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Alaska's Political Landscape

The political history of Alaska is filled with colorful characters from diverse backgrounds, and the museum collection represents both would-be and successful politicians, as well as various political issues of importance. The museum takes a historical perspective of candidates, parties, and movements, and preserves a well-rounded selection from multiple viewpoints. 

Official Ballot, 1916, Alaska Territory, First Judicial District, General Election, 11/7/1916.
        Ballot lists James Wickersham for Delegate to Congress and the "Liquor Question"-"Wet" or "Dry."     
        Gift of Ed and Nancy Ferrell      2002-21-1 
Bike lock used by the donor to lock himself to various immovable objects during protests for environmental
      causes in Anchorage, Sitka, and Juneau during the 1990s. Gift of Don Muller      98-3-1
"Anchorage Stealers" jersey. Gift of Betsy Brenneman   97-20-1
"I Voted" Card from Alaska's first election after statehood, Nov 1958. Anonymous Gift      2001-31-13
Button, Alaska Native Civil Rights March, Juneau, 1998. Anonymous Gift          98-19-4
Button, "Alaska Needs Nixon and Agnew." Anonymous Gift          2000-22-8 
Button "Willow Once and For All." Anonymous Gift          96-62-3    
Button "I'm a Young Woman," c1970s. Anonymous Gift          2001-31-5 
Button, Earth Day 1990.  Gift of Jim and Judy Hauck        97-11-3

 

           

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