Canadian History collection. 1585-[ca. 1910]

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Canadian History collection. 1585-[ca. 1910]

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The collection consists of correspondence and documents belonging and pertaining to various figures and events in Canadian history. MacMillan assembled the material from various sources. Also included is a photograph of a logging scene in Vancouver (ca. 1900) and of East Indian workers at Canadian Western Lumber Company, ca. 1900-1910.

14 cm of textual records.13 photographs.

University of British Columbia Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7781703

University of British Columbia Library

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Canadian Western Lumber Company.

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MacMillan, H. R. (Harvey Reginald), 1885-1976

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H.R. MacMillan began his career in the forest industry as B.C.'s first chief forester in 1912. In 1919 he established his own company, H.R. MacMillan Export Co. Ltd. This was expanded in the 1950s to become the forestry giant, MacMillan Bloedel. MacMillan was very active in the community and provided funding and support for University of British Columbia forestry and fishing programs. From the description of H.R. MacMillan fonds. 1898-1978, predominant 1930-1965. (University of Briti...