Klondike Collection

Share certificate for The Yukon Goldfields
A share certificate for The Yukon Goldfields Limited, representing 35 shares. Gold deposits were first discovered along the Yukon River in Canada in 1896, and this triggered off a gold rush

Bank / Klondike / Gold / 1898
Weighing gold at the bank in Klondike, Canada

Klondike Gold Rush
THE KLONDIKE GOLD RUSH - the stream of prospectors making their way across the Chilcot Pass on their way to the diggings

Millroy's map of Alaska and the Klondyke gold fields, 1897. Creator: J. J. Millroy
Millroy's map of Alaska and the Klondyke gold fields, 1897. The Klondike Gold Rush of 1898 began in earnest within 18 months of a major gold strike on Bonanza Creek

Map of the Alaskan gold fields, 1897. Creator: T. S. Lee
Map of the Alaskan gold fields, 1897. Beginning in the mid-19th century, gold was discovered in a succession of strikes along the western coast of the United States in an ascending arc

Going to Klondyke, 1897. Creator: May Bloom
Going to Klondyke, 1897. The Klondike Gold Rush of 1898 was one of the largest gold frenzies in history. Tens of thousands of prospectors from around the world streamed north to Alaska

The Klondike Presbyterian Church at Juneau, Alaska, founded in 1877. From The Strand Magazine published 1897
878598 The Klondike Presbyterian Church at Juneau, Alaska, founded in 1877. From The Strand Magazine published 1897. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection

From Euston to Klondike, the Departure of the First Steamer with Gold from Dawson City, 24 June 1898 (litho)
1606668 From Euston to Klondike, the Departure of the First Steamer with Gold from Dawson City, 24 June 1898 (litho) by Begg

From Euston to Klondike, the Result of the Years "Wash-Up", a Sketch in the Bank of British North America
1606641 From Euston to Klondike, the Result of the Years " Wash-Up", a Sketch in the Bank of British North America, Dawson City (litho) by Begg

From Euston to Klondike, the River Front, Dawson City (litho)
1606581 From Euston to Klondike, the River Front, Dawson City (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Euston to Klondike, the River Front, Dawson City)

Advertisement for Colmans Mustard, c. 1898 (colour litho)
BAL41663 Advertisement for Colmans Mustard, c.1898 (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection

Klondike gold miners at work, Yukon, Canada, 1890s (engraving)
5997400 Klondike gold miners at work, Yukon, Canada, 1890s (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Klondike gold miners at work, Yukon, Canada, 1890s)

On the Way to Klondike, Views of Wrangel, Alaska, and the Stikine-Teslin and Chilcoot Routes (b / w photo)
1615601 On the Way to Klondike, Views of Wrangel, Alaska, and the Stikine-Teslin and Chilcoot Routes (b/w photo) by English Photographer

On the Way to Klondike (engraving)
1598000 On the Way to Klondike (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Way to Klondike. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 16 October 1897)

On the Way to Klondike, Sitka, the Capital of Alaska, at Eleven O Clock on a Night in June (litho)
1597926 On the Way to Klondike, Sitka, the Capital of Alaska, at Eleven O Clock on a Night in June (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Way to Klondike)

From Euston to Klondike, Summit of the Chilkoot Pass (litho)
1606384 From Euston to Klondike, Summit of the Chilkoot Pass (litho) by McCormick, Arthur David (1860-1943) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Euston to Klondike)

From Euston to Klondike, Main Street, Dawson City (engraving)
1606553 From Euston to Klondike, Main Street, Dawson City (engraving) by Frenzeny, Paul (1840-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Euston to Klondike, Main Street, Dawson City)

The Klondike Gold Discoveries (litho)
1597803 The Klondike Gold Discoveries (litho) by Frenzeny, Paul (1840-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Klondike Gold Discoveries)

Team of Sleigh Dogs En Route for Klondike (engraving)
1599003 Team of Sleigh Dogs En Route for Klondike (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Team of Sleigh Dogs En Route for Klondike)

By Rail to Klondike, Skagway Valley from the Dead Horse Trail, showing Old Trail beside the River
1598599 By Rail to Klondike, Skagway Valley from the Dead Horse Trail, showing Old Trail beside the River, above is the New White Pass and Yukon Railway (engraving) by English School

By Rail to Klondike, the First Excursion-Train on the White Pass and Yukon Railway crossing the Skagway River
1598524 By Rail to Klondike, the First Excursion-Train on the White Pass and Yukon Railway crossing the Skagway River, 21 July 1898 (litho) by English School

On the Way to Klondike (litho)
1598136 On the Way to Klondike (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Way to Klondike, Scenes on the Route from Victoria, British Columbia)

Gold seekers crossing the Chilkoot Pass during the Alaskan Gold Rush, 1896-1899 (coloured photo)
813323 Gold seekers crossing the Chilkoot Pass during the Alaskan Gold Rush, 1896-1899 (coloured photo) by American Photographer

Gold bricks on display, Dawson City, Yukon, NW Canada
Gold bricks on display from the Klondike gold rush, Bank of British North America, Dawson City, Yukon, NW Canada. Date: late 1890s

Board game, Up to Klondyke - based on the Klondike Gold Rush, Yukon, Canada. 1896

Poster, The Klondyke Nugget bys F Cody
Theatre poster, The Klondyke Nugget, a play bys F Cody, showing John Bull surrounded by those who have found gold in the Klondike Gold Rush

