Cathy Sherman
Cathy Sherman is a volunteer historian and recently-retired director of the Cordova library and Historical Museum. Sherman has been contributing to The Cordova Times for over a decade.
At the Library: Best book club book choices
The Cordova Public Library has its own book club.We call it the “Knit Lit” group. It meets at 7 p.m. the last Tuesday of...
Museum Memories
Even President Warren Harding became one of Cordova’s visitors in the booming era of resource extraction. During his 1923 visit to Alaska, Harding arrived...
At Your Library: New books lining the shelves
The Cordova Public Library strives to keep bestsellers and recent publications on our shelves just for our faithful readers. Check out these new books...
Museum Memories
Cordova began creating its warm, friendly image in this era celebrating holidays like the fourth of July with parades and pie-eating contests, holding dances...
At Your Library: The loss of Pat McManus and his legacy
One of the funniest outdoor writers of all time passed away this last week. Pat F. McManus was an American humor writer and columnist...
At Your Library: Do you like a good mystery?
If you love a good mystery novel, you’ve probably read all the “Poirots” and the “Miss Marples”, so here’s a few gems you might...
Museum Memories: Alaskan Syndicate’s train excursion
Tourists who took the Alaskan Syndicate’s train excursion on the Copper River and Northwest Railway were treated to the awe-inspiring sight of a 300-foot...
Museum Memories
The Alaskan Syndicate completed the Copper River and Northwest Railway in 1911 and in order to transport the copper ore to the smelters, the...
Make reading a Hobbit
There are several ways to enjoy Hobbit Day and one of them is to throw your own Long Expected Party. You can have the...
Museum Memories: March 24, 2018
By 1920, Cordova had constructed a wharf to support small boats associated with the canneries that now lined the railroad tracks along the busy...
