Photos & Multimedia

Interviews and Stories

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  Unangax̂ Interviews

  When WWII broke out the Unangax̂ and Aleut people were caught in the crosshairs. Many were relocated. Learn more through these interviews.

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  US Army & Army Air Corps Veterans

  Medics, pilots, engineers, musicians, and more. Explore dozens of interviews, profiles, and photos from the US Army.

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  Semper Paratus

  US Coast Guard Veterans

  Dive into personal experiences of USCG veterans who served in WWII in Alaska.

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  The Home Front

  Learn more about folks supporting the war effort on the home front. Listen to interviews, browse photos, or read written memoirs.

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  US Navy Veterans

  Dozens of US Navy veterans recall their time serving during World War II in the Aleutian Islands. Photos, interviews, & memoirs.

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  US Marine Corps Veterans

  Interviews and stories from veterans of the US Marine Corps in Alaska during WWII.

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  Canadian Forces

  Explore stories from Canadian Forces service members who worked alongside Americans in the Aleutians.

 

Photo Albums

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  Army & Army Air Corps Photo Albums

  Discover World War II and the Aleutian Islands through the eyes of Army and Army Air Corps servicemen.

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  Navy Photo Albums

  View World War II and the Aleutian Islands through the lens of Navy servicemen.

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  USCG, USMC, & Home Front Photo Albums

  World War II and Aleutian Island photo albums from people on the Home Front, in the Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.

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  Military Forces Photo Albums

  Photo albums of Aleutian Islands squadron crews, weapons, and memorabilia.

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  Unit Histories and Scrapbooks

  Histories of the 54th Fighter Squadron, 73rd Bombardment Squadron, 77th Bomb Squadron, 807th Battalion, & Patrol Bombing Squadron 139.

 

Videos

War wrought many changes to daily life for those living in the Aleutians. Watch Makushin, a short video that tells a story of forced evacuation and separation from home. Other videos include objects from the collections, and links to the Lost Village Project.