A WHITE PASS BIBLIOGRAPHY

The White Pass and Yukon is one of North America's most fascinating railroads, and a number of 
books are available for anyone interested in learning more about this great line. This 
bibliography, kindly supplied by Steven Hites of the White Pass & Yukon, alphabetically lists 
some of the available publications (publisher noted in parenthesis):

- DOING THE WHITE PASS by Howard Clifford (Sourdough Press, 1982). Basic history of the 
White Pass

- GOLD RUSH NARROW GAUGE by Cy Martin (Trans Anglo Books, 1967). Out of print, but very 
valuable for its fabulous "Dedman" photos.

- GRIT, GRIEF AND GOLD by F.B. Whiting (Reprint from Shorey Books). Written by the 
railroad's Chief Surgeon in 1935.

- HOGHEAD ON THE WHITE PASS by J.D. True (Lynn Canal Publishing, 1988). Engineer's diary 
of 1970's-1980's.

- ON THE WHITE PASS PAYROLL by Samuel Graves (Reprint from Shorey Books). Written by 
the railroad's first President. First published in 1908.

- RAILS NORTH by Howard Clifford (Howel-North, 1982). A good general history of all Alaska 
and Yukon railroads.

- WHITE PASS: GATEWAY TO THE YUKON by Roy Minter (University of Alaska Press, 1988). 
Definitive history of the 1887-1900 period. Excellent text.

- WHITE PASS & YUKON ROUTE - A PICTORIAL HISTORY by Stan Cohen (Pictorial Histories 
Publishing Company). Very good photos, minimal text.

P.S.  Issue Number 3 of LGB Telegram magazine contains an interview with Steve Hites and some 
historical photos of the White Pass.  Issue Number 3 is expected to be available in late-October 
1990.  A 2-issue subscription can be ordered by sending $12 (US) to:  LGB Boxcar, PO Box 
187, Harrisburg, PA  17108.