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Photograph depicts Arctic daisies and sedge growing in Pond Inlet.

Photograph shows two unidentifed men, R.C.M.P. Officers, posing while sitting on a rock face at Pond Inlet. They are wearing rubber boots, hats.

Photograph shows an Inuit tupik on beachland above the sea at Pond Inlet, Baffin Island.

Photographs depicts a group of Mounted Police after the trial of Nukudluk. On the extreme right, First Officer Lemieu of the ARCTIC, and next to him Inspoector Joy, R.C.M.P.

Photograph shows J.D. Soper standing next to an Inuit summer tupik; a dog is sleeping in the tupik's doorway. Soper was out collecting birds specimens in the Pond Inlet area.

Photograph shows an Inuit tupik constructed of Ringed Seal skins at Pangnirtung Fiord just before the first snowfall of the season. Unidentified people and a dog are in the background.

Photograph shows a narwhal floating in the ocean at Pond Inlet.

Photograph is a picturesque view of a mountain coastal range flanking Cumberland Sound.

Photograph is a picturesque view of a mountain coastal range falnking Cumberland Sound in Baffin Island.

Photograph shows an Eskimo girl and dog standing beside an Eskimo summer tent at Pangnirtung, near the Hudson's Bay Company Post. Miscellaneous household items surround the tent. British flag is raised in the background.

Photograph depicts a white Hudson's Bay Company house at Pangnirtung; H.B.C. flag and English flag are both raised.

Photograph depicts a coastline view of a mountain plateau in Cumberland Sound.

Photograph depicts the construction of the Pangnirtung Detachment. Construction is almost completed.

Photograph shows an Eskimo skin tupik next to Pangnirtung Fiord. The Schooner ARCTIC is in the distance unloading lumber and supplies for the new mounted police detatchment being built at this point.

Photogrpah shows an Eskimo tupik in the background. In the foreground are three puppies playing on the barren ground. Photograph is taken near the Hudson's Bay Company Post at Pangnirtung

Photograph depicts a group posed outside at Lake Harbour on Christmas day, and l to r are: Lavoie (R.C.M.P.), Mackenzie (Hudson's Bay Co.), Jack Ford (Hudson's Bay Co.), Roland Soper, Carolyn (Carrie) Soper, MacKeller (R.C.M.P.), and Allan Frazer (Hudson's Bay Co.). The Soper family spent at year in Lake Harbour where Dewey Soper had a federal government contract to explore the north coast of Hudson Strait.

Photograph depicts a nest and eggs of the Common Mallard duck. Soper moved from Ontario to Strathcona, later a district of Edmonton, in 1912 and he began investigating and photographing the wildlife of Central Alberta.

Photograph depicts a nest of the long-billed Marsh wren in a slough near Edmonton. Soper moved from Ontario to Strathcona, later a district of Edmonton, in 1912, and he began investigating and photographing the wildlife of Central Alberta.

Photograph depicts a nest and eggs of a Savannah Sparrow on a patch of Prairie near Edmonton. Soper moved from Ontario to Strathcona, later a district of Edmonton, in 1912, and he began investigating and photographing the wildlife of Central Alberta.

Photograph depicts a red squirrel's "midden pile" of processed spruce cones; an attached album label provides further detail. Soper moved from Ontario to Strathcona, later a district of Edmonton, in 1912, and began investigating and photographing the wildlife of Central Alberta.

Photograph depicts a spotted sandpiper on its' nest. Soper moved from Ontario to Strathcona, later a district of Edmonton, in 1912, and began investigating and photographing the wildlife of Central Alberta.

Photograph depicts a view of immature Eastern bluebirds. Soper moved from Ontario to Strathcona, later a diistrict of Edmonton, in 1912, and began investigating and photographing wildlife in Central Alberta.

Photograph depicts a woodchuck foraging in open grassland near woodlands. Soper moved in 1912 from Ontario to Strathcona, later a district of Edmonton, and began investigating and photographing the wildlife of Central Alberta.

Photograph depicts a nest and eggs of the Least Flycatcher. Soper moved in 1912 from Ontario to Strathcona, later a district of Edmonton, and began investigating and photographing the wildlife of Central Alberta.

Photograph depicts two young bluebirds sitting in an evergreen tree. Soper spent time investigating and cataloguing birds and wildlife in Ontario (Wellington and Waterloo Counties).

Photograph depicts a Bonaparte's Weasel in winter pelage near Whitemud Creek, Edmonton. Soper moved in 1912 from Ontario to Strathcona, later a district of Edmonton, and began investigating and photographing the wildlife of Central Alberta.

