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Archives General File collection

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Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Scope & Content: The Archives General File is an artificial collection of accessions which do not constitute separate fonds or collections or cannot be placed within existing fonds or collections. Included in the collection are textual records of many types, such as manuscripts, reports, letters, diaries, speeches…

Date Range: [after 1890]

Reference Code: M8 / S8 / V8

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Motion picture; Film; Video; Photograph; Album; Framed print; Negative; Photograph print; Postcard; Transparency; Sound recording; Cassette; Reel to reel; Textual record; Diary; Plan; Private record; Published record

Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M 8; S 8; V 8

Sous-Fonds: M8 / S8 / V8

Accession Number: Numerous. Access to material via accession number is available through the online database

Reference Code: M8 / S8 / V8

GMD: Motion picture; Film; Video; Photograph; Album; Framed print; Negative; Photograph print; Postcard; Transparency; Sound recording; Cassette; Reel to reel; Textual record; Diary; Plan; Private record; Published record

Date Range: [after 1890]

Physical Description: 57 cm textual records. -- 50 cm of photographs : prints. -- 189 photographs (15 framed prints, 51 transparencies, 79 negatives; 44 copy negatives). -- 3 photograph albums (139 prints). -- 6 motion pictures. -- 9 sound recordings

Scope & Content: The Archives General File is an artificial collection of accessions which do not constitute separate fonds or collections or cannot be placed within existing fonds or collections. Included in the collection are textual records of many types, such as manuscripts, reports, letters, diaries, speeches, poetry, plans and others; photographs in the form of prints, negatives, transparencies, albums, postcards, etc.; sound recorded interviews and programmes; and motion pictures. Material pertains broadly to the Banff area and many other areas within the Archives collecting mandate.; Notable items include: Walter Wilcox letter; George Kinney report; interviews with Bill Round and Edward Feuz; original copy of Treaty Number Seven; Mary Schaffer material, including letters, notes, photograph and report; reports on the Nakimu Caves; film pertaining to Banff Winter Carnival; Georgia Engelhard letters and photos; plans for buildings and structures; George Noble photograph; W. S. Park photograph.

Name Access: Archives General File

Subject Access: Exploration, discovery and travel; Family and personal life; First Nations; Sports, recreation and leisure

Access Restrictions: No restrictions on access; Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply

Language: Language is English

Finding Aid: Finding aids and reference tools: electronic database

Creator: Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Family and personal life; First nations; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title describes nature of collection. Individual titles in accession-level inventory have generally been assigned.

Processing Status: Processed

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Arnold Wexler fonds

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Part Of: Arnold Wexler fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of two series: I. Expeditions and trips series, 1946-1974; II. General files series, 1913-1978. Expeditions and trips series pertains to mountaineering expeditions and trips of Arnold Wexler and companions to western and northern Canada and locations in the United States. Canadian…

Date Range: 1913-1978, predominant 1946-1974

Reference Code: M69 / V52

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Album; Negative; Photograph print; Textual record; Diary; Map; Private record; Published record

Part Of: Arnold Wexler fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M 69; V 52

Sous-Fonds: M69/V52

Accession Number: 7196

Reference Code: M69 / V52

GMD: Photograph; Album; Negative; Photograph print; Textual record; Diary; Map; Private record; Published record

Responsibility: Arnold Wexler was responsible for the creation of most material. Fonds also contains material created by A. C. Faberge, Alvin E. Peterson, Donald Hubbard, William L. Putnam, Samuel V. Moore, Mike Banks, and others

Date Range: 1913-1978, predominant 1946-1974

Physical Description: ca.4100 photographs (ca.3000 transparencies, ca.700 negatives, ca.400 prints). -- 7 photograph albums (ca.190 prints). -- ca.40 cartographic records. -- 16 cm of textual records. -- 5 cm of print material. -- 5 graphic records

