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Published In: Canada's History, 2025, v. 105, n. 3. P. 19 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Fay, Amelia 3 of 3
Abstract
The article in Canada's History discusses a powder tank donated to the HBC Museum Collection by Charles Hunt French, a former HBC employee. The tank, marked with "USN" for United States Navy and "ORD 1857 H.A.W.," was used to store gunpowder on ships. The tank's design and weight capacity of 50 pounds are detailed, providing insight into its origin and purpose. The article also mentions Charles Hunt French's career at HBC and his contributions to the museum collection. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:Canada's History. 2025/06, Vol. 105, Issue 3, p19
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:History
- Publication Date:2025
- ISSN:1920-9894
- Accession Number:185142863
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