Elmer E. Rasmuson Papers, 1898-2000.

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Elmer E. Rasmuson Papers, 1898-2000.

The Elmer E. Rasmuson Papers consist of correspondence, birth and death records, immigration papers, school records, photographs, family financial records, meeting minutes, press releases, speeches and related material. Also included are banking records for the National Bank of Alaska and records of the Rasmuson Foundation. Materials in the collection document the Rasmuson family's civic, political and recreational activities as well as family matters. Other materials relate to the history and daily functioning of the National Bank of Alaska and its various branches.

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Rasmuson, Elmer Anton.

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National Bank of Alaska

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Atwood, Evangeline

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Well-known person in Anchorage social and civic life from 1935 until her death in 1988. Co-owner, with her husband Robert, of the Anchorage Times. Author of many books about Alaska politics and history. Founder of many historical and performing arts organizations in Anchorage, including the Alaska Federation of Women's Clubs and Alaska World Affairs Council. She also founded the Alaska Statehood Association, the group that initiated and promoted the idea of Alaska's statehood. She was born in Si...

Rasmuson, Elmer E.

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Elmer Edwin Rasmuson was born on February 15, 1909 in Yakutat, Alaska. Rasmuson was employed at National Investors Group in New York from 1933 to 1935, and at Arthur Andersen & Co. from 1935 to 1943. In 1943, Rasmuson returned to Alaska to become the third president of the Bank of Alaska (renamed National Bank of Alaska in Anchorage in 1950 and National Bank of Alaska in 1960.). Rasmuson was nominated for Governor of Alaska Territory in 1952, but not appointed. He served as Swed...