Historical Postcard Collection
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Souvenir folder of Minnedosa, Man. - Souvenir Folder of Minnedosa Man. - Post Office, Minnedosa, Man. - Court House, Minnedosa, Man. - [Inside back cover of postcard booklet from Minnedosa] - [Back cover of postcard booklet from Minnedosa] - Bank of Hamilton. Minnedosa, Man. - Union Bank. Minnedosa, Man. - North Side School. Minnedosa, Man. - Hospital. Minnedosa, Man. - Foot Bridge. - Railway Bridge. - Scene on Little Saskatchewan River. - Methodist Church. Minnedosa, Man. - English Church. Minnedosa, Man. - Knox Church. Minnedosa, Man. - Spillway, Minnedosa Power Co. - Holiday, Minnedosa, Man. - Tremont Hotel, Minnedosa, Man. - Partial View of Minnedosa.
1910
1910
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Bank of Hamilton (Minnedosa, Man.)Union Bank (Minnedosa, Man.)Little Saskatchewan River (Man.)Tremont Hotel (Minnedosa, Man.): Publisher
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A bird's eye view of the town of Minnedosa.
Topics: Viewbooks, Cityscapes, Government facilities, Commercial streets, City & town life, Cities...
Historical Postcard Collection
405
405
Souvenir Saskatoon, Sask., Canada - Souvenir Saskatoon, Sask. Canada. - C.N.R. Station, Saskatoon, Sask. - Provincial Sanitorium, Saskatoon, Sask. - [Back cover of folder] - Saskatoon from across Saskatchewan River, Sask. - Second Avenue, Saskatoon, Sask. - University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Sask. - Chemistry Building, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Sask. - Normal School, Saskatoon, Sask. - Traffic Bridge, Saskatoon, Sask. - 25th Street Bridge, Saskatoon, Sask. - Municipal Swimming Pool, Saskatoon, Sask.
1939
1939
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Novelty Mfg. & Art Co., Ltd.Novelty Mfg. & Art Co. Ltd.Canadian National Railways Station (Saskatoon, Sask.)Novelty Mfg. & Art Co., Ltd.Saskatoon Tuberculosis Sanatorium (Saskatoon, Sask.)Novelty Mfg. & Art Co., Ltd.Novelty Mfg. & Art Co., Ltd.Novelty Mfg. & Art Co., Ltd.Novelty Mfg. & Art Co., Ltd.University of Saskatchewan (Saskatoon, Sask.)Novelty Mfg. & Art Co., Ltd.Chemistry Building. University of Saskatchewan (Saskatoon, Sask.)Novelty Mfg. & Art Co.,...
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Crowds of people are gathered at what appears to be an outdoor recreational area. Some stand poolside watching others swim.
Topics: Cities & towns, Viewbooks, Railroad stations, Automobiles, Flags, Sanatoriums, Tuberculosis,...
Side view of the roller coaster peak.
Topic: Roller coasters, Winnipeg Beach,
Historical Postcard Collection
876
876
![Canadian Rockies Jasper Park on the Canadian National Railway - Athabasca Glacier and Columbia Icefield Chalet, Canadian Rockies - A Mountie in the Canadian Rockies - A motor drive in Jasper Park, Canadian Rockies - A stop for lunch, Tonquin Valley, Jasper Park, Canadian Rockies - Mt. Geikie and Amethyst Lake, Tonquin Valley, Jasper Park, Canadian Rockies - At Maligne Lake, Jasper Park, Canadian Rockies - Angel Glacier, Mt. Edith Cavell, Jasper Park, Canadian Rockies - Native players on the golf course, Jasper Park, Canadian Rockies - Golf Course, Pyramid Mountain and Lake Beauvert, Jasper Park, Canadian Rockies - Mount Edith Cavell and Lake Beauvert, Jasper Park, Canadian Rockies - The Cottages, Jasper Park, Canadian Rockies - Along the Columbia Icefield Highway, Canadian Rockies - Jasper Park Lodge, Canadian Rockies - Canadian Rockies Jasper National Park on the Canadian National Railway - Mt. Robson - Animals of the Canadian Rockies, Mule deer - Animals of the Canadian Rockies, Big horn mountain sheep - Animals of the Canadian Rockies, Mountain goat - Animals of the Canadian Rockies, Black bear - Indian totem pole, Jasper Park, Canadian Rockies - Old Man Mountain from the golf course, Jasper Park, Canadian Rockies - Pyramid Mountain and Lake Beauvert, Jasper Park, Canadian Rockies - Canadian Rockies Jasper Park on the Canadian National Railway]()
