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Map of the gold regions of California

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

James Marshall, discoverer of gold, at Sutter's Mill

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

[Gold miners, El Dorado, California]

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

A letter from a gold miner, Placerville, California, October, 1850, with an introduction by Robert Glass Cleland

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

African American miner during the California gold rush at Auburn Ravine, Auburn, 1852

African American miner holding tool during California gold rush

African American and white gold miners at "Spanish Flat," Placerville (vicinity), 1852

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

City Bonds Once More.

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

Articles of agreement, July 28, 1849

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

Pictures of Gold Rush California

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

The Fugitive slave law.

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