California Gold Rush Collection (page 2)

Interior Of Tunnel In California Gold Mine
Interior of a tunnel of a gold mine during the California Gold Rush era, circa 1849. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Miners During The California Gold Rush
Miners travelling to find new diggings during the California Gold Rush era, 1849. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Gold Prospectors
Two prospectors panning for gold in California. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

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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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California migrants last camp on the plains before heading over the Rockies, 1850s. 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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James Wilson Marshall, discoverer of gold in California, with his signature. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century portrait

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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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Sutters Mill, site of James Marshalls discovery of gold in California, 1848. 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

Prospectors cabins, California Gold Rush
Miners camp in Boston Ravine, Grass Valley, during the California Gold Rush, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"California Gold Rush: Unearthing a Treasure Trove of Dreams and Desperation" Step back in time to Sutter's Mill, the historic site where the first glimmers of gold were discovered, igniting the legendary California Gold Rush. Panning for gold became an obsession as hopeful prospectors flocked to the golden state, driven by dreams of unimaginable wealth. EVNT2A-00012 captures a moment frozen in time - David Colbreth Broderick, a prominent figure in California during 1855-1865. The creator remains unknown, but their artwork serves as a reminder of the influential individuals who shaped this era. Imagine standing on the banks of Sacramento River in 1597, witnessing scenes that would soon be transformed by human greed and ambition. This illustration from California transports us to an untouched landscape before it was forever altered by gold fever. San Francisco burst into vibrant life with its colorful lithograph capturing its bustling streets during 1849. The city became synonymous with opportunity and adventure as thousands arrived seeking fortune amidst chaotic times. Gold prospectors tirelessly worked at Spanish Flat using long tom sluices - their determination evident even through black-and-white photographs like Typical Forty-Niners from 1849 featuring hardy souls braving harsh conditions for a chance at striking it rich. James W. Marshall's portrait reminds us of his pivotal role as he stumbled upon those precious flakes at Sutter's Mill – forever changing history with one accidental discovery that sparked mass migration westward. Chinese immigrants played an integral part in shaping California's mining industry; colored engravings depict them diligently working alongside other miners under challenging circumstances during 1849. The thirst for news spread rapidly throughout this transformative period; California News showcases how information flowed through color lithographs capturing society's insatiable appetite for updates on gold discoveries and fortunes won or lost.