John Work journals, 1824-1834.

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John Work journals, 1824-1834.

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The journals are: (1) Journal ... From Fort George (Astoria) Northward [to explore the lower Fraser River, under James McMillan, November 18-December 30, 1824] (2) Journal of a Trip from F. Vancouver to the Interior in the year 1826 [to the Flathead Country of western Montana and return, July 5-September 15, 1826] (3) Diary of a Journey in 1830 [from Fort Colvile to Fort Vancouver with a horse herd, April 30-May 30] (4) Diary of a Journey to the Missouri in 1831-& Return. [From Fort Vancouver into Idaho and Western Montana, August 18, 1831-July 27, 1832]. (5) Journal of a Trip to the Southward in 1834 [from Fort Vancouver to the Umpqua River and return, May 22-Jyly 10, 1834] (6) Journal of a Trip from Ft. Vancouver to Okanagan in May, 1828 [May 20-August 15, 1828]. Includes typed transcript.

Originals : 240 pages ; 32 cm.Copies of originals : partial microfilm reel (118 exposures) : negative (Rich. 107:19) and positive.Transcription : 1 portfolio.

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Provincial Archives of British Columbia

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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...

Work, John, 1792-1861

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Work, born in Ireland, entered the service of the Hudson's Bay Company in 1814, was assigned to the Columbia District in 1823, appointed a Chief Trader in 1830, and after an eventful life died at Victoria, British Columbia. From the description of John Work journals, 1824-1834. (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 85036869 John Work (originally "Wark") was born in Cork, Ireland and joined the Hudson's Bay Company in 1814. He served first at York Factory ...