Archeological Dig at Batoche
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Author/Creator
Linda Holoboff
Description
Nine images of an Archeological Dig at Batoche, directed by Paul Donahue and funded by Parks Canada.
Report dealing with the National Historic Park at Batoche and discussing various proposed improvements and difficulties. Includes discussion of archeaology, classification, preservation, tourist facilities, ecology, historical representation and other issues encountered by the Park.
Booklet focuses on the Battle of Batoche, the final confrontation in the North-West Resistance.
Historical note:
Letters written by Canadian Militia Colour Sergeant William Thomas Wrighton in April and May of 1885 describe his experience at the Battle of Batoche during the Northwest Resistance. Includes archival photos of the soldiers and battlegrounds taken by Captain J. Peters. Entire issue on one pdf file, scroll to page 100.
Historical note:
Mrs. C. Wetton was a staff correspondent for the Saskatoon Star-Phoenix at North Battleford for 37 years.Historical note: