Collins Overland Telegraph Company diary, 1865 May 17-1866 Apr 15.

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Title: Collins Overland Telegraph Company diary, 1865 May 17-1866 Apr 15.
Creator: Pope, Ralph W
Contributor: Butler, James L
Collins Overland Telegraph Company
Pope, Frank L.--(Franklin Leonard),--1840-1895
Pope, Ralph W
Published / Created: 1865 May 17-1866 Apr 15.
Abstract: Holograph manuscript diary, written by Ralph W. Pope while employed as a telegrapher in British Columbia by the Collins Overland Telegraph Company. The diary describes his experiences as a member of an exploring party in the Fraser River region led by Franklin Leonard Pope, and his work in constructing telegraph lines in the region and as a telegrapher in Quesnel.
Description: Manuscript diary is written from both directions and in both orientations.
Extent: 1 v. (ca. 250 p.) ; 12 x 20 cm.
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: English

Format: text
Genre: Diaries--British Columbia--19th century
Illustrations
journals (accounts): diaries (AAT)
Manuscripts
Subject (Geographic): British Columbia--Discovery and exploration
Fraser River Region (B.C.)--Description and travel
Quesnel (B.C.)
Subject (Name): Butler, James L
Collins Overland Telegraph Company
Pope, Frank L.--(Franklin Leonard),--1840-1895
Pope, Ralph W
Subject (Topic): Telegraph--British Columbia

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Citation: Ralph W. Pope, Collins Overland Telegraph Company Diary. Western Americana Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.