Davies, Grant, 1947-
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Grant Davies (1947-), collector
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Davies/Scroggie collection of Canadian fur trade documents
Collection
Call Number: WA MSS S-2357
Abstract:
The collection consists of printed contracts completed in manuscript between Canadian voyageurs and their outfitters (1801-1821) and other documents relating to the Canadian fur trade, including correspondence, financial papers, and legal documents (1724-1856). Outfitters include M'Tavish, Frobisher & Co., M'Tavish, M'Gillivrays & Co., and the American Fur Company. Destinations include Michilimackinac, Grand Portage, Rainy Lake, Fort William, and "Posts of the Northwest in Upper...
Dates:
1724-1856
Davies/Scroggie Collection of White Pass and Yukon Documents and Ephemera
Collection
Call Number: WA MSS S-2627
Abstract:
The Davies/Scroggie Collection of White Pass and Yukon Documents and Ephemera provides evidence of commerce and transportation in the Yukon Territory and Alaska dating between 1899 and 1947. The Collection largely consists of time rolls and distribution of labor books documenting the firm White Pass and Yukon Route. Other material in the collection includes certificates, customs documents, bills, correspondence, and legal documents, which represent commerce, transportation, and the Klondike...
Dates:
1899-1947
Davies/Scroggie collection of Yukon correspondence and records
Collection
Call Number: WA MSS S-2751
Abstract:
The collection consists of correspondence, receipts and other records that document business and commerce in the vicinity of Dawson, Yukon Territory, in the early twentieth century. The bulk of the material spans the dates 1906 to 1913, with one letter from 1903. The Bank of British North America correspondence documents the activity of the Dawson branch and includes correspondence from grocers, wholesalers, miners, jewelers, and insurance and real estate agents. Landahl's Emporium...
Dates:
1903-1913, bulk 1906-1913
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- Bankers -- Yukon 1
- Bankers -- Yukon -- 20th Century 1
- Banks and banking -- Yukon 1
- Contract labor -- Canada 1
- Contracts -- Canada -- 19th century 1
- Dawson (Yukon) -- Commerce 1
- Dawson (Yukon) -- Economic conditions 1
- Forests and forestry -- Yukon 1
- Fort Michilimackinac (Mackinaw City, Mich.) 1
- Frontier and pioneer life -- Alaska 1
- Frontier and pioneer life -- Northwest, Canadian 1
- Fur trade -- Canada 1
- Fur trade -- North America 1
- Fur traders -- Canada 1
- Fur traders -- United States 1
- General stores -- Yukon 1
- Gold mines and mining -- Yukon -- Klondike River Valley 1
- Grand Portage (Minn.) 1
- Klondike River Valley (Yukon) -- Gold discoveries 1
- Merchants -- Yukon 1 ∧ less
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