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- Copied 1960 (originally created 1885) (Creation)
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80 photographs
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Biographical history
James Peters, 1853-1927, was born in Saint John, New Brunswick and joined the permanent artillery force at Kingston in 1877. He was stationed at Fort Garry, Manitoba, Montreal, Quebec, and Toronto and London, Ontario. He was involved in the 1885 Riel Rebellion (North West Rebellion) and then was given command of Battery "C" of the Royal Garrison Artillery in British Columbia. He was eventually promoted to Colonel and was given command of Military District No. 11 (British Columbia). He retired in 1910. James and his wife had six children, including F.H. and Mrs. F.L. Coulson.
For further information see Circumstances alter Photographs : Captain James Peters' Reports from the War of 1885 / Michael Barnholden. -- Vancouver : Talonbooks, 2009.
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Gift of Mrs. Robert Dingwall, 1960.
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The fonds consists of photographs taken during service in the Riel Rebellion, including military views, Metis and Indians.
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The material is in English.
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The originals are held by the source.
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Digital content is available: https://digitalcollections.ucalgary.ca/Package/2R3BF1S3PYZPW
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Friday, March 04, 2016