Fonds
Alexander Henderson (1831-1913) came to Montreal from Scotland in 1855. He was primarily a landscape photographer who travelled widely throughout the province of Quebec. In 1872 he began a three-year project to document the construction of the Intercolonial Railway, and eventually became manager of the photography department of Canadian Pacific Railway. For more information, see the article written by Stanley G. Triggs in Archivaria, winter 1977-1978.
Scope and Content
The Alexander Henderson fonds consists of photographs taken by Henderson as well as his personal records. The photographic component consists of views, landscapes, street scenes and buildings throughout Canada, especially Montreal. The textual component consists of business and personal letters.
Source of title proper: Title based on the content of the fonds.
Restrictions on access: There are no restrictions related to the consultation and reproduction of these documents, unless the condition of individual documents prohibits excessive manipulation.
Terms governing use and reproduction: For reproduction of images from the fonds and collections, please visit the Photographic services and copyright page.
Finding aids: Calendar of documents available.
Accruals: No further accruals are expected.
Last update: April 06, 2023
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