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Taking gold from Chatanika, sluice-box, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
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Taking gold from Chatanika, sluice-box, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
Taking gold from Chatanika, sluice-box, between c1900 and c1930
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Alaska Alaska United States Of America Alaskan Coal Miner Extraction Frontier Gold Miner Gold Mining Gold Rush Miner Mining North America North American Shovel Shovelling Sluice Tools Water Channel Meeting Of Frontiers
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Taking Gold from Chatanika: A Moment in Alaska's Gold Rush History (Unknown, Between 1900 and 1930) This photograph captures a group of miners, both male and female, engaged in the arduous process of extracting gold from the Chatanika River in Fairbanks, Alaska. The scene is set against the rugged and untamed landscape of the Alaskan frontier, with the men dressed in heavy clothing and hats, shovels in hand, as they work diligently at the sluice-box. The water channel, a vital component of the gold mining industry, flows steadily behind them, carrying the potential for wealth and fortune. The gold rush in Alaska, which began in the late 1800s, brought thousands of prospectors from all corners of the world to the continent in search of riches. This photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of these early settlers, who braved the harsh conditions and long hours in pursuit of their dreams. The image is a testament to the meeting of frontiers, where the old world of Europe met the new world of the United States, and where the industrial revolution intersected with the natural resources of the land. The photograph is a valuable addition to the historical record of the gold rush era, and a reminder of the enduring allure of the gold mining industry. It is a poignant reminder of the human spirit and the determination to overcome adversity and seek out new opportunities.
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