I was born september 25, 1961 at Ketchican Genral Hospital. As the story my adoptive parents(now deceased)told went, my birth mother was a single parent who did not want me and eventually abandoned me in her home at 5 months of age. The authorities(the police?) took me away and took my birth mother to court where she indicated that she didn't want me and that she did not know what to do with me. She gave up her parental rights and I was placed at the Albertina Kerr orphanage in Portland Oregon(I guess there was no orphanage in Ketchican or possibly Alaska then?). I was adopted in 1964 to Charles Purdy Marvel and Eleanor May McGibbon Marvel who lived in Olex Oregon on a large ranch. Not to long after I arrived at the Marvel home, my biological father attempted to reach me and get me back but a court battle insued and my biological father was not successful. I am searching for anyone who may have any idea who my birth parents may have been or how I may go about finding their names. I have no intention of disturbing anyone's life in any way, I just want to let my 5 children know a little more about thier heritage. I have contacted the hospital and they have no records dating back this far. The orphanage has records but they are sealed, as was the case in most closed case adoptions of the time. Alaska vital stats is trying to find original birth certificate but no success yet. I do have the Dr's name and a nurse on the birth certificate a I have. Any help anyone has would be great. Thank you.