Black History in the Last Frontier

Readings from the book "Black History in the Last Frontier", written by Ian C. Hartman and performed by himself and other local Anchorage residents. These recordings were made possible by the NAACP.

Black History in the Last Frontier

Conclusion: Black History in Alaska at Century's End

Eric Bork

Readings from the book “Black History in the Last Frontier”, written by Ian C. Hartman and performed by himself and other local Anchorage residents. These…
Black History in the Last Frontier

Chapter 5: Civil Rights Under the Northern Lights

Eric Bork

Readings from the book “Black History in the Last Frontier”, written by Ian C. Hartman and performed by himself and other local Anchorage residents. These…
Black History in the Last Frontier

Chapter 4: Statehood and the Cold War

Ammon Swenson

This page features the entire reading of Chapter 4: Statehood and the Cold War, performed by Cal Williams.
Black History in the Last Frontier

Chapter 3: World Wars and a Changing Alaska

Eric Bork

Readings from the book “Black History in the Last Frontier”, written by Ian C. Hartman and performed by himself and other local Anchorage residents. These…
Black History in the Last Frontier

Chapter 2: Black Life in the Gold Rush Era, read by Margo Bellamy

Eric Bork

Readings from the book “Black History in the Last Frontier”, written by Ian C. Hartman and performed by himself and other local Anchorage residents. These recordings were made possible by the NAACP.
Black History in the Last Frontier

Chapter 1: Black Exploration and Arrival in the Icy Northwest, read by Rosalyn Wyche

Eric Bork

Readings from the book “Black History in the Last Frontier”, written by Ian C. Hartman and performed by himself and other local Anchorage residents. These…
Black History in the Last Frontier

The introduction, written and read by Ian C. Hartman

Eric Bork

This page features the full reading of the introduction, written and performed by Ian C. Hartman. You will also find an excerpt of the introduction that aired on KSKA on February 14th, 2022.
Black History in the Last Frontier

The Forward, written and performed by Ed Wesley

Eric Bork

This page features the full reading of the forward, written and performed by Ed Wesley. You will also find an excerpt of the forward that aired on KSKA on February 7th, 2022.