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George W. Pocaterra fonds [textual record (microform)]

Hierarchical level:

Fonds

Date:

1904-1970.

Reference:

R5013-0-0-E, MG30-B84

Type of material:

Textual material

Found in:

Archives / Collections and Fonds

Item ID number:

98131

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George W. Pocaterra fonds
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Date(s):

1904-1970.

Place of creation:

Alberta

Extent:

1 microfilm reel negative and positive.

Language of material:

English

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Fonds consists of a microfilmed manuscript of a biography of G.W. Pocaterra written by his wife Norma Piper Pocaterra, 1970; scrapbook including clippings, photographs and letters regarding his activities among the native Indians, 1937-1967; photograph albums consisting of three albums which illustrate his exploration of the Kananaskis Valley in Alberta, 1904-1933. This material is located on microfilm reel M-4294.

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Pocaterra, George William, 1882-1972

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Pocaterra, George William, 1882-1972 : George W. Pocaterra was born in Ferrara, Italy and immigrated to Canada in 1903. He explored the Kananaskis Valley in Alberta and had extensive contact with the Indians. He is best remembered as a rancher and founder of Buffalo Head Ranch.

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Location of originals note:

The originals are held by Mrs. G.W. Pocaterra of Calgary, Alta.
Subject heading:

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Indians of North America - Canada, 1937-1976 Kananaskis Valley (Alta.), 1904-1933

Explorers - Canada, 1904-1933

Explorers - Alberta, 1904-1933

Kananaskis Valley (Alta.), 1904-1933
Source:

Private

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MG30-B84
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