Ted Stevens Foundation

Our goals: Public Service Advocacy; Honor Stevens' legacy; Encourage AK growth; & to Archive and Curate his large Papers Collection for future researcher use.

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Congratulations to the Anchorage Fur Rondy for Celebrating 90 years in 2025. Here is a little memory from 1978. On February 18th, 1978 Senator Ted Stevens and Congressman Don Young competed in a sprint sled dog race against each other on 4th Avenue during Fur Rondy.

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#ThrowbackThursday

Take a look at this picture from May 13, 1982

Read the ALT description for what was going on.

We hope you enjoyed this little piece of history.

Pictured L to R are TS, Dennis Fradley, Wayne Schley, Mark Schneider and a unidentified woman.

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Today, we celebrate the 77th birthday of the U.S. Air Force! On this date in 1949, Eielson Air Force Base was formally dedicated.
On August 23, 1969, the Aviator Ben Eielson monument was dedicated at Eielson AFB near Fairbanks.

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In January, 1983, this group of Alaskans representing the National Congress of American Indians visited the Senator in his DC office. Aside from Senator Stevens, do you recognize anyone in this photo?

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In March 1983, an Alaska Municipal League delegation visited with Senator Stevens in DC. We have identified everyone except for the lady in pink next to Senator Stevens and the tall gentleman in back with glasses. Do you know who these two are?

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The Ted Stevens Foundation offers its sincere condolences to Dennis Fradley's wife Patricia and sons, Jeff and Kevin. We mourn his loss with his family and many, many friends.

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ICYMI

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Happy National Pet Day!

Ted Stevens Foundation photo:
1969-09-16 Senator Ted Stevens and the family dog, "George", a black lab, are being interviewed by national media bringing attention to National Dog Week.

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One of the historic 16-mm film reels that was digitized recently, thanks to a grant by the National Film Preservation Foundation (NFPF) had footage from the aftermath of the 1964 Earthquake. Here is the after earthquake section of the film.

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Ted Stevens Foundation Director Hugh Ashlock and Executive Director Karina Waller were pleased to join the UA Foundation, Legislators, and legislative staff in honoring the 2024 cohorts of the Senator Ted Stevens Legislative Internship Program.

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Our archivist came upon a letter and the senator's response which is shared here. In the letter from Mr. Putziger, the Senator was asked what 5 books had the most influence as a political leader.

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Following the 2001 Winter Special Olympics World Games in Alaska, Senator Stevens and Arnold Schwarzenegger exchanged notes.  We always knew that Senator Stevens had some psychic abilities!

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Delynn Henry, long-time scheduler for Senator Ted Stevens visited the archives this week and lent a hand identifying photos and archiving boxes. She was welcomed by other former Senator staff and current Foundation staff.

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The Foundation has completed its project to digitize and preserve four of our historic 16-mm film reels, thanks to a grant by the National Film Preservation Foundation.
Visit our YouTube channel to see the four films posted today. https://t.co/n3Dxua5hok

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Thanks to a grant by the National Film Preservation Foundation (NFPF), we are digitizing our older films. One film reels included some of Senator Stevens’ first televised reports to Alaskans.
This spot features Alaskan statesman Vic Fisher.

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We were saddened like many Alaskans to hear of the passing of Former Senate President Lyda Green.  Senator Stevens and Senator Green were friends as well as political allies. The Ted Stevens Foundation offers its condolences to the family and friends of Senator Lyda Green.

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The Ted Stevens Foundation and family were saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Henry Kissinger. Renowned for his intellect, strategic vision, and diplomacy, Dr. Kissinger transformed U.S. foreign policy. We offer our sincerest condolences to the extended Kissinger family.

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Number three of four community service announcements being run on television and radio celebrating the Senator's legacy in honor of his 100th birthday. Thank you to Your Alaska Link, GCI, Alaska’s News Source, KNBA and iHeart Media for your support.

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Here is the second of four community service announcements being run on television and radio celebrating the Senator's legacy in honor of his 100th birthday. Thank you to Your Alaska Link, GCI, Alaska’s News Source, and iHeart Media for your support.

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Check out this community service announcements being run this week on television and radio celebrating the Senator's legacy in honor of his 100th birthday.  Thank you to Your Alaska Link, GCI, Alaska’s News Source, and iHeart Media for your support.