Circumpolar Digital Image Collection

The Circumpolar Digital Image Collection is a collection of photos, slides, other images and contributions shared by many of the University of Alberta’s polar researchers. Images in the collection may be used for teaching and research purposes. For any other use, please contact the Canadian Circumpolar Institute.

Items in this Collection

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  • 2018-07-29

    Campbell, Sandy

    This snowplane, built in 1932 by Fudge Snow Sedans of Moosomin, Saskatchewan. It is currently on display at the Reynolds Alberta Museum in Wetaskiwin, Alberta (R 2007.005.0001). A Ford Model A engine mounted on the exterior back of the vehicle drives a propeller. The vehicle travelled on four...

  • 2018-06-13

    Campbell, Sandy

    These "butter-eye buns" were for sale at the small restaurant at the Lampivaara Amethyst Mine for 2.50 Euros each or about $3.80 CAD. Butter-eye buns are a Finnish traditional sweet bun.

  • 2016-09-12

    Campbell, Sandy

    This monument is located at Pskovskaya ul., 8/8, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 190121. Text reads: Володе Ермаку СОЛДАТУ ВЕЛИКОИ ОТЕЧЕСТВЕННОИ (Volodya Eramku Soldier of Great Patriotism).

  • 2022-10-07

    Campbell, Sandy

    A decorated tarpaulin cover for a harpoon gun. Accompanying plaque reads "The Polar Museum. Scott Polar Research Institute. Caroline Hack, "ReCover". 2022 marks the 50th Anniversary of the adoption of a ten-year moratorium on commercial whaling by the 1972 United Nations Conference on the...

  • 2015-07-07

    Campbell, Sandy

    This sculpture, created in 2009 by Yellowknife artist Francois Thibault depicts three drum dancers. It is located at the edge of Frame Lake in front of Yellowknife's City Hall.

  • 2017-10-07

    Campbell, Sandy

    This badge is held in a display about the 418 Squadron at the Alberta Aviation Museum in Edmonton, Alberta. The Royal Canadian Air Force 418 Squadron was a reserve squadron that operated out of Edmonton from 1941 to 1994. The badge, which was introduced in June, 1958, features an image of an...

  • 2014-11-25

    Campbell, Sandy

    Because Yakutsk is on permafrost, utilities must be above ground. The city is heated by hot water boilers in several sectors. Hot water is carried through pipes like these to heat the city.

  • 2000-08-01

    Seale, Linda N.

    View NW from Nanisivik airstrip on the Borden Peninsula, northern Baffin Island, Nunavut : Adams Inlet, St Georges Society Cliffs : Admiralty Inlet and Brodeur Peninsula beyond. August 2000

  • 2000-08-01

    Seale, Linda N.

    View NW from Nanisivik airstrip on the Borden Peninsula, northern Baffin Island, Nunavut : Adams Inlet, St Georges Society Cliffs : Admiralty Inlet and Brodeur Peninsula beyond. August 2000

  • 2000-08-01

    Seale, Linda N.

    View NW from Nanisivik airstrip on the Borden Peninsula, northern Baffin Island, Nunavut : Adams Inlet, St Georges Society Cliffs : Admiralty Inlet and Brodeur Peninsula beyond. August 2000

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