Artur Hjlmar Carlson founded Viking Island

Arthur hunting, 1936.

Our museum in Red Lake has just completed the huge project of documenting and publishing on the internet the stories of many of our pioneers.  Hugh and Craig's father is there!

Artur Hjalmar Ludvig Carlson

For lots more information go to Artur's page , Carlson Family photos or to a story of Artur's life.


Arthur Carlson (Facing Camera) did assessment
 and trenching work on numerous mining claims
 including those of Lorne B. Howey,
one of the founders of Howey Gold Mines.

Arthur Carlson's home on
Telescope Lake near Red Lake,
nicknamed Trappers' Hotel, 1936.

Artur Carlson hunted and supplied the Howey Gold Mines
 with five tons of de-boned moose meat, 1930-31.

Arthur Carlson and his dog team out at west end, 1935