Canadian Rockies Jasper Park on the Canadian National Railway - Athabasca Glacier and Columbia Icefield Chalet, Canadian Rockies - A Mountie in the Canadian Rockies - A motor drive in Jasper Park, Canadian Rockies - A stop for lunch, Tonquin Valley, Jasper Park, Canadian Rockies - Mt. Geikie and Amethyst Lake, Tonquin Valley, Jasper Park, Canadian Rockies - At Maligne Lake, Jasper Park, Canadian Rockies - Angel Glacier, Mt. Edith Cavell, Jasper Park, Canadian Rockies - Native players on the golf course, Jasper Park, Canadian Rockies - Golf Course, Pyramid Mountain and Lake Beauvert, Jasper Park, Canadian Rockies - Mount Edith Cavell and Lake Beauvert, Jasper Park, Canadian Rockies - The Cottages, Jasper Park, Canadian Rockies - Along the Columbia Icefield Highway, Canadian Rockies - Jasper Park Lodge, Canadian Rockies - Canadian Rockies Jasper National Park on the Canadian National Railway - Mt. Robson - Animals of the Canadian Rockies, Mule deer - Animals of the Canadian Rockies, Big horn mountain sheep - Animals of the Canadian Rockies, Mountain goat - Animals of the Canadian Rockies, Black bear - Indian totem pole, Jasper Park, Canadian Rockies - Old Man Mountain from the golf course, Jasper Park, Canadian Rockies - Pyramid Mountain and Lake Beauvert, Jasper Park, Canadian Rockies - Canadian Rockies Jasper Park on the Canadian National Railway
Jun 20, 1940
06/40
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Jasper National Park (Alta.)Ramparts Mountain (B.C.), Amethyst Lakes (Alta.), Tonquin Valley (Alta.), Jasper National Park (Alta.)Tonquin Valley (Alta.), Jasper National Park (Alta.), Amethyst Lakes (Alta.), Mt. Geikie (B.C.)Maligne Lake (Alta.), Spirit Island (Alta.), Jasper National Park (Alta.)Edith Cavell, Mount (Alta.), Angel Glacier (Alta.), Jasper National Park (Alta.)Jasper National Park (Alta.)Jasper Park Lodge (Alta.), Jasper National Park (Alta.)Beauvert Lake (Alta.), Edith Cavell,...
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The cover of this souvenir booklet of fold-out postcards is a panoramic view of Mount Edith Cavell and Beauvert Lake from Jasper Park Lodge.
Topics: Viewbooks, Greeting cards, Chalets, Mountains, Glaciers, Automobiles, Mounted police, Horseback...
Historical Postcard Collection
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Souvenir Folder of Moose Jaw Saskatchewan, Canada. - Souvenir folder of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada - The Normal School, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan - Natatorium, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. - Providence Hospital, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. - Post Office, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan - General Hospital, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. - Public Library, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. - Crescent Park, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan - Buffalo in Wild Animal Park, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. - [Union Jack flag] - Main Street, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. - Main Street looking South to C.P.R. Station, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan - Crescent Park, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. - Crescent Park, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan - Hotel Grant Hall, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. - Hotel Harwood, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. - C.P.R. Station, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan - Fourth Avenue Bridge, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
1940
1940
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Therapeutic bathsNatatorium (Moose Jaw, Sask.)Providence Hospital (Moose Jaw, Sask.)Bank of Montreal (Moose Jaw, Sask.)General Hospital (Moose Jaw, Sask.)Crescent Park (Moose Jaw, Sask.)Wild Animal Park (Moose Jaw, Sask.)Crescent Park (Moose Jaw, Sask.)Crescent Park (Moose Jaw, Sask.)Grant Hall Hotel (Moose Jaw, Sask.)Hotel Harwood (Moose Jaw, Sask.)C.P.R. Station (Moose Jaw, Sask.)Fourth Avenue Bridge (Moose Jaw, Sask.)
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The Fourth Avenue Bridge, also known as the Thunderbird Viaduct, opened in December 1929.
Topics: Viewbooks, Greeting cards, Souvenirs, Cities & towns, Viewbooks, Teachers colleges,...
