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J. B. Tyrrell, geologist and explorer

J. B. Tyrrell (Canadian Press Syndicate). JBTyrrell · Canadian Press Syndicate · 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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Joseph Burr Tyrrell of the Geological Survey of Canada (1882–1899) surveyed much of Western Canada and conducted scientific fieldwork in the Hudson Bay region and the northern tundra. Later a mining consultant in the Klondike and Northern Ontario, he is recognized for his work on glacial geology and for recovering and publishing David Thompson’s journal.

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Tyrrell as described in his designation.

Sources behind this record

Joseph Burr Tyrrell National Historic Person ↗

Parks Canada (Directory of Federal Heritage Designations)

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