File N-2002-005: 2-4 - [Trapping with John Hornby]

• Graphic material
• Textual record

30 photographs : b&w prints
ca. 2 cm of textual records

This file consists of one journal comprised of 30 black and white photographs (N-2002-005: 0188 to 0217) and accompanying narrative dated between 1923-1924. The journal describes the winter that Robinson spent trapping with John Hornby and also documents a trip Robinson took with Willie McNeill, Chief Ranger, hauling supplies from Fort Smith to Pine Lake Cabin by dogsled. It is in this journal that Robinson mentions seeing Hornby for the last time in September 1924 and includes newspaper clippings about the discovery of Hornby's body and excerpts from Edgar Christian's diary that were published in the Edmonton Daily Province. The photographs include images of Robinson,Hornby, travel by dog team, camping and trapping activities and pack dogs.

Robinson's description in his journal may cause offense because he uses outdated language to describe Indigenous Peoples and peoples with mixed heritage. Robinson also mentions an anti-black racist slur which was a name used for one of the dogs he encountered. We have reproduced the original as is because it is a part of the original historical record. If you have feedback or questions, please contact the NWT Archives.