The lot features two original circa 1898 to early 1900 photographs of Jafet Lindeberg and the “Three Lucky Swedes” of the Nome, Alaska Gold Rush. Jafet Isaksen Lindeberg (1874-1962) was a gold prospector and the co-founder of the city of Nome, Alaska. In 1898 gold was discovered in a Nome, Alaska area called Anvil Creek by the “Three Lucky Swedes” which consisted of Norwegian-American Jafet Lindeberg and two naturalized American citizens of Swedish birth, Erik Lindblom and John Brynteson. They formed the Pioneer Mining Company in circa 1900-1901 and elected Jafet Lindeberg the company’s president. Mr. Lindeberg soon became the wealthiest Norwegian-American and one of the wealthiest American’s at the time. By August of 1900 there were over 20,000 people in Nome at the new Alaska Gold Rush and after the long boom the town shrunk to 820 people. In the first photograph shows Jafet Lindeberg as a young man holding two very large pieces of pure raw gold being of an approximate size of 20 to 30 lbs. each for a total of 40 to 60 lbs. of gold. In the second photograph shows Jafet Lindeberg seated at a table with three other gentlemen along with the two very large nuggets of gold, one or more of these men could also be one of the “Three Lucky Swedes”. The pictures are of a large format showing a size of 6 inches by 9 inches and are mounted to board that is 10.75”x13.75”. The photographs are believed to be from the Lomen Brothers of Nome, Alaska. Very few original photographs of any of the “Three Lucky Swedes” are known to exist with these two being the best examples on the open market. This is truly a wonderful piece of American Gold Rush and Alaska Gold Rush history. For a complete representation of condition and for additional images please call 800-686-4216. It is the buyer’s responsibility to view each image and preview the item to determine condition.