Goldmine Collection

SUTTERs MILL, c1850. James Marshall, prospector, standing in front of Sutters Mill, where he discovered gold, Coloma, California. Photograph, c1850

Hydraulic mining at Michigan City (later Michigan Bluff) in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California
CALIFORNIA: MINING, 1850s. Hydraulic mining at Michigan City (later Michigan Bluff) in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California. From a daguerreotype, 1850s

Nova Scotian Goldfields: horizontal formation of auriferous quartz at Laidlaw's Farm, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Nova Scotian Goldfields: horizontal formation of auriferous quartz at Laidlaw's Farm, [Canada], 1862. Engraving of a photograph by Captain W. D. Tompson, of the 17th Regiment

Nova Scotian Goldfields: Laidlaw's Farm, near Halifax, 1862. Creator: Smyth
Nova Scotian Goldfields: Laidlaw's Farm, near Halifax, [Canada], 1862. Engraving of a photograph by Captain W. D. Tompson, of the 17th Regiment

Anvil Creek gold mine, 1916. Creator: Lomen Brothers
Anvil Creek gold mine, 1916.

Sado Province, The Goldmines, 1853. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Sado Province, The Goldmines, 1853

Hoisting ore & lowering miners, Lead Homestake Mine, between 1900 and 1910. Creator: William H. Jackson
Hoisting ore & lowering miners, Lead Homestake Mine, between 1900 and 1910

L'exploitation des mines d'or dans le Witwaterstrand (Transvaal meridional); Afrique... 1914. Creator: Unknown
'L'exploitation des mines d'or dans le Witwaterstrand (Transvaal meridional); Afrique Australe, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Une mine d'or qui dort, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Une mine d'or qui dort, 19th century. Sleeping gold mine. Two men arguing - one claims he has found only sand

'Mines d'or de l'Australie occidentale; Les Terres Du Pacifique, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Mines d'or de l'Australie occidentale; Les Terres Du Pacifique, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Sado Province: Gold Mines (Sado, Kinzan), from the series "Famous Places in the Sixty-odd... 1853
Sado Province: Gold Mines (Sado, Kinzan), from the series "Famous Places in the Sixty-odd Provinces (Rokujuyoshu meisho zue)", 1853

Sado Province: Gold Mines (Sado, Kinzan), from the series "Famous Places in the Sixty-odd... 1853
Sado Province: Gold Mines (Sado, Kinzan), from the series "Famous Places in the Sixty-odd Provinces (Rokujuyoshu meisho zue)", 1853

Hydraulic gold mining, between c1900 and 1923. Creator: Unknown
Hydraulic gold mining, between c1900 and 1923

Gastineau Gold Crushing Plant, between c1900 and 1923. Creator: Unknown
Gastineau Gold Crushing Plant, between c1900 and 1923

Tunnel at Juneau Mine, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
Tunnel at Juneau Mine, between c1900 and c1930

Gold mine, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
Gold mine, between c1900 and c1930

Pioneer Mine, between c1900 and 1916. Creator: Unknown
Pioneer Mine, between c1900 and 1916

Frank G. Carpenter in middle of bucket at gold mine, between c1900 and 1916. Creator: Unknown
Frank G. Carpenter in middle of bucket at gold mine, between c1900 and 1916

Pioneer Mine, between c1900 and 1916. Creator: Unknown
Pioneer Mine, between c1900 and 1916

Pioneer Mine, between c1900 and 1916. Creator: Unknown
Pioneer Mine, between c1900 and 1916

Mr. Lindeberg panning gold at Pioneer Mine with a shovel, between c1900 and 1916. Creator: Unknown
Mr. Lindeberg panning gold at Pioneer Mine with a shovel, between c1900 and 1916

Montana Mine, 1889. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
Montana Mine, 1889. Eight men, holding pick axes and shovels, standing in front of entrance to mine

Open cut in the great Homestake mine, at Lead City, Dak, 1888. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
Open cut in the great Homestake mine, at Lead City, Dak, 1888. Distant view of mine entrance; four men posed on or near three mining cars on tracks

Transporting workers to the mines, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Transporting workers to the mines, 1890. The album "Views of the Yakutsk Region" contains 151 photographs. Subjects include the Lena River shore; various forms of river transport--including

Mines and Mills, 1888. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
Mines and Mills. The Caledonia No. 1, Deadwood Terra No. 2, and Terra No. 3. Gold Stamp Mills, located at Terraville, Dak. []. Three prominent lumber mills and stacks of lumber

De Smet Gold Stamp Mill, Central City, Dak, 1888. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
De Smet Gold Stamp Mill, Central City, Dak, 1888. Large mill; five smaller buildings in foreground

The Interior "Clean Up" day at the Deadwood Terra Gold Stamp Mill, one of the Homestake... 1888
The Interior. "Clean Up" day at the Deadwood Terra Gold Stamp Mill, one of the Homestake Mills, Terraville, Dakota []. Interior of saw mill; men working on equipment

Mills and mines Part of the great Homestake works, Lead City, Dak, 1889. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
Mills and mines Part of the great Homestake works, Lead City, Dak, 1889. Bird's-eye view of mining factory, Homestake Works

