Donald Ross

– B.C. Archives

MS-0635

Donald Ross

Originals 1816-1876 87.5 cm

Microfilm (neg.) 1816-1876 16mm 3 reels [A00831-

A00833]

Donald Ross was a fur trader at Norway House.


The records consist of correspondence between Donald Ross

and other Hudson’s Bay Company officials and employees,

private correspondence between Ross and members of his

family, and a variety of other documents, including

accounts, invoices, memoranda, marriage certificates, and

trade reports. Also, includes typewritten transcripts

prepared by the BC Archives (BCA).

The records are arranged alphabetically by correspondent.

Within each file, the material is arranged chronologically;

undated material is placed at the beginning of the file.

All items are letters inward to Donald Ross unless otherwise

indicated in the finding aid. Numbers appearing at the

upper right hand corner of documents are for purposes of

internal control and should not be used for citation.

Restriction: use the microfilm copy.


In 1930, the BCA purchased a large portion of the records

from Mrs. George A. Graham (M. Ross), granddaughter, of Fort

William, Ontario. Additional portions were purchased over

the period 1942-1944 from Mrs. M.L. MacLeod of Vancouver,

B.C., acting for her mother, Mrs. Bullock.

2/A00831 56 Hargrave, James, 29 letters and copies 1839-1849

1798-1865 of letters, 3 covers

2/A00831 57 Hargrave, James 22 letters 1850-1851