| B.F. Baltzly [Geological Survey party in camp at Canoe River, October 14. Alfred Selwyn at centre with John Hammond (left centre) and Benjamin Baltzly (right centre)] [Geological Survey of Canada expedition of British Columbia, led by Alfred R. C. Selwyn] 1871, 14 October Albumen print 17.5 x 23.5 cm (image) 36 x 49.5 cm (mount) Toronto Reference Library Special Collections, Canadian Historical Picture Collection, Identifier: 928-2-31 LL/41439 Photograph taken during Geological Survey of Canada expedition of British Columbia, led by Alfred R. C. Selwyn
Printed caption on verso: No. 69993 Geological Survey Party to British Columbia, at Canoe River, October 14th, 1871 10 x 8
Sir William Logan was temporary director of the Geological Survey of Canada in 1871 while Selwyn (the new director) was in British Columbia on the survey during which this photograph was taken.
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