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The Fugitive Slave Law document passed in 1850 during President Millard Fillmore's term.

Narratives of aspects of life in California during the gold rush era.

Labor (coolie) contract between Jacop P. Leese of Monterey, Calif. and Ahine Chinaman.

Newspaper article about 3 African Americans arrested for being fugitive slaves in California.

White and African American miner working together during the California gold rush.

African American miner holding tool during California gold rush

A letter by S. Shufelt, a gold miner, to their cousin about their journey and life in California.

Miners standing near a ditch with a log cabin in the background.

James Marshall stands in front of Sutter's Mill where he first discovered gold.

Highlights gold found in various regions of California during the Gold Rush.