Articles of the “highlights” of 1998, 1946, 1947, and 1997
Frontiersman Highlights of 1998, 1997, 1947, and 1946
12
The Frontiersman
1999
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Frontiersman 50 years edition. Articles of the “highlights” of 1996, 1948, 1949, 1950, and 1995
Frontiersman Highlights of 1996, 1995, 1950, 1949, and 1948
13
The Frontiersman
1999
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Frontiersman 50 years edition. Articles of the “highlights” of 1994, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, and 1993
Frontiersman Highlights of 1994, 1993, 1956, 1955, 1954, and 1953
14
The Frontiersman
1999
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Frontiersman 50 year edition. Articles of the “highlights” of 1992, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, and 1991
Frontiersman Highlights of 1992, 1991, 1961, 1960, 1959, and 1958
15
The Frontiersman
1999
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Frontiersman 50 year edition. Articles of the “highlights” of 1990, 1962, 1963, and 1989.
Frontiersman Highilights of 1990, 1989, 1963, and 1962
16
The Frontiersman
1999
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Frontiersman 50 year edition. Articles of the “highlights” of 1988, 1964, 1965, 1966, and 1987
Frontiersman Highlights of 1988, 1987, 1966, 1965, and 1964
17
The Frontiersman
1999
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Frontiersman 50 year edition. Articles of the “highlights” of 1986, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1985, 1970, 1971, and 1972
Frontiersman Highlights of 1986, 1985, 1972, 1971, 1970, 1969, 1968, and 1967
18
The Frontiersman
1999
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Frontiersman 50 year edition. Articles of the “highlights” of 1984, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, and 1983
Frontiersman Highlights of 1984, 1983, 1976, 1975, 1974, and 1973
19
The Frontiersman
1999
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Frontiersman 50 year edition. Articles of the “highlights” of 1981, 1982, 1977, 1978, 1970, and 1980
Frontiermans Highlights of 1982, 1981, 1980, 1978, 1977, and 1970
20
The Frontiersman
6/22/1999
51
86
4
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Articles about dog-wolf hybrids being banned, a thieving black bear, and the city of Wasilla possibly cutting its activities budget
“A wolf in dog’s clothing”
21
The Frontiersman
6/22/1999
51
86
4
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Articles about methane extraction from coal seams and flowers being stolen from the Palmer Visitor Center
“Unocal tries methane extraction from coal seams this summer”
22
The Frontiersman
6/22/1999
51
86
4
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Article about Great Bear Brewing Company opening in the Valley
“Brewing in the Valley”
23
The Frontiersman
6/22/1999
51
86
4
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Letters to the editor, and the police beat
“Police Beat”
24
The Frontiersman
1989
N/A
N/A
20
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Iditorard 1989 edition
“Iditarod ’89”
25
The Frontiersman
5/22/1985
N/A
N/A
11
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Sports section
“If you ain’t cheatin’, you ain’t tryin'”
26
The Frontiersman
6/5/1980
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Found in Collection
Article about the City of Pamer ordering dogs and kids off the lawn of the Palmer Tourist Center
“City orders dogs, kids to leave the lawn”
27
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
2
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Article about Lydia Fohn-Hansen
“Homemaking in the Valley”
28
The Frontiersman
9/25/1980
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Article about a time capsule unearthed in Palmer
“Time capsule unearthed”
29
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Articles about a reunion of the 1935 colonists and potato digging in the Valley
“1935 Colonists hold reunion”
30
The Frontiersman
8/30/1979
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Article about the 1979 Alaska State Fair
“State Fair is a record breaker!”
31
The Frontiersman
7/19/1979
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Connell Collection
Article about the Matanuska River being near flood stage
“Matanuska nears flood stage”
32
The Knik News
1/9/1915
1
13
2
Historic
Found in Collection
Front page and second page of the Knik News
“Some Coal Lands Open”
33
The Knik News
4/10/1915
1
26
2
Historic
Found in Collection
Front page and second page of the Knik News
“Homesteaders Hold Enthusiastic Session”
34
Matanuska + Susitna Valleys Tourist Guide
Jul-68
3
3
4
N/A
Connell Collection
Pages 1, 2, 15, and 16. Information about the Matanuska and Susitna Valleys
“Scenery Agriculture Are Lures To Tourists”
35
Matanuska + Susitna Valleys Tourist Guide
Jul-68
3
3
4
N/A
Connell Collection
Pages 3, 4, 13, and 14. Articles promoting the Matanuska and Susitna Valleys as tourist destinations
“Mt. McKinley Is Highest on Continent”
36
Matanuska + Susitna Valleys Tourist Guide
Jul-68
3
3
4
N/A
Connell Collection
Pages 5, 6, 11, and 12. Articles promoting the Matanuska and Susitna Valleys as tourist destinations
“Matanuska Valley, Fishing Paradise”
37
Matanuska + Susitna Valleys Tourist Guide
Jul-68
3
3
4
N/A
Connell Collection
Pages 7, 8, 9, and 10. Articles promoting the Matanuska and Susitna Valleys as tourist destinations
“Want to Go Fishing? Here’s Where”
38
Unknown
1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about Will Rogers and Wiley Post
“Post, Rogers Start Second Hop of Tour”
39
The Milwaukee Journal
8/17/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Info and photos of Will Rogers and Wiley Post
“Will Rogers and Wiley Post Killed in Crash on Alaska Trip”
40
Palmer Community Newsletter
June-July 2010
2
2
2
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Articles about local businesses and artists
“Palmer Is Destination Art”
41
The Valley Press Visitors Guide
Unknown
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Valley Press Collection
Visitors guide to the Matanuska Valley. Pages 1, 2, 15, and 16
“Matanuska-Susitna Valley”
42
The Valley Press Visitors Guide
Unknown
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Valley Press Collection
Visitors guide to the Matanuska Valley. Pages 3, 4, 13, and 14. List of places to fish and accomendations
“Palmer”
43
The Valley Press Visitors Guide
Unknown
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Valley Press Collection
Visitors guide to the Matanuska Valley. Pages 7, 8, 9, and 10. Descriptions of places in the Mat-Su
“Hatcher Pass”
44
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
2
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Articles about Palmer businesses
“Always Something New at Stamp Cache”
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Newspapers, Maps and Documents
Newspapers, Maps and Documents
Newspapers, Maps & Documents
About This Collection
The Palmer Museum of History and Art collects newspapers, magazines, and article clippings with content that helps to tell the story of the Palmer area. Our collection includes material from early print sources, such as the Matanuska Valley Pioneer and the Anchorage Times, to papers still in circulation today. The scanned articles and excerpts are made available here for your reading, research, and enjoyment, and are sorted by the name of the paper and then by the publication date, earliest to latest.
