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

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

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

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

African American miner holding tool during California gold rush

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

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

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

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

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