Battleford Industrial School-Group Photo

 
Database ID27298
InstitutionSaskatchewan Archives Board
Fonds/CollectionFort Battleford Historic Park Collection
File/Item ReferenceS-B10280
Date of creation1883
Physical description/extent1 photograph; Sepia; 24 cm X 18 cm
Number of images1
Scope and contentA photograph of the Battleford Indian Industrial School taken in 1883. On the back of the photograph is written: This building was erected in the year 1878. Gov. Laird resided here during his stay in Battleford. The first Principal was Rev Thomas Clarke (seen seated in the front row garbed in clerical clothes) 1883.
Restrictions on accessThere are no restrictions on access.
ContributerCadzow, D.
TypeArchival
Primary MediaPhotographs
Provenance Access PointFort Battleford Historic Park Collection
Language of materialEnglish
Treaty boundariesTreaty 6
Cultural regionPlains
NamesClarke, Reverend T.
Laird, David
SubjectSchools -- Residential
Government departments -- Indian Affairs
Religion -- Christianity
Industrial Schools
Date Range(s)1880-1889
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