History / Biographical: Arnold Wexler, 1918-1997, was a research engineer and mountaineer in the Washington, DC area of the United States. He was a member of numerous scientific and mountaineering organizations and was actively involved in the testing of mountaineering equipment. Wexler climbed extensively in North America, Europe and South America, and also travelled throughout Asia. He is credited with over 100 ascents, almost half being first ascents.; Wexler was a key organizer and participant of expeditions to western and northern Canada beginning in 1946. Noteworthy ascents of that first expedition, to the northern Selkirks of British Columbia, were the second ascent of Mount Sir Sandford and first ascents of Sentinel Peak, Unicorn and East Blackfriar. Also, near the end of that trip, an accident claimed the life of an expedition member. Wexler and his associates made annual expeditions and trips to Canada from 1946 until 1955, and subsequently in the years 1961, 1962, 1963, and 1970 through 1974

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of two series: I. Expeditions and trips series, 1946-1974; II. General files series, 1913-1978.; Expeditions and trips series pertains to mountaineering expeditions and trips of Arnold Wexler and companions to western and northern Canada and locations in the United States. Canadian expedition destinations included the Selkirk Mountains, Cariboo Mountains, Rocky Mountains, Monashee Mountains, Coast Range, Bugaboo Mountains, Logan Mountains, Battle Range and Adamant Range. Mountaineers involved were Arnold Wexler, Sterling B. Hendricks, Donald Hubbard, Alvin (Pete) E. Peterson, Alex C. Faberge, Chris G. Scoredos, Charles C. Haworth Jr., Samuel V. Moore, Arthur Lembeck, Norman Goldstein, W. L. Putnam, A. J. Kauffman and others. Series includes extensive photographs, trip diaries and maps.; General files series consists of files pertaining to mountaineering, equipment, locations, climbing associates and expeditions. Includes correspondence, checklists, exhibition prints, climbing portraits, and research material in the form of topical files, maps and print material

Name Access: Wexler, Arnold

Subject Access: Exploration, discovery and travel; Science and technology; Sports, recreation and leisure

Access Restrictions: Some restrictions on access to originals; Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply

Language: Language is English

Finding Aid: Finding aids and reference tools: arrangement outline; series and file description; electronic finding aid

Creator: Wexler, Arnold

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Science and technology; Sports, recreation and leisure

Biographical Source Notes: Obituary by John Christian (see case file); Contents of the fonds

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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Charles Macmunn fonds

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Part Of: Charles Macmunn fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of presentation album "Macmunn's Views of Canadian Pacific Railway, Victoria and Surroundings" of views along the Canadian Pacific Railway between Vancouver, B.C. and Canmore, Alberta; also Victoria and area. Each view has a caption and a photographer's number.

Date Range: [ca.1890]

Reference Code: V256

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Album; Photograph print

Part Of: Charles Macmunn fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: V 256

Sous-Fonds: V 256

Accession Number: 17500

Reference Code: V256

GMD: Photograph; Album; Photograph print

Date Range: [ca.1890]

Physical Description: 1 photograph album (144 prints)

History / Biographical: Charles Macmunn was a professional photographer who worked out of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada between ca.1883 and ca.1900.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of presentation album "Macmunn's Views of Canadian Pacific Railway, Victoria and Surroundings" of views along the Canadian Pacific Railway between Vancouver, B.C. and Canmore, Alberta; also Victoria and area. Each view has a caption and a photographer's number.

Name Access: Macmunn, Charles

Subject Access: Arts; Environment; Exploration, discovery and travel

Access Restrictions: Access to original album is restricted; Public domain (other restrictions may apply)

Language: Language is English

Finding Aid: Finding aids and reference tools: basic description; microfilm copy; modern reference prints

Creator: Macmunn, Charles

Category: Arts; Environment; Exploration, discovery and travel

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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7th crossing, Lower Kicking Horse Canyon. 308.