Newspapers & Publications
Alaska Record
Alaskan Agriculturist
Anchorage Daily News
Anchorage Daily Times
Anchorage Times
Fairbanks Daily News Miner
Knik News
Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman
Matanuska and Susitna Valleys Tourist Guide
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
Matanuska Valley Post
Matanuska Valley Record
Milwaukee Journal
Minneapolis Journal
Other Articles
Palmer Community Newsletter
Senior Voice
Valley Press
Valley Settler
Winnett Times
Inventory
Item #
Publication Name
Publication Date
Vol
#
Pages
Historic?
Collection
Notes
Article Title
4
Anchorage Daily News Magazine
6/9/1985
N/A
N/A
16
N/A
Anchorage Daily News Collection
We Alaskans magazine
“Valley of Hope”
5
Anchorage Daily Times
5/23/1935
XIX
201
4
Historic
Connell Collection
Front page, and pages 2, 7, and 8.
“Anchorage Welcomes New Colonists Home”
6
Anchorage Daily Times
5/23/1935
XIX
201
4
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 3,4,5, and 6. Names of Matanuska colonists from Wisconsin and Michigan.
“Full List of Names Of Wis. and Mich. Party Matanuska Colonists”
7
Anchorage Daily Times
11/11/1935
N/A
N/A
4
Historic
Connell Collection
Front page of section 2, and pages 2, 11, and 12.
“Colony Passes First Milestone”
210
Anchorage Daily Times
6/18/1965
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Found in Collection
Article about people joining Igloo No. 31
“Pioneers Hold Initation”
208
Bert Bingle’s Paper
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Headlines from major cities around the world
Bert Bingle’s Newspaper
66
Bert’s Drug Store Christmas Card
Unknown
N/A
N/A
1
Historic
Connell Collection
Bert’s Drug Store Christmas Card
“Bert’s Drug Store Ad”
169
Colony Tract Tag
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Colony Tract Tag No 58
Tract Tag: Tract 58
65
Koslosky’s Store Advertisement
Unknown
N/A
N/A
1
Historic
Connell Collection
Full page Koslosky’s Store Christmas advertisement.
“Koslosky’s Store Ad”
36
Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman
1985
N/A
N/A
16
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Pages 1-16 of the Frontiersman Golden Anniversary Colony Days Edition. Articles about the Matanuska Colony.
“Frontiersman Golden Anniversary Colony Days Edition Edition
30
Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman
6/7/2005
N/A
N/A
2
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Pages 11 and 12. Article about the Matanuska Colony
“Celebrating the bygone days”
31
Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman
6/7/2005
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Pages 3, 4, 9, and 10. Article about the Matanuska Colony
“Matanuska Colony Project celebrates 70”
32
Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman
6/7/2005
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Pages 5, 6, 7, and 8. Articles about the Matanuska Colony.
“Early days in the Matanuska Valley”
33
Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman
6/7/2005
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Pages 1, 2, 11, and 12. Celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Matanuska Colony Project.
“Celebrating the bygone days”
34
Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman
6/7/2005
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Pages 3, 4, 9, and 10. Article about the Matanuska Colony
“Matanuska Colony Project celebrates 70”
35
Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman
6/7/2005
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Pages 5, 6, 7, and 8. Articles about the Matanuska Colony.
“Early days in the Matanuska Valley”
50
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
8/22/1935
1
1
5
Historic
Eckert Collection
Pages 1-5 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news
“Bodies of Rogers and Post Flown Outside by Joe Crosson”
72
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
8/22/1935
1
1
3
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 1-3 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news
“Bodies of Rogers and Post Flown Outside by Joe Crosson”
51
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
9/12/1935
1
4
4
Historic
Borough Collection
Pages 1-4 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news.
“Doctor Albrecht and Bride Welcomed Home — And How!”
52
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
9/19/1935
1
5
5
Historic
Borough Collection
Pages 1-5 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news
“Lt. Col. Hunt Gets O. K. on Main School Building”
53
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
9/26/1935
1
6
5
Historic
Borough Collection
Pages 1-5 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news
“Construction of Last House Gets Under Way”
55
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
9/26/1935
1
6
1
Historic
Found in Collection
Page 1 of Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news
“Construction of Last House Gets Under Way”
58
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
10/3/1935
1
7
1
Historic
Found in Collection
Page 2 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news
“Church Notices”
59
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
10/3/1935
1
7
5
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 1-5 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news
“Governor Troy is Please with Progress of Project”
61
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
10/10/1935
1
8
5
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 1-5 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news.
“Difficulties Ironed Out at Two Colonist Meetings”
62
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
10/16/1935
1
N/A
1
Historic
Connell Collection
Page 1 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news
“Difficulties Ironed Out at Two Colonist Meetings”
57
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
10/24/1935
N/A
N/A
1
Historic
Found in Collection
Page 4 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news
“First Pet Show is a Success”
63
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
10/24/1935
N/A
N/A
2
Historic
Found in Collection
Page 2 and 3 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news
“Valley to Have Game Warden”
54
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
11/14/1935
N/A
N/A
1
Historic
Borough Collection
Page 4 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news
“No Catholic Church Service on Sunday”
64
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
11/19/1935
2
4
4
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 1-4 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news.
“Colonists Now To Pay All Labor They Hire”
75
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
11/21/1935
1
14
5
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 1-5 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news.
“Board Acts on Vital Issues”
67
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
11/28/1935
N/A
N/A
2
Historic
Found in Collection
Pages 3 and 4 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news
“Council Primary Election Returns”
68
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
11/28/1935
1
15
3
Historic
Borough Collection
Pages 1-3 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news
“Project Construction Program Now Well Advanced”
60
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
12/5/1935
N/A
16
5
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 1-5 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news
“Fire Brings Death and Serious Injury to Emberg Family of #21”
71
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
12/5/1935
N/A
N/A
3
Historic
Borough Collection
Page 1-3 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news.
“Fire Brings Death and Serious Injury to Emberg Family of #21”
70
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
12/12/1935
1
17
1
Historic
Borough Collection
Page 1 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer.
“Little Dixie Joins Mother After Most Valiant Fight”
74
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
12/12/1935
1
17
4
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 1-4 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news.
“Little Dixie Joins Mother After Most Valiant Fight”
73
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
12/19/1935
1
18
5
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 1-5 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news. Top of first page is missing pieces.
“No Marketing Problems at Fairbanks Experiment Farm”
76
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
1/2/1936
1
19-20
8
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 1-8 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news.
“Holidays a Pleasant Interlude at End of Busy Summer and Fall”
77
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
1/16/1936
1
22
4
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 1-4 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news.
“Alaska, Land of Promise!”
78
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
1/23/1936
1
23
4
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 1-4 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news.
“Good Fight Promised in our Beauty Queen Contest”
79
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
1/30/1936
1
24
4
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 1-4 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news.
“Large Crowd Assured for Dedication Dance”
80
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
2/6/1936
1
25
4
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 1-4 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news.
“Close Race Promised in Beauty Queen Contest”
81
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
2/13/1936
1
26
4
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 1-4 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news.
