The fonds consists of journal of daily occurrences at York Factory (1786-1789); McLeod's Lake post journal (1845-1848); Qu'Appelle Lake post journal (1857-1858 [typescript]); Fort St. John post fur account book (1909-1911); minutes of Northern Department council meeting (1883); and diary of Mr. Robinson, secretary of HBC commissioner, Joseph Wrigley, about 1887 trip to Alberta and Saskatchewan HBC posts (photocopy). Includes Fort Vermilion post balance sheet (1888); invoice from York Factory to Swan River District (1852); Fort Dunvegan daily account book (1891-1899 [photocopy]) and line of credit (1888); correspondence with French about claims to Hudson Bay (ca. 1687 [microfilm]); James Keith NWC and HBC papers (1802-1851 [microfilm]); Arthur Dobbs papers about HBC and search for Northwest Passage (1683-1752 [microfilm]); statement of account with Wesleyan Mission (1841-1842); statement of account with Russian American Fur Co. (1843-1844); anonymous diary kept during 1852 flood of Red River; letter from William Hemming Cook (1802), letter from Hugh Inkster (1801), letter from William Smith (1839), John Willes stock sale (1832).
The fonds consists of diaries of travel and observations in western Canada.
Thompson, DavidThe fonds consists of Robert's journal which includes his diary, notes, and baptism and marriage registers (1840-1848); a small amount of correspondence (1841-1892); extracts of the journal, possibly transcribed by daughter (nd); obituary; missionary publications (1911, 1916); and photographs of Banff (1911).
Rundle, Robert TerrillThe fonds consists of correspondence, geological notes, and other records created while a member of the Palliser Expedition.
Hector, JamesThe fonds consists of a presentation album of views along the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) line between Winnipeg and Vancouver (1887-1889); and various other views of western Canada and portraits relevant to western Canadian history.
William Notman and SonThe fonds consists of photographs by Charles Horetzky of Canadian Pacific Railway location surveys in western Canada.
Bourchier, William James O'BrienThe fonds consists of photographs of Riel's trial (1885), scenes along the CPR (1886), Alberta's inauguration (1905), and the Buells; letters from people who attended his entertainments (1873-1905); and newspaper reviews of his shows (nd).
Buell, Oliver BrownThe fonds consists of a detailed diary (at M-745) of the 1876 journey. Also includes (at M-477) newsclippings about the family and harness makers, McLeod family genealogy, and miscellaneous family photographs.
Machon, GeorgeThe fonds consists of correspondence, certificates, articles and notes, newspaper clippings, and photographs, primarily pertaining to Rocky Mountain personalities and history. Includes many photographs of Stoneys.
Wilson, Thomas EdmundsThe fonds consists of holiday films of the Rocky Mountains and across Canada (1930s-1950s) and films of Baptist meetings and Bible camps at Gull Lake (1930s-1940s); photographs and slides of Rev. McLaurin's missions, travels and summer school at Gull Lake (1910s-1920s); photographs of the McLeod and McLaurin families (1880s-1960s); and slides of Calgary (1966). Also consists of Campbell's records: Bow River Beautification Association correspondence, briefs, accounts and reference files (1968-1981); travel diaries (1952-1979); diary (January 1929); correspondence with William Lyon Mackenzie King (1933-1945), scrapbooks and newsclippings; and Campbell and Jessie's marriage certificate. Includes Jessie's school notebooks (1911-1912), postcards and correspondence (1915-1916, 1926-1927) and travel diaries (1963-1964). Also includes film "Wings Over the North" (1940s) produced by Canadian Pacific and Alberta Travel Bureau about the role of pilots in opening up the north.
McLaurin family