You could call it the motherlode of Klondike Gold Rush artifacts. Lind's fascination with the Klondike Gold Rush is personal — his grandfather was a prospector in Yukon and Alaska even before the famous discovery was made that sparked the rush. A photo of Phil Lind's grandfather Johnny Lind, who was in Dawson City during the Klondike Gold Rush. For Lind, the Klondike Gold Rush is a fascinating episode in Canadian history that's relatively forgotten by most people. (UBC Library)Parker says the collection is a welcome addition to UBC because the Klondike Gold Rush is not just Yukon history, but also B.C.

Source: CBC News May 22, 2021 12:56 UTC