The photographs depict the geographic areas of Stewart, BC, Boundary Pass, Nelson River, Bitter Creek Glacier, Portland Canal, Red Cliff and Bear Creek; as well as the ships “Camosun” and “S.S. Prince George.” Types of subjects identified in this collection include: community life, surveying, mining and transportation (i.e. dog-sledding, horse and buggy, and the Portland Canal Short Line Railway “P.C.S.L. Rlwy”).
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Travel or exploration for personal, geographical, scientific or mapping reasons
Expeditions, exploration, adventure, prospecting, guiding
Individuals and groups involved in exploration or travel (eg. explorers, adventurers, prospectors, guides, outfitters)
Expedition planning, reports and accounts
Personal travels for discovery and education (eg. travel diaries)
Early contact with First Nations
SEE ALSO: Land, Settlement and Immigration
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MemoryBC Subject Groups