Collection search - Cable and wireless telegraph routes throughout the world [cartographic material, textual record]

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Cable and wireless telegraph routes throughout the world [cartographic material, textual record]

Hierarchical level:

Accession

Date:

1935-1953.

Reference:

RG97, RG97M 83403/27, R1203, 83403/27 CA

Type of material:

Maps and cartographic material, Textual material

Found in:

Archives / Collections and Fonds

Item ID number:

196167

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Record information – Details

Date(s):

1935-1953.

Place of creation:

No place, unknown, or undetermined

Extent:

8 maps 113 x 140 cm or smaller.
1 v. (9 p.) of textual records

Language of material:

English

Finding aid:

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Cartographic material: (Paper) An itemized list is available. RG97M 83403/27 (Restrictions not set)

Textual records: (Paper) An itemized list is available. RG97M 83403/27 (Restrictions not set)

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General note:

Accession consists of published maps of radio systems and a map of Canada showing roads and railroads. Also included is a booklet of telegraph tariffs with a map of Canadian Pacific imperial telegraph routes on the back. Booklet is titled: Rules, regulations and tariffs / Cable and Wireless Ltd.

Note on the state of conservation:

Cartographic material: Several of the maps show evidence of water damage, minor wear and tear. Items have been conserved. Some are mounted on cardboard to prevent further damage.

Custodial history:

Accession was transferred from Federal Archives Division accession 1983-84/014 in 1983.

Cartographic math data:

Scales differ.

Formatted contents note:

The worldwide radio, telegraph systems of R.C.A. Communications, Inc. -- Carte des circuits internationaux d'Europe ... / dressée ... par le Bureau de l'Union internationale des télécommunications -- [Cable and wireless routes within the British Empire]. London : Cable and Wireless Ltd. -- Cable and wireless via Imperial Ltd. -- Carte schématique des cables teléphoniques internationaux / dressée ... par le Bureau de l'Union internationale des télécommunications. 1935 -- Radio stations operated as aids to navigation / Canada Department of Marine -- N.C.S. radio-lines services -- Canada. Ottawa : Dept. of Mines and Resources, 1947.

Dates of creation note:

Two undated items fall within date range.

Source:

Government

Related control no.:

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R1203-20-6-E
R1203-20-6-F
RG97

Former archival reference no.:

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RG97
RG97M 83403/27

Other accession no.:

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83403/27 CA
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Cartographic material

[Consultation90 Open]

Box [RG97M 83403/27]

[Consultation 90 Open]

2000001008 Item no. assigned by LAC 1--5; 7--8

[Consultation 90 Open]

2000018060 Item no. assigned by LAC 6

[Consultation 90 Open]

Textual records

[Consultation90 Open]

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Date modified:: 2024-07-24