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Fonds : CVA 256 - Abbott family fonds
Title and statement of responsibility area
Title proper
Abbott family fonds
General material designation
- Photograph
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- Source of title proper: Title based on the provenance of the fonds.
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Fonds
Reference code
: CVA 256
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Issuing jurisdiction and denomination (philatelic)
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1885-[ca. 1901] (Creation)
- Creator
- Abbott, Harry
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Physical description
114 photographs
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Name of creator
Abbott, Harry
Biographical history
Harry Abbott was the general superintendent of the Canadian Pacific Railway in British Columbia.
Custodial history
Scope and content
The fonds consists of the Abbott family photograph album showing various scenes pertaining to the Canadian Pacific Railway and its official events, various British Columbia scenes and Vancouver streetscapes; and an album prepared by Edwards Brothers showing scenes around British Columbia, primarily views of Vancouver, Rossland and Sandon.
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Finding aids
Item list available in hardcopy in the reading room.
