Hudson Bay Company Collection

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Native Americans exchanging furs for goods at a Hudson Bay Company post. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut of a Frederic Remington illustration

ROYAL CHARTER, 1670. King Charles II of England granting a charter to the governor and company of adventurers of England trading into Hudsons Bay, 2 May 1670

Hudson Bay Company, trading post in mid 19th century, late 19th century (engraving)
3470673 Hudson Bay Company, trading post in mid 19th century, late 19th century (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; English, out of copyright

Hudson Bay Company, map of Hudson Bay published in 1744, 1744 (engraving)
3470672 Hudson Bay Company, map of Hudson Bay published in 1744, 1744 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; English, out of copyright

Preliminaries to the Coronation (engraving)
1628772 Preliminaries to the Coronation (engraving) by Frenzeny, Paul (1840-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preliminaries to the Coronation, working for the Coronation in Canada)

View of Victoria, Vancouver Island, from Hospital Point (engraving)
1588079 View of Victoria, Vancouver Island, from Hospital Point (engraving) by Wimperis, Edmund Morison (1835-1900) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Victoria, Vancouver Island)

The defeat of Louis Riel, Fish Creek, 1885, c. 1920 (colour litho)
1122778 The defeat of Louis Riel, Fish Creek, 1885, c.1920 (colour litho) by Sandham, Henry (1842-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Romance of Canada published by TC & EC Jack 1910); English

Furs for the European Market, the Hudson Bay Companys Trappers at Work (litho)
1601219 Furs for the European Market, the Hudson Bay Companys Trappers at Work (litho) by Frenzeny, Paul (1840-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Furs for the European Market)

Film still from Hudsons Bay with Paul Muni as Pierre Radisson, John Sutton as Lord Edward Crewe
HUDSONs BAY, 1940. Film still from Hudsons Bay with Paul Muni as Pierre Radisson, John Sutton as Lord Edward Crewe and Laird Cregar as Gooseberry

Trappers hauling furs to a Canadian trading post
Fur train from the north arriving at a Canadian trading post, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Frederic Remington illustration

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Map of Oregon Territory showing boundary of US with English Canada under dispute until 1846. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

HUDSONs BAY COMPANY, 1877. A company store on Hudson Bay, Canada. Wood engraving, 1877

PIERRE ESPRIT RADISSON (c1636-c1710). French fur trader and explorer. Radisson and Medard Chouart, Sieur des Groseilliers, exploring the Hudson Bay region of Canada. Drawing by C.W. Jefferys

Incidents on a Trading Journey: Men Playing Football on Board HMS Terror
BAL5821 Incidents on a Trading Journey: Men Playing Football on Board HMS Terror, 1836 (w/c on paper) by Smyth, Lieutenant (19th century); Hudson Bay Company

The Trout Fall, 1819 (engraving)
XJF2639740 The Trout Fall, 1819 (engraving) by Finden, Edward Francis (1791-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Franklins Narrative of a journey to the shores of the Polar Sea)

View from Morgans Rocks in Hill River, 1819 (engraving)
XJF2639737 View from Morgans Rocks in Hill River, 1819 (engraving) by Finden, Edward Francis (1791-1857); Private Collection; (add.info)

View of the Arctic Sea from the mouth of the Copper Mine River at midnight, 1821
XJF2639726 View of the Arctic Sea from the mouth of the Copper Mine River at midnight, 1821 (engraving) by Back, George (1796-1878) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Franklins expedition hunting on Marten Lake, 1820 (engraving)
XJF2639721 Franklins expedition hunting on Marten Lake, 1820 (engraving) by Finden, Edward Francis (1791-1857); Private Collection; (add.info)

Franklins expedition encamped at Point Turnagain, 1821 (engraving)
XJF1072643 Franklins expedition encamped at Point Turnagain, 1821 (engraving) by Back, George (1796-1878) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

HUDSON BAY COMPANY, 1870s. A Hudsons Bay Company train of carts, with $75, 000 worth of furs, arriving at Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Photograph, 1870s

CANADA: RED RIVER, 1812. In 1812, the Hudsons Bay Company secured a grant of land on the Red River (on the outskirts of modern Winnipeg)

Hudson Bay Company whaling station in Pangnirtung, Nunavut, Canada, North America

HUDSON BAY TRADING ROOM. Trade room at a Hudsons Bay Company fort in Canada. Wood engraving, 1879

HUDSON BAY: SETTLERS, 1877. Wheres the track? Fur traders in the Hudson Bay region of Canada. Wood engraving from an American newspaper, 1877

