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A photograph of a possible hunting party near Edmonton (dealer’s description). Features men (some holding guns) standing around several pack horses.

A cabinet card depicting a group of people standing outside in front of La Banque Jacques Cartier. On the back of the card is a handwritten message from Serenine and Eugenie, written in French, addressed to their mother and wishing her a Happy New Year. The card was written in Edmonton, Alberta on January 1, 1895. The photograph was taken by Charles W. Mathers in Edmonton, Alberta. The handwriting on the back reads “ À notre bonne maman avec les meilleurs souhaites de bonne année, Sérénine & Eugénie. Edmonton, Alberta, 1e Janvier 1895” which translates to “To our good mother with best wishes for a Happy New Year, Sérénine & Eugénie. Edmonton, Alberta, January 1, 1895.”

A cabinet card depicting the Edmonton River Valley. On the back of the card is a handwritten message from Sérénine and Eugénie, written in French, addressed to their mother and wishing her a Happy New Year. The card was written in Edmonton, Alberta on January 1, 1895. The photograph was taken by Charles W. Mathers in Edmonton, Alberta. The handwriting on the back, which is barely legible, reads “ À notre bonne maman avec les meilleurs souhaites de bonne année, Sérénine & Eugénie. Edmonton, Alberta, 1e Janvier 1895” which translates to “To our good mother with best wishes for a Happy New Year, Sérénine & Eugénie. Edmonton, Alberta, January 1, 1895.”

A photograph of men standing around the wreckage of a train wreck. The photograph is captioned with “231 Wreck on the C&E Near Leduc May 29, 1899.” The mounting is captioned with “C. W. Mathers …Photographer. Edmonton, N.W.T.”

Photographs copied from an original album created by Edmonton photographer, C.W. Mathers. Included are photographs representing aboriginals involved in trading and hunting activities, as well as photographs of northern settlements such as Fort Chipewyan, Fort Smith, Fort Providence, Fort McPherson, and Fort Good Hope.

A sepia-toned photograph of a family of five posing in formal clothing. Photographer's imprint reads "Mathers, Edmonton, N.W.T."

Cover page reads "A Souvenir from the Edmonton District By C.W. Mathers." Inside the album there is a brief note with the Adelphi Book Shop letterhead, addressed to a Mr. Dyde, informing him that another copy of this album has become available, so the recipient may have the current copy. The note is signed but the signature is illegible. Note is stamped Aug 11, 1959.
Photo album includes photographs of various locations and activities within the Edmonton District area, for example: the Saskatchewan river, riding with a dog train, farm yards, St. Albert, the Athabasca landing, among others.

Photo of a man washing gold on the North Saskatchewan near Fort Edmonton. Caption under the photo says “Washing Gold, Vancouver, British Columbia.” Write-up on gold and the gold rush on the back of photo.

B&W print, captioned, of Main street Fort Saskatchewan in 1898. Scene includes shops, men on the sidewalk and one woman with a bicycle. Photo taken by Charles Mathers of Edmonton.

B&W print, portrait of a man and woman. Mounted on studio card imprinted with the words "Mathers Edmonton N.W.T". Charles Mathers’ Edmonton photography shop was open between 1893 and 1904.