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Part Of: Charles Macmunn fonds

Scope & Content: Print is from "Macmunn's Views of Canadian Pacific Railway, Victoria and Surroundings" (presentation album of 144 views)

Date Range: [ca.1890]

Reference Code: V256 / PD 1 - 105

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Album; Photograph print

1 image

Part Of: Charles Macmunn fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V256

Reference Code: V256 / PD 1 - 105

GMD: Album; Photograph print

Date Range: [ca.1890]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : print, 19 x 24 cm

Scope & Content: Print is from "Macmunn's Views of Canadian Pacific Railway, Victoria and Surroundings" (presentation album of 144 views)

Subject Access: Discovery and Exploration; Railways

Geographic Access: British Columbia

Creator: Charles Macmunn (Victoria, BC)

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11. View up Fraser, 1 1/2 mile West of bridge

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Part Of: Charles Macmunn fonds

Scope & Content: Fraser River Print is from "Macmunn's Views of Canadian Pacific Railway, Victoria and Surroundings" (presentation album of 144 views)

Date Range: [ca.1890]

Reference Code: V256 / PD 1 - 45

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Album; Photograph print

1 image

Part Of: Charles Macmunn fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V256

Reference Code: V256 / PD 1 - 45

GMD: Album; Photograph print

Date Range: [ca.1890]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : print, 19 x 24 cm

Scope & Content: Fraser River; Print is from "Macmunn's Views of Canadian Pacific Railway, Victoria and Surroundings" (presentation album of 144 views)

Subject Access: Discovery and Exploration; Environment and Nature; Railways

Geographic Access: British Columbia

Creator: Charles Macmunn (Victoria, BC)

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15. View from rocks above Fraser Bridge

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Part Of: Charles Macmunn fonds

Scope & Content: Fraser River Print is from "Macmunn's Views of Canadian Pacific Railway, Victoria and Surroundings" (presentation album of 144 views)

Date Range: [ca.1890]

Reference Code: V256 / PD 1 - 48

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Album; Photograph print

1 image

Part Of: Charles Macmunn fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V256

Reference Code: V256 / PD 1 - 48

GMD: Album; Photograph print

Date Range: [ca.1890]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : print, 19 x 24 cm

Scope & Content: Fraser River; Print is from "Macmunn's Views of Canadian Pacific Railway, Victoria and Surroundings" (presentation album of 144 views)

Subject Access: Discovery and Exploration; Railways

Geographic Access: British Columbia

Creator: Charles Macmunn (Victoria, BC)

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18. Tunnel No. 1, showing Yale in distance

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Part Of: Charles Macmunn fonds

Scope & Content: Print is from "Macmunn's Views of Canadian Pacific Railway, Victoria and Surroundings" (presentation album of 144 views)

Date Range: [ca.1890]

Reference Code: V256 / PD 1 - 24

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Album; Photograph print

1 image

Part Of: Charles Macmunn fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V256

Reference Code: V256 / PD 1 - 24

GMD: Album; Photograph print

Date Range: [ca.1890]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : print, 19 x 24 cm

Scope & Content: Print is from "Macmunn's Views of Canadian Pacific Railway, Victoria and Surroundings" (presentation album of 144 views)

Subject Access: Discovery and Exploration; Railways

Geographic Access: British Columbia

Creator: Charles Macmunn (Victoria, BC)

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29. Pack horses at Lytton

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Part Of: Charles Macmunn fonds

Scope & Content: Print is from "Macmunn's Views of Canadian Pacific Railway, Victoria and Surroundings" (presentation album of 144 views)

Date Range: [ca.1890]

Reference Code: V256 / PD 1 - 51

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Album; Photograph print

1 image

Part Of: Charles Macmunn fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V256

Reference Code: V256 / PD 1 - 51

GMD: Album; Photograph print

Date Range: [ca.1890]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : print, 19 x 24 cm

Scope & Content: Print is from "Macmunn's Views of Canadian Pacific Railway, Victoria and Surroundings" (presentation album of 144 views)

Subject Access: Discovery and Exploration; Railways

Geographic Access: British Columbia

Creator: Charles Macmunn (Victoria, BC)

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31. Yale

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Part Of: Charles Macmunn fonds

