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Journal of Walker Ferris [textual record]

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Date:

1889-1890.

Reference:

R7464-0-5-E, MG29-C123, Volume number: 1

Type of material:

Textual material

Found in:

Archives / Collections and Fonds

Item ID number:

104749

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Journal of Walker Ferris
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Date(s):

1889-1890.

Place of creation:

Ontario

Extent:

1.5 cm of textual records bound 16 x 20 cm.

Language of material:

English

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Item is a journal recording Ferris' daily activities as steward of the Long Point Company for the years 1890 and financial accounts for 1889-1890. The entries are generally brief, seldom exceeding half a page. They record such topics as the maintenance of docks and hunting shanties, woodcutting, guiding hunting parties, and the weather. Of particular note are the frequent references to poachers, Ferris' attempts to deter them, and poaching trials.

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Ferris, Walker

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Ferris, Walker : Walker Ferris was during 1889-1897 steward of the Long Point Company, a private hunting club (established 1866) on the shores of Lake Erie. His duties included the maintenance of shanties, docks and other facilities and the deterrence of poachers.

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General note:

Received in 1984.
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Walker Ferris - Diaries, 1889-1890 Long Point Company (Norfolk County, Ont.), 1889-1890

Norfolk County (Ont.) - Gamekeepers, 1889-1890

Norfolk County (Ont.) - Hunting, 1889-1890

Norfolk County (Ont.) - Poachers, 1889-1890

Norfolk County (Ont.) - Poaching, 1889-1890

Norfolk County (Ont.) - Business enterprises, 1889-1890

Norfolk County (Ont.) - Climate, 1889-1890
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MG29-C123
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[Consultation90 Open]

Volume [MG29 C 123] 1

[Consultation 90 Open]

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