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Alaska eBooks - Anchorage Memories

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You'll love these one-of-a-kind Alaska eBooks that bring the history, wonder, and humor of the 49th state right to you.

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Anchorage's Version of American Bandstand

Anchorage Varsity Show Memories by Michael R Dougherty

Our local teen TV dance program

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Anchorage Radio and Television Pictures

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Take a look at the nostalgic Anchorage Radio and Television Pictures. Remember your favorite local radio and TV shows?

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Anchorage Alaska Restaurant Memories - Anchorage Memories

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You'll enjoy these Anchorage Alaska Restaurant memories in stories that will fill your heart. From burgers and fries to steaks and more.

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Random Anchorage Memories

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Imagine these special moments recalled in Random Anchorage Memories from the early days of our town, up through the 1970s.

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What Was (Is) Your Favorite Anchorage Restaurant?

Anchorage Restaurant Memories by Michael R Dougherty

Yummy memories.

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What was Your Favorite Movie Theatre?

Anchorage Movie Theatre Memories by Michael R Dougherty

Let's go to the movies.

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Millions of Dollars in Alaska Gold

It's the Nome, Alaska Gold Rush Fortune Frenzy by Michael R Dougherty

Meet the “Three Lucky Swedes” who started the Nome Gold Rush. And discover what famous lawman made a fortune during the gold strike.

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Did You Know?

A Look at Alaska's Wonderful, Massive Tongass National Forest by Michael R Dougherty

Did you know that Alaska's Tongass National Forest is the largest temperate rainforest in the world? Visit one of Alaska's treasures in this edition of Alaska Stories.

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Many Anchorage Firsts and a Few Surprises

This is Some Pioneering History of Anchorage, Alaska by Michael R Dougherty

Do you enjoy discovering interesting facts about Anchorage? You'll love this edition of the Anchorage Memories Club.

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The Rich, Interesting History of Downtown Anchorage, Alaska

The Rich, Interesting History of Downtown Anchorage, Alaska by Michael R Dougherty

Do you know the history of some of downtown Anchorage's oldest businesses and buildings? The old Federal building, Stewart's Photo Shop and Kimball's Dry Goods. Enjoy Anchorage's rich history.

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My Mom Got Put in the Rondy Jail

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I was just a small boy when My Mom Got put in the Rondy Jail

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Fur Rondy Corn Dogs

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Yes, those Fur Rondy Corn Dogs are a treat on a cold winter's day.

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Marching in the Fur Rendezvous Parade

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Three things you had to worry about when you were marching in the Fur Rendezvous parade.

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Do You Know the Legend of Sleeping Lady Mountain?

The Epic Legend of the Beautiful Sleeping Lady Mountain by Michael R Dougherty

Do you know the legend of Sleeping Lady? Come along for a fanciful visit to Mount Susitna in this edition of Alaska Stories.

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