John B. Troy papers, 1897-1901.
Collection Number: 4277
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library
DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY
Title:
John B. Troy papers, 1897-1901.
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Collection Number:
4277
Abstract:
Letters written by John B. Troy to his family in Spencer and Ithaca, N.Y. from Helena,
Montana, Dawson City, Yukon Territory; and Skaguay, Alaska during the gold rush. His
letters discuss a gold miner's life in the Klondike district and include descriptions
of the gold mining process, harsh weather and working conditions, fluctuating wages,
the high cost of living, medical care, gambling and lawlessness, and the difficulty
of making a fortune. The collection also includes photographs, a picture book, photocopies
of newspaper clippings, and several personal documents.
Creator:
Troy, John B.
Quanitities:
.2 cubic feet.
Language:
Collection material in English
Letters written by John B. Troy to his family in Spencer and Ithaca, N.Y. from Helena,
Montana, Dawson City, Yukon Territory; and Skaguay, Alaska during the gold rush. His
letters discuss a gold miner's life in the Klondike district and include descriptions
of the gold mining process, harsh weather and working conditions, fluctuating wages,
the high cost of living, medical care, gambling and lawlessness, and the difficulty
of making a fortune. The collection also includes photographs, a picture book, photocopies
of newspaper clippings, and several personal documents.
INFORMATION FOR USERS
John B. Troy papers, #4277. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University
Library.
Places:
Klondike River Valley (Yukon) -- Gold discoveries.
Yukon Territory -- Description and travel.
Canada -- History -- 1867-1914.
Canada -- Description and travel.
Skagway (Alaska) -- Description and travel.
Subjects:
Gold miners -- Canada.
Gold mines and mining -- Canada.
CONTAINER LIST
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Container
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Personal documents
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| Box 1 |
United States Service Commission Report of Averages: Farmer Examination, Washington,
D.C., to John B. Troy, Helena, Montana, Feb. 3, 1987 - exam taken Dec. 5, 1896 (70=pass,
which proves eligibility).
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1896 | |
| Box 1 |
Dominion of Canada Free Miners Certificate issued Apr. 22 for 1 year beginning Apr.
28, 1901.
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1901 | |
| Box 1 |
Department of Interior, Office of the Board of Mineral Land Commissioners, Helena,
Montana, Nov. 22, 1895: Troy "has charge of the Field Outfit of the United States
Bureau of Mineral Land Commissioners in the Helena, Montana Land District ... from
May until the end of November 1895" plus general letter of recommendation.
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1895 | |