The fonds consists of E.J.'s diary describing the trip west, as transcribed by his daughter, Susan Lawrence Skinner.
Sans titreThe fonds consists of a microfilm of newspaper reports, published in The Times and The Scotsman, about Lord Lorne's tour. Includes an 1883 letter from Lord Castletown, describing a trip by CPR from Winnipeg to Calgary. The fonds also consists of photographs of sketches done during the 1881 trip, along with original 1870s sketches of European castles and scenes (possibly done by Princess Louise), which had been glued to the back of these photos. Includes a scrapbook of newspaper clippings written by Reverend James MacGregor who accompanied Lorne.
Sans titreThe fonds consists of telegrams received at the CPR's Winnipeg office, predominantly by J.M. Egan, related to the Riel Rebellion. Includes a copy of Crowfoot's declaration of loyalty to the Queen.
Sans titreThe fonds consists of work diaries of survey parties in British Columbia and the prairies, including the trip by cart and horse west from Winnipeg and across the Yellowhead Pass. Includes some letters and memoranda.
Sans titreThe fonds consists of a telegram conveying the Queen's congratulations on the completion of the Canadian Pacific Railway and letters regarding the publication of same in newspapers; and a newspaper copy of telegram and a telegram to Henry J. Morgan, Under Secretary of State from Donald A. Smith, North Bend, British Columbia, November 8, 1885 regarding the laying of the last rail.
Sans titreThe fonds consists of supply orders, invoices, and telegrams.
Sans titreThe fonds consists of the originals (2022.38) and typescripts of Florence Gillespie's diaries (1887-1890) and photographs of Calgary and along the line of the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) which were taken by Cornelius J. Soule, Boorne and May and J. F. Cooke.
Sans titreThe fonds consists of photographs of the Aird ranch, early Canadian Pacific Railway locomotives, and construction crews.
Sans titreThe fonds consists of photographs of Stoess, snowsheds, and CPR construction.
Sans titreThe fonds consists of photographs of survey crews in Crowsnest Pass and along the main line of the Canadian Pacific Railway.
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