As an intern in the McCracken Research Library, I have been able to delve through the hidden and unprocessed photographic collections in the vaults and bring them into the light […]
McCracken Research Library
Find out what goes on in the Center of the West's McCracken Research Library and get an insider's look at the incredible photographs, archives, and manuscripts housed and processed by the library's staff—who are still making some amazing finds within the collections.
Archives Finding Guides of the McCracken Worldwide – Part 2
This article originally appeared in our Spring 2011 issue of Points West Magazine as “Bringing the BBHC’s McCracken Research Library Archives to the Internet.” I have incorporated some updates, changes, […]
Archives Finding Guides of the McCracken Worldwide – Part 1
This article originally appeared in our Spring 2011 issue of Points West Magazine as “Bringing the BBHC’s McCracken Research Library Archives to the Internet.” I have incorporated some updates, changes, […]
Digital Collections
Our Digital Collections page is newly updated with links for collections our interns and staff are adding to the site. Check it out at: centerofthewest.org/research/mccracken-research-library/digital-collections. We now have several options […]
Jordan B. Cottle Scrapbook
I am excited to share the Jordan B. Cottle scrapbook with the world. It is full of amazing images and stories of the many peoples and facets that made up […]
Photographs: Harold McCracken and the Alaska Arctic Expedition
Past Exhibition Photographs from Harold McCracken’s Expedition to Alaska and the Arctic McCracken Research Library Gallery The dozen photographs in this display were taken from the collection of the McCracken […]