Photograph depicts a Richardson Ground Squirrel in its 'sentry' position. Soper moved in 1912 from Ontario to Strathcona, later a district of Edmonton, and began investigating and photographing the wildlife of Central Alberta.

Photograph depicts a chipmunk at a hole in the base of a spruce tree. Soper moved in 1912 from Ontario to Strathcona, later a district of Edmonton, and began investigating and photographing the wildlife of Central Alberta.

Photo depicts Canada Woodchuck at Fort Smith, N.W.T. in 1933.

Photo depicts Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep at Sunwapta Pass, Jasper Park, Alberta.

Photo depicts catkins of the dwarf Arctic willow ("Salix herbacea") on the west coast of Baffin Island in June, 1929.

Photograph depicts an immature American Robin perched on a tree branch. Soper moved in 1912 from Ontario to Strathcona, later a district of Edmonton, and began investigating and photographing the wildlife of Central Alberta.

Photograph depicts an Eastern chipmunk at a den hole at the base of a large tree. Soper moved in 1912 from Ontario to Strathcona, later a district of Edmonton, and began investigating and photographing the wildlife of Central Alberta.

Photograph depicts a nest and eggs of the common loon. Soper moved in 1912 from Ontario to Strathcona, later a district of Edmonton, and began investigating and photographing the wildlife of Central Alberta.

Photograph depicts two young Bronzed Grackle birds sitting on a tree branch on a farm near Preston. Soper spent time investigating and cataloguing birds and wildlife in Ontario (Wellington and Waterloo Counties).

Photograph depicts bird mounts of the Common Merganser and an autumn specimen of the Horned Grebe done by J. Dewey Soper; the birds were taken in the Edmonton area. Soper moved from Ontario in 1912 to Strathcona, later a district of Edmonton, and began investigating and cataloguing the wildlife of Central Alberta.

Photograph depicts a chipmunk at a hole in the base of a spruce tree. Soper moved in 1912 from Ontario to Strathcona, later a district of Edmonton, and began investigating and photographing the wildlife of Central Alberta.

Photograph depicts a Snowshoe Hare in a wooded area near Edmonton. Soper moved in 1912 from Ontario to Strathcona, later a district of Edmonton, and began invetigating and photographing the wildlife of Central Alberta.

Photograph depicts a winter camp at Little Buffalo River two miles north of Klewi River; sitting with supplies from l to r are: P. McKay, Victor Marie, and W. Clawhammer. J. Dewey Soper had a two year position (1932-1934) to conduct biological and geographical investigations in Wood Buffalo Park for the Department of the Interior.

Photo depicts Butte Primrose

Photograph depicts Carrie and Roland Soper standing on Salt Creek near its junction with Slave River. The Soper family lived at Government Hay Camp in Wood Buffalo Park from 1932-1934 while Dewey Soper had a position to conduct biological and geographical investigations in the Park.

Photographs depict Soper's Inuit assistants skinning and plucking ptarmigan for a meal.

Photograph depicts a view of the Slave River taken from aboard the S.S. Northland Echo; the steamship is pushing a heavy barge. J. Dewey Soper had a two year position (1932-1934) to conduct biological and geographical investigations in Wood Buffalo Park for the Department of the Interior.

Photograph depicts the settlement of Mackay, N.W.T. along the Athabasca River looking west; photograph taken from aboard the S.S. Northland Echo. J. Dewey Soper had a two year position (1932-1934) to conduct biological and geographical investigations in Wood Buffalo Park for the Department of the Interior.

Photo depicts an Eskimo camp at Nuwata.

Photo depicts Eskimo sledge dog near Nuwata, Baffin Island.

Photo depicts nest and eggs of the Snow Bunting at Nettilling Lake, Baffin Island, N.W.T.

Photo depicts Reindeer herd at Richards Island, N.W.T. Photo is hand-tinted.

Photo depicts Trumpeter Swans at Clairmont Lake. Photo is hand-tinted.

Photo depicts junction of Peace and Smoky Rivers, Alberta, from hill near Peace River. Photo is hand-tinted.

View of Blue Goose River. The North West Territories and Yukon Branch of the Department of the Interior commissioned Soper in 1928 to study the biology and natural history of Baffin Island. His focus was to discover the nesting grounds of the Blue Goose suspected to be in the southwest of Baffin Island. He also studied native living conditions and general topography in cooperation with the Dept. of Agriculture and Topographical Surveys.

