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William Downie papers relating to exploration of British Columbia, 1858-[19--?]

Title: William Downie papers relating to exploration of British Columbia 1858-[19--?]

Papers consist of diaries, correspondence, writings, printed works, photographs, maps, and other materials that document William Downie's life, interest, and travels in the Northwest, particularly during the 1850s and 1860s. The papers offer evidence of early exploration and mining operations in British Columbia, particularly in the Quesnel Forks area by the Quesnelle Mining Company. Downie's interest and encounters with indigenous inhabitants are recorded. The papers include a ledger (528 p.) with entries by John Shofer of Newcastle, California, mostly dated in 1863. The ledger also records entries after 1865 by the Sacramento grocer firm of Booth and Company. Half of the ledger has been used as a scrapbook with clippings from the 1860s to the early part of the 20th century on varied subjects. There is also a set of postcards from the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exhibition in Seattle, Washington, and a fold-out postcard of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.

ArchivalResource: Total Boxes: 3; Other Storage Formats: 1 broadside; Linear Feet: 3.01 linear ft.

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