Henry Lebbeus Oak

Henry Lebbeus Oak (13 May 1844 – 20 May 1905) was an American historian, writer, archivist and librarian. He authored several bestselling books on the history of California and the American west coast.

Early life

He was born on May 13, 1844 in Garland, Penobscot, Maine, United States. He never got married and never had any children.

He died on May 20, 1905 in California, United States, at age 61. He was buried in Chapel of Memories Columbarium and Mausoleum, in Oakland, California.

Career

He served as the Librarian of the Bancroft Library of San Francisco, California. He held that position until 1887. He retired to Siegler Springs, California, and wrote about his family genealogical record.

He frequently collaborated with Hubert Howe Bancroft.

Bibliography

He has written a number of notable books which include:

• Annals of the Spanish Northwest: North Mexican States [1531-1800]
• Early California annals, being that part of the author's series on the history of California covering the discovery and occupation 1542-1800
• History of Arizona and New Mexico, 1530-1888
• History of the north Mexican states and Texas. 1531-1889
• The native races of the Pacific states of North America
• History of the Northwest Coast

See also

• Hubert Howe Bancroft
• Bancroft Library

References

External links

• Henry Lebbeus Oak (Oak, Henry Lebbeus, 1844-1905) | The Online Books Page
• Oak (Henry L.) 1874 Diary and Biography
• Henry Lebbeus Oak papers, 1884-1905
• Henry Lebbeus Oak (1844-1905) - Find a Grave...