Wikipedia:WikiProject Alaska/History

This project division of WP:ALASKA is for organization of work on articles related to Alaska history. Add names (with wikilinks) of categories, articles, etc. to the appropriate section below. For discussion about how to improve the work of WP:Alaska/History, go to the talk page.

Outline of Alaska history
See the outline of Alaska history for main articles already existing or in need of creation.

Related projects
In association with WP:NRHP, develop the List of National Historic Landmarks in Alaska.

Subject areas of importance
(in no particular order):


 * Aviation
 * History of Alaska Natives
 * see also WP:ALASKA/Culture/Alaska Natives, where most work on Alaska Natives is being organized.


 * Transportation
 * History of aviation in Alaska
 * Famous Alaska aviators: Joe Crosson, Noel Wien, etc.
 * Alaska airline history: Alaska has a rich aviation history
 * Water transport, shipping
 * History of Alaska mushing
 * Famous Alaska mushers
 * Railroad history
 * Roadway history? Highway construction (Al-Can, bridges?)
 * Communications
 * Journalism
 * Women's History
 * Alaska women in politics, the arts, journalism, sports, academia, science
 * Art History
 * Resource management, wildlife management
 * Alaska education
 * university system
 * public education
 * Alaska Natives and education (boarding schools, etc.)
 * Medical history of Alaska