“First Colonist Wedding is Culmination of a Real Romance”
82
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
2/13/1936
N/A
N/A
1
Historic
Borough Collection
Page 4 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news
“President’s Birthday Ball”
84
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
2/20/1936
1
27
4
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 1-4 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news.
“Pioneers Take Anchorage — Fairbanks takes Pioneers in Fast Hockey Matches”
85
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
2/27/1936
1
28
4
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 1-4 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news.
“Legion Purchases Homesite near Main Highway Turn”
86
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
3/6/1936
1
29
5
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 1-5 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news.
“Look Before You Shoot”
87
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
3/12/1936
1
30
6
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 1-6 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news
“Palmer Makes Herself Known at First Ice Carnival Visit”
88
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
3/19/1936
1
31
6
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 1-6 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news
“Tent Destroyed by Fire”
89
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
4/2/1936
1
33
4
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 1-4 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news.
“Mr. Irwin to Resign”
90
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
4/9/1936
N/A
N/A
2
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 3 and 4 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news
“Here’s That Man Again”
91
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
4/16/1936
1
35
5
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 1-5 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news
“Clinton Johnson Home on Tract 148 a Total Loss”
92
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
4/16/1936
N/A
N/A
1
Historic
Found in Collection
Page 5 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news
“Cupid on the Job”
93
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
4/25/1936
1
36
4
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 1-4 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news.
“Fire Destroys Old Warehouse and Radio Station”
94
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
4/30/1936
1
37
3
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 1-3 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news
“Safety Board Appointed”
95
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
5/7/1936
1
38
6
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 1-6 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news
“May 16th Chosen as “Colony Day” for This First Year”
83
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
5/14/1936
N/A
N/A
1
Historic
Borough Collection
Page 3 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news
“Hospital Notes”
96
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
5/14/1936
1
39
4
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 1-4 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news.
“All Plans Completed for Colony Day Celebration”
97
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
5/21/1936
1
40
4
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 1-4 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news.
“Wind and Dust Fail to Dampen Colony Day Spirit”
98
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
5/21/1936
1
40
4
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 1-4 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news.
“Wind and Dust Fail to Dampen Colony Day Spirit”
99
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
5/28/1936
1
41
4
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 1-4 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news.
“Leo B. Jacobs to Be New Assistant to the Gen. Mgr.”
101
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
7/23/1936
N/A
N/A
2
Historic
Found in Collection
Pages 2 and 3 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news
“Palmer Needs an Air Field”
49
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
8/6/1936
1
53
6
Historic
Eckert Collection
Pages 1-6 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news
“Alaska Bureau Man Visits Valley”
100
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
11/12/1936
2
3
6
Historic
Connell Collection
Pages 1-6 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news
“Zelda Pilkington Dies From Gun Wound”
56
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
Unknown
N/A
N/A
1
Historic
Found in Collection
A page of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer.
“Legion Meeting Dates are Permanently Established”
69
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
Unknown
N/A
N/A
1
Historic
Borough Collection
A page of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer.
“Legion Meeting Dates are Permanently Established”
102
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
Unknown
N/A
N/A
1
Historic
Found in Collection
Page 3 of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer. Matanuska Colony news
“Immunization and Vaccination”
103
Matanuska Valley Pioneer
Unknown
N/A
N/A
1
Historic
Found in Collection
A page of the Matanuska Valley Pioneer.
“Anchorage-Matanuska Road is Allotted $100,000.00”
104
Matanuska Valley Post
7/31/1946
1
9
2
Historic
Found in Collection
Pages 1 and 2 of the Matanuska Valley Post.
“Palmer To have Temporary Hospital; Quonsets to be Used”
105
Matanuska Valley Post
11/27/1946
1
26
4
Historic
Found in Collection
Pages 1-4 of the Matanuska Valley Post.
“Hold Up At the Alpine Inn; $800 Lost”
145
Senior Voice
Aug-85
8
8
24
N/A
Odsather Collection
Contains article about the 50 year anniversary of the Matanuska Colony Project
“Palmer fair honors colonists”
24
The Anchorage Times
5/25/1975
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Anchorage Times Collection
Pages C-1, C-2, C-7, and C-8. Article about the Matanuska Colony.
Colonists: A Cooperative Effort to Begin Again”
25
The Anchorage Times
5/25/1975
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Anchorage Times Collection
Pages C-3, C-4, C-5, and C-6. Arcticle about the Matanuska Colony.
“Trials: Settlers Meet Down-To-Earth Drawbacks”
10
The Anchorage Times
5/17/1985
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Anchorage Times Collection
Front page of section I, and pages I-2, I-11, and I-12. Articles about the Matanuska Valley.
“Matanuska Valley settler recalls half-century of Alaska farm history” 1
11
The Anchorage Times
5/17/1985
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Anchorage Times Collection
Pages I-3, I-4, I-9 and I-10. I-10 is a page of comics.
“Heinze selected head of United Way”
12
The Anchorage Times
5/17/1985
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Anchorage Times Collection
Pages I-5, I-6, I-7, and I-8. Articles about the Matanuska colonists.
“Matanuska Valley settler recalls half-century of Alaska farm history” 2
13
The Anchorage Times
5/31/1985
N/A
N/A
1
N/A
Anchorage Times Collection
Colony Jubilee advertisement
“Colony Jubilee”
14
The Anchorage Times
6/6/1985
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Anchorage Times Collection
Pages L-1, L-2, L-27, and L-28. Section L is about looking back on the Matanuska Colony as it celebrates 50 years since its founding.
“The Colony”
15
The Anchorage Times
6/6/1985
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Anchorage Times Collection
Pages L-3, L-4, L-25, and L-26. Articles about the Matanuska Colony Project.
“Program brought hardy, new breed”
16
The Anchorage Times
6/6/1985
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Anchorage Times Collection
Pages L-5, L-6, L-23, and L-24. Articles and photos about the Matanuska Colony Project.
“Money, hope lured Depression-weary transients”
17
The Anchorage Times
6/6/1985
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Anchorage Times Collection
Pages L-7, L-8, L-21, and L-22. Articles about the Matanuska Colony Project.
“Pessimistic New Deal foe finds thriving camps”
18
The Anchorage Times
6/6/1985
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Anchorage Times Collection
Pages L-9, L-10, L-19, and L-20. Articles about the Matanuska Colony Project.
“Pockets jingled with bingles after issue of colony coinage”
19
The Anchorage Times
6/6/1985
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Anchorage Times Collection
Pages L-11, L-12, L-17, and L-18. Articles about the Matanuska Colony Project.
“Pioneer physician arrives in Matanuska…”
20
The Anchorage Times
6/6/1985
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Anchorage Times Collection
Pages L-13, L-14, L-15, and L-16. Articles about the Matanuska Colony Project.