Four Arctic White Fox pups near camp Kungovik. The North West Territories and Yukon Branch of the Department of the Interior commissioned Soper in 1928 to study the biology and natural history of Baffin Island. His focus was to discover the nesting grounds of the Blue Goose suspected to be in the southwest of Baffin Island. He also studied native living conditions and general topography in cooperation with the Dept. of Agriculture and Topographical Surveys.

Female Ptarmigan on nest.The North West Territories and Yukon Branch of the Department of the Interior commissioned Soper in 1928 to study the biology and natural history of Baffin Island. His focus was to discover the nesting grounds of the Blue Goose suspected to be in the southwest of Baffin Island. He also studied native living conditions and general topography in cooperation with the Dept. of Agriculture and Topographical Surveys.

Female Rock Ptarmigan on nest. The North West Territories and Yukon Branch of the Department of the Interior commissioned Soper in 1928 to study the biology and natural history of Baffin Island. His focus was to discover the nesting grounds of the Blue Goose suspected to be in the southwest of Baffin Island. He also studied native living conditions and general topography in cooperation with the Dept. of Agriculture and Topographical Surveys.

Nest and eggs of Rock Ptarmigan. The North West Territories and Yukon Branch of the Department of the Interior commissioned Soper in 1928 to study the biology and natural history of Baffin Island. His focus was to discover the nesting grounds of the Blue Goose suspected to be in the southwest of Baffin Island. He also studied native living conditions and general topography in cooperation with the Dept. of Agriculture and Topographical Surveys.

Rocky terrain near the Blue Goose River. The North West Territories and Yukon Branch of the Department of the Interior commissioned Soper in 1928 to study the biology and natural history of Baffin Island. His focus was to discover the nesting grounds of the Blue Goose suspected to be in the southwest of Baffin Island. He also studied native living conditions and general topography in cooperation with the Dept. of Agriculture and Topographical Surveys.

Rocky terrain near the Blue Goose River. The North West Territories and Yukon Branch of the Department of the Interior commissioned Soper in 1928 to study the biology and natural history of Baffin Island. His focus was to discover the nesting grounds of the Blue Goose suspected to be in the southwest of Baffin Island. He also studied native living conditions and general topography in cooperation with the Dept. of Agriculture and Topographical Surveys.

View of landscape around Blue Goose River. The North West Territories and Yukon Branch of the Department of the Interior commissioned Soper in 1928 to study the biology and natural history of Baffin Island. His focus was to discover the nesting grounds of the Blue Goose suspected to be in the southwest of Baffin Island. He also studied native living conditions and general topography in cooperation with the Dept. of Agriculture and Topographical Surveys.

Nest and eggs of King Eider. The North West Territories and Yukon Branch of the Department of the Interior commissioned Soper in 1928 to study the biology and natural history of Baffin Island. His focus was to discover the nesting grounds of the Blue Goose suspected to be in the southwest of Baffin Island. He also studied native living conditions and general topography in cooperation with the Dept. of Agriculture and Topographical Surveys.

Nest and eggs of the Long-tailed Jaeger. The North West Territories and Yukon Branch of the Department of the Interior commissioned Soper in 1928 to study the biology and natural history of Baffin Island. His focus was to discover the nesting grounds of the Blue Goose suspected to be in the southwest of Baffin Island. He also studied native living conditions and general topography in cooperation with the Dept. of Agriculture and Topographical Surveys.

Nest and eggs of Lont-tailed Jaeger. The North West Territories and Yukon Branch of the Department of the Interior commissioned Soper in 1928 to study the biology and natural history of Baffin Island. His focus was to discover the nesting grounds of the Blue Goose suspected to be in the southwest of Baffin Island. He also studied native living conditions and general topography in cooperation with the Dept. of Agriculture and Topographical Surveys.

Nest and eggs of the Blue Goose. The North West Territories and Yukon Branch of the Department of the Interior commissioned Soper in 1928 to study the biology and natural history of Baffin Island. His focus was to discover the nesting grounds of the Blue Goose suspected to be in the southwest of Baffin Island. A well regarded zoological find, in 1957 Ottawa created the Dewey Soper Bird Sanctuary on Baffin Island in his honor.

Nest and eggs of the Blue Goose. The North West Territories and Yukon Branch of the Department of the Interior commissioned Soper in 1928 to study the biology and natural history of Baffin Island. His focus was to discover the nesting grounds of the Blue Goose suspected to be in the southwest of Baffin Island. A well regarded zoological find, in 1957 Ottawa created the Dewey Soper Bird Sanctuary on Baffin Island in his honor.

