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Photos of Winnipeg to Vancouver taken in 1887

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Gail Dever

A blog post published here a few days ago  featured an 1889 photo of Calgary, taken by William McFarlane Notman. It generated a considerable amount of interest. The photographer was the son of William Notman, the most important Canadian photographer of … Continue reading →

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Add UBC’s online historical book collection to your genealogy toolbox

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Gail Dever

The University of British Columbia Library featured yesterday its online collection of more than 1,300 items in BC Historical Books that showcases the history of the province from 1783 to 1952. If there is a chance your ancestors lived in British … Continue reading →

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UBC digitizes historical map collection

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Gail Dever

The University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver has digitized a collection of historical maps and illustrations that span almost 350 years, and they are available online. The Andrew McCormick Maps and Prints Collection contains 175 maps and illustrations that … Continue reading →

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