William Bleasdell Cameron and Horse Child

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Database ID28300
InstitutionSaskatoon Public Library Local History Room
Fonds/CollectionGeneral Photographs Collection
File/Item ReferencePH-87-100
Date of creation1885
Physical description/extentone photograph; b&w; 10 cm x 15 cm
Number of images2
Historical noteThis photograph is part of a collection of images used by Reg Taylor of the Saskatoon Star Phoenix in an article he wrote which featured William Bleasdell Cameron, a survivor of the so-called Frog Lake Massacre, 2 April 1885.
Scope and contentA photograph of William Bleasdell Cameron, guide and scout with the Alberta Field Force, with Horse Child, 12 year old son of Big Bear. They were photographed together in Regina in 1885 during the trial of Big Bear. Cameron testified in Big Bear's defense. Cameron wrote a description of the photo on the reverse side which was also scanned for this record.
Restrictions on accessThere are no restrictions on access.
ContributerCameron, W. B.
Copyright holderpublic domain
TypeArchival
Primary MediaPhotographs
Provenance Access PointGeneral Photographs Collection
Language of materialEnglish
PlaceRegina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Treaty boundariesTreaty 4
Treaty 6
Cultural regionPlains
NamesCameron, William Bleasdell, 1862-1951 (Frog Lake witness)
Horse Child
mistatim-awāsis
SubjectNorthwest Resistance
People -- Portraits
Date Range(s)1880-1889
1940-1949
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