In the mining camps and towns of Alaska during the gold rush men often banded together in clubs, or brotherhoods. The Pioneers of Alaska was one of the largest organization of gold rush era Alaskans. Another Alaskan/Yukon group was the Arctic Brotherhood. Some groups carried over from the prospectors home such as the Moose and Elks lodge and the Free Masons.

The Miners Association of Birch Creek/Circle City was a charitable orginazition for the relief of miners in sickness and distress. In 1897 there were 225 members. It cost an ounce of gold to join. (Source p 55)