Child near mining equipment, Nome, August 30, 1906

Whole families traveled to the Yukon and Alaskan gold fields. Some couples met there and raised families. Many children worked with their parents on mining claims. It was a rough environment for children. Temperatures in Nome during the winter of 1899-1900 ranged from -35 to +35 degrees Fahrenheit w...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Nowell, Frank H., 1864-1950
Format: Other/Unknown Material
Language:unknown
Subjects:
Children
Gold rushes
Prospecting equipment & supplies
Yukon
Nome
Alaska
Online Access:http://cdm16786.contentdm.oclc.org:80/cdm/ref/collection/imlsmohai/id/7271
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Summary:Whole families traveled to the Yukon and Alaskan gold fields. Some couples met there and raised families. Many children worked with their parents on mining claims. It was a rough environment for children. Temperatures in Nome during the winter of 1899-1900 ranged from -35 to +35 degrees Fahrenheit with strong chilly winds. This photo of a child in Nome was taken in 1906 by Frank Nowell. It was undoubtedly posed. Nowell took many photos of the area which he sold as souvenirs to visitors and miners alike. Full title: A two year old miner who needs the money. Franklin Bench, Nome, Alaska. Aug. 30th, 1906 1 photographic print mounted on cardboard : gelatin, b&w; 20 x 24 cm.

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