Sub-series consists of photographs of the North West Territories 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 from the North West Territories across Canada. The sub-series is organized alpha-numerically as follows.
NWT-1 series consists of photographs documenting agricultural production and development in the North West Territories. Sources include the Immigration and Colonization Branch of the Department of the Interior. Photos by the Central Experimental Farm, Ottawa and other sources.
NWT-2 series consists of photographs documenting forest reserves in the North West Territories. Sources include the Forestry Services Branch of the Department of the Interior. Photos from Forestry Services Branch negatives and other sources.
NWT-3 series consists of photographs documenting mining industries and resources in the North West Territories. Sources include the Mines Branch of the Department of the Interior. Photos by the Geological Survey of Canada and other sources.
NWT-4 series consists of photographs documenting fishing operations in the North West Territories. No sources or photographers are indicated.
NWT-5 series consists of photographs documenting wildlife reserves in the North West Territories. Sources include the Yukon and North West Territories Branch and the Trade and Commerce Branh of the Department of the Interior. Photos by the Geological Survey of Canada and other sources.
NWT-6 series consists of photographs documenting bird species in the North West Territories. No sources or photographers are indicated.
NWT-8 series consists of photographs documenting scenery in the North West Territories and Greenland. Sources include the North West Territories and Yukon Branch of the Department of the Interior. Photos by C.W. Mathers of Edmonton, Mr. Oliver (1910), Mr. Bell and other sources.
NWT-12 series consists of photographs documenting transportation networks, development and services across the North West Territories. Photographs of seasonal transportation in arctic regions of the North West Territories including dog sleds, birch bark canoe and sea kyaks. Photos by C.W. Mathers of Edmonton, Father Guy (1927) and other sources.
NWT-13 series consists of photographs documenting aboriginal communities and culture in the North West Territories. Sources include the North West Territories and Yukon Branch of the Department of the Interior. Photos by the Geological Survey of Cananda, Victoria Museum negatives at Ottawa, C.W. Mathers of Edmonton, F.H. Kitto, Father Guy, Bishop Dewdney (1929), Frank Ebutt (1930), Mr. Burry from Indian Affairs, Mr. Bell, Mr. Siebert and other sources.
NWT-14 series consists of photographs documenting the development of schools and education in cities and towns across the North West Territories. Photos of Roman Catholic Indian residential schools. No sources or photographers are indicated.
NWT-15 series consists of photographs documenting churches in the North West Territories. Photos of a Roman Catholic Mission and its facilities in the Southern North West Territories. No sources or photographers are indicated.
NWT-19 series consists of one photograph of children participating in winter recreational activities in the North West Territories. No source or photographer is indicated.
NWT-20 series consists of photographs documenting government buildings and faciltites in the North West Territories. Photos of Royal Canadian Mounted Police facilities and activities in the North West Territories. Sources include the Yukon and North West Territories Branch of the Department of the Interior. No photographers are indicated.
NWT-21 series consists of photographs documenting towns and settlements in the North West Territories. Photos of stone houses, igloos, and new buildings for the Hudson's Bay Company at Cambridge Bay. No sources or photographers are indicated.
NWT-23 series consists of photographs documenting air views and photo-topographical mapping views of the North West Territories. Photos by the Royal Canadian Air Force in collaboration with the Surveys Bureau of the Department of the Interior.
