This edition of Hard Rock Gold is a re-print of the original content as authored by David Stone and Brenda Pugh in 1980 for the Juneau Centennial Committee. Minor updates to the original publication include an acknowledgement of publishers and funding sources for this commemorative edition; a reference to the current value of gold; a statement in memory of David Stone, and a commemorative logo.

Published by The Gastineau Channel Historical Society and The Treadwell Historic Preservation and Restoration Society.