Female King Eider. The North West Territories and Yukon Branch of the Department of the Interior commissioned Soper in 1928 to study the biology and natural history of Baffin Island. His focus was to discover the nesting grounds of the Blue Goose suspected to be in the southwest of Baffin Island. He also made topographical, and agricultural observations for the Department of Agriculture and Topigraphical Survey and reported on the living conditions of local native communities.

Photograph depicts a view of icebergs in Davis Strait off the northern extremity of the Labrador coast. J. Dewey Soper was enroute to Lake Harbour after a summer spent searching for and locating the nesting grounds of the Blue Goose, and the previous year under commission to the Department of the Interior to study the biology and natural history of Baffin Island.

Photograph depicts a view of coastline along the Hudson Strait. J. Dewey Soper was journeying to Lake Harbour for his return to southern Canada after spending fourteen months studying the biology and natural history of Baffin Island for the Department of the Interior.

Photograph depicts two Inuit seal hunters in kayaks amid huge expanse of ocean in Exlipse Sound off the north Baffin Island coast.

Photograph shows R.C.M.P. Constable Thomas Tredgold and two dogs near the police detachment buildings at Pond Inlet.

Photograph shows an iceberg apparently grounded off the east coast of Baffin Island near Exeter Sound; mountaineous coast in background.

Photo depicts White Whales at Erebus Bay, Cape Beechy, Devon Island, N.W.T. in 1923. Photo is hand-tinted.

Photo depicts Mule Deer at Sunwapta River, Jasper National Park, Alberta. Photo is hand-tinted.

Photo depicts Mule Deer at Sunwapta River, Jasper Park, Alberta. Photo is hand-tinted.

Nest and eggs of the Red Phalarope in natural surroundings. The North West Territories and Yukon Branch of the Department of the Interior commissioned Soper in 1928 to study the biology and natural history of Baffin Island. His focus was to discover the nesting grounds of the Blue Goose suspected to be in the southwest of Baffin Island. He also made topographical, and agricultural observations for the Department of Agriculture and Topigraphical Survey and reported on the living conditions of loc

Nest and eggs of the Arctic Loon. The North West Territories and Yukon Branch of the Department of the Interior commissioned Soper in 1928 to study the biology and natural history of Baffin Island. His focus was to discover the nesting grounds of the Blue Goose suspected to be in the southwest of Baffin Island. He also made topographical, and agricultural observations for the Department of Agriculture and Topigraphical Survey and reported on native communities.

Arctic Hare.The North West Territories and Yukon Branch of the Department of the Interior commissioned Soper in 1928 to study the biology and natural history of Baffin Island. His focus was to discover the nesting grounds of the Blue Goose suspected to be in the southwest of Baffin Island. He also made topographical, and agricultural observations for the Department of Agriculture and Topographical Survey and reported on native communities.

Photo depicts Soper's camp at Kungovik during his 1928-1929 commissioned expedition for the North West Territories and Yukon Branch of the Department of the Interior. On this expedition he was responsible to study the biology and natural history of Baffin Island with a focus on the southwest of Baffin Island to discover the nesting grounds of the blue goose. He would also study native living conditions and general topography cooperating with the Dept. of Agriculture and Topographical Surveys.

Photo depicts Soper's camp at Kungovik during his 1928-1929 commissioned expedition for the North West Territories and Yukon Branch of the Department of the Interior. On this expedition he was responsible to study the biology and natural history of Baffin Island with a focus on the southwest of Baffin Island to discover the nesting grounds of the blue goose. He would also study native living conditions and general topography cooperating with the Dept. of Agriculture and Topographical Surveys.

Photo depicts Soper's camp at Kungovik during his 1928-1929 commissioned expedition for the North West Territories and Yukon Branch of the Department of the Interior. On this expedition he was responsible to study the biology and natural history of Baffin Island with a focus on the southwest of Baffin Island to discover the nesting grounds of the blue goose. He would also study native living conditions and general topography cooperating with the Dept. of Agriculture and Topographical Surveys.

Photo depicts blue goose near camp Kungovik. The North West Territories and Yukon Branch of the Department of the Interior commissioned Soper in 1928 to study the biology and natural history of Baffin Island. His focus was to discover the nesting grounds of the blue goose suspected to be in the southwest of Baffin Island. He also studied native living conditions and general topography in cooperation with the Dept. of Agriculture and Topographical Surveys.

Photo depicts view of region near camp Kunovik.The North West Territories and Yukon Branch of the Department of the Interior commissioned Soper in 1928 to study the biology and natural history of Baffin Island. His focus was to discover the nesting grounds of the blue goose suspected to be in the southwest of Baffin Island. He also studied native living conditions and general topography in cooperation with the Dept. of Agriculture and Topographical Surveys.

