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Harry Walker collection [philatelic record, graphic material]

Hierarchical level:

Collection

Date:

1865-1946.

Reference:

R5260-0-8-E

Type of material:

Stamps and stamp products, Photographs

Found in:

Archives / Collections and Fonds

Item ID number:

165759

Context of this record:

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Harry Walker collection
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Collection includes:

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Date(s):

1865-1946.

Place of creation:

No place, unknown, or undetermined

Extent:

11 postal covers.
44 postage stamps.
7 photographs.

Language of material:

English

Added language of material:

English

Scope and content:

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Collection consists of late 19th and early 20th century postally-used covers sent to Harry Walker and family members from various correspondents in China, Peru, Poland, Trinidad, Tobago, and the United States. Collection also includes various twentieth century Canada and foreign-issued cancelled postage stamps.

Collection also consists of photographs depicting Paliament building, 10 August 1865; Bytown, Sparks Street West end.

Collection also contains booklet entitled "Ottawa Canada's Beauty Spot"; Rideau locks and Chateau Laurier; bathing at Britannia Beach; Nepean Point; and Rideau Canal from driveway. Photos by The British Photogravure Co.

Provenance:

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Walker, Harry

Biography/Administrative history:

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Walker, Harry : Harry Walker was a resident of Ottawa, Ont. during the first half of the 20th century.

Additional information:

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General note:

Philatelic Acc. No. 1992-091 received in 1983 from David Walker, Renfrew, Ontario. Photographic Acc. No. 1964-054 received in 1964 from Harry Walker, Ottawa, Ontario. Photographic Acc. No. 1964-084 accessioned in 1987, received from Harry Walker, Ottawa, Ontario.

Custodial history:

Material donated by David Walker.

Location of originals note:

The photographic images were loaned to the National Archives of Canada and copied. The originals were returned to the lender.

Philatelic issue data:

Canada and other jurisdictions : various denominations.

Source:

Private

Related control no.:

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1964-054 NPC
1964-084 NPC
1992-091 DAP
89-069
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Box [1992-091] C8

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No restrictions on use.
Copyright is unknown.
Credit the National Archives of Canada.
Photographic Acc. Nos. 1964-054 and 1964-084 Accession permanently closed. National Archives of Canada does not hold the originals. National Archives of Canada does not provide copies, they must be obtained from the lender. Copyright: For items still in copyright; copyright must be established by the holder of the originals. Credit: Name of photographer / National Archives of Canada / copy negative number.

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