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Big deal at White Pass
Grosse affaire au col White

Trains provide fascination and nostalgia for many people. Roy Minter (1916-1996) was no exception. Arriving in the Yukon in 1955, Minter joined the White Pass and Yukon Route (WP&YR) Corporation in 1957. He wrote and lectured extensively about Yukon and Alaska, and was involved in many development and promotional activities. His comprehensive book, The White Pass: Gateway to the Klondike, was published in 1987. It was his hope that whenever possible, the company’s archival records would be deposited at Yukon Archives. 

Today, tourists can find decorated railway spikes for sale at many historic tourist locations. Back in 1964, Minter was keenly aware of the power that the Klondike Gold Rush and the WP&YR had on individuals. Here we see Kenny Shortt (Whitehorse News-Advertiser editor’s son) after having traded with Minter. Shortt received this genuine ’98 White Pass railway spike. Minter got a cracking good “steelie” to enable him to win any marble game on the block. When asked for comment, Minter said, “It was a plus deal. Both Kenny and I are satisfied.” The happy look on Kenny’s face leaves no doubt about his attitude on the deal.

Les trains procurent de la fascination et de la nostalgie pour plusieurs personnes. Roy Minter (1916-1996) ne faisait exception. Arrive au Yukon en 1955, Minter s’est joint à la White Pass and Yukon Corporation en 1957. Il a écrit et donné des conférences abondamment sur le Yukon et l’Alaska et il était impliqué dans de nombreuses activités de développement et de promotion. Son livre détaillé «The White Pass - Gateway to the Klondike » a été publié en 1987. Son espoir était qu’un jour les documents d’archives de la compagnie soient déposés aux Archives du Yukon. 

Aujourd’hui, les touristes peuvent trouver des crampons décorés du chemin de fer à vendre dans plusieurs lieux touristiques historiques. En 1964, Minter connaissait très bien le pouvoir que possédait la ruée vers l’or du Klondike et le WP & YR sur les gens. Ici, nous voyons Kenny Shortt (fils de l’éditeur du Whitehorse News-Advertiser) après avoir échangé avec Minter. Shortt a reçu cet authentique crampon de 98 du chemin de fer White Pass. Minter a conclu une super « affaire » pour lui permettre de gagner n’importe quelle partie de billes dans le quartier. Lorsqu’on lui a demandé de commenter, Minter a dit : « C’était une super affaire. Kenny et moi sommes satisfaits ». L’expression joyeuse sur le visage de Kenny ne laisse aucun doute sur son attitude à propos de l’affaire.

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Selected by: Yukon Archives
Date 1964
Record Yukon Archives, White Pass and Yukon Route fonds, 82/452 #1
Format B&W print

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