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The fonds consist of photographs depicting life in Chesterfield's postings within the Hudson Bay district, such as Moose Factory, Fort George, Great Whale River, and Rigolet on the Labrador coast. Included also are images depicting Montreal buildings, agricultural scenes from the area, various public events which took place, such as government announcements. There are photographs of the Ile d'Orléans, where Chesterfield felt there had been a return to "simpler" times. Also he took various photographs of tourist attractions around Canada, such as Hamilton Falls, Ontario and Montreal winter scenes, and images of maple syrup being made. There are also some selected images he took while he worked as a general press photographer of important events, such as the visit of the Prince of Wales to Canada in 1923. Included in the collection are [portrait] photographs of Inuit and Cree, he took these as both an observer of tradition and as fur trapper. In one of his albums there are images of Canadians preparing for WWI featuring various government officials, and many different battalions from Ontario and Montreal. There are also photographs of Mr. Chesterfield himself. The fonds also contain manuscripts written himself describing life as a fur trader, the various cultures he encountered and his interactions with different peoples as well as his opinions of them, and personal comments and descriptions of some of his photographs.

Item is a printed speech/address delivered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, (1/2 copies).

Item is consists of a typed document from the City of Ottawa, welcoming John and Susan Buchan to Canada and Ottawa, and a small page with a title and date.

Item consists of two copies a typed speech (one in english and one in french) delivered by The City of Quebec, welcoming Buchan to the City.

Item is a French copy of a typed speech delivered from the Province of Quebec

Item is a typed draft of a speech delivered in Toronto, Ontario in response to the Acting-Prime Minister's welcoming of Buchan to Canada.

Item is a typed draft of a speech delivered in Toronto, Ontario in response to the Mayor's welcoming of Buchan to Canada.

Item is a typed draft of a speech delivered at Chateau Laurier in Ottawa, Ontario, for the Canadian Legion meeting.

Item is a typed draft of a speech delivered (one of three drafts) in Toronto, Ontario, addressing the Women's Canadian Club for the first time as Governor General.

Item is a typed draft of a speech delivered (one of three drafts) in Toronto, Ontario, addressing the Women's Canadian Club for the first time as Governor General.