Describes the role of the burro and the prospector during the California gold rush and development of the West. The burro was not only the prospector’s companion but also carried supplies and equipment, found water in the desert and foraged for his own food. Shows methods of finding and recovering gold by means of pan and cradle.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
008402
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Gold mines and mining
History → Frontier and pioneer life
History → Gold mines and mining - California - History - 19th century
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)