It contains English language (including translations) books and mainstream academic journal articles published after World War II.
It is limited to works primarily or substantially about California history, published by state level or higher academic universities, mainstream national level publishers, or authored by recognized subject matter experts.
Notes are provided for annotations and citations for reviews in academic journals when helpful.
Where books which are only partially related to California history are listed, the titles for chapters or sections should be indicated if possible, meaningful, and not excessive.
Academic journal articles This section contains a limited list of primary sources related to California history.