History Pages
John Gould is a well respected and knowledgeable historian who was born in Dawson ninety years ago. He has an immense knowledge of Klondike history at his fingertips. Having lived here all his life he continues to uncover more and more fascinating facts about Dawson’s past.
John has assembled a collection of interesting news articles during Dawson’s early days which he has titled ‘Dawson City a History of Growing Pains 1896 – 1906′. His selections paint an interesting picture of that time providing a valuable insight into what life was like here right after the great Gold Rush. The work on this site is volunteer so it will take time before all 200 pages of his work are online.
In the meantime please view these links.
Early Dawson :: Discovery :: Boomtown :: Paris of the North :: The Year 1898
Michael Gates is a long time resident of the Yukon and a historian with many years of research under his belt. He is the author of Gold at Fortymile Creek: Early Days in the Yukon – a look at what life was like in the Town of Forty Mile on the Yukon River just prior the big strike in the Klondike in 1896.
Michael also writes a regular column for the Yukon News called History Hunter where he uncovers some unusual stories about our past. Many of his articles are published on this site.
We are very lucky indeed to be treated to some articles he has written about other captivating aspects of our Yukon history.
I would be interested in knowing if you have any information on Walter Woodburn. I believe he was born in 1877 and was mayor of Dawson City in 1898. He was a pharmacist, married with one son, Walter Jr.
Any information you have would be appreciated.
Regards,
Sherry Woodburn
Hello,
Could someone help me find any stories or information on Isaac Hughes? My family history notes refer to him as “Ike of the Klondike, Postmaster of Dawson City”, presumably during the gold rush, but certainly in the mid to late 19th century. I would like to add more to this cryptic note for my children and grandchildren. I feel that family histories that consist only of begats and deaths miss the point, which should be to record the evolution of character through families. Thanks for any help you can give me.
Jerrine Hughes Craig