From Euston to Klondike, the Wash-Up, a Scene on Bonanza Creek (litho)
1606588 From Euston to Klondike, the Wash-Up, a Scene on Bonanza Creek (litho) by McCormick, Arthur David (1860-1943) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Euston to Klondike, the Wash-Up)

From Euston to Klondike, shooting the White-Horse Rapids (litho)
1606478 From Euston to Klondike, shooting the White-Horse Rapids (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Euston to Klondike)

From Euston to Klondike, on Lake Marsh (litho)
1606446 From Euston to Klondike, on Lake Marsh (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Euston to Klondike, on Lake Marsh)

From Euston to Klondike (litho)
1606445 From Euston to Klondike (litho) by Price, Julius Mandes (1857-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Euston to Klondike. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 3 September 1898)

From Euston to Klondike, a Trip to Sophie Mountain (engraving)
1606340 From Euston to Klondike, a Trip to Sophie Mountain (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Euston to Klondike)

Banker and moneychanger, Klondike, Alaska, USA (chromolitho)
972252 Banker and moneychanger, Klondike, Alaska, USA (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Banker and moneychanger, Klondike, Alaska, USA)

How they get Gold at Klondike (engraving)
1598058 How they get Gold at Klondike (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How they get Gold at Klondike)

Klondike, looking up Bonanza Creek from Discovery Claim (litho)
1598696 Klondike, looking up Bonanza Creek from Discovery Claim (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Klondike, looking up Bonanza Creek from Discovery Claim)

On the Way to Klondike, a Halt for the Midday Meal (litho)
1598137 On the Way to Klondike, a Halt for the Midday Meal (litho) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Way to Klondike, a Halt for the Midday Meal)

On the Way to Klondike, the Descent of Chilkoot Pass (litho)
1597947 On the Way to Klondike, the Descent of Chilkoot Pass (litho) by McCormick, Arthur David (1860-1943) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Way to Klondike)

On the Way to Klondike, Packers fording a River on the Overland Route to the Gold-Fields (litho)
1597915 On the Way to Klondike, Packers fording a River on the Overland Route to the Gold-Fields (litho) by McCormick, Arthur David (1860-1943) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

On the Way to Klondike (litho)
1597883 On the Way to Klondike (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Way to Klondike. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 11 September 1897)

On the Way to Klondike (b / w photo)
1606803 On the Way to Klondike (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Way to Klondike)

From Euston to Klondike (litho)
1606305 From Euston to Klondike (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Euston to Klondike. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 30 July 1898)

On the Way to Klondike (litho)
1615366 On the Way to Klondike (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Way to Klondike)

North-West Mounted Police based in Edmonton to maintain law
PNP335490 North-West Mounted Police based in Edmonton to maintain law and order during the early days of the Klondike/Yukon Gold Rush, 1898 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Gold prospectors travelling to the Klondike (chromolitho)
2788840 Gold prospectors travelling to the Klondike (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gold prospectors travelling to the Klondike)

On the Way to Klondike, Scene near the Landing-Stage, Dyea (litho)
1615838 On the Way to Klondike, Scene near the Landing-Stage, Dyea (litho) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Way to Klondike)

On the Way to Klondike, Skagway Town, from the Head of the Lynn Canal, showing the White Pass in October 1897 (litho)
1615061 On the Way to Klondike, Skagway Town, from the Head of the Lynn Canal, showing the White Pass in October 1897 (litho) by English School

Scenes on the Way to Klondike (litho)
1598085 Scenes on the Way to Klondike (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes on the Way to Klondike)

On the Way to Klondike (litho)
1597910 On the Way to Klondike (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Way to Klondike. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 25 September 1897)

From Euston to Klondike, Homeward Bound, Some of the "Hamilton s"Passengers (engraving)
1606698 From Euston to Klondike, Homeward Bound, Some of the " Hamilton s" Passengers (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Unearthing the Golden Dreams: The Klondike Gold Rush of 1898" Step back in time to the exhilarating era of the Klondike Gold Rush, where fortunes were made and dreams were shattered. This captivating share certificate for The Yukon Goldfields takes us on a journey through history, reminding us of the incredible wealth hidden within those icy lands. In this enchanting lithograph, we witness justice prevailing among gold prospectors in the Klondike. A testament to their unwavering determination and resilience, these brave souls risked it all in pursuit of that elusive precious metal. As we delve deeper into this riveting tale, we find ourselves transported from Euston to Klondike aboard the first steamer carrying gold from Dawson City. Can you imagine the anticipation and excitement that filled the air on that fateful day? The Bank of British North America stands as a symbol of hope amidst uncertainty. Inside its walls lies a sketch depicting years' worth of hard work culminating in a glorious "wash-up. " It serves as a reminder that perseverance pays off even when faced with seemingly insurmountable challenges. Amidst this frenzy, faith found its place at The Klondike Presbyterian Church in Juneau. Established long before the rush began, it stood as an anchor for those seeking solace and guidance during tumultuous times. Colmans Mustard's advertisement captures not only our attention but also reflects how commerce thrived during this period. Even amidst chaos and uncertainty, life continued with everyday products finding their way into people's lives. Witnessing gold miners diligently working under harsh conditions reminds us of their indomitable spirit. These men braved freezing temperatures and treacherous terrain to unearth treasures buried deep within Canada's majestic landscapes. Wrangel, Alaska beckons adventurers along Stikine-Teslin and Chilcoot routes towards their golden destiny.