Historical Postcard Collection
488
488
Souvenir of the Canadian Rockies - Three Sisters, Canmore, Canadian Rockies - C.P.R. Station, Glacier, Canadian Rockies - C.P.R. Train "Imperial Limited," leaving Glacier, Canadian Rockies - Mountaineering in the Canadian Rockies: Scaling a Glacier - [Back cover of booklet.] - Banff Springs Hotel, Banff, Canadian Rockies - Hot Sulphur Bath, C.P.R. Hotel, Banff, Canadian Rockies - Cathedral Peak from new grade, Field, Canadian Rockies - Lake Louise and Chalet, Canadian Rockies - C.P.R. Train and Mount Stephen, Canadian Rockies - Mount Stephen and Hotel, Field, Canadian Rockies - C.P.R. Train "Imperial Limited" leaving Loop Tunnel, Field Hill, in which trains make a complete turn, Canadian Rockies - C.P.R. Train and Mount Sir Donald, Canadian Rockies - Souvenir of the Canadian Rockies
Sep 22, 1910
09/10
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Canadian Rockies (B.C. and Alta.)The Three Sisters (Alta.)Glacier National Park (B.C.)Glacier National Park (B.C.)Canadian Rockies (B.C. and Alta.)Banff Springs HotelBanff National Park (Alta.)Mt. Rundle (Alta.)Banff Springs Hotel (Alta.)Banff National Park (Alta.)Cathedral Mountain (B.C.)Lake Louise (Alta.)Chalet Lake Louise (Alta.)Yoho National Park (B.C.)Mt. Stephen (B.C.)Mt. Stephen (B.C.)Kicking Horse River (B.C.)Yoho National Park (B.C.)Mt. Sir Donald (B.C.)Rogers Pass (B.C.)Canadian...
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A booklet of 12 hand-tinted postcards, produced on heavy card stock, of various mountain scenes from Alberta and British Columbia
Topics: Viewbooks, Souvenirs, Landscape photographs, Mountains, Viewbooks, Mountains, Glaciers, Railroads,...
Historical Postcard Collection
46
46
1920
1920
by
Photogelantine Engraving Co. LtdTremont Hotel (Minnedosa, Man.): Publisher
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Exterior of Tremont Hotel with men standing outside building.
Topic: Hotels
View of a downtown Winnipeg street depicting brick buildings and storefronts. Visible signs read, "Cotter Bros. Plumbing and Heating Coliseum" and "Lions Carage"
Topics: Cityscapes, Commercial streets, Business districts, Stores & shops, Office buildings
Historical Postcard Collection
578
578
Christie's Brandon Series of six colored picture post cards of Brandon, Manitoba. - Christie's Brandon Series of Six Colored Picture Post Cards of Brandon Manitoba - [Five churches in Brandon, Manitoba] - Baptist Church. - Presbyterian Church. - St. Matthews Church. - Catholic Church and Monastery. - Methodist Church. - Residential, Brandon, Man. Looking East. - Brandon General Hospital, Brandon, Man. - Experimental Farm, Brandon, Man. - Residential Brandon, Man. Looking West. - Rosser Avenue, Brandon, Man. Looking East.
1910
1910
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Christie's BookstoreChristie's BookstoreSt. Matthew's Church (Brandon, Man.)Christie's BookstoreChristie's BookstoreBrandon General Hospital (Brandon, Man.)Christie's BookstoreChristie's BookstoreChristie's BookstoreRosser Avenue (Brandon, Man.): Publisher
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A commercial district in Brandon filled with the activity of pedestrians, shoppers, newspaper boys, horse-drawn vehicles, and one automobile.
Topics: City & town life, Buildings, Streets, Presbyterian churches, Baptist churches, Methodist...
Sightseeing tour. There is a sign in the bus reads Observation Automobile "The Only Way".
Topics: Viewbooks, Cityscapes, Automobiles, Transportation
Historical Postcard Collection
668
668
Views of Edmonton. - C.P.R. Station & Jasper Ave. Subway, Edmonton, Alta. - Post Office, Edmonton, Alta. - Lemarchand Apt. House, Edmonton, Alta. - High Level Bridge, Edmonton, Alta. - Grand Trunk Pacific Hotel, Edmonton, Alta. - McDougall Methodist Church, Edmonton, Alta. - Royal Alexandra Hospital, Edmonton, Alta. - Mc Cauley School, Edmonton, Alta. - [Back cover from postcard booklet titled "Views of Edmonton"] - Views of Edmonton.
Sep 13, 1910
09/10
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McDougall United Church (Edmonton, Alta.)The H. Enida Olive Co'y LtdMay, ByronThe H. Enida Olive Co'y LtdThe H. Enida Olive Co'y LtdLeMarchand Mansion (Edmonton, Alta.)The H. Enida Olive Co'y LtdMay, ByronHigh Level Bridge (Edmonton, Alta.)North Saskatchewan River (Edmonton, Alta.)Alberta Legislature Building (Edmonton, Alberta)The H. Enida Olive Co'y LtdHotel Macdonald (Edmonton, Alta.)The H. Enida Olive Co'y LtdMcDougall United Church (Edmonton, Alta.)The H. Enida Olive Co'y LtdThe H. Enida...
