Forty Niner Collection

Panning for gold, California
Reenactor panning for gold on the American River, where the Gold Rush started, Coloma, California. Digital photograph

SUTTERs MILL, c1850. James Marshall, prospector, standing in front of Sutters Mill, where he discovered gold, Coloma, California. Photograph, c1850

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Boat landing at the Chagres River, Panama, a seaport during the California Gold Rush. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Prospectors panning for gold in the California Gold Rush. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

David Colbreth Broderick of California, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Hon. David C. Broderick of Cal. between 1855 and 1865. [Lawyer and politician. Moved to San Francisco during the California Gold Rush of 1849

Typical Forty-Niners, 1849 (b / w photo)
PNP246167 Typical Forty-Niners, 1849 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

GOLD RUSH CARTOON, 1849. Off for California. A cartoon inspired by the California Gold Rush. Lithograph, American, c1849

California Gold Rush prospectors
California prospectors washing gravel in a stream, looking for gold. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Prospectors landing in San Francisco during the Gold Rush
Gold-seekers arriving in San Francisco to head for mining regions, 1848. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

City of San Francisco during the Gold Rush
San Francisco during the Gold Rush, seen from the foot of Telegraph Hill, early 1851. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Prospector in the California Gold Rush
California prospector hoping to strike it rich. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Prospector panning for gold near Sutters Mill in the American River, Coloma, California. Composite of hand-colored woodcut and digital photograph

HARTE: ROARING CAMP. Gold miners gathered arouned a newborn baby boy at Roaring Camp, California. Woodcut illustration by Paul Honor from a 1941 edition of the Bret Harte short story The Luck of

PIONEERS TEN COMMANDMENTS. Scenes when crossing the plains in 1849. Lithograph by Kurz and Allison, on the California Gold Rush, c1887

SUTTERs MILL GOLD, 1848. The first discovery of gold in California, by James Marshall at Sutters Mill, 24 January 1848. Illustration from History of an Expedition to California, 1849

GOLD MINING, c1866. Placer mining / panning out. Photograph by Lawrence & Houseworth
GOLD MINING, c1866. Placer mining/panning out. Photograph by Lawrence & Houseworth, c1866, at Tuolumne County, California

CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH GUIDE. Cover of a guide to the gold fields of California printed at Boston in 1849

GOLD RUSH: BRITISH CARTOON. The Rush to California. Cartoon from Punch, by Richard Doyle showing British men rowing across the ocean, bound for California, c1849

CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH. Panning Gold, California. Watercolor by William McIlvain, c1849-1856

GOLD RUSH CARTOON, 1849. The Way They Come From California. Cartoon satirizing the haste of prospectors to return home. Hand colored lithograph by Nathaniel Currier, 1849

CALIFORNIA GOLD MINER, 1853. William D. Peck, Rough and Ready, California. Watercolor by Henry Walton, 1853

CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH. The Yankees House at Hang Town. The mining town of Hangtown (later Placerville), California. Lithograph, 1850s

GOLD RUSH GUIDEBOOK, 1849. Cover of a guide to the gold fields of California, printed at Boston, Massachusetts, in 1849

GOLD RUSH GUIDEBOOK, 1848. Cover of The Emigrants Guide to the Gold Mines, published in New York, 1848

CHINESE GOLD MINERS, c1850. Chinese immigrant miners during the California Gold Rush. Photographed c1850

GOLD RUSH CARTOON, 1849. The California Movement. A satirical English cartoon of 1849 showing steamboats on the Thames River bound for California

GOLD RUSH, 1859. The campsite where the Jenks party pitched their tents on July 22, 1859, identified by the artist as Camp 100, on the banks of the Humboldt River in western Nevada

CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH, 1852. A black miner prospecting in Auburn ravine during the California Gold Rush, 1852

The Way They Go To California. Lithograph, 1859, by Nathaniel Currier
GOLD RUSH CARTOON, 1849. The Way They Go To California. Lithograph, 1859, by Nathaniel Currier

