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Sub-series consists of

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Arrangement structure

Sub-series part of

Department of the Interior photographic records [graphic material] (R190-145-7-E)

Accession

Canada. Dept. of the Interior collection [graphic material]

Date(s)

1905-1931, predominant 1920-1931

Place of creation

Canada

Extent

Language of material

English

Scope and content

Sub-series consists of photographs of Canada documenting the administration of public lands and the development and conservation of their natural resources. The photographic series was originall compiled from both federal and provincial sources including numerous sub-agencies and survey branches of the Department of the Interior. Photographs were also acquired from private sources and independent sources across Canada. The sub-series is organized alpha-numerically as follows. C-1 series consists of photographs documenting agricultural production, development and reserves across Canada. Sources include the Immigration and Colonization Branch and the Trade and Commerce Branch of the Department of the Interior. Photos by the Internationial Harvester Company of Canada, Central Experimental Farm at Ottawa, Royal Canadian Air Force, Dr. Jones and other sources. C-2 series consists of photographs documenting forest reserves, tree and leaf specimens across Canada. Sources include the Forestry Services Branch of the Department of the Interior. No photographers or sources are indicated. C-4 series consists of one photograph concerning fisheries and fish reserves in Canada. No photographer or source is indicated. C-5 series consists of photographs documenting wildlife reserves and development across Canada. Sources include the National Parks Branch and the Trade and Commerce Branch of the Department of the Interior. Photos by the Geological Survery of Canada, Canadian Pacific Railway Company, Canadian Government Motion Picture Bureau, National Geographic Society, New York State Museum at Albany, New York, "Fur Trade Review", New York, Fred Stirling at Lake Placid, New York, Mr. Brown and other sources. C-6 series consists of photographs documenting bird species across Canada. Sources include the National Parks Branch of the Department of the Interior. Photos by the Geological Survey of Canada, Mr. Bridgeland, Fred L. Roy Studio at Peterborough, Ontario and other sources. C-8 series consists of photographic reproductions of Canadian scenic views including Winnipeg in 1872 and Ottawa at Confederation. No sources or photographers are indicated. C-11 series consists of photographs documenting hydro electric resources and development across Canada. Photos of hydro electric plants, machinery and technology used by the Water Power and Reclamation Branch of the Department of the Interior. Photos by John Murphy and other sources. C-12 series consists of photographs documenting transportation networks, construction and services across Canada. Sources include the National Parks Branch and Mines Branch of the Department of the Interior. Photos by the Canadian Pacific Railway Company, Canadian National Railway Company, Canadian Steamship Lines and other sources. C-13 series consists of photographs documenting aboriginal groups, communities and traditions across Canada. Sources include the National Parks Branch of the Department of the Interior. Photos by Harry Pollard of Calgary, Bishop Dewdney and other sources. C-14 series consists of photographs of educational publications belonging to the Natural Resources Intelligence Branch. Consists of postcards documenting Canadian National Parks and other tourists areas across Canada. C-16 series consists of photographs documenting Royal visits to prominent sites and monuments in Canada. No photographers or sources are indicated. C-17 series consists of photographs documenting the arrival of new immigrants to Canada. No photographers or sources are indicated. C-18 series consists of photographs documenting geological and topographical views of the Canadian landscape. Sources include the Mines Branch of the Department of the Interior. Photos by the Geological Survey of Canada. C-19 series consists of photographs documenting Canada's national sports and recreational activities. Sources include the National Parks Branch of the Department of the Interior. Photos of Canadian skating champions. No photographers or sources are indicated. C-20 series consists of photographs documenting federal government buildings and protocol. Includes photos documenting Royal Canadian Mounted Police training, activities and inspection. Photos by Mr. Sutton and other sources. C-21 series consists of photographs documenting cities and towns in Canada. Photos of the North West Territories and Sable Island by taken by Bishop Dewdney in 1929. No other sources or photographers are indicated. C-23 series consists of photographs documenting air views and photo-topographical mapping views across Canada. Photo by the Royal Canadian Air Force in collaboration with the Surveys Bureau of the Department of the Interior.

Conditions of access

Terms of use

Copyright expired.

Finding aid

Photocopy of original is available for consultation. FA-021 (Paper)

Original finding aid contains loose prints that have been withdrawn for preservation purposes and is located in photo accession 1987-116. FA-021 (Other)

Additional name(s)

Canada. National Development Bureau. National Development Bureau.
Canada. Natural Resources Intelligence Service.
Canada. Natural Resources Intelligence Branch. Natural Resources Intelligence Branch.

Additional information

Source

Government

Related control no.

1936-271 NPC

MIKAN no.

164387