Rasmuson Library open house will showcase railroads

Kristin Summerlin
907-474-6284
Oct. 19, 2023

A black-and-white antique photograph of a steam locomotive engine with a crowd of men dressed in overalls and work clothes. The photo is labeled "First Excursion Train in Alaska, Skagway, July 21st, 1989."
Photo courtesy of Alaska and Polar Regions Collection and Archives
Railroad memorabilia, including this 1898 photograph from Skagway entitled "First Excursion Train in Alaska," will be on display at the Rasmuson Library open house Oct. 26.

The University of Alaska Fairbanks Rasmuson Library will host an open house Thursday, Oct. 26, from 5 to 7 p.m., for the Alaska and Polar Regions Collection and Archives. This event will showcase collections focused on Alaska’s many railroads.

The open house is an opportunity to experience historical photographs, films, maps, recordings and other memorabilia celebrating Alaska’s rail heritage. Alaska Native Language Archive materials will also be on display.

Visitors may also peruse the Rasmuson Library’s Alaska book sale. This sale of used and donated duplicate books continues through Nov. 3.

The open house is free and open to the public. Parking on the Troth Yeddha’ Campus is free for visitors after 5 p.m. unless otherwise designated.

For more information, contact 907-474-2791 or UAF-APR-reference-Service@alaska.edu.

ADDITIONAL CONTACT: Karen Jensen, kljensen@alaska.edu

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