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James P. Howley, geologist and historian of the Beothuk

James Patrick Howley, portrait published in 1894.
James Patrick Howley, portrait published in 1894. James Patrick Howley · Unknown author · Photo source · Photo licence: Public domain. Resized for display; item previews may be cropped. The image remains under the licence shown.
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James Patrick Howley greatly advanced knowledge of Newfoundland’s geology, minerals and geography through fieldwork for the Geological and Topographical Survey of Newfoundland from 1868 to 1909, and is considered founder and first curator of the Newfoundland Museum. His 1915 study of the Beothuk remains a cornerstone of Beothuk scholarship.

Scope & context

Howley as described in his designation (see CA-K408 and CA-K423).

Sources behind this record

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James Patrick Howley National Historic Person ↗

Parks Canada (Directory of Federal Heritage Designations)

Importance; plaque text