Wells Fargo Express Co Deadwood Treasure Wagon and Guards with $250, 000 gold bullion... 1890, 1890. Creator: John C
Wells Fargo Express Co. Deadwood Treasure Wagon and Guards with $250, 000 gold bullion from the Great Homestake Mine, Deadwood, S.D. 1890 []

Topographical sketch of the gold & quicksilver district of California, 1848. Creator: Edward Ord
Topographical sketch of the gold & quicksilver district of California, 1848. Published in July 1848 after the first gold strikes at Sutter's Mill on the American River in northern California

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 mining district of California, 1850. Creator: William A. Jackson
Map of the mining district of California, 1850. The California gold rush of 1849 began with the strikes at Sutter's Mill on the American River near Sacramento

Hard Labor Convicts at Rest in the Pit, 1891. Creator: Aleksei Kuznetsov
Hard Labor Convicts at Rest in the Pit, 1891. One of 74 views taken in July 1891 and contained in the albumTipy i vidy Nerchinskoi katorgi (Views and inhabitants of Nerchinsk hard labor camps)

At Work in an Open-Pit Gold Mine, 1891. Creator: Aleksei Kuznetsov
At Work in an Open-Pit Gold Mine, 1891. One of 74 views taken in July 1891 and contained in the albumTipy i vidy Nerchinskoi katorgi (Views and inhabitants of Nerchinsk hard labor camps)

The Tuapeka Goldfields, Otago, New Zealand, 1862. Creator: W Thomas
The Tuapeka Goldfields, Otago, New Zealand, 1862. The province received a great impetus in June, last year, by the discovery of goldfields situated on a stream called the Tuapeka...The immediate

Washing gold, 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown
Washing gold, 1904-1917. National Library of Russia

Washing gold in trays, 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown
Washing gold in trays, 1904-1917. National Library of Russia

The Vigra Gold Mines, North Wales: the Crushing Mill, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Vigra Gold Mines, North Wales: the Crushing Mill, 1862. The Vigra gold mines are situated in a most picturesque and mountainous range in the parish of Llanabar

Gold Mine Headgear - Witwatersrand (East) - South Africa. Date: circa 1910s

Gold Miners Near Beechworth, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Gold Miners Near Beechworth, 1901. Beechworth in the north-east of Victoria, Australia, saw major growth during the gold rush of the mid-1850s. From " Federated Australia"

Star of the East Gold Mine, Ballarat, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Star of the East Gold Mine, Ballarat, 1901. Ballarat on the Yarrowee River in the Central Highlands of Victoria, was transformed during the Victorian gold rush. From " Federated Australia"

Chinese Immigrants working on the gold fields, 1849 (coloured engraving)
PNP246171 Chinese Immigrants working on the gold fields, 1849 (coloured engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Sunday morning in the mines (oil on canvas)
PHD21453 Sunday morning in the mines (oil on canvas) by Nahl, Karl (1818-78); E.B.Crocker Art Gallery, Sacramento, CA, USA; American, out of copyright

Miners in the Sierras, 1851-1852. Creators: Charles Christian Nahl, August Wenderoth
Miners in the Sierras, 1851-1852

Gold Mining, Cripple Creek, 1929. Creator: Ernest Lawson
Gold Mining, Cripple Creek, 1929

Malakoff Diggins, North Bloomfield, Nevada County, 1871. Creator: Carleton Emmons Watkins
Malakoff Diggins, North Bloomfield, Nevada County, 1871

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"Unearthing Fortunes: A Glimpse into the Golden Era" Step back in time to Sutter's Mill, c1850, where James Marshall stands proudly before the birthplace of a gold rush that would change history forever. Witness the sheer power of hydraulic mining at Michigan City in the Sierra Nevada mountains, as daguerreotype captures the relentless pursuit of wealth during the 1850s. Journey across continents to Witwatersrand (East), South Africa, where towering headgear marks an entrance to a goldmine that has shaped nations and economies. The Star of the East Gold Mine in Ballarat, 1901 remains shrouded in mystery as its creator remains unknown. Yet its allure continues to captivate with tales of untold riches hidden beneath its depths. Discover The Simmer and Jack Proprietary Gold Mines in South Africa - a testament to human determination and resilience amidst harsh conditions for those seeking their fortunes underground. Immerse yourself in history as Chinese immigrants tirelessly work on California's gold fields through a beautifully colored engraving from 1849 - their contribution often overlooked but undeniably significant. Experience Sunday morning tranquility amidst bustling mines captured on canvas by talented artists who sought to immortalize both beauty and hardship within this treacherous industry. Join miners battling nature's obstacles in Sierras between 1851-1852 through Charles Christian Nahl and August Wenderoth's evocative artwork - showcasing bravery against all odds for elusive golden treasures. In Tyrone Comfort's iconic piece "Gold Is Where You Find It, " we are reminded that fortune favors those who dare venture beyond comfort zones; it is not just about luck but also perseverance and resourcefulness. Travel forward to Cripple Creek, 1929, where Ernest Lawson encapsulates both grandeur and grittiness of gold mining - capturing moments when dreams were shattered or realized within these rugged landscapes.