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A Fur Trader in the Council Tepee

Date: 02 1892
Description: Engraving of a fur trader standing in the middle of a circle of seated Indians in their council tepee.
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Voyageurs in Camp for the Night

Date: 03 1892
Description: Engraving of voyageurs gathered around a fire at their camp.
Photograph

A Beaver Pool

Date: 
Description: Sketch of a beaver pool lined with trees, including various depictions of Indians hunting beaver.
Photograph

Beaver Hunting Techniques

Date: 
Description: An early drawing depicting various beaver hunting techniques.
Manuscript

Indian Setting up a Hunting Trap

Date: 03 1892
Description: An Indian sets up a hunting trap, with a rifle resting against a tree in the background.
Manuscript

Trappers Leaving Hunting Grounds

Date: 
Description: Drawing of trappers on leaving their hunting grounds.
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Trade Room in the Hudson Bay Company's Fort

Date: 
Description: View through a window of Indians conversing with traders. Caption reads: "Trade-Room [sic], Hudson Bay Company's Fort, In The Plain Country".
Drawing

American Fur Companies Buildings

Date: 
Description: Lithograph view towards river of the American Fur Companies buildings and fenced enclosures, surrounded by hills and trees.
Drawing

French Fur Traders at La Baye

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Description: Several French fur traders negotiating with native Indians at La Baye.
Photograph

Fur Trading Post

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Description: A diorama depicting several people, including a small child, gather at a fur trading post in Juneau, Alaska.
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American Fur Company Buildings

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Description: A scene including the American Fur Company buildings, an American flag, a lake and people in boats.

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