Gold Prospector Life in Klondike
News of gold discoveries in Klondike during the 1890s drew many hopefuls north in search of fortune. One who found success through his efforts was Martin Wølstad.
His album offers valuable documentation of daily life among the gold prospectors. Most of the images were captured by three well-known photographers. Archival records and other sources help illuminate Wølstad’s life before and after his time in Klondike.
Explore the online exhibition: Martin Wølstad – Gold Prospector in Klondike.
The album has been digitized and is available on the Digital Archives.