“Colony government began with meeting in tent”
2
The Anchorage Times
6/21/1985
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Article about state fair theme honoring colonists
“State fair theme honors colonists”
21
The Anchorage Times
10/6/1985
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Anchorage Times Collection
Article about homesteads disappearing in the Matanuska Valley.
“Pioneers watch homesteads disappear”
8
The Anchorage Times
11/19/1987
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Anchorage Times Collection
Front page of Section C, and pages C-2, C-5, and C-6. Article about Dr. C. Earl Albrecht, Matanuska Colony doctor.
“Albrecht honored as circumpolar health medical pioneer” 1
9
The Anchorage Times
11/19/1987
N/A
N/A
2
N/A
Anchorage Times Collection
Pages C-3 and C-4. Continuation of article about Dr. C. Earl Albrecht. Matanuska Colony doctor.
“Albrecht honored as circumpolar health medical pioneer” 2
1
The Frontiersman
5/22/1985
39
44
N/A
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Article about Colony coins (bingles)
“Colony coins back in circulation”
37
The Frontiersman
6/15/1985
N/A
N/A
2
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Pages 9 and 10. Articles about the Matanuska Colony Project.
“Death of Will Rogers inspired Valley’s first newspaper”
39
The Frontiersman
6/28/1985
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Article about an auto railer that was used to transport people and goods from Chitina to McCarthy.
“Auto railer got new life: Copper miners escaped mines in it”
40
The Frontiersman
6/28/1985
N/A
N/A
2
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Article about Dr. C. Earl Albrecht and an article about the Matanuska Colony hospital by Arville Schaleben. Pages 9 and 10.
“On call at the colony”
41
The Frontiersman
7/31/1985
N/A
N/A
2
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Pages 7 and 8. Article about the Matanuska Colony and an article about hitch-hiking in the Matanuska Valley.
“Alaska Railroad played key role in Matanuska colonization project”
42
The Frontiersman
8/2/1985
N/A
N/A
2
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Three articles about the Matanuska Colony. Two were orginally printed in the Minneapolis Journal in July 1935.
“Some gathered fortunes in the Matanuska valley”
43
The Frontiersman
8/2/1985
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Photos and article about the opening of the Colony Village at the Alaska State Fairgrounds.
“Colony Village–A taste of Alaska’s historical past”
45
The Frontiersman
8/7/1985
N/A
N/A
2
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Two articles about Walter Pippel.
“The farmer who challenged the co-op”
44
The Frontiersman
8/9/1985
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Photo of a Colony barn being moved by truck.
“Moving a colony barn”
46
The Frontiersman
8/9/1985
N/A
N/A
2
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Three articles about the Matanuska Colony. Two are about the children of the colony.
“Colony Children: Their yesterdays and todays”
47
The Frontiersman
8/14/1985
N/A
N/A
2
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Pages 21 and 22. Three articles, one about Matanuska Valley weather, and two which orginally appeared in the Milwaukee Journal in 1935 about the Matanuska Colony.
“Battling the elements in the Valley”
48
The Frontiersman
8/16/1985
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Pages 11, 12, 21, and 22. Three articles about the Matanuska Colony, two from 1935 that were orginally printed in the Milwaukee Journal.
“Oldtimers tell hunters of Matanuska”
29
The Frontiersman
6/27/2008
N/A
N/A
8
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Section C, pages C-1 through C-8.
“Mat-Su played large role in statehood”
27
The Frontiersman
8/15/2010
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Article about Lee Hartley, one of the Matanuska colonists
“Pioneer Spirit: Lee Hartley helped build Palmer through hard work and strong family business” 1
28
The Frontiersman
8/15/2010
N/A
N/A
2
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Article about Lee Hartley, one of the Matanuska colonists
“Pioneer Spirit: Lee Hartley helped build Palmer through hard work and strong family business” 2
109
The Milwaukee Journal
1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Article about the Matanuska colonists by Arville Schaleben on the front page of the Milwaukee Journal
“Alaska Holds Great Hopes, Says Hopkins”
111
The Milwaukee Journal
4/26/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Article about the Matanuska colonists
“Families Heed Alaska’s Call”
112
The Milwaukee Journal
4/26/1935
N/A
N/A
1
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about and photos of the Matanuska colonists
“First Wisconsin Families Selected for Alaskan Colonization Program”
117
The Milwaukee Journal
5/15/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Sketches of the Matanuska colonists on their way to Alaska
“Life With the Wisconsin and Michigan Delegations as Modern Pilgrims Head for Alaskan Farmlands”
116
The Milwaukee Journal
5/19/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Photo of the colonists on a train
“Clicking Rails Tire State’s Pioneers”
121
The Milwaukee Journal
6/16/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Article about the Matanuska colonists
“Alaskan Pioneers Start First Log Building, Clear Townsite”
129
The Milwaukee Journal
6/19/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Two articles about the Matanuska colonists
“One Alaska Thorn Gone”
130
The Milwaukee Journal
6/30/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Articles about the Matanuska colonists
“Crops Grow Magically in Alaska’s Magic Soil”
133
The Milwaukee Journal
7/1/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Photos of the first funeral in the Matanuska colony and the construction headquarters
“Sorrow Strikes Alaska Colony–First Funeral Is Held; Construction Headquarters Completed”
132
The Milwaukee Journal
7/7/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Photos of the first funeral in the Matanuska colony and the construction headquarters
“Sorrow Strikes Alaska Colony–First Funeral Is Held; Construction Headquarters Completed”
134
The Milwaukee Journal
7/24/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about the Matanuska Colony Project
“Sudden Shift in House Plans Brings Howl From Colonists”
136
The Milwaukee Journal
7/29/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about the Matanuska Colony Project
“Alaska Colony in Gear Now, Problem Is to Make It Run”
137
The Milwaukee Journal
8/1/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about the Matanuska Colony with photos
“Colonists Sign New Petition”
140
The Milwaukee Journal
8/2/1935
N/A
N/A
2
Historic
Connell Collection
Articles about the Matanuska colonists
“Colony’s Chief Topic: Where Is Our Market?”
141
The Milwaukee Journal
8/14/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about the Matanuska colonists
“Colony Outlook Better as Everyone Works in Unity”
106
The Milwaukee Journal
6/2/1985
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Found in Collection
Article about the 50 year anniversary of the Matanuska Colony Project
“North to Alaska: Colonists from Wisconsin mark 50th year in Matanuska”
143
The Milwaukee Journal
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Photos of a colonist and the skin of a bear shot in the Matanuska Valley
“Now This Looks Something Like the Oldtime Pioneering”
144
The Minneapolis Journal
6/2/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Photo of the colonists arriving in the Matanuska Valley
“the Alaskan Frontier”
3
The Valley Press
6/13/1985
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Article about the golden jubilee of St. Michael’s Parish in Palmer.
