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1950 Historical Photos

Chief Jim Boss

Chief Jim Boss of Lake Lebarge, in full war dress.  Jim Boss was the hereditary Chief of the Southern Tutchone people.  He was also a successful entrepreneur who sold firewood, fish and furs to gold-seekers passing through the Whitehorse area during the Klondike Gold Rush.  Chief Jim Boss died in 1950.  This photo was a gift to Rolf Hougen from Fred Boss.