Photo depicts Hutchin's Goose in natural habitat on Baffin Island. The North West Territories and Yukon Branch of the Department of the Interior commissioned Soper in 1928 to study the biology and natural history of Baffin Island. His focus was to discover the nesting grounds of the blue goose suspected to be in the southwest of Baffin Island. He also studied native living conditions and general topography in cooperation with the Dept. of Agriculture and Topographical Surveys.

Nest and eggs of Black-bellied Plover near camp Kungovik. The North West Territories and Yukon Branch of the Department of the Interior commissioned Soper in 1928 to study the biology and natural history of Baffin Island. His focus was to discover the nesting grounds of the blue goose suspected to be in the southwest of Baffin Island. He also studied native living conditions and general topography in cooperation with the Dept. of Agriculture and Topographical Surveys.

Expedition members sitting new camp Kungovik. The North West Territories and Yukon Branch of the Department of the Interior commissioned Soper in 1928 to study the biology and natural history of Baffin Island. His focus was to discover the nesting grounds of the blue goose suspected to be in the southwest of Baffin Island. He also studied native living conditions and general topography in cooperation with the Dept. of Agriculture and Topographical Surveys.

Goose River near camp Kungovik. The North West Territories and Yukon Branch of the Department of the Interior commissioned Soper in 1928 to study the biology and natural history of Baffin Island. His focus was to discover the nesting grounds of the blue goose suspected to be in the southwest of Baffin Island. He also studied native living conditions and general topography in cooperation with the Dept. of Agriculture and Topographical Surveys.

Nest and eggs of Lapland Longspur at camp Kungovik. The North West Territories and Yukon Branch of the Department of the Interior commissioned Soper in 1928 to study the biology and natural history of Baffin Island. His focus was to discover the nesting grounds of the blue goose suspected to be in the southwest of Baffin Island. He also studied native living conditions and general topography in cooperation with the Dept. of Agriculture and Topographical Surveys.

Nest and eggs of the Red Phalarope on Blue Goose Tundra. The North West Territories and Yukon Branch of the Department of the Interior commissioned Soper in 1928 to study the biology and natural history of Baffin Island. His focus was to discover the nesting grounds of the blue goose suspected to be in the southwest of Baffin Island. He also studied native living conditions and general topography in cooperation with the Dept. of Agriculture and Topographical Surveys.

Nest and egg of Snow Bunting near camp Kungovik.The North West Territories and Yukon Branch of the Department of the Interior commissioned Soper in 1928 to study the biology and natural history of Baffin Island. His focus was to discover the nesting grounds of the blue goose suspected to be in the southwest of Baffin Island. He also studied native living conditions and general topography in cooperation with the Dept. of Agriculture and Topographical Surveys.

Photo depicts Cascade Lake with Soper's Freighter Canoe. Soper was exploring the west coast of Foxe Peninsula for the Department of the Mines, a branch of the Department of the Interior.

Photograph of a waterfall near Godhavn, Greenland.

Photograph deptics a large snow house or igloo surrounded by several sleeping sledge dogs; the house is large and elaborate with a long vestibule.

Photograph of an unidentified Inuit hunter sitting next to the Hudson's Bay Post at Pond Inlet while smoking a pipe.

Photograph shows a narwhal floating in the ocean at Pond Inlet.

Photograph depicts the construction of the Pangnirtung Detachment. Construction is almost completed.

Photograph depicts a view of high banks along the Athabasca River, taken from on board the S.S. Northland Echo. J. Dewey Soper had a two year position (1932-1934) to conduct biological and geographical investigations in Wood Buffalo Park for the Department of the Interior.

Photo depicts Lapland Longspur resting on rifle barrel at Bowman Bay, western Baffin Island, N.W.T. in June, 1929.

Photo depicts an Eskimo camp at Nuwata.

Photo depicts cairn created by Soper with a geographic record at Storm Cove, Cape Weston.

Photograph depicts Akatuga and Newkega (Inuit assistants and dog sled drivers) taking a smoke break on the journey. Soper and his party were travelling from Pangnirtung to Foxe Peninsula, via Amadjuak and Nettilling Lakes. Soper wanted to study the flora, fauna, and geography of Foxe Peninsula.

Photo depicts White Pelicans at Clandeboye Bay, Lake Manitoba, Manitoba.

Photograph depicts a view of J. Dewey Soper's Inuit assistants, Shappa and Eliak, sitting in the freighter canoe "Polaris" on the return trip from Cape Dorchester to Cape Dorset. Soper conducted Arctic explorations for the Department of the Interior.