Includes books and pamphlets, printings in which Alaska is represented by a chapter or section. Omits publications of the U.S. and State governments, serials, manuscripts, theses and diaries. Contains 5,040 entries arranged alphabetically by author, with subject index.

Marvin W. Falk offers a systemic and select listing of just over 3,000 publications on the history of Alaska, published from the 18th century to early 2004. Early explorations were conducted by nationals from several nations, and the results were published in Russian, German, French, Spanish, and English. Many of these foreign language accounts have been published in translation and are included in the bibliography. This bibliography covers a wide span of Alaskan history including historical literature from: Discovery in 1741 The Russian period ending in 1867 The U.S. territorial period ending with statehood in 1959 The oil boom

History of the state of Alaska from early to contemporary times, discussing its native peoples, sale to the United States, gold rush, quest for statehood, and oil boom.

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Lists introductory sources on most personalities and aspects of Alaska history and literature, including articles and government publications.

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