Sub-series consists of photographs of Alberta documenting the administration of public lands and the development and conservation of their natural resources. The photographic 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 Alberta and across Canada. The sub-series is organized alpha-numerically as follows.
A-1 series consists of photographs documenting agricultural production and development in Alberta. Sources include the Trade and Commerce Branch and the Immigration and Colonization Branch of the Department of the Interior. Photos by the Canadian Pacific Railway Company, W.J. Kerr (1927), W.D. Albright (1927), McDermid Studios of Edmonton, Alberta and other sources.
A-2 series consists of photographs documenting forestry and forest reserves in Alberta. Sources include the Forestry Branch of the Department of the Interior. A photo collection was noted in the branch office by the Royal Commision on Public Records by 1913. Photos by the Canadian National Railway Company, Foresty Branch photographers, Central Experimental Farm at Ft. Vermillion, Alberta, W.D. Albright and other sources.
A-3 series consists of photographs documenting mining industries and resources in Alberta, primarily the coal industry. Sources include the Mines Branch of the Department of the Interior. Photos by the Geological Survey of Canada, McDermid of Edmonton, Harry Pollard of Calgary and other sources. This series is now part of the David Brown Collection. See photo accession 1988-196.
A-4 series consists of photographs documenting fisheries reserves, development and conservation in Alberta. No sources or photographers are indicated.
A-5 series consists of photographs documenting wildlife reserves in Alberta. Sources include the National Parks Branch of the Department of the Interior. Photos by the Canadian Pacific Railway Company and other sources.
A-6 series consists of photographs documenting birds species across Alberta. Sources include the National Parks Branch of the Department of the Interior. Photos by the Canadian Pacific Railway Company, J.A. Wiess of Jasper, Alberta, Mr. Bridgeland and other sources.
A-7 series consists of photographs documenting flowers and other horticultural specimens in Alberta. No sources or photographers are indicated.
A-8 series consists of photographs documenting scenery across Alberta. Photos by the Geological Survey of Canada, Canadian Pacific Railway Company, Canadian National Railway Company, and other sources.
A-9 series consists of one photograph documenting a trading post at Fort Vermillion, Alberta. Sources include the Trade and Commerce Branch of the Department of the Interior. No photographer is indicated.
A-11 series consists of photographs documenting hydro electric resources and development in Alberta. Sources include the Water Power and Reclamation Branch of the Department of the Interior. Photos by the Canadian Pacific Railway Company, Calgary Power Company, William J. Oliver of Calgary and other sources.
A-12 series consists of photographs documenting transportation networks, development and services across Alberta. Sources include the Mines Branch, National Parks Branch and the Immigration and Colonization Branch of the Department of the Interior. Photos by the Geological Survey of Canada, G.G. Ommaney for the Candian Pacific Railway Company, Canadian National Railway Company, Canadian Post Office Department, Floyd Owen, F.H. Kitto, Mr. Bridgeland and other sources.
A-13 series consists of photographs documenting aboriginal communities and culture in Alberta. Photos by the Canadian Pacific Railway Company and other sources.
A-14 series consists of photographs documenting educational facilities in cities and towns across Alberta. No sources or photographers are indicated.
A-15 series consists of photographs documenting churches in cities and towns across Alberta. No sources or photographers are indicated.
A-16 series consists of photographs documenting monuments, historic sites, government buildings and affairs in Alberta. Photos by William J. Oliver of Calgary and other sources.
A-17 series consists of photographs documenting immigration settlement in Alberta. No photographers or sources are indiacted.
A-18 series consists of photographs documenting geological and topographical views of Alberta. Sources include the Mines Branch of the Department of the Interior. Photos by the Geological Survey of Canada, W.D. Albright and other sources.
A-19 series consists of photographs documenting recreation, scenes of sports, camping, hunting in Alberta. Sources include the National Parks Branch of the Department of the Interior. Photos by the Canadian Pacific Railway Company, Canadian National Railway Company and other sources.
A-20 series consists of photographs documenting government buildings, faciltities and protocol across Alberta. Sources include the Trade and Commerce Branch of the Department of the Interior. Photos by the Canadian Government Motion Picture Bureau and other sources.
A-21 series consists of photographs documenting cities and towns across Alberta. Sources include the Immigration and Colonization Branch of the Department of the Interior. Photos by the Canadian Pacific Railway Company, Canadian National Railway Company, F.H. Kitto and other sources.
A-22 series consists of photographic reproductions of maps and charts of Alberta. No sources are indicated.
A-23 series consists of photographs documenting air views and photo-topographical mapping views of Alberta. Photos by the Royal Canadian Air Force in collaboration with the Surveys Bureau of the Departent of the Interior.