Scope & Content: Print is from "Macmunn's Views of Canadian Pacific Railway, Victoria and Surroundings" (presentation album of 144 views)

Date Range: [ca.1890]

Reference Code: V256 / PD 1 - 19

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Album; Photograph print

1 image

Part Of: Charles Macmunn fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V256

Reference Code: V256 / PD 1 - 19

GMD: Album; Photograph print

Date Range: [ca.1890]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : print, 19 x 24 cm

Scope & Content: Print is from "Macmunn's Views of Canadian Pacific Railway, Victoria and Surroundings" (presentation album of 144 views)

Subject Access: Discovery and Exploration; Railways

Geographic Access: British Columbia

Creator: Charles Macmunn (Victoria, BC)

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32. Rock cut between Tunnels 15 and 16, Cisco

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Part Of: Charles Macmunn fonds

Scope & Content: Print is from "Macmunn's Views of Canadian Pacific Railway, Victoria and Surroundings" (presentation album of 144 views)

Date Range: [ca.1890]

Reference Code: V256 / PD 1 - 44

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Album; Photograph print

1 image

Part Of: Charles Macmunn fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V256

Reference Code: V256 / PD 1 - 44

GMD: Album; Photograph print

Date Range: [ca.1890]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : print, 19 x 24 cm

Scope & Content: Print is from "Macmunn's Views of Canadian Pacific Railway, Victoria and Surroundings" (presentation album of 144 views)

Subject Access: Discovery and Exploration; Railways

Geographic Access: British Columbia

Creator: Charles Macmunn (Victoria, BC)

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36. Spences Bridge, looking down river

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Part Of: Charles Macmunn fonds

Scope & Content: Thompson River Print is from "Macmunn's Views of Canadian Pacific Railway, Victoria and Surroundings" (presentation album of 144 views)

Date Range: [ca.1890]

Reference Code: V256 / PD 1 - 53

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Album; Photograph print

1 image

Part Of: Charles Macmunn fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V256

Reference Code: V256 / PD 1 - 53

GMD: Album; Photograph print

Date Range: [ca.1890]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : print, 19 x 24 cm

Scope & Content: Thompson River; Print is from "Macmunn's Views of Canadian Pacific Railway, Victoria and Surroundings" (presentation album of 144 views)

Subject Access: Discovery and Exploration; Railways

Geographic Access: British Columbia

Creator: Charles Macmunn (Victoria, BC)

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38. Spuzzum Bridge and Wagon Road

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Part Of: Charles Macmunn fonds

Scope & Content: Print is from "Macmunn's Views of Canadian Pacific Railway, Victoria and Surroundings" (presentation album of 144 views)

Date Range: [ca.1890]

Reference Code: V256 / PD 1 - 34

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Album; Photograph print

1 image

Part Of: Charles Macmunn fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V256

Reference Code: V256 / PD 1 - 34

GMD: Album; Photograph print

Date Range: [ca.1890]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : print, 19 x 24 cm

Scope & Content: Print is from "Macmunn's Views of Canadian Pacific Railway, Victoria and Surroundings" (presentation album of 144 views)

Subject Access: Discovery and Exploration; Railways

Geographic Access: British Columbia

Creator: Charles Macmunn (Victoria, BC)

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50. Orchard Tunnel

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Part Of: Charles Macmunn fonds

Scope & Content: Print is from "Macmunn's Views of Canadian Pacific Railway, Victoria and Surroundings" (presentation album of 144 views)

Date Range: [ca.1890]

Reference Code: V256 / PD 1 - 17

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Album; Photograph print

1 image

Part Of: Charles Macmunn fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V256

Reference Code: V256 / PD 1 - 17

GMD: Album; Photograph print

Date Range: [ca.1890]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : print, 19 x 24 cm

Scope & Content: Print is from "Macmunn's Views of Canadian Pacific Railway, Victoria and Surroundings" (presentation album of 144 views)

Subject Access: Discovery and Exploration; Railways

Geographic Access: British Columbia

Creator: Charles Macmunn (Victoria, BC)

