The Pacific Northwest Historians Guild brings together scholars concerned with the study and dissemination of regional history. Founded in Nov. 1980, the Guild fosters teaching and appreciation of Northwest history and promotes communication among regional historians.
We look forward to seeing you at our monthly Zoom lectures and other events in 2025.
The Guild’s Annual Meeting and Presentation from Author John W. Lundin
Thursday, May 22 at 7 PM – Free and Open to the Public
Join Guild member John W. Lundin, co-author with his brother Steve, of From Cheechako to Sourdough,Two Ivy Leaguers’ Quest for Yukon Gold, a recently published book that recounts their grandfather Mark Odell’s adventures in the Klondike Gold rush in 1898.The book is based on original materials, including Odell’s diarycontaining daily entries of his experiences; newspaper articles written by Odell, and his friend Ellis Aldrich, for their hometown New Yorknewspapers; and letters to their families.
From Cheechako to Sourdough describes the arduous struggles of Odell and Aldrich, both young ivy leaguers from New York, to reach the Klondike; everyday life in the gold fields; and the grueling work required to find gold in the remote region of Canada’s Yukon Territory.
Lundin will share some of the over 100 photos that Odell’s party took of their experiences, using one of the first Kodak cameras available to the public.
This FREE Zoom meeting will start at 7 pm, Thursday, May 22
Registration is required at this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/VU3zlUK1TRGjTICGP2IRLw