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1 photograph: b&w; 7.7 x 13 cm
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Geographic Subject
Coordinates
53.203349, -105.75307
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MSS C555/2/10_5h
Note
Written on back: "Tablet on the monument erected on the north bank at Prince Albert - 1924 to Commemorate the landing of Rev. James Nisbet and his party and the establishment of the settlement"
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Abstract
Image of the plaque from the fieldstone monument commemorating the arrival of Rev. James Nisbet at Prince Albert - plaque reads "At or near this spot, August 1866, 66 days after leaving the Lord Selkirk Colony on the Red River, the founders of Prince Albert made their first camp within what is now the city limits. The members of the party were: Rev. James Nisbet, Mrs. Nisbet, Mary Nisbet, George Flett, Mrs. Flett, Wm. McBeth, John McKay, Mrs. McKay, Mary McKay child, C'tina Mckay child, Alex Polson - Erected by the Prince Albert Historical Society, Sept. 8. 1924" - reflection of photographer wearing hat can be seen in the plaque
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Shelf Locator
Morton Manuscripts Collection
Origin Place Name
Saskatchewan
Origin Country
Canada
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Morton Photographs Box B
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