“Parrish celebrates 50 years”
146
The Valley Press
6/13/1985
2
11
2
N/A
Valley Press Collection
Article about Matanuska colonist reunion. Pages 1 and 2
“Colonists return to good old days”
147
The Valley Press
6/13/1985
2
11
2
N/A
Valley Press Collection
Pages 11 and 12. Article about the Matanuska Colony
“Colonists return to Palmer”
148
The Valley Press
10/3/1985
N/A
N/A
19
N/A
Valley Press Collection
Pages 9-28. Article about the Odsather family
“Couple’s lives shaped by Colony”
151
The Valley Settler
2/3/1939
2
9
10
Historic
Powerhouse Collection
Articles about the Matanuska Valley and the goings-on of the people living there
“Annual Report of the Board of Directors of the Matanuska Valley Coop Association”
152
The Valley Settler
3/3/1939
2
10
9
Historic
Powerhouse Collection
Articles about the Matanuska Valley and the goings-on of the people living there
“Sheely Outside”
149
The Valley Settler
3/10/1939
2
14
9
Historic
Powerhouse Collection
Articles about the Matanuska Valley
“Getting Down to Business”
150
The Valley Settler
5/30/1946
9
16
14
Historic
Powerhouse Collection
Articles about the Matanuska Valley and the goings-on of the people living there
“Palmer Will Have a New Hospital If Present Plans Materialize”
107
Unknown
1935
N/A
N/A
1
Historic
Found in Collection
Sketches of what the Matanuska colonists may have done before they left for Alaska
Drawings of Palmer Colonists
119
Unknown
1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Article about the Matanuska colonists leaving the Midwest by Arville Schaleben
“1935 Pioneers Ready to Tell State Goodby”
131
Unknown
1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about Wiley Post and Will Rogers potentially visiting the Matanuska colony
“Rogers May Pay Visit to Matanuska”
158
Unknown
1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about the Matanuska colony. Writing in pencil over some of the text
“Alaska Colony Lags; Labor Badly Needed”
194
Unknown
1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Two articles about the Matanuska colony
“Dance Night in Alaska New Thrill for Colony”
154
Unknown
2010
N/A
N/A
2
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Article about the Matanuska Colony Project
“Matanuska Colony”
113
Unknown
3/19/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Articles about the Matanuska colonists
“State Families Will Emigrate”
172
Unknown
May-35
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Three articles about the Matanuska colonists
“Colonists Voice Thanks for New chance in North”
173
Unknown
May-35
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Two articles about the Matanuska colonists
“Colonists Near Alaskan Goal”
175
Unknown
May-35
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Three articles about the Matanuska colonists
“Pioneers Steaming North to New Destiny in Alaska”
108
Unknown
5/11/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Sketch of people next to a hay wagon with “Matanuska” written in the sky above them
“The Spirit of ‘On, Wisconsin'”
115
Unknown
5/15/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Article about the Matanuska colonists
“Alaska Bound Colonists Weclomed at Seattle”
118
Unknown
5/15/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Article about the Matanuska colonists’ journey to Alaska by Arville Schaleben
“Pioneers Find Way to Sleep in Day Coach”
114
Unknown
5/16/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Article about the Matanuska colonists
“Colonists Nearing Coast and Seattle Celebration”
177
Unknown
5/17/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about the Matanuska colonists
“Officials Beam, Crowds Cheer State Pioneers”
176
Unknown
5/19/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about the Matanuska colonists
“Colonists Eagerly Await Command to Board Ship”
174
Unknown
5/23/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about the Matanuska colonists
“Pioneers in Alaska; Off for New Homes”
171
Unknown
5/30/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about the Matanuska colonists
“Alaska Colony Grumbles About Shortage of Tents”
125
Unknown
Jun-35
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Two articles about the Matanuska colonists’ experiences in the Matanuska Valley
“The Sad Alaskan Tale of Charlie’s Blue Milk”
180
Unknown
Jun-35
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Two articles about the Matanuska colony
“Hopkins Sure Colonists to Have Winter Shelter”
170
Unknown
6/3/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about the Matanuska colony
“One Alaska Pioneer Just an Old Hand at It”
183
Unknown
6/4/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Article about the Matanuska colony
“Find Thieves in Matanuska”
182
Unknown
6/7/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Article about the Matanuska colony
“Law in Alaska Colony Is the Law of the Gun”
166
Unknown
6/9/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about the temperatures in the Matanuska colony
“Matanuskan Heat Records Broken”
181
Unknown
6/9/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Two articles about the Matanuska colony
“‘Chaos Rounding Into Form’ in the Boom City of Palmer”
179
Unknown
6/11/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Article about the Matanuska colonists
“22 Men Quit Colony Jobs”
122
Unknown
6/14/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Article about what the wives of the Matanuska colonists are doing
“Tent Becomes Home, if There’s a Housewife”
123
Unknown
6/14/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Article about what the wives of the Matanuska colonists are doing
“Tent Becomes Home, if There’s a Housewife”
178
Unknown
6/14/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Article about the Matanuska Colony
“Colony Faces Log Shortage”
120
Unknown
6/16/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Articles about the Matanuska colonists
“Rare Characters Aid Settlers in Matanuska”
127
Unknown
6/20/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Article about the Matanuska colonists
Pioneer Life Full of Work”
128
Unknown
6/20/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Two articles about the Matanuska colonists, one about the first funeral and the other about the colonists’ experiences
Colony’s First Funeral Described by Reporter”
124
Unknown
6/21/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Article about the colonists wanting an investigation of the colony project
“Project is Hurt by Politics at Juneau, Claim”
126
Unknown
6/29/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Article about the Matanuska colonists
“Alaska Colony Gets Promise of Real Action”
209
Unknown
8/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Articles about the Matanuska Colony
“Local Man Snaps Picture of Will and Wiley Day Before Their Death”
185
Unknown
8/11/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about the Matanuska colony getting ready for winter
“Colony Ready to ‘Hole-In’ for Long Winter”
142
Unknown
8/13/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about the Matanuska colonists’ interactions with the local wildlife
“Alaska Colonists Warned Against Vicious Brownies”
164
Unknown
10/22/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about the Matanuska colony
“Matanuska Failure Seen by Workers”
161
Unknown
11/5/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about the Matanuska colony
“Matanuska Officer Views It As Bonanza”
168
Unknown
2/14/1936
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about the Matanuska colony
“Views Matanuska As ‘Political Joke'”
156
Unknown
5/19/1970
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Connell Collection
Article about the Matanuska colonists
“Mataniska Valley Families Left Rhinelander Just 35 Years Ago”
22
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Anchorage Times Collection
Article about students at the Central School in Palmer writing proverbs.
“He Who Writes Proverbs Must Have A Pencil”
23
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Anchorage Times Collection
Article about the road from Palmer to Anchorage and its effect on the Matanuska Colony Project
“Road Paved the way for early Matanuska Valley colonists”
26
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Article about the Matanuuska Valley
“It Will Take a Good Job to Keep Harry Telder Home”
38
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Newspaper clipping. Two articles about the Matanuska Colony Project. One by Arville Schaleben.
