William and Simon McGillivray papers, 1793, 1820, 1960, 1965.

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William and Simon McGillivray papers, 1793, 1820, 1960, 1965.

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Photocopied diaries of William MacGillivray and his son Simon, fur traders and partners in the North West Company. William's diary (1793) describes fur trading methods, relations with the Ojibwe Indians, and the topography of the Canadian Northwest. Simon's diary (1820) describes his arrest and imprisonment by agents of the Hudson's Bay Company, and his escape. Included also are clippings (1960, 1965) containing information on the discovery of Simon's diary and on McGillivray genealogy.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7315099

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Simpson, George, Sir, 1786 or 1787-1860

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Dr. Simpson was associated with Rev. John Flynn in organising the Flying Doctor Service in Australia. From the description of Papers [manuscript]. 1928-1959. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225819801 ...

McGillivray, Simon, 1783-1840

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McGillivray, William, 1764?-1825

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North West Company

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Founded in 1779 in Montreal, the North West Company was in the fur-trading business in the Canadian (or British North American) North-West. In 1821, it merged with its main competitor, the Hudson's Bay Company. From the description of North West Company Papers [manuscript]. 1800-1818. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 225562908 ...

Hudson's Bay Company

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The Hudson's Bay Company began in 1670, and by the 1820s it had expanded to the Pacific Northwest. John McLoughlin served as the head of the Hudson's Bay Company's Columbia district. In this position, which McLoughlin held for twenty-one years, he oversaw the company's operations throughout the entire Pacific Northwest. Researching the role Dr. McLoughlin played in the history of the Hudson's Bay Company were Robert C. Clark and Burt B. Barker. Both were historians at the University of Oregon wh...

McGillivray family.

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