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11.
G. R. L. Penney diary and letters, 1863-1864

Creator:
Penney, G. R. L. (George R. L.)
Call Number:
WA MSS S-1447
Container / Volume:
Box 1
Image Count:
35
Abstract:
The diary (about 130 pages) of George R. L. Penney, of Winsted, Connecticut, describes his journey from New York to California via Panama, his voyage up the coast to Portland, and his trip by steamer and foot eastward along the Columbia River to Place...
Subject (Geographic):
Idaho, Boise County., and Columbia River Valley
Subject (Name):
Penney, G. R. L. (George R. L.)
Subject (Topic):
Gold mines and mining, Voyages to the Pacific coast, Description and travel, and Gold discoveries
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > G. R. L. Penney diary and letters, 1863-1864

12.
Alaskan gold rush diary and sketchbook, 1899-1901 (bulk 1899).

Creator:
Ogrissek, George A.
Call Number:
WA MSS S-1731
Container / Volume:
Box 1
Image Count:
3
Abstract:
Ogrissek's daily diary (212 pages) records his trip from Jersey City in February, 1899 to the Alaska gold fields and back in September, 1899. The sketchbook accompanies descriptions in the diary of the scenery he encounters. The 26 drawings, almost al...
Description:
Ogrissek, who had been a liquor salesman in Jersey City, New Jersey, travelled to Alaska in 1898, 1899 and 1900 to make a fortune for his family. In 1899 he travelled across the country by railroad to Seattle and then up to southeastern Alaska to Skag...
Subject (Geographic):
Alaska, Juneau Mining District., Berners Bay (Alaska), Chilkat River (B.C. and Alaska), Dutch Harbor (Alaska), Haines (Alaska), Ketchikan (Alaska), Lynn Canal (Alaska), Nome (Alaska), Prince of Wales Island (Alaska), Seward (Alaska), Skagway (Alaska), and Valdez (Alaska)
Subject (Name):
Ogrissek, George A. and Denomie, Antoine.
Subject (Topic):
Gold mines and mining, Description and travel, and Gold discoveries
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Alaskan gold rush diary and sketchbook, 1899-1901 (bulk 1899).

13.
Thomas Nelson letters from Oregon, 1851-1853

Creator:
Nelson, Thomas, fl. 1851-1853
Call Number:
WA MSS S-2176
Image Count:
17
Abstract:
Letters documenting Thomas Nelson's voyage to, and life in, Oregon City, Oregon, where he served as an Oregon Territory Supreme Court judge, written to his wife Cornelia and their children in Peekskill, New York, from 1851 Mar 20 to 1853 Jul 16. Nels...
Subject (Geographic):
Oregon., California, Northwest Coast of North America, Oregon, Oregon Territory, Peekskill (N.Y.), and San Francisco (Calif.)
Subject (Name):
André, John, 1751-1780., Chenoweth, Francis A., 1819-1899., Currey, John E. B., Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790., Gaines, John Pollard, 1795-1857., Nelson, Cornelia., Nelson, Thomas., Pratt, Orville C., 1819-1891., Seymour, Allen., Seymour, David Lowrey, 1803-1867., California (steamer), Columbia (Steamer), and Oregon. Supreme Court.
Subject (Topic):
Frontier and pioneer life, Gold mines and mining, Indians of North America, Legal status, laws, etc, Overland journeys to the Pacific, Description and travel, Capital and capitol, Gold discoveries, Politics and government, and Social life and customs
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Thomas Nelson letters from Oregon, 1851-1853

14.
California gold diggers. Mining operations on the western shore of the Sacramento River. [graphic]

Creator:
Kelloggs & Comstock, lithographer
Call Number:
WA Prints +205
Image Count:
1
Abstract:
Print shows miners, Caucasians, Native American men, one African-American man, and one woman; panning and digging for gold along the Sacramento River in California. Some figures at left are seen holding gold nuggets in their hands; others at right are...
Description:
BEIN WA Prints +205: On sheet 29 x 37 cm.
Subject (Geographic):
California, Sacramento River (Calif.), and Sacramento River.
Subject (Topic):
Gold miners, Gold panning, African Americans, Indians of North America, and Gold discoveries
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > California gold diggers. Mining operations on the western shore of the Sacramento River. [graphic]

15.
Hutchings' California scenes : methods of mining

Creator:
Hutchings, J. M. (James Mason), 1820-1902, author
Published / Created:
[1855]
Call Number:
WA Prints 415
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image and text
Abstract:
A sheet with 12 images of various elements of Gold Rush mining operations, each with title and letterpress explanation of the activity depicted. The image for "Rocking the cradle" includes a Chinese worker. On the sheet's right side is a column listi...
Alternative Title:
Methods of mining
Description:
Title from caption at top of sheet.
Publisher:
Published by J.M. Hutchings
Subject (Geographic):
California and California.
Subject (Topic):
Gold mines and mining, Mining engineering, Gold miners, Miners, Gold discoveries, and Chinese
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Hutchings' California scenes : methods of mining

