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Driving the Golden Spike by Hon. D.A. Smith on C.P.R., Nov. 7, 1885
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CA JMABC A.1985.001-1-61-LF.01772
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November 7, 1885 (Creation)
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3 photographs : b&w print ; 8" x 10"
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(ca. 1870-1944)
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(October 3, 1903-September 19, 1980)
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Photograph depicts the iconic photograph of Hon. D. A. Smith, (later Lord Strathcona) driving the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway in Craigellachie.
Man in top hat with bushy white beard surrounded by other men in suits, coats, and hats, driving spike into railroad track; caption in bottom right corner.
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Photographer's number: 36094
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- Alexander J. Ross (Photographer)