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Gold Dust Placer mining at Rockerville, Dak Old timers, Spriggs, Lamb and Dillon at work, 1889. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
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Gold Dust Placer mining at Rockerville, Dak Old timers, Spriggs, Lamb and Dillon at work, 1889. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
Gold Dust Placer mining at Rockerville, Dak Old timers, Spriggs, Lamb and Dillon at work, 1889. Three men placer mining with shovels, picks and pan
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1880s American West Coal Miner Digging Extraction Frontier Gold Miner Gold Mining Gold Rush Grabill Grabill John C H Hopeful John C John C H Grabill Miner Mining Panning Running Water Spade Tools Trough Washing Meeting Of Frontiers White And Black
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This photograph, titled 'Gold Dust Placer Mining at Rockerville, Dak: Old Timers, Spriggs, Lamb and Dillon at Work, 1889,' captures a moment in the rich history of the American West during the late 19th century. The image, taken by renowned photographer John C.H. Grabill, depicts three determined miners, Spriggs, Lamb, and Dillon, at work on the gold-rich lands of Pennington County, South Dakota. Dressed in typical mining attire, they are seen wielding essential tools such as shovels, picks, and pans, as they meticulously sift through the earth in search of precious gold. The men are working near a running water trough, likely used to wash the extracted gold dust from the soil. The scene exudes a sense of industry and hope, as these pioneers sought to make their fortunes in the vast, untamed frontier of the United States. The photograph is a testament to the meeting of European settlers and the American landscape, as well as the industrial revolution that transformed the continent. This historic image, held in the Library of Congress, offers a glimpse into the past, providing valuable insight into the lives of the hardworking men and women who shaped the American West during the gold rush era.
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