16.
Views of the new ditch, of the Columbia & Stanislaus River Water Co.

Creator:
Holtzmann, F., artist, publlisher
Published / Created:
[between 1857 and 1860?]
Call Number:
WA Prints +110
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Six vignettes show the flumes (and their surrounding landscape) constructed by the Columbia and Stanislaus River Water Company to deliver water to miners and other customers
Alternative Title:
Views of the new ditch, of the Columbia and Stanislaus River Water Co.
Description:
Title from caption below image.
Publisher:
Published by F. Holtzmann, L. Nagel, print, and Kuchel & Dresel's Lith. 176 Clay St. S.F.
Subject (Geographic):
California, Columbia, and Columbia (Calif.)
Subject (Name):
Columbia and Stanislaus River Water Company.
Subject (Topic):
Flumes and Gold discoveries
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Views of the new ditch, of the Columbia & Stanislaus River Water Co.

17.
Overland journey of the Knickerbocker Exploring Company of the City of New York : from Fort Smith

Creator:
Goulding, William R.
Call Number:
WA MSS 225
Container / Volume:
Box 1
Image Count:
3
Resource Type:
unspecified
Abstract:
The journal records the trip by Fort Smith, the Arkansas, Gregg's road, Little River, the Canadian, Albuquerque, Rio Grande, Rio Membres, Chihuahua road, Tucson, the Gila, the Colorado, the desert, Warner's ranch, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Monterey, a...
Description:
Goulding joined the Knickerbocker Exploring Company which traveled from New York to California in 1849. He was engaged in the manufacture of surgical instruments in New York and he was appointed by the Surgeon General to McClennon Hospital near Phila...
Subject (Geographic):
West (U.S.) and California
Subject (Name):
Goulding, William R., Hoyt, John P., and Knickerbocker Exploring Company (New York, N.Y.)
Subject (Topic):
Overland journeys to the Pacific, Description and travel, and Gold discoveries
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Overland journey of the Knickerbocker Exploring Company of the City of New York : from Fort Smith to California / 1849-1865

18.
Photographs of hunting, mining and scenery in Yukon and Alaska [graphic].

Creator:
Goetzman, M. W.
Published / Created:
1894-1905.
Call Number:
WA Photos 120
Container / Volume:
Box 2
Image Count:
81
Abstract:
Photographs documenting the Klondike gold rush, including views of miners and mining towns and transportation to the mines via railway, steamer, and dog sled. Views en route to the gold fields feature the Klondike, Yukon, Pelly and Stewart rivers, La...
Description:
Accompanied by a box list.
Subject (Geographic):
Yukon Territory., Yukon, Yukon Territory, Klondike River Valley (Alaska), Yukon River Valley (Yukon and Alaska), and Dawson (Yukon)
Subject (Name):
Goetzman, H. J., Mrs. and Goetzman, Edith.
Subject (Topic):
Photographers, Mining, Pictorial works, Railroads, Steamers, and Gold discoveries
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Photographs of hunting, mining and scenery in Yukon and Alaska [graphic].

19.
Photographs of hunting, mining and scenery in Yukon and Alaska [graphic].

Creator:
Goetzman, M. W.
Published / Created:
1894-1905.
Call Number:
WA Photos 120
Container / Volume:
Box 3 (shelved in Wa Photos Folio)
Image Count:
2
Abstract:
Photographs documenting the Klondike gold rush, including views of miners and mining towns and transportation to the mines via railway, steamer, and dog sled. Views en route to the gold fields feature the Klondike, Yukon, Pelly and Stewart rivers, La...
Description:
Accompanied by a box list.
Subject (Geographic):
Yukon Territory., Yukon, Yukon Territory, Klondike River Valley (Alaska), Yukon River Valley (Yukon and Alaska), and Dawson (Yukon)
Subject (Name):
Goetzman, H. J., Mrs. and Goetzman, Edith.
Subject (Topic):
Photographers, Mining, Pictorial works, Railroads, Steamers, and Gold discoveries
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Photographs of hunting, mining and scenery in Yukon and Alaska [graphic].

20.
Photographs of hunting, mining and scenery in Yukon and Alaska [graphic].

Creator:
Goetzman, M. W.
Published / Created:
1894-1905.
Call Number:
WA Photos 120
Container / Volume:
Box 1
Image Count:
73
Abstract:
Photographs documenting the Klondike gold rush, including views of miners and mining towns and transportation to the mines via railway, steamer, and dog sled. Views en route to the gold fields feature the Klondike, Yukon, Pelly and Stewart rivers, La...
Description:
Accompanied by a box list.
Subject (Geographic):
Yukon Territory., Yukon, Yukon Territory, Klondike River Valley (Alaska), Yukon River Valley (Yukon and Alaska), and Dawson (Yukon)
Subject (Name):
Goetzman, H. J., Mrs. and Goetzman, Edith.
Subject (Topic):
Photographers, Mining, Pictorial works, Railroads, Steamers, and Gold discoveries
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Photographs of hunting, mining and scenery in Yukon and Alaska [graphic].

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