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378 photographs b&w : prints in albums 21 x 26 cm or smaller.
17 photographs b&w : mounted prints from disassembled albums 21 x 26 cm or smaller.
802 photographs b&w : loose prints 21 x 26 cm or smaller.
28 photographs b&w : interpositives 21 x 26 cm or smaller.
374 photographs b&w : nitrate and glass plate negatives 21 x 26 cm or smaller.
1649 photographs b&w. 21 x 26 cm or smaller.

Language of material

English

Scope and content

Sub-series consists of photographs of Manitoba documenting the administration of public lands and the development and conservation of their natural resources. The photographic series was originally 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 photographers from Manitoba and across Canada. The sub-series is organized alpha-numerically as follows. M-1 series consists of photographs documenting agricultural production, development and reserves in Manitoba. Sources include the Immigration and Colonization Branch and the National Parks Branch of the Department of the Interior. Photos by the International Harvester Company of Canada, Canadian National Railway Company, Experimental Farm, Ottawa, Manitoba Agricultural College at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Minns Studio at Morden, Manitoba, St Nihal Singh, John Woodruff and other sources. M-2 series consists of photographs documenting forestry and forest reserves in Manitoba. Sources include the Immigration and Colonization Branch and the Forestry Branch of the Department of the Interior. Photos by the Experimental Farm at Brandon, Manitoba and other sources. M-3 series consists of one photograph documenting a mining camp in Flin Flon, Manitoba. Photo taken in collaboration with the Mines Branch of the Department of the Interior. The photographer is not indicated. M-4 series consists of photographs documenting fisheries reserves and development in Manitoba. Photos of fishing in northern Manitoba, Flin Flon and Churchill. Photos of fish hatcheries in southern Manitoba. No photographers or sources indicated. M-5 series consists of photographs documenting wildlife reserves in Manitoba. Sources include the National Parks Branch of the Department of the Interior. Photos by the Manitoba Agriculture College at Winnipeg, Manitoba and other sources. M-6 series consists of photographs documenting bird species in Manitoba. Sources include tha National Parks Branch of the Department of the Interior. No photographers are indicated. M-8 series consists of photographs documenting scenery across Manitoba. Sources include the National Parks Branch and the Railways and Canals Branch of the Department of the Interior. Photos by the Royal Canadian Air Force, Manitoba Agriculture College at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Dominion Water Power Branch, H.H. Allen at Souris, Manitoba, Bishop Dewdney, Mr. Flexman and other sources. M-11 series consists of photographs documenting hydro electric power, resources and development in Manitoba. Sources include the Water Power and Reclamation Branch of the Department of the Interior. Photos by the Winnipeg Hydro Electric Company and other sources. M-12 series consists of photographs documenting transportation development, networks and services across Manitoba. Sources include the Railways and Canals Branch and the National Parks Branch of the Department of the Interior. Photos by the Canadian Pacific Railway Company, Canadian National Railway Company, Post Office Department, Manitoba Agricultural College, W.J. Kerr, Mr. Flexman and other sources. M-13 series consists of photographs documenting aboriginal communities and culture across Manitoba. Photos of a pow-wow at the 250th Anniversary of the Hudson's Bay Company in Winnipeg and photos of communities in Northern Manitoba. No photographers or sources indicated. M-14 series consists of photographs documenting educational facilities in Manitoba. Photos of schools and universities in Winnipeg in rural Manitoba. No photographers or sources are indicated. M-15 series consists of photographs documenting churches in both rural towns and urban developments across Manitoba. Photos by the Morrish Studio, Neepawa, Manitoba and other sources. M-16 series consists of one photograph of the Cartier monument situated in front of the Manitoba Legislature with Miss Cartier in the foreground. Photo by S.J. Hayward of Montreal. M-19 series consists of photographs documenting recreation, sports and leisure in Manitoba. Sources include the National Parks Branch of the Department of the Interior. Photos of fishing, golf, and dog sledding. No photographers are indicated. M-20 series consists of photographs documenting provincial government buildings and facilities across Manitoba. Sources include the Immigration and Colonization Branch of the Department of the Interior. Photos by the Canadian Pacific Railway Company, Canadian Nationial Railway Company and other sources. M-21 series consists of photographs documenting cities and towns across Manitoba. Photos by the Winnipeg Board of Trade, Hudson's Bay Company, Canadian Pacific Railway Company, Canadian National Railway Company, Bishop Dewdney, Mr. Flexman and other sources. M-23 series consists of photographs documenting air views and photo-topographical mapping views of Manitoba. Photos by the Air Board of 1925, and the Royal Canadian Air Force in collaboration with the Surveys Bureau of the Deparmtent of the Interior.

Conditions of access

Graphic (photo)

90: Open

Box
07216

96: Restrictions vary

Other accession no.

1987-116 DAP

Terms of use

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 part of 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

Textual references to photography are noted in the Department of the Interior annual reports ca. 1905-1931.

Custodial history

Sub-series of photographs from photo accession 1936-271 previously acquired and managed by one branch of the Department of the Interior, the Natural Resources Intelligence Branch ca. 1917-1922. In 1922 the name was changed to the Natural Resources Intelligence Service. The branch operated as a central agency with the purpose of classifying and disseminating documentation concerning Canada's natural resources and industry development. This organization was renamed the National Development Bureau in 1929, continuing to maintain and update a comprehensive photograph and lantern slide library containing views of Canada's geography, development and tourism. Upon the closure of the National Development Bureau in 1933, the collections were transferred to other agencies operating within the Department in addition to external federal agencies including the Department of Mines and Resources, Department of Trade and Commerce and the Tourism Board. This sub-series of photographs was transferred to the National Archives in 1936. Duplicates and some loose prints have been segregated from the acquired collection.

Alpha-numeric note

The complete alpha-numeric index to the photographic records of the Deptartment of the Interior is located in FA-021 and in the photo accession file for 1936-271.

Source

Government

Related control no.

1936-271 NPC

MIKAN no.

164423