Women of Klondike

Duration:

7 minutes, 45 seconds

Emma Kelly, one of the few female reporters of her day, insisted on riding the dangerous rapids on her way to the Klondike, despite the discouragement of her male companions. "I wanted to see and experience this so-called danger which men freely court but which women may only read or hear of." Learn more about Emma's adventures on this short video.

 

Duration:

7 minutes, 37 seconds

Belinda Mulrooney, an Irish immigrant and intrepid entrepreneur, became the richest woman in the Klondike. Learn more about Belinda on this short video.