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Gold miners working a sluicing operation, with tents and a cemetery in the background, Nome, Alaska, between 1895 and 1905 (AL+CA 2569)
Summary
Handwritten on verso: Hand mining showing Nome Cemetery in the background.
PH Coll 492.10
Nome, Alaska is one of the state's oldest cities and was incorporated on April 9, 1901. The city experienced a population boom in 1898 and 1899 when gold was discovered on nearby Anvil Creek. In 1934 Nome suffered a disastrous fire and during World War II it was an important stop for planes traveling to Russia for the Lend/Lease program. Today it is known for being the finish spot for the Iditarod sled-dog race.
Subjects (LCTGM): Gold miners--Alaska--Nome; Mining camps--Alaska--Nome; Tents--Alaska--Nome; Cemeteries--Alaska--Nome; Sluices
Subjects (LCSH): Gold mines and mining--Alaska--Nome
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Date
1905
Source
Alaska, Western Canada and United States Collection
Copyright info
public domain
