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320 photographs b&w : prints in albums 21 x 26 cm or smaller.
57 photographs b&w : mounted prints from disassembled albums 21 x 26 cm or smaller.
731 photographs b&w : loose prints 21 x 26 cm or smaller.
8 photographs b&w : interpositives 21 x 26 cm or smaller.
369 photographs b&w : nitrate and glass plate negatives 21 x 26 or smaller.
1228 photographs b&w. 21 x 26 cm or smaller.

Language of material

English

Scope and content

Sub-series consists of photographs of Saskatchewan documenting the administration of public lands and development and conservation of their natural resources. The photographic sub-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 across Canada. The sub-series is organized alpha-numerically as follows. S-1 series consists of photographs documenting agricultural production and development in Saskatchewan. Sources include the Immigration and Colonization Branch of the Department of the Interior. Photos by the International Harvester Company of Canada, Experimental Farm at Indian Head, Saskatchewan, Experimental Farm, Ottawa, Canadian Pacific Railway Company, Canadian National Railway Company, W.J. Kerr, St Nihal Singh, Mr. Godfrey, Dr. Saunders and other sources. S-2 series consists of photographs documenting foresty, forestry reserves and forest fire prevention services in Northern Saskatchewan. Sources include the Forestry Services Branch of the Department of the Interior. Photos by the Experimental Farm, Ottawa and other sources. S-3 series consists of photographs documenting mining resources and operations in Saskatchewan. Photos of coal mining and excavation, sodium sulphite crystals and clay. No sources or photographers are indicated. S-4 series consists of photographs documenting fisheries operations at Lake Athabaska. Photos by Floyd Owen (May 1928) and other sources. S-5 series consists of photographs documenting wildlife reserves in Saskatchewan. No sources or photographers are indicated. S-8 series consists of photographs documenting scenery across Saskatchewan. Sources include the Immigration and Colonization Branch of the Department of the Interior. Photos by the Candaian Pacific Railway Company, Canadian National Railway Company and other sources. S-12 series consists of photographs documenting transportation networks, development and services across Saskatchewan. Sources include the Immigration and Colonization Branch of the Department of the Interior. Photos by the Canadian Pacific Railway Company, Post Office Department, Ottawa, Floyd Owen, C. Smith and other sources. S-13 series consists of photographs documenting aboriginal communities and culture in Saskatchewan. Photos taken at Meadow Lake, La Coche Lake and Ile-a-la-Crosse. Photos by Seargent Beatty of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and other sources. S-14 series consists of photographs documenting educational facilities and development in cities and towns across Sakatchewan. Photos by Mr. Boneton, Mr. Godfrey and other sources. S-15 series consists of photographs documenting churches across Saskatchewan. Photos by Mr. Boneton (April 1929) and other sources. S-16 series consists of photographs documenting monuments and historic sites across Saskatchewan. Series includes photos of battlefield monuments. No sources or photographers are indicated. S-19 series consists of photographs documenting recreation, sports and leisure activities in Saskatchewan. Photos of canoeing and camping facilities. No sources or photographers are indicated. S-20 series consists of photographs documenting provincial and municipal government buildings and facilities across Saskatchewan. Photos of provincial parliament buildings, hospitals, fire halls, sanitoriums and other municipal buildings. No sources or photographers are indicated. S-21 series consists of photographs documenting cities and towns across Saskatchewan. Photos by W.J. Kerr (1927), Mr. Boneton (1929), Regina Bureau of Publications, Regina, Saskatchewan and other sources. S-23 series consists of photographs documenting air views and photo-topographical mapping views of Saskatchewan. Photos by the Royal Canadian Air Force in collaboration with Surveys Branch of the Department of the Interior.

Conditions of access

Graphic (photo)

90: Open

Other accession no.

1987-116 DAP
1936-271 PIC

Terms of use

Finding aid

Photcopy 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 Service ca. 1916-1930. 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 1930, 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 Department of the Interior in 1933, the Development Bureau's collections were transferred to other government agencies including the Department of Mines and Resources, Department of Trade and Commerce and the Tourist 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 Department 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.

164885