Robert T. Smith photograph collection ca. 1897-1917.

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Robert T. Smith photograph collection ca. 1897-1917.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/314196707

The Robert T. Smith Photograph Collection consists of fifty-five photographs collected by Robert T. Smith during his travels in northwestern Canada and Alaska. Images include landscapes, persons, and activities. The photographs document the typical sights and experiences of stampeders entering the north country during the Klondike and Nome gold rushes, including scenes of life in the gold camps of the Klondike and Alaska. The collection also includes a manuscript of Robert T. Smith's adventures, written by his son Victor Smith.

.25 cubic feet.

University of Alaska Fairbanks, Elmer E. Rasmuson Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7318583

University of Alaska Fairbanks, Elmer E. Rasmuson Library

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Ford, Jack (John J.)

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Smith, Victoria Pehl

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Smith, Robert T. (Robert Thomas), 1955-

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Robert T. Smith was born February 10, 1883. He came north to Alberta to homestead, but chose instead to continue north to search for gold. Smith traveled to Dawson City and then to Nome, prospecting and working his claims. He returned home to Illinois in 1917. From the description of Robert T. Smith photograph collection ca. 1897-1917. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 314196707 ...