Papers. [1910]-1929.

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Papers. [1910]-1929.

Manuscripts of two apparently unpublished books entitled: Letters of John Bell and Journals of the Yukon, focusing on the western fur trade and exploration during the 19th century. Includes two articles: Hudson Bay to the Blackfoot country : journals of Henry and Cocking / by Lawrence J. Burpee. Toronto : Ryerson Press, 1929, and an excerpt from "Journal of the Yukon," signed A.H. Murry.

4 items (ca. 400 leaves) : ill., photos., maps, ports. ; 28 cm. or smaller.

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Murray, Alexander Hunter, 1818-1874.

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Burpee, Lawrence J. (Lawrence Johnstone), 1873-1946

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Epithet: Canadian historian British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001030.0x000205 Lawrence (Laurie) Johnstone Burpee was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia on 5 March 1873. In 1899, he married Maud Hanington and together they had five children: Lawrence, Ruth, Margaret, Edward and Arthur. Burpee is remembered for his contributions to Canadiana as a historian, a librarian, and a writer. He served as chief librarian of the C...