Canada. Surveys and Mapping Branch collection [graphic material]

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Canada. Surveys and Mapping Branch collection [graphic material]

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Accession

Date:

1920, predominant 1920

Reference:

R214, 1973-200 NPC

Local class no.:

INTERPOSITIVES INT-010 (2M), nitrate negatives RV4-080, prints 04915

Type of material:

Photographs

Found in:

Archives / Collections and Fonds

Item ID number:

10384

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Record Information – Details
Accession includes:

6 lower level description(s)
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Date(s):

1920, predominant 1920

Place of creation:

No place, unknown, or undetermined

Extent:

13 photographs b&w

Language of material:

English

Provenance:

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Canada. Surveys and Mapping Branch
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Photographer: Knight, R.H

Canada. Surveys and Mapping Branch
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General Note:

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Surveyors' experiments in clearing land of small trees and bushes ("brushing") in the Peace River District of Alberta. Most photos show horses and men engaged in clearing land. Images of only two negatives are not found in the prints.also found in the prints.., Collection formerly called the R.H. Knight collection; name changed in accordance with authority list by E. Tompkins, 7 September 1990.., Although no dates or other information are found on the photographs, the papers in RG 88 vol. 368, file 17128 with which they were associated indicates they were taken during the 1920 field season.., These photographs were evidently taken by R.H. Knight's surveying party during the 1920 field season., Déboisement et essartage d'une terre dans la région de la Rivière de la Paix, Alberta. La plupart des photos montrent les chevaux et les hommes en train d'essarter. Seulement deux des images en forme de négatif ne se trouvent pas parmi les épreuves.., Collection auparavant connue sous le nom "R.H. Knight"; nom changé d'après les normes par E. Tompkins 7 septembre 1990.., Aucune légende se trouve avec les photos. Cependant, le RG 88 vol 368, file 17128 avec laquelle documentation les photos se trouvaient, indique que les photos ont été prises lors les activités de 1920.., Ces photographies ont été prises par l'équipe d'arpentage de R.H. Knight en 1920.

Physical description note:

Graphic (photo): 21, 26a

Related material:

These photographs were removed from a textual record and were transferred to the Photography Division in 1973. See Office of the Surveyor General, Registry Records - R.H. Knight, D.L.S (MIKAN 1637423; RG88 Vol.368 file 17128).

Subject heading:

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Burning of land

Source:

Government

Related control no.:

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1
1973-200 NPC
3
5
No. 2
No. 4
R214-30-4-E
R214-30-4-F
RG88-A-I-a

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1973-200 NPC
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Graphic (photo)

[Consultation90 Open]

Box [CANADA. SURVEYS AND MAPPING BRANCH 1973-200]

[Consultation 90 Open]

4915;

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2001009260;

[Consultation 90 Open]

Box [CANADA. SURVEYS & MAPPING BRANCH 1973-200]

[Consultation 90 Open]

RV4 080;

[Consultation 90 Open]

RV8 315;

[Consultation 90 Open]

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Nil
Copyright: Expired
Credit: National Archives of Canada
Graphic (photo): Nil
Graphic (photo): Copyright: Expired
Graphic (photo): Credit: National Archives of Canada

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