Crossing the Plains. Gold seekers (Fifty-Niners) on their way to Pikes Peak in the Kansas and Nebraska Territories
COLORADO GOLD RUSH, 1859. Crossing the Plains. Gold seekers (Fifty-Niners) on their way to Pikes Peak in the Kansas and Nebraska Territories. Line engraving, 1859

Panning For Gold In Alaska
Dexter, Alaska: June 20, 1902. A gold miner panning for gold in Alaska

Miner Panning For Gold
California: c. 1885 A gold miner panning for gold in California

California Gold MIner
California: no date. A California gold miner at his camp with his donkeys

1848 California Gold Scale
LaPorte, California: c. 1880 A Howard & Davis Gold Scale. It came to California in 1848, and was used at La Porte Express Office, and at one time was owned by C. McLane Prest of Wells Fargo Company

A California Gold Miner
California: c. 1885 A gold miner in California with his gear

Miners dancing together in the absence of female companionship during the early days of the Gold Rush
CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH, 1852. Miners dancing together in the absence of female companionship during the early days of the Gold Rush. Wood engraving, 1852

COLORADO GOLD RUSH, 1859. / n Crossing the Plains
COLORADO GOLD RUSH, 1859. /n Crossing the Plains. Gold seekers (Fifty-Niners) on their way to Pikes Peak in the Kansas and Nebraska Territories. Line engraving, 1859

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Gold seekers en route to the California Gold Rush on a clipper ship in fair weather, 1849 or 1850. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Men around a wagon train campfire at night. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Prospectors traveling to the California gold regions crossing through jungle on the isthmus of Panama, 1849 or 1850. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Gold Rush prospectors washing sediments from a stream to find nuggets in California. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Prospectors finding gold in a stream during the California Gold Rush. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Town of Marysville, California, during the California Gold Rush, 1850. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Prospectors traveling a rough road to the gold regions of California. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Prospectors panning for gold during the California Gold Rush. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Prospectors looking for new diggings during the Gold Rush, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Miners ball during the California Gold Rush. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th century painting

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Prospector washing pebbles from a stream using a cradle device to sparate gold nuggets. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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"Forty-Niners: The Adventurers of the California Gold Rush" Step back in time to the exhilarating era of the Forty-Niners, where dreams were forged and fortunes sought. Panning for gold along the sun-kissed rivers of California, these brave prospectors embarked on a quest that would forever shape history. At Sutter's Mill, c1850, James Marshall stands proudly before this iconic landmark that sparked a frenzy across the nation. With his discovery, hope ignited within countless hearts as they flocked to join him in pursuit of untold riches. David Colbreth Broderick, an enigmatic figure from between 1855 and 1865, epitomizes the spirit of these daring individuals who left everything behind for a chance at prosperity. Their determination knew no bounds as they ventured into uncharted territories with only their grit and ambition as companions. In this black-and-white photograph capturing typical Forty-Niners from 1849, we witness their rugged resilience etched upon weathered faces. These men embody both the hardships endured and camaraderie formed during this transformative period. A whimsical cartoon inspired by the California Gold Rush depicts adventurers bidding farewell to loved ones "Off for California. " This lighthearted portrayal encapsulates both excitement and trepidation felt by those setting sail towards San Francisco's golden shores. As prospectors landed in San Francisco amidst bustling chaos during the Gold Rush era, they found themselves amid a rapidly evolving cityscape. The City of San Francisco became a melting pot where cultures collided and dreams intermingled against its vibrant backdrop. Every prospector who arrived carried within them tales of perseverance etched deep into their souls. In EVNT2C-00012 photograph showcasing one such individual immersed in his search for fortune amidst breathtaking landscapes; we glimpse at their unwavering commitment despite adversity faced along arduous trails. Roaring Camp witnessed an extraordinary moment as gold miners gathered around a newborn baby boy.