This news release announces that the Glenbow Museum has acquired the archival collection of Oliver B. Buell, a distinguished CPR photographer during the late 19th century. Among the significant documents is an important letter written by Louis Riel on 1 August 1885, at the time of his trial for treason, and photographs taken by Buell at Riel's trial include a courtroom scene and portraits of Riel's defense lawyers.
Author/Creator
Glenbow Museum
Open Access
Yes
Primary Source
Yes
Publication Date
1980-11
Credit
University of Saskatchewan Libraries Special Collections, Canadiana Pamphlets Collection, LXII-46-Glenbow (Box 60-61); records from Our Legacy site, http://scaa.sk.ca/ourlegacy
Resource Type
Documents & Presentations
Format
Image
Language