Photographs by J. Dewey Soper
Без названияThe J. Dewey Soper fonds consists of field books, photographs and illustrations, correspondence, and manuscripts. The material covers the years 1908 to 1981. The photographs document his Arctic expeditions for the Canadian government and his work as an officer of the Federal Wildlife Services Department and comprise predominantly the years 1920 to the early 1950s. The textual material more completely documents the span of his lifetime with diaries and field notes from the 1910s to his post 1960s research for the University of Alberta's Department of Zoology. Title is based on the content of the fonds. No further accruals are expected.
Без названияPhotographs 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 Inspector Joy, R.C.M.P.
Без названияPhoto depicts bison stampeding in Wood Buffalo Park as R.C.A.F. plane flies overhead. Photo by R.C.A.F.
Без названияPhoto depicts Alexandra Falls, Hay River, Alberta. Photo is hand-tinted.
Без названияPhoto depicts Dewey Soper traveling with his dog team in Wood Buffalo Park, N.W.T. during the winter of 1932-1933. Photo by J. Dewey Soper is hand-tinted.
Без названияAccession consists of 2 photo albums comprising images of Lake Athabaska, slave Lake and Brintnell Lake Camp.
Maps, photographic albums, books and an unpublished essay.
Без названияManuscripts and field diaries in binders, published reports from Soper's library, processed reports and photocopies presented to Soper.
Без названияPhotograph depicts a view of a bison watering hole in semi-open country two miles south of Junction Lake and about 15 miles north of Pine Lake; the hillside is completely denuded of vegetation. 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.
Series consists of typed correspondence, handwritten letters and photocopied sections of manuscript concerning the University of Saskatchewan's Institute for Northern Studies publication of Soper's manuscript "Canadian Arctic Recollections, 1978-1981."
The series title is based on the contents of the records.
Painting by R.D. Symons of Evening Grosbeaks.
Photograph depicts a view of J. Dewey Soper's and his Inuit assistants camp at Lone Butte Bay, near the Trinity Islands. Soper was involved with Arctic explorations for the Department of the Interior.
Photograph depicts Carrie Soper during a "mug-up" on a local winter survey trip up the Soper River; Carrie is wearing winter garb and reclined beside a small camp stove. The Soper family spent a year in Lake Harbour where Dewey Soper had a federal government contract to explore the north coast of Hudson Strait.
Photograph depicts Soper's camp at Terreokjuk Inlet, Andrew Gordon Bay, Foxe Peninsula, S.W. Baffin Island.
Без названияPhotograph depicts the North Shore of Kingungealuk Lake. Soper was investigating the area under the authority of the Victoria Museum, Department of Mines.
Без названияPainting by R.D. Symons of an Evening Grosbeak.
Photograph depicts a view of an Inuit sledge dog at Cape Dorset. J. Dewey Soper was in the region conducting scientific investigations for the Department of the Interior.
Photograph depicts a view of the government scientific station and warehouse (home of the Sopers') at Lake Harbour; an attached album label provides further detail.
Photograph depicts a stand of blooming Arctic poppies in the Lake Harbour district. The Soper family spent a year in Lake Harbour where Dewey Soper had a federal government contract to explore the north coast of Hudson Strait.
Photograph depicts a head and shoulders portrait of a young Inuit woman named Pitulala. The Soper family spent a year in Lake Harbour where Dewey Soper had a federal government contract to explore the north coast of Hudson Strait.
Photograph depicts Dewey, Carrie and Roland Soper standing outside on Roland's third birthday. The Soper family spent a year in Fort Harbour where Dewey Soper had a federal government contract to explore thenorth coast of Hudson Strait.
Photograph depicts Carrie and Roland Soper standing beside a Christmas tree set up on an out-of-doors porch; toys are visible in Roland's hands and beneath the tree. The Soper family spent a year in Lake Harbour where Dewey Soper had a federal government contract to explore the north coast of Hudson Strait.
Photograph depicts Carrie and Dewey Soper stopped for lunch during a winter survey trip north of Lake Harbour. They are wearing traditional Inuit winter clothing and are seated outside beside a small cook stove. The Soper family spent a year in Lake Harbour where Dewey Soper had a federal government contract to explore the north coast of Hudson Strait.
Photograph depicts two men standing on rocks beside a 95 foot waterfall on the Cascade River; an attached album label provides further detail. The Soper family spent a year in Lake Harbour where Dewey Soper had a federal government contract to explore the north coast of the Hudson Strait.
Photograph depicts the federal government (Department of Interior) scientific research station (also the Soper residence) upon its completion in Fort Harbour. The Soper family spent a year in Fort Harbour where Dewey Soper had federal government contract to explore the north coast of Hudson Strait.
Photograph depicts Roland Soper standing beside a Christmas tree set up on an out-of-doors porch; Roland is holding toys and more toys are visible beneath the tree. The Soper family spent a year in Lake Harbour where Dewey Soper had a federal government contract to explore the north coast of Hudson Strait.
Photograph depicts Carrie Soper dressed in traditional Inuit winter clothing just prior to leaving on a local survey trip with her husband Dewey Soper. The Soper family spent a year in Lake Harbour where Dewey Soper had a federal government contract to explore the north coast of Hudson Strait.
Photograph depicts a view of waterfalls ('cataracts') on the northeastern shore of Philpot Bay; the falls are a height of about 250 feet and an attached album label provides further detail. The Soper family spent a year in Fort Harbour where Dewey Soper had a federal government contract to explore the north coast of Hudson Strait.
Photograph depicts Carrie Soper in her nurse's uniform standing with two Inuit children and Roland Soper at Lake Harbour. The Soper family spent a year in Lake Harbour where Carrie Soper provided nursing care and Dewey Soper had a federal government contract to explore the north coast of Hudson Strait.
Photograph depicts a view of the Anglican Mission and R.C.M.P. Police barracks from across the Lake Harbour Inlet; buildings are on extreme right of photograph. The Soper family spent a year in Lake Harbour where Dewey Soper had a one year federal government contract to explore the north coast of Hudson Strait.
Photograph depicts Dewey Soper on skis in the vicinity of Lake Harbour "after the first good fall of snow in the early winter". The Soper family spent a year in Lake Harbour where Dewey Soper had a federal government contract to explore the north coast of Hudson Strait.
Photograph depicts a portrait of Nala, a young Inuit woman who assisted the Soper family with babysitting and general help when needed. The Soper family spent a year in Lake Harbour where Dewey Soper had a federal government contract to explore the north coast of Hudson Strait.
Photograph depicts a view of the Lake Harbour settlement; visible are the Hudson's Bay Company Post, warehouse and pier. The schooner 'Nanook' is hauled up in winter quarters near the warehouse and pier. The Soper family spent a year in Lake Harbour where Dewey Soper had a federal government contract to explore the north coast of Hudson Strait.
Photograph depicts Carolyn (Carrie) Soper cross-country skiing in the Lake Harbour area; Carrie's skis are not visible in the photograph, although she is holding ski poles. The Soper family spent a year in Lake Harbour where Dewey Soper had a federal government contract to explore the north coast of Hudson Strait.
Photograph depicts a brook running through rocky terrain near the Soper residence at Lake Harbour; Carolyn (Carrie) Soper is standing in the right of the picture. The Soper family spent a year in Lake Harbour where Dewey Soper had a federal government contract to explore the north coast of Hudson Strait.
Photograph depicts Carolyn (Carrie) and Dewey Soper riding in a freighter canoe on Lake Harbour Inlet; their Inuit assistant, Moosa, is operating the outboard motor. The Soper family spent a year in Lake Harbour where Dewey Soper had a federal government contract to explore the north coast of Hudson Strait.
Photograph depicts Carolyn (Carrie) and Roland Soper standing in the granite highlands west of Lake Harbour; both are dressed in Inuit designed clothing. The Soper family spent a year in Lake Harbour where Dewey Soper had a federal government contract to explore the north coast of Hudson Strait.
Photograph depicts Carolyn (Carrie) Soper driving the first spike in the Soper residence being built by Dewey Soper at Lake Harbour. Dewey Soper, wearing a carpenter's apron, is standing in front of a pile of lumber recently unloaded from the S.S. Beothic; an attached album label provides further detail. The Soper family spent a year in Lake Harbour where Dewey Soper had a federal government contract to explore the north coast of Hudson Strait.
Photograph depicts a portrait of Nala, a young Inuit woman who helped the Soper family by babysitting and providing general help when needed. The Soper family spent a year in Lake Harbour where Dewey Soper had a federal government contract to explore the north coast of Hudson Strait.
Photograph depicts a view from the summit of Cairn Mountain looking eastward to the open Hudson Strait; two small icebergs are visible in the distance. J. Dewey Soper was exploring the Foxe Peninsula region for the Department of the Interior.
Photograph depicts Carolyn (Carrie) Soper sitting in a freighter canoe on Lake Harbour Inlet. Dewey Soper's Inuit assistant, Moosa, is visible at the back of the canoe. The Soper family spent a year in Lake Harbour, where Dewey Soper had a federal government contract to explore the north coast of Hudson Strait.
Photograph depicts Dewey and Roland Soper sitting on rocky terrain near Lake Harbour. The Soper family spent a year in Lake Harbour where Dewey Soper had on federal government contract to explore the north coast of Hudson Strait.