“Colonists went north 50 years ago”
110
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Article about the Matanuska colonists.
Colonists’ Journey
135
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about agriculture at the Matanuska colony
“Freight Cuts Aid Colonists”
138
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about colonists leaving the project
“Brings to 21 Total Now Off Relief Project”
139
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about the Matanuska Colony Project
“Desertions Threatened as Work Lags in Colony”
155
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Connell Collection
Article about the Eckert Family
“Alaska gamble paid off for Minnesota family”
157
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about the Matanuska colonists
“Colonists Voise Thanks for New Chance in North”
159
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about the soil in the Matanuska colony.
“Best of Land Given Settlers”
160
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about the Matanuska colonists
“Little Is Done in Six Weeks, Telegram Says”
162
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Photo of the largest family in the Matanuska colony
“Biggest Brood Among Alaskan Pioneers”
163
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about the Matanuska colonists
“Special Train to Leave Here in Early Morn”
165
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about the Matanuska colonists
“Alaska Pioneers Given Party Here”
167
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about the Matanuska colonists
“Matanuskans Cut Loose”
184
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about the Matanuska colony
“Hail and Rain Slash Colony”
186
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about houses being built in the Matanuska colony
“50 Dwellings Rise in Colony”
187
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about a log shortage at the Matanuska colony
“Colony Faces Log Shortage”
188
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about houses being built in the Matanuska colony
“Colony Houses Rushed in Big Push by Officials”
189
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Article about the Matanuska colonists
“Alaska Pioneers Get Plots but Some Trade, Now for Hard Work”
190
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Article about the Matanuska colonists
“Pioneers in Alaska Off in New Homes”
191
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Two articles about the Matanuska colony
Problems with Colony Construction
192
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Two articles about the Matanuska colony
“Short of Labor and Necessary Working Tools”
193
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Two articles about the Matanuska colony
“A City Booms as of Yore in Alaska Wilds”
195
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Two articles about the Matanuska colony
“Best of Land Given Settlers”
196
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Three articles about the Matanuska colony
“Stray Hounds, Cow Shortage Other Worries” 1
197
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Three articles about the Matanuska colony
“Stray Hounds, Cow Shortage Other Worries” 2
198
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Two articles about the Matanuska colony
“Law in Alaska Colony Is the Law of the Gun”
199
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Article about the Matanuska colonists
“One Alaska Pioneer Just an Old Hand at It”
200
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Two articles about the Matanuska colonists
“Alaska Perils Have Altered”
201
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Three articles about the Matanuska colonists
“Led by Minister, Pioneers Hold Memorial Day Rites in New Community Building”
202
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Article about the Matanuska colonists
“Officials Beam, Crowds Cheer State Pioneers” 1
203
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Article about the Matanuska colonists
“Officials Beam, Crowds Cheer State Pioneers” 2
204
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Three articles about the Matanuska colonists
“Families Heed Alaska’s Call”
205
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Three articles about the Matanuska colonists
“Pioneers Get Touch of Sea”
206
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Connell Collection
Article about the Matanuska colonists
“Alaska’s Modern Pioneers”
207
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Found in Collection
Photos of the Hennepin families
“Hennepin Families Thrill to Poineer [sic] Call, Pack for Alaska”
211
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
Found in Collection
Article about people joining Igloo No. 31
“New Pioneers Initiated June 6”
153
Winnett Times
6/11/1937
N/A
N/A
2
Historic
Found in Collection
Article about the experiences of the Matanuska colonists by Thelma Caulkins, one of the colonists
“Former Resident Tells Interesting Story of Trip to Alaska and Life in the Rich Matanuska Valley”
1
N/A
1910
N/A
N/A
1
Historic
N/A
Map of the Willow Creek Mining district from 1910
“Map of Willlow Creek Mining District”
2
N/A
1979
N/A
N/A
1
N/A
N/A
Colony Classic Sled Dog Race Trail Map
“Colony Classic Sled Dog Race Trail Map”
3
N/A
22-May-36
N/A
N/A
1
Historic
Irwin Collection
ARRC Matanuska Valley Project Map showing proposed grazing areas
“A.R.R.C. Matanuska Valley Project”
4
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
1
N/A
N/A
Poster board with information about Rose Palmquist on it
Rose Palmquist “Senior ‘subversive’ still cheers underdog”
5
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
1
N/A
N/A
Poster board with information about Louise Kellogg
V. Louise Kellogg “Miscellaneous specialist”
6
N/A
2010
N/A
N/A
1
N/A
N/A
Poster for Colony Day celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Colony Project
“Matanuska Valley Colonists 75th Colony Days”
7
N/A
1-Oct-87
N/A
N/A
1
N/A
N/A
William Hermann’s Honorary Mayor of Palmer document
“William Herman Honorary Mayor of Palmer”
8
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
6
N/A
N/A
Pamplet “To the Beginnings and Beyond A Timeline of Alaska Native History”
“To the Beginnings and Beyond: A Timeline of Alaska Native History”
9
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
1
N/A
N/A
Bread wrapper from Shamrock Bakery in Palmer
“Sunny Maid Bread Shamrock Bakery”
10
N/A
1-May-98
N/A
N/A
1
N/A
N/A
Document from the Alaska Legislature honoring the second and third grade students at Butte Elementary
“Alaska Legislature: Honoring the 2nd and 3rd Graders of Butte Elementary”
11
N/A
6-Mar-89
N/A
N/A
1
N/A
N/A
Document from the Alaska Legislature honoring the 25th anniversary of the creation of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough
“Alaska Legislature: Honoring the Matanuska-Susitna Borough on its 25th Anniversary”
12
N/A
6-Mar-89
N/A
N/A
1
N/A
N/A
Document from the Alaska Legislature honoring the 25th anniversary of the creation of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough
“Alaska Legislature: Honoring the Matanuska-Susitna Borough on its 25th Anniversary”
13
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
1
N/A
N/A
Map of the historic sites of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough
“Matanuska-Susitna Borough: Touring Map of Historic Sites”
14
Shipping Recipt: Copper River & Northwestern Railway
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
N/A
Copper River & Northwestern Railway shipping recipts. Lower right corner is severely damaged
Shipping Reciepts: Copper River & Northwestern Railway
15
Katalla Company: Report to the Superintendent–Fuel Situation
N/A
N/A
N/A
8
Historic
N/A
Katalla Company, operating the Copper River Railway and Copper River & Northwestern Railway, Report to the Superintendent–Fuel Situation
“Katalla Company Copper River Railway and Copper River & Northwestern Railway”
16
Citation: Don L. Irwin
18-May-50
N/A
N/A
1
Historic
N/A
Don Irwin’s citation from the University of Alaska, giving him an honorary degree of doctor of humanities
Don Irwin’s Honorary Degree from University of Alaska
17
The Anchorage Daily News
N/A
N/A
N/A
2
N/A
N/A
The Great Alaska History Quiz published in the Anchorage Daily News. With answers
“The Great Alaska History Quiz”
18
The Alaskan Agriculturist
Winter 1952-53
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Agriculture magazine published for farmers in Alaska. Stories include “Reindeer for the People” and “Christmas in the Far North”.
