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Snow houses are fairly strong, if made properly

Snow houses are fairly strong, if made properly 10. A snowhouse [snow house] will support almost any weight. [personal stamp] Vilhjalmur Stefansson [36 Bedford St., crossed out] New York imprinted Department of Mines Geological Survey Photographic Division 50693 [“Friendly Arctic” A Snowhouse Will Support Almost Any Weight. Facing Page 314] Dwelling, snow block; Individuals, male; […]

Camp half finished

Camp half finished 50691 [“Friendly Arctic” The Burberry Tent —Inner Cover. Facing Page 697] Animal, dog; Dwelling, tent; Fauna; Sled; Original Catalog No.50691

Vilhjalmur Stefansson Commander 1917

V. Stefansson Commander 1917 V.S. by Wilkins (in the emulsion: The Commander 1917) 50689 stamped Geological Survey of Canada May 21, 1958 No. 50689 Photographic Section Equipment, binoculars case; Gun; Individual, male; Original Catalog No.50689

Landing place on Second Land (Meighen Island)

Landing place on “Second Land” (Meighen Island) Taking possession of Second Land (Meighen Island) 50688 [“Friendly Arctic” Taking Possession of Meighen Island. Facing Page 528] Cairn; Flag; Individual, male; Original Catalog No.50688

Camp on Second Land

Camp on Second Land 50687 [“Friendly Arctic” Our Camp On Meighen Island. Facing Page 528] Dwelling, tent; Original Catalog No.50687