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The decorative front cover from a booklet of 8 postcards. Each card is of a different Edmonton landmark, and although the cards have been torn from their perforated binding, each card is separated from the next with a sheet of tissue paper.
Topics: Viewbooks, Hotels, Hospitals, Railroad stations, Schools, Bridges, Methodist churches, Post...
Front view of the entire roller coaster. Carts with passengers are coming down from the peak and there are people wainting in line to board the roller coaster at the entery. Trees are in the backgraound.
Topic: Roller coasters, trees, Winnipeg Beach
Historical Postcard Collection
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543
Souvenir Post Cards of Winnipeg. - Souvenir Post Cards of Winnipeg - [Back cardboard cover of postcard booklet] - Main Street, looking north, Winnipeg, Man. - The Drive Crestwood, Winnipeg, Man. - Ralph Connor's Church, Winnipeg, Man. - Canadian Buffaloes. - [Verso of front red cover] - [ Verso of red cardboard back cover] - Royal Alexandra Hotel, Winnipeg, Man. - Main Street, Winnipeg, Man. - Post Office, Winnipeg, Man. - Court House, Winnipeg, Man. - City Hall, Winnipeg, Man. - Portage Ave., Winnipeg, Man. - Grain Exchange, Winnipeg, Man. - Fort Garry Gate and Dog Train, Winnipeg, Man.
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Clubb, W. J.Clubb, W.J.Clubb, W.J.Clubb, W.J.Clubb, W.J.St. Stephen's Church (Winnipeg, Man.)Clubb, W.J.Clubb, W.J.Clubb, W.J.Clubb, W.J.Clubb, W.J.Clubb, W.J.Clubb, W.J.Clubb, W.J.Clubb, W.J.Fort Garry (Winniepg, Man.): Publisher
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A dog team pulls a man in a sled past the gates of Fort Garry.
Topics: Cities & towns, Viewbooks, Cities & towns, Viewbooks, City & town life, Commercial...
Exterior view of a school.
Topic: Schools
Man approaching light coloured horse with rope attached to its bridle
Topics: Horses, Cowboys, Roping, Ropes, Cowboy Hats, Chaps, Bridles, Rodeos
Exterior view of the Edmonton Jesuit College in Edmonton, Alberta. The college closed in 1942 and after the Second World War, became the Charles Camsell hospital.
Topics: Religious education, Universities & colleges
View of the Countess of Dufferin, (Western Canada's first steam locomotive), the reassembled locomotive was place in a park across from the CPR depot.
Topic: Railroad locomotives
View of School from the front left.
Topic: Schools
The wooden Canadian Northern Railway bridge collapsed March 4, 1912 when wheels of rear truck, the sleeper "Kipling" on south bound train to Regina, Jumped the track at the switch and swung wide, hitting a pillar of the bridge. The first span and the sleeper crashed to the ice injuring 12 passengers.
Topics: Railroad accidents, Railroad bridges, Railroad cars, Rivers, Bridge failures
Historical Postcard Collection
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170
1942
1942
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Harmon, ByronMount Assiniboine Provincial Park (B.C.)Banff National Park (Alta.)Mount Assiniboine (B.C.): Photographer
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Mt. Assiniboine, on the border of Banff National Park and Mt. Assiniboine Provincial Park, is one of the higher peaks in the Canadian Rockies, 3618m. It is named for the Assiniboine or Stoney Tribe which originally came from the Lake of the Woods region of the Canadian Shield and, pushed westward by settlement in the east, settled in the foothills of the Rockies. Early mountaineers in the Rockies coveted the first ascent of Mt. Assiniboine which they dubbed the Matterhorn of the Rockies. James...
Topics: Mountains, Tents, Camping, Trees
Giant Tyrannosaurus Rex model in Drumheller, Alberta, Canada.
Topics: Dinosaurs, Sculpture
Exterior view of Norwood School and grounds in Edmonton, Alberta.
Topic: Schools
Historical Postcard Collection
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936
1920
1920
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Banff National Park (Alta.)Castle Mountain (Alta.)Eisenhower Peak (Alta.)Banff National Park (Alta.): Publisher
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On the back of this souvenir booklet of fold-out postcards is a view of Castle Mountain which was once re-named Mount Eisenhower. The mountain is located half-way between Banff and Lake Louise.
Topics: Viewbooks, Greeting cards, National parks & reserves, Mountains, Resorts, Hotels, Rivers, Lakes...