“Reindeer for the People”
19
The Alaskan Agriculturist
Spring 1953
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Agriculture magazine published for farmers in Alaska. Stories include “Alaskan Egg Factory”.
“Alaskan Egg Factory”
20
The Alaskan Agriculturist
Summer 1953
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Agriculture magazine published for farmers in Alaska. Stories include “Building a Log Home”, “KENI’s Ruth Briggs”, and “Making an Alaskan Lawn”.
“Building a Log Home”
21
The Alaskan Agriculturist
Fall 1953
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Agriculture magazine published for farmers in Alaska. Stories include “Chinchilla…Royal Immigrant”, “A Part of the Future”, “Solitude…A Poem”, and “Moose Meat and Spuds”.
“Chinchilla…Royal Immigrant”
22
Unknown
Jul-77
N/A
N/A
2
N/A
N/A
Article about Johnny Luster and his wife Jan, both sourdoughs
“No need to change for a rugged life”
23
The Alaska Record
Apr-54
4
1
16
N/A
N/A
Articles about the different regions, people, and beliefs of Alaska
“Anchorage Sand & Gravel Co.”
24
The Alaska Record
Feb-54
3
2
12
N/A
N/A
Articles about Fairbanks, Palmer, Alaska politics, and Alaskans
“This is Alaska”
25
The Alaska Record
Oct-53
3
7
16
N/A
N/A
Articles about Nome, Alaska politics, and agriculture
“Nome: Cold and Gold”
26
The Alaska Record
Dec-53
3
9
16
N/A
N/A
Articles about Alaskans, the role the fur industry has played in Alaska, and the Matanuska Valley.
“The Furs of Alaska”
27
The Alaska Record
Nov-53
3
8
16
N/A
N/A
Articles about Ketchikan and Alaska politics
“Ketchikan: Southernmost City”
28
The Alaska Record
Sep-53
3
6
16
N/A
N/A
Articles about Palmer, religion, and Alaska politics
“Palmer: State Capitol?”
29
The Alaska Record
Aug-53
3
5
16
N/A
N/A
Articles about education in Alaska, Bighorn sheep, religion, and politics
“Educating Alaska’s Kiddies”
30
Matanuska Valley Record
Jan-53
2
10
12
N/A
N/A
Articles about transportation in Alaska, including steamships, the railroad, airplanes, and dog sleds
“Alaska Steamship Company”
31
Matanuska Valley Record
Feb-53
2
11
12
N/A
N/A
Articles about Homer and Alaska politics
“Alaska Wild Berry Products”
32
Matanuska Valley Record
Dec-52
2
9
16
N/A
N/A
Articles about Kodiak, the Matanuska Valley, and Alaskan politics
“Mining in the Valley”
33
Matanuska Valley Record
Nov-52
2
8
N/A
N/A
Articles about mining in Alaska, the Matanuska Valley, and agriculture
“Kodiak: Alaska’s Navy Port”
34
Matanuska Valley Record
Sep-52
2
6
16
N/A
N/A
Articles about Cordova and the Matanuska Valley
“Cordova: Noted Seafood City”
35
Matanuska Valley Record
Aug-52
2
5
N/A
N/A
Articles about livestock in Alaska
“Alaska Livestock”
36
Matanuska Valley Record
Jul-52
2
4
N/A
N/A
Articles about fishing in Alaska, Rusty Dow, and the Matanuska Valley
“Commercial Fishing in Alaska”
37
Matanuska Valley Record
Apr-52
2
1
N/A
N/A
Articles about Anchorage, John Bugge, M. D. Snodgrass, and the Matanuska Valley
“How Anchorage Got Its Name”
38
Matanuska Valley Record
Mar-52
1
12
N/A
N/A
Articles about Anchorage Fur Rendezvous, Knik, and sled dogs
“Knik: Then and Now”
39
Matanuska Valley Record
Feb-52
1
11
N/A
N/A
Articles about Chugiak, the U.S. Experiment Station, and the Matanuska Valley
“U.S. Experiment Stations in Alaska
40
Matanuska Valley Record
Jan-52
1
10
N/A
N/A
Articles about the Alaska Steamship company and St. Michael’s.
“The Alaska Steamship Company”
41
Matanuska Valley Record
Dec-51
1
9
N/A
N/A
Articles about Christmas in the Matanuska Valley and Alaska politics
“Christmas Eve Midnight Mass”
42
Matanuska Valley Record
Nov-51
1
8
N/A
N/A
Articles about Lazy Mountain Children’s Home and homesteaders
“The Plight of the Homesteader”
43
Matanuska Valley Record
Oct-51
1
7
N/A
N/A
Articles about Armistice Day, Thanksgiving, and Alaska politics
“Armistice Day”
44
Matanuska Valley Record
Sep-51
1
6
N/A
N/A
Articles about the Palmer schools, King’s Lake, and Koslosky’s
“The Angel of the Matanuska”
45
Matanuska Valley Record
Aug-51
1
5
N/A
N/A
Articles about the Matanuska Valley Fair, moose, and Northland Pioneer Grange
“The Matanuska Valley’s Great Fair”
46
Matanuska Valley Record
May-51
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Articles about the history of the Matanuska Valley
“Alaska’s Horn of Plenty”
47
Matanuska Valley Record
Apr-51
1
1
8
N/A
N/A
Articles about Alaska Statehood, Colony Days, and the United Protestant Church
“Some Thoughts on Statehood”
1
Anchorage Daily News
2/14/1993
48
45
4
N/A
Klebesadel Collection
Article about Peter John, the chief of the Athabascan Indians
“The words he lives by” 1
2
Anchorage Daily News
2/14/1993
48
45
4
N/A
Klebesadel Collection
National news
“Congressman seeks justification to research grants”
3
Anchorage Daily News
2/14/1993
48
45
4
N/A
Klebesadel Collection
Article about Peter John, the chief of the Athabascan Indians
“The words he lives by” 2
4
Anchorage Daily News
10/18/1985
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Anchorage Daily News Collection
Article about the Koslosky’s General Store closing in Palmer
“Palmer shoppers will lose link to Valley’s pioneer past”
5
Anchorage Times
May-85
N/A
N/A
6
N/A
Anchorage Times Collection
Advertisments in the Anchorage Times
“Big Safeway Memorial Day Sale”
6
Fairbanks Daily News Miner
1970
N/A
N/A
2
N/A
Found in Collection
Article about Palmer seeking to increase its industrial sector
“Farm city seeks industrial base”
7
Fairbanks Daily News Miner
12/3/1958
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Found in Collection
Articles about agriculture in Alaska, including Palmer
“Opportunities in Agriculture”
8
Fairbanks Daily News Miner
12/3/1958
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Found in Collection
Articles about agriculture in Alaska, including Palmer
Giant Cabbage and Oats Harvest
9
Fairbanks Daily News Miner
12/3/1958
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Found in Collection
Articles about agriculture in Alaska, including Palmer
“Farm Conditions Described by U of A Extension Service”
10
The Frontiersman
1999
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Frontiersman 50 years edition. Articles of the “highlights” of 1999
Frontiersman Highlights of 1999
11
The Frontiersman
1999
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Frontiersman 50 years edition. Articles of the “highlights” of 1998, 1946, 1947, and 1997
Frontiersman Highlights of 1998, 1997, 1947, and 1946
12
The Frontiersman
1999
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Frontiersman 50 years edition. Articles of the “highlights” of 1996, 1948, 1949, 1950, and 1995
Frontiersman Highlights of 1996, 1995, 1950, 1949, and 1948
13
The Frontiersman
1999
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Frontiersman 50 years edition. Articles of the “highlights” of 1994, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, and 1993
Frontiersman Highlights of 1994, 1993, 1956, 1955, 1954, and 1953
14
The Frontiersman
1999
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Frontiersman 50 year edition. Articles of the “highlights” of 1992, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, and 1991
Frontiersman Highlights of 1992, 1991, 1961, 1960, 1959, and 1958
15
The Frontiersman
1999
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Frontiersman 50 year edition. Articles of the “highlights” of 1990, 1962, 1963, and 1989.
