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Base of prospectors' operations - A birdseye view of MacDiarmid, quaint Lake Nipigon fishing village, which is becoming a popular jumping off base for(...)
Base of prospectors' operations - A birdseye view of MacDiarmid, quaint Lake Nipigon fishing village, which is becoming a popular jumping off base for(...)

Base of prospectors' operations - A birdseye view of MacDiarmid, quaint Lake Nipigon fishing village, which is becoming a popular jumping off base for(...)

Date10/11/1934
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Original Toronto Star caption: Base of prospectors' operations - A birdseye view of MacDiarmid; quaint Lake Nipigon fishing village; which is becoming a popular jumping off base for prospectors going into the country around the mouth of the Sturgeon river; where many gold claims have been staked in the last few weeks
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0106721F
Queen Bee of Canadian prospectors, Viola MacMillan shown here, was president of Prospectors and Developers Association for 21 years before she resigned in 1965
Queen Bee of Canadian prospectors, Viola MacMillan shown here, was president of Prospectors and Developers Association for 21 years before she resigned in 1965
3/10/1970
Mining Claim dispute between a group of prospectors and Mattagami Lake Mines was settled yesterday for a reported $100,000 after a hearing before Onta(...)
Mining Claim dispute between a group of prospectors and Mattagami Lake Mines was settled yesterday for a reported $100,000 after a hearing before Onta(...)
10/20/1971
Prospectors at Gillirs Bay, Quenze Lake, Que
Prospectors at Gillirs Bay, Quenze Lake, Que
10/16/1928
Walter Baker, a prospector for 65 of his 83, years, holds the trophy presented to him by the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada proclaiming him Prospector of the Year. At left, he pans for gold.
Walter Baker, a prospector for 65 of his 83, years, holds the trophy presented to him by the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada proclaiming him Prospector of the Year. At left, he pans for gold.
3/9/1988
Prospectors' map a portion of district of East Kootenay, British Columbia
Prospectors' map a portion of district of East Kootenay, British Columbia
1897
The Mining Act Complimentary Prospector's Licence, Under the Mining Act and the regulations and subject to the limitations thereof, this permanent Pro(...)
The Mining Act Complimentary Prospector's Licence, Under the Mining Act and the regulations and subject to the limitations thereof, this permanent Pro(...)
2/18/1983
The MacMillans are together again at the Prospectors and Developers convention after five years
The MacMillans are together again at the Prospectors and Developers convention after five years
3/10/1970
There's gold in those pieces of rock she is breaking with her prospector's hammer.
There's gold in those pieces of rock she is breaking with her prospector's hammer.
4/28/1945
Given yesterday for wives of delegates attending the Prospectors and Developers Association meeting by the Ontario Department of Mines
Given yesterday for wives of delegates attending the Prospectors and Developers Association meeting by the Ontario Department of Mines
3/13/1962
Back in 1935, James Cumming attended his first Prospectors and Developers Association convention
Back in 1935, James Cumming attended his first Prospectors and Developers Association convention
3/11/1968
Lawrence visits prospector's camp, Mining minister found rush a smooth one
Lawrence visits prospector's camp, Mining minister found rush a smooth one
2/21/1968
Don McKinnon: Stands beside blow-up of Ontario government board game charting ups and downs of mining at prospectors' convention.
Don McKinnon: Stands beside blow-up of Ontario government board game charting ups and downs of mining at prospectors' convention.
3/14/1984