CANADA: FRONTIERSMEN, 1879. Fur traders of the Hudsons Bay Company making a portage. Wood engraving, 1879

CANADA: FRONTIER HOME, 1879. A fur trader of the Hudsons Bay Company reading a tattered copy of a newspaper at his home in Canada. Wood engraving, 1879

HUDSONs BAY COMPANY TRADERS. A family of half-Canadian half-Native American fur traders make their way to a trading post of the Hudsons Bay Company. Wood engraving, 1879

HUDSONs BAY TRADERS, 1879. The Balance of Trade. Weighing furs at a Hudsons Bay Company trading post. Wood engraving, 1879

HUDSON BAY TRAPPER, 1879. A fur trapper of the Hudsons Bay Company going on his rounds. Wood engraving, 1879

HUDSONs BAY COMPANY: BRIDE. The arrival of a bride selected by Company officials in London to be married to an English trader of the Hudsons Bay Company in Canada. Wood engraving, 1879

CANADA: FUR TRADERS, 1879. Meeting between Native American and Canadian fur traders of the Hudsons Bay Company. Wood engraving, 1879

CANADA: FUR TRADERS, 1879. Camp of fur traders of the Hudsons Bay Company in Canada. Wood engraving, 1879

CANADA: FORT GARRY, 1870. Hudson Bay Companys Fort Garry, or Upper Fort Garry, at Red River Settlement, where Winnipeg is now situated. Wood engraving, English, 1870

BIRCH-BARK CANOE, 1861. Birch-bark canoe presented to the Prince of Wales by the Hudsons Bay Company. Wood engraving, 1861

VANCOUVER ISLAND, 1848. The Hudson Bay Companys Establishment on Vancouver Island, Canada. Wood engraving, 1848

PRINCE RUPERT (1619-1682). Count Palatine of Rhine, Duke of Bavaria and Duke of Cumberland. Line engraving, 1828, after a painting by Sir Anthony Van Dyck

HUDSON BAY COMPANY. Fort Nelson at the mouth of the Nelson River on the southwest coast of Hudson Bay, sometimes held by the English, sometimes by the French

HUDSONs BAY COMPANY, 1877. A company store on Hudson Bay, Canada. Wood engraving, 1877

HUDSONs BAY COMPANY, 1888. Trade in a Hudsons Bay Company store. Wood engraving, 1888, after Frederic Remington

HUDSON BAY TRADING STORE in the Northwest Territory of Canada: colored engraving, 1888, after Frederic Remington

TRADING OUTPOST, c1860. Hudson Bay Trading Post on Flathead Indian Reservation, Montana Territory. Watercolor by Peter Petersen Tofft, c1860

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Hudson Bay Company traders discuss the price of a horse with Native Americans Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Fur traders arriving at a Hudson Bay Company post in boats and wagons. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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The Hudson Bay Company, established in 1670 through a royal charter granted by King Charles II of England, holds a significant place in history. This renowned trading company played a crucial role in shaping the North American fur trade and exploring uncharted territories. One engraving depicts Franklin's expedition preparing an encampment on the Barren Grounds in 1823. The image showcases their resourcefulness as they gather lichen to sustain themselves during their arduous journey. Another captivating engraving portrays a bustling trading post of the Hudson Bay Company in the mid-19th century. It offers us a glimpse into the vibrant atmosphere where traders from various backgrounds came together to exchange goods and forge new connections. A map published in 1744 showcases Hudson Bay itself, highlighting its importance as a strategic location for trade routes and exploration expeditions undertaken by this pioneering company. Moving forward, we witness an intriguing engraving capturing the preliminaries to the coronation ceremony. This event symbolizes not only the influence that this company held but also its close ties with British royalty. Shifting our focus westward, we encounter an enchanting view of Victoria on Vancouver Island from Hospital Point. This image highlights how far-reaching the impact of this influential trading company was across vast regions of Canada. In another historical moment captured through lithography, we witness Louis Riel's defeat at Fish Creek in 1885—a pivotal event that marked both political and cultural changes within Canada during that era. Furthermore, we see trappers diligently hauling furs to Canadian trading posts—an essential aspect of Hudson Bay Company's operations—depicted vividly through film stills and lithographs alike. Overall, these images provide glimpses into different aspects of Hudson Bay Company's rich history: from its establishment under royal charter to its involvement in exploration expeditions, fur trade activities, political events like Riel's defeat, and even cinematic representations showcasing notable figures such as Pierre Radisson.