Cathy Sherman
Cathy Sherman is a City Council member, volunteer historian, and retired director of the Cordova library and Historical Museum. Sherman has been contributing to The Cordova Times for over a decade.
A walk down Second Street
We continue to trace the historic buildings of Second Street and it was a difficult decision deciding at which end of the street to...
A walk down memory lane
As the City of Cordova begins preparations for the revamping of Second Street, the folks at the museum have been assisting the State Office...
Library and Friends Dedicate Garden
Aug. 24 was one of the many stormy, rainy days Cordova experienced this year, but that
didn’t stop the Cordova Public Library and Friends of...
Always, always give a book as a gift!
As the holidays approach, remember that giving the gift of a book can inspire others' hope and imagination, writes Cathy Sherman.
Museum Memories: Cordova’s WWII airfield
By the end of the 1930s, there were over 100 airfields in Alaska but only four adequate for modern aircraft. The Civil Aeronautics Act created an authority to regulate air traffic and in 1940 as World War II raged in Europe, Congress seriously considered its Alaskan defenses.
Museum Memories: Grit and determination
In the early 1940s, Cordova was experiencing growing pains. Luckily, Cordova built a strong foundation on the backs of gritty individuals with convictions determined to maintain a vibrant place in the history of Alaska.
Museum Memories: An act of civil disobedience
In 1993, fishermen blockaded Valdez Narrows, holding up 25 percent of the nation's domestic oil supply for three days.
Museum Memories: Memories of Copper Days gone by
A photo from the Cordova Historical Society archives gives us a glimpse of a Copper Day celebrated many decades ago.
At Your Library: Become a friend of the library
If you're looking for a new year's resolution, joining the Cordova Public Library Friends group would be a good place to start, writes Cathy Sherman.
Museum Memories: Building the Million Dollar Bridge
Construction and operation of the Copper River and Northwestern Railway meant good work for many men, writes Cathy Sherman.
