Fonds whyte-574 - Charles D. Walcott fonds

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Charles D. Walcott fonds

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WHYTE whyte-574

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69 photographs : prints

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Geologist Charles D. Walcott, 1850-1926, was Director of the United States Geological Survey from 1894 until 1907 and Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution from 1907 until 1926. During his years at the Smithsonian, Walcott did extensive paleontological research in Banff and Yoho National Parks.

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Fonds consists of research views of Banff, Yoho and Kootenay National Parks. Detailed identifications and dates are provided. Forty-two items are oversize panorama views. Three of these panoramas are framed; these are views of Bow Lake, Peyto Lake and Wolverine Pass areas.

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Oversize panoramas are stored rolled

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Acquired by donation, 1972, 1979

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  • Language is English

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Some restriction/s on access;Public domain (other restrictions may apply)

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Associated by provenance to Charles D. Walcott fonds at the Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.

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Record No. V596<br><br>

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