Seven Oaks Album, pages 13-14

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Photo by Joel Emmons Whitney
​Saint Paul, Minnesota
Before 1867
Joel Emmons Whitney was one of the first photographers to work in the American mid-west. 
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Photo by Ryder Larsen
​Red River Settlement (Winnipeg)
​1866-1870
Larsen immigrated from Norway to work for the HBC, and would become one of the first photographers in Red River. He photographed most of the famous figures in early Manitoba and his works are highly valued. He was also a notorious alcoholic and brawler who was accused of using his photo lab to make counterfeit currency.

Mary H. McDonald

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Photo by Steele & Co.
Winnipeg
1893
Mary's identity is not known, but she may be related to Ellen Inkster McDonald & Archie McDonald.

Colin Inkster shaking hands

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​Winnipeg
c.1920s
This photo shows Hon. Colin Inkster shaking hands with an unknown older man.

It is from a later date than the majority of the photos in this album, and was likely added by Sibyl Inkster later.

daisy hamilton

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Photo by James Little
Peterborough, Ontario
1874-1886
Daisy's identity isn't known. There is some indication that one of Harriet Inkster McMurray's daughters, Annie, may have married a Hamilton.
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Photo by Hall & Lowe
Winnipeg
1882-1887
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Photo by Simon Duffin (Duffin & Co.)
Winnipeg
1874-1875
This boy is probably the son of an HBC trader, and might be related to the McMurray or McDonald families.

He's wearing a distinctively Red River style outfit: A full suit and tie along with a blanket coat, embroidered moccasins, and a ceinture fléchée.

Annie Sybil mckay inkster

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Photo by Steele & Co.
​Winnipeg
1891-1912
Sybil was the daughter of Hon. Colin Inkster who inherited his home, Bleak House. She lived from 1880-1974 and worked as a teacher.