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52. Clay Bluff, West of Savona

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Part Of: Charles Macmunn fonds

Scope & Content: Print is from "Macmunn's Views of Canadian Pacific Railway, Victoria and Surroundings" (presentation album of 144 views)

Date Range: [ca.1890]

Reference Code: V256 / PD 1 - 61

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Album; Photograph print

1 image

Part Of: Charles Macmunn fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V256

Reference Code: V256 / PD 1 - 61

GMD: Album; Photograph print

Date Range: [ca.1890]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : print, 19 x 24 cm

Scope & Content: Print is from "Macmunn's Views of Canadian Pacific Railway, Victoria and Surroundings" (presentation album of 144 views)

Subject Access: Discovery and Exploration; Railways

Geographic Access: British Columbia

Creator: Charles Macmunn (Victoria, BC)

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54. Side view, Sailor Bar Bluff

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Part Of: Charles Macmunn fonds

Scope & Content: Print is from "Macmunn's Views of Canadian Pacific Railway, Victoria and Surroundings" (presentation album of 144 views)

Date Range: [ca.1890]

Reference Code: V256 / PD 1 - 30

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Album; Photograph print

1 image

Part Of: Charles Macmunn fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V256

Reference Code: V256 / PD 1 - 30

GMD: Album; Photograph print

Date Range: [ca.1890]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : print, 19 x 24 cm

Scope & Content: Print is from "Macmunn's Views of Canadian Pacific Railway, Victoria and Surroundings" (presentation album of 144 views)

Subject Access: Discovery and Exploration; Railways

Geographic Access: British Columbia

Creator: Charles Macmunn (Victoria, BC)

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57. Nicaragua Bluff

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Part Of: Charles Macmunn fonds

Scope & Content: Print is from "Macmunn's Views of Canadian Pacific Railway, Victoria and Surroundings" (presentation album of 144 views)

Date Range: [ca.1890]

Reference Code: V256 / PD 1 - 37

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Album; Photograph print

1 image

Part Of: Charles Macmunn fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V256

Reference Code: V256 / PD 1 - 37

GMD: Album; Photograph print

Date Range: [ca.1890]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : print, 19 x 24 cm

Scope & Content: Print is from "Macmunn's Views of Canadian Pacific Railway, Victoria and Surroundings" (presentation album of 144 views)

Subject Access: Discovery and Exploration; Environment and Nature; Railways

Geographic Access: British Columbia

Creator: Charles Macmunn (Victoria, BC)

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64. Salmon River Bridge, 200 ft. span

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Part Of: Charles Macmunn fonds

Scope & Content: Print is from "Macmunn's Views of Canadian Pacific Railway, Victoria and Surroundings" (presentation album of 144 views)

Date Range: [ca.1890]

Reference Code: V256 / PD 1 - 41

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Album; Photograph print

1 image

Part Of: Charles Macmunn fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V256

Reference Code: V256 / PD 1 - 41

GMD: Album; Photograph print

Date Range: [ca.1890]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : print, 19 x 24 cm

Scope & Content: Print is from "Macmunn's Views of Canadian Pacific Railway, Victoria and Surroundings" (presentation album of 144 views)

Subject Access: Discovery and Exploration; Railways

Geographic Access: British Columbia

Creator: Charles Macmunn (Victoria, BC)

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65. Wagon road bridge, Ashcroft

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Part Of: Charles Macmunn fonds

Scope & Content: Thompson River Print is from "Macmunn's Views of Canadian Pacific Railway, Victoria and Surroundings" (presentation album of 144 views)

Date Range: [ca.1890]

Reference Code: V256 / PD 1 - 57

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Album; Photograph print

1 image

Part Of: Charles Macmunn fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V256

Reference Code: V256 / PD 1 - 57

GMD: Album; Photograph print

Date Range: [ca.1890]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : print, 19 x 24 cm

Scope & Content: Thompson River; Print is from "Macmunn's Views of Canadian Pacific Railway, Victoria and Surroundings" (presentation album of 144 views)