Frontiersman Highilights of 1990, 1989, 1963, and 1962
16
The Frontiersman
1999
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Frontiersman 50 year edition. Articles of the “highlights” of 1988, 1964, 1965, 1966, and 1987
Frontiersman Highlights of 1988, 1987, 1966, 1965, and 1964
17
The Frontiersman
1999
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Frontiersman 50 year edition. Articles of the “highlights” of 1986, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1985, 1970, 1971, and 1972
Frontiersman Highlights of 1986, 1985, 1972, 1971, 1970, 1969, 1968, and 1967
18
The Frontiersman
1999
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Frontiersman 50 year edition. Articles of the “highlights” of 1984, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, and 1983
Frontiersman Highlights of 1984, 1983, 1976, 1975, 1974, and 1973
19
The Frontiersman
1999
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Frontiersman 50 year edition. Articles of the “highlights” of 1981, 1982, 1977, 1978, 1970, and 1980
Frontiermans Highlights of 1982, 1981, 1980, 1978, 1977, and 1970
20
The Frontiersman
6/22/1999
51
86
4
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Articles about dog-wolf hybrids being banned, a thieving black bear, and the city of Wasilla possibly cutting its activities budget
“A wolf in dog’s clothing”
21
The Frontiersman
6/22/1999
51
86
4
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Articles about methane extraction from coal seams and flowers being stolen from the Palmer Visitor Center
“Unocal tries methane extraction from coal seams this summer”
22
The Frontiersman
6/22/1999
51
86
4
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Article about Great Bear Brewing Company opening in the Valley
“Brewing in the Valley”
23
The Frontiersman
6/22/1999
51
86
4
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Letters to the editor, and the police beat
“Police Beat”
24
The Frontiersman
1989
N/A
N/A
20
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Iditorard 1989 edition
“Iditarod ’89”
25
The Frontiersman
5/22/1985
N/A
N/A
11
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Sports section
“If you ain’t cheatin’, you ain’t tryin'”
26
The Frontiersman
6/5/1980
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Found in Collection
Article about the City of Pamer ordering dogs and kids off the lawn of the Palmer Tourist Center
“City orders dogs, kids to leave the lawn”
27
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
2
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Article about Lydia Fohn-Hansen
“Homemaking in the Valley”
28
The Frontiersman
9/25/1980
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Article about a time capsule unearthed in Palmer
“Time capsule unearthed”
29
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Articles about a reunion of the 1935 colonists and potato digging in the Valley
“1935 Colonists hold reunion”
30
The Frontiersman
8/30/1979
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Article about the 1979 Alaska State Fair
“State Fair is a record breaker!”
31
The Frontiersman
7/19/1979
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Connell Collection
Article about the Matanuska River being near flood stage
“Matanuska nears flood stage”
32
The Knik News
1/9/1915
1
13
2
Historic
Found in Collection
Front page and second page of the Knik News
“Some Coal Lands Open”
33
The Knik News
4/10/1915
1
26
2
Historic
Found in Collection
Front page and second page of the Knik News
“Homesteaders Hold Enthusiastic Session”
34
Matanuska + Susitna Valleys Tourist Guide
Jul-68
3
3
4
N/A
Connell Collection
Pages 1, 2, 15, and 16. Information about the Matanuska and Susitna Valleys
“Scenery Agriculture Are Lures To Tourists”
35
Matanuska + Susitna Valleys Tourist Guide
Jul-68
3
3
4
N/A
Connell Collection
Pages 3, 4, 13, and 14. Articles promoting the Matanuska and Susitna Valleys as tourist destinations
“Mt. McKinley Is Highest on Continent”
36
Matanuska + Susitna Valleys Tourist Guide
Jul-68
3
3
4
N/A
Connell Collection
Pages 5, 6, 11, and 12. Articles promoting the Matanuska and Susitna Valleys as tourist destinations
“Matanuska Valley, Fishing Paradise”
37
Matanuska + Susitna Valleys Tourist Guide
Jul-68
3
3
4
N/A
Connell Collection
Pages 7, 8, 9, and 10. Articles promoting the Matanuska and Susitna Valleys as tourist destinations
“Want to Go Fishing? Here’s Where”
38
Unknown
1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Article about Will Rogers and Wiley Post
“Post, Rogers Start Second Hop of Tour”
39
The Milwaukee Journal
8/17/1935
N/A
N/A
N/A
Historic
Connell Collection
Info and photos of Will Rogers and Wiley Post
“Will Rogers and Wiley Post Killed in Crash on Alaska Trip”
40
Palmer Community Newsletter
June-July 2010
2
2
2
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Articles about local businesses and artists
“Palmer Is Destination Art”
41
The Valley Press Visitors Guide
Unknown
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Valley Press Collection
Visitors guide to the Matanuska Valley. Pages 1, 2, 15, and 16
“Matanuska-Susitna Valley”
42
The Valley Press Visitors Guide
Unknown
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Valley Press Collection
Visitors guide to the Matanuska Valley. Pages 3, 4, 13, and 14. List of places to fish and accomendations
“Palmer”
43
The Valley Press Visitors Guide
Unknown
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Valley Press Collection
Visitors guide to the Matanuska Valley. Pages 7, 8, 9, and 10. Descriptions of places in the Mat-Su
“Hatcher Pass”
44
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
2
N/A
Frontiersman Collection
Articles about Palmer businesses
“Always Something New at Stamp Cache”
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