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McCleary at Fort Norman
A portrait of a Fort Norman man, McCleary. Originally from Pittsburg, McCleary suffered from gangrene during a particularly long, hard and isolated winter and was forced to amputate his own toes with a jackknife. He survived alone for over four…
Steam Wheeler Under the Midnight Sun
The Northern Trading Co's steam wheeler 'Trader', pictured at 11:30 at night with the sun only just going down. This magic lantern slide has been hand-coloured, and is also available as a photo print in Miriam Green Ellis' photo album.
Baby in Hammock
Inside a First Nations family's tent at Fort Norman in the Northwest Territories. The mother tends the older children, while her newborn sleeps in a makeshift hammock. This magic lantern slide has been hand-coloured, and is also available as a photo…
Skin Boats at Fort Norman
Skin boats at Fort Norman (now Norman Wells), Northwest Territories. The hull is covered in hides, which would be removed for sale at its destination. This magic lantern slide has been hand-coloured, and is also available as a photo print in Miriam…
Baby with Peaked Cap and Mother
A First Nations woman at Fort Norman (now Norman Wells), Northwest Territories, carrying her child in a sling on her back. This magic lantern slide has been hand-coloured, and is also available as a photo print in Miriam Green Ellis' photo album.
Discovery Well
The Discovery Well at Fort Norman (now Norman Wells), Northwest Territories, surrounded by the worker's camp, pictured from a boat on the river. This magic lantern slide has been hand-coloured.
Birch Bark Canoe
A canoe hulled with birch bark, pictured on the shore at the Fort Norman First Nations camp. This magic lantern slide has been hand-coloured, and is also available as a photo print in Miriam Green Ellis' photo album.
Fort Norman
The community of Fort Norman, Northwest Territories.
Communion at the Fort Norman Anglican Mission
A communion service at the Anglican mission at Fort Norman (now Norman Wells), Northwest Territories. The congregation members shown are from the local First Nations community.
Supply Cache at Fort Norman
Supply caches at Fort Norman, Northwest Territories. The structures have been built off the ground to keep them out of reach of animals. The closest cache includes a dogsled for winter transportation.