Main street looking South East from the Railway water tower. Cars parked along the road.
Topics: Commercial streets, Stores & shops, Automobiles
Photograph depicts Main Street, Dauphin, Manitoba.
Topics: Business districts, Stores & shops, Lampposts
Birds-eye view of Main Street in St.Paul, Alberta
Topic: Cityscapes
Stacks of buffalo bones in open prairie setting, beside railway box-cars.
Topics: Buffaloes, Bones (Anatomy), Railroad cars, Railroad tracks, Men, Carts & wagons, Children
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31
31
Sep 17, 1940
09/40
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Photogelatine Engraving Co.Banff National Park (Alta.): Publisher
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View of four Aboriginal men in traditional clothing in front of a tipi.
Topics: Indigenous peoples, Tipis, Carts & wagons, National parks & reserves, Indian encampments
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87
Sep 13, 1933
09/33
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Moose Mountain Provincial Park (Sask.)Kenosee Lake (Sask.)
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Chalet at Kenosee Lake, built by Charles Parker in 1932. He was stonemason and contractor.
Topics: Chalets, Hotels
Children and adults sunbathing and swimming at Grand Beach, located on the eastern shore of Lake Winnipeg in Manitoba.
Topics: Beaches, Lakes & ponds, Sunbathing, Swimming, Lake Winnipeg (Man.), Canada--Manitoba--Grand...
View of dancing pavilion and grounds with trees at Winnipeg Beach, Manitoba.
Topic: Dance halls
Exterior view of Grey Nuns'Hospital, Regina and adjacent grounds.
Topic: Hospitals
A young Sarcee named Setukko with elaborate hair and some traditional clothing.
Topics: Indigenous peoples, Portraits, Men
A group of hunters on horseback accompanied by their hunting dogs.
Topics: Hunting, Horseback riding, Hunting dogs, Snow, Sleds & sleighs
Historical Postcard Collection
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629
Souvenir folder of Western Canada - Parliament Building, Winnipeg, Man. - Wheat field in western Canada. - Legislative Buildings, Edmonton, Alta. - Second Ave., Saskatoon, Sask. - C.P.R. Station and Palliser Hotel, Calgary, Alberta. - St. George's Island, Calgary, Alberta. - Public Library, Moose Jaw, Sask. - Crescent Park and War Memorial, Moose Jaw, Sask. - British Columbia Indian Children. - Husky dog team, western Canada. - Mutsinamakan and squaw (Scarcee Indians). - Assiniboine Park, Winnipeg, Man. - Kissipimi Otunna (Scarcee Squaw). - Parliament Buildings, Regina, Sask. - Victoria Park, Regina, Sask. - Cattle ranch, western Canada - Broncho busting, western Canada - Saddling an outlaw, Western Canada. - Buffalo in Wainwright Park, Alta., Canada. - Threshing scene, Western Canada. - Souvenir folder of western Canada
1920
1920
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Manitoba Legislative Building (Winnipeg, Man.)Legislative Building (Edmonton, Alta.)C.P.R. Station (Calgary, Alta.)Palliser Hotel (Calgary, Alta.)St. George's Island (Calgary, Alta.)Crescent Park (Moose Jaw, Sask.)Assinboine Park (Winnipeg, Man.)Legislative Building (Regina, Sask.)Victoria Park (Regina, Sask.): Publisher
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The front cover of this souvenir booklet of fold-out postcards shows the British North American flag above an aboriginal chief in full dress. A maple leaf motif with a small beaver in the lower right corner is also visible on the cover.
Topics: Viewbooks, Souvenirs, Capitols, Government facilities, Legislative bodies, Croplands, Prairies,...
Historical Postcard Collection
126
126
1920
1920
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Calgary Photo Supply Co.Calgary Zoo. Natural History Park: Publisher
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View of model dinosaurs at the St. George Island park in Calgary, Alberta.
Topics: Dinosaurs, Sculptures
An image of an Aboriginal man on horseback in ceremonial regalia and head dress. Colours have been added to the photograph in a chromolithograph process.
Topics: Indigenous peoples, Horseback riding, Headdresses, Tipis, Tribal chiefs
Icicle-covered ruins of the Empire Hotel in Calgary, Alberta after the fire of 1920.
Topics: Fires, Ice, Winter, Hotels
Portrait of Cree man identified as "Oo-Hoo" [Ohoo Star Blanket].
Topics: Tribal chiefs, Indigenous peoples
Photo depicts a street in Wynyard, Saskatchewan.
Topics: Commercial streets, Storefronts, Automobiles
