Item consists of a letter written by John McCormick to a person named James; it is not made clear if James is a friend or relative. In both his letter to James, John McCormick makes several references to Victoria. His familiarity with Victoria suggests that he may have travelled from Victoria to Barkerville to mine for gold. In his letters to James, John McCormick describes having no money and living under poor conditions. He mentions the great fire that swept through Barkerville and that he lost nothing due to its distance from his house. McCormick also mentions that the Indians are dying quickly of Small Pox in Victoria.

Photograph depicts a primitive tram with external flonges and a swivel support for a tub that was found amongst the debris near the blacksmiths shop in Barkerville.

Photograph depicts a completely rebuilt saloon that was done so based on historical sketches and photos.

Photograph depicts sluicing monitors that were used to tear down and break up alluvial gold bearing material.

Image depicts the town of Stanley, B.C.

Image depicts a small model of the old prospecting process in what is likely Barkerville, B.C.

Photograph depicts a water pump, dated 1883. Animal water trough and pipe were both made out of wood, which was typical for the Barkerville period.