Recording office of the U.S. Commissioner, Nome, Alaska, ca. 1902

In 1898, serious problems with claim jumping in Nome led to anger and violence. At this time, Nome had no civil government, and gold mining claims had to be registered in St. Michael, over 120 miles away. With the 1899 discovery of gold in Nome beach sand, a commissioner was appointed to register cl...

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Subjects:
Gold rushes
Government facilities
Log cabins
Snow
Women
United States Commissioner > Buildings
St Michael
Nome
Alaska
Online Access:http://cdm16786.contentdm.oclc.org:80/cdm/ref/collection/imlsmohai/id/7254
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Summary:In 1898, serious problems with claim jumping in Nome led to anger and violence. At this time, Nome had no civil government, and gold mining claims had to be registered in St. Michael, over 120 miles away. With the 1899 discovery of gold in Nome beach sand, a commissioner was appointed to register claims in Nome. The city's first government was set up at the same time. This photo, taken between 1899 and 1906, shows the log office building of the U.S. Commissioner in Nome. Mine owners came here to register their claims. 1 photographic print mounted on cardboard : gelatin, b&w; 15 x 20 cm.

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