History
John Gould is a well respected and knowledgeable historian who was born in Dawson over 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.
Mr. Gould 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
We are delighted to alert readers to a new book Mr. Gates published in the spring of 2010 called History Hunting in the Yukon
Mr. Gates 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
I am looking for someone for a quick pre-taped phone interview with a host at CBC Radio 2, for our Project “The Great Canadian Song Quest 2010: Road Song” about The Dampster HWY. Dead line Monday, Sept. 20th (to be recorded on Tuesday Sept. 21st.). Please call 416-205-3490 – Almeiri Santos
Thanks in advance.
I am looking for information about Dr. Everly Eldon Rogers, my uncle who apparently Medical Superintendent of Yukon in the 1920′s. e had two Sons, Claud and Jack Lawrence Rogers. Both of these men were WWII veterans, both in light Ack Ack Artillery Regiments. I don’t know exactly when he arrived in Yukon or when he left only that his brother, my father was there from 1921 until 1971 working for about 30 years for YCGC. Also his brother in law Archie Turnbull (an American) was mining on Lovat Gulch from about 1920 for an unknown length of time – he succeeded in the mining game and subsequently left and went to Washington State to live. Am interested in any data available