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  • Bristol Foster field notes (1961) : Queen Charlotte Islands

    Alternative Title
    Bristol Foster field notes (1961) : Haida Gwaii and Field notes B. Foster. Summer 1961
    Subject
    Mammals, Islands, Birds, and Zoology
    Creator
    Foster, J. Bristol
    Contributor
    McTaggart-Cowan, Ian, 1910-2010
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    1961
    Rights Statement
    In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
    Resource Type
    Text
    Identifier
    FN_055
    Extent
    1 volume (approximately 64 pages)
    Geographic Coverage
    British Columbia--Haida Gwaii
    Coordinates
    53.00403, -132.03425
    Additional Physical Characteristics
    Blue and gray 3 ring binder, ink on lined paper.
    Physical Repository
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection
    Ian McTaggart Cowan Collection
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Sponsor
    Digitization undertaken with the support of Ann Schau.
    Genre
    journals (accounts) and field notes
    Fonds Title
    Ian McTaggart Cowan Collection
    Fonds Identifier
    AR514
    Technical Note
    Scanning contracted to Meyer zu Erpen & Associates, Inc., Victoria, BC for the BPenn The Real Thing book project. Metadata by BPenn, KMercer, M. He. Migration metadata by KD.

  • Web of life 28 : Queen Charlotte Islands

    Alternative Title
    Web of life show 28 and Haida Gwaii
    Subject
    Islands, Birds, McTaggart-Cowan, Ian, 1910-2010, Mammals, and Mollusks
    Contributor
    McTaggart-Cowan, Ian, 1910-2010, Connochie, Tom, and Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
    Publisher
    CBC Vancouver
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    May 28, 1961
    Rights Statement
    In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
    Resource Type
    Moving Image
    Identifier
    CBUT-9886-7
    Extent
    1 film reel (00:28:51) : black and white ; 16 mm
    Geographic Coverage
    British Columbia--Haida Gwaii
    Coordinates
    53.00403, -132.03425
    Physical Repository
    Physical item housed at CBC Vancouver.
    Collection
    Ian McTaggart Cowan Collection
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Sponsor
    Digitization undertaken with the support of Ann Schau.
    Genre
    television programs, documentary film, and video recordings (physical artifacts)
    Technical Note
    mp4. Digitization of the films was contracted by the CBC. Metadata by M. He. Migration metadata by KD.

  • Ian McTaggart-Cowan field notes (1979-1990) : bird log and mammals on Mayne Island, BC

    Alternative Title
    Bird log and mammals Mayne Island, BC 1970-1990
    Subject
    Mammals, Animal populations, Islands, Birds, and Bird populations
    Creator
    McTaggart-Cowan, Ian, 1910-2010
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    1970 to 1990
    Rights Statement
    In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
    Resource Type
    Text
    Identifier
    FN_035
    Extent
    1 volume (approximately 90 pages)
    Geographic Coverage
    British Columbia--Mayne Island
    Coordinates
    48.84965, -123.28593
    Additional Physical Characteristics
    Cream coloured hard back book labelled "The University College, Nairobi Practical Geography Book". Pencil and ink on graph paper. Note on cover: Ian McTaggart - Cowan 477-7798.
    Physical Repository
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection
    Ian McTaggart Cowan Collection
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Sponsor
    Digitization undertaken with the support of Ann Schau.
    Genre
    journals (accounts), lists (document genres), and field notes
    Fonds Title
    Ian McTaggart Cowan Collection
    Fonds Identifier
    AR514
    Technical Note
    Scanning contracted to Meyer zu Erpen & Associates, Inc., Victoria, BC for the BPenn The Real Thing book project. Metadata by BPenn, KMercer, M. He. Migration metadata by KD.

  • Queen Charlotte Islands caribou

    Alternative Title
    Dawson's caribou, QCI caribou, and Rangifer tarandus dawsoni
    Subject
    Antlers, Caribou, Deer, Mammals, Islands, Extinct animals, Reindeer, and Zoological specimens
    Creator
    McTaggart-Cowan, Ian, 1910-2010
    Language
    eng
    Rights Statement
    In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
    Resource Type
    Still Image
    Identifier
    COWAN_PH_027; Cowan_PN_560; Cowan B & W Photographs - Species and Locations - Box 2
    Extent
    1 photograph : black and white ; 11 x 13.5 cm
    Physical Repository
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection
    Ian McTaggart Cowan Collection
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Sponsor
    Digitization undertaken with the support of Ann Schau.
    Genre
    black-and-white photographs and photographs
    Fonds Title
    Ian McTaggart Cowan Collection
    Fonds Identifier
    AR514
    Date Digitized
    2012
    Technical Note
    Digitized by Briony Penn. Migration metadata by KD.

  • Estuary : Windy Bay, Haida Gwaii, B.C.

    Alternative Title
    Hlk'yah GawGa estuary
    Subject
    Beaches, Historic sites, Trees, Islands, National parks and reserves, and Estuaries
    Creator
    McTaggart-Cowan, Ian, 1910-2010
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    May 1989
    Rights Statement
    In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
    Resource Type
    Still Image
    Identifier
    COWAN_PH_218; Cowan_PN_772; Cowan Colour Slides - Species and Locations - Box 14
    Extent
    1 slide : colour
    Geographic Coverage
    British Columbia--Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site and British Columbia--Haida Gwaii
    Coordinates
    52.69168, -131.44326 and 52.34956, -131.43659
    Additional Physical Characteristics
    One grey binder of slides from between 1960 and 1980 of landscapes, flora and maps.
    Physical Repository
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection
    Ian McTaggart Cowan Collection
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Sponsor
    Digitization undertaken with the support of Ann Schau.
    Genre
    color photographs, photographs, slides (photographs), and color slides
    Fonds Title
    Ian McTaggart Cowan Collection
    Fonds Identifier
    AR514
    Date Digitized
    2012
    Technical Note
    Digitized by Briony Penn. Migration metadata by KD.

  • Sunrise on Lyall Island, B.C.

    Subject
    Landscapes, Islands, and Ocean
    Creator
    McTaggart-Cowan, Ian, 1910-2010
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    June 1989
    Rights Statement
    In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
    Resource Type
    Still Image
    Identifier
    COWAN_PH_199; Cowan_PN_772; Cowan Colour Slides - Species and Locations - Box 14
    Extent
    1 slide : colour
    Geographic Coverage
    British Columbia--Lyall Island
    Coordinates
    50.44529, -125.59489
    Additional Physical Characteristics
    One grey binder of slides from between 1960 and 1980 of landscapes, flora and maps.
    Physical Repository
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection
    Ian McTaggart Cowan Collection
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Sponsor
    Digitization undertaken with the support of Ann Schau.
    Genre
    color photographs, photographs, color slides, and slides (photographs)
    Fonds Title
    Ian McTaggart Cowan Collection
    Fonds Identifier
    AR514
    Date Digitized
    2012
    Technical Note
    Digitized by Briony Penn. Migration metadata by KD.

  • Main Whale Rubbing Beach

    Subject
    Marine ecology, Beaches, Marine biology, Whales, Islands, Whales--Behavior, Habitat conservation, and Wildlife refuges
    Creator
    McTaggart-Cowan, Ian, 1910-2010
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    July 1990
    Rights Statement
    In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
    Resource Type
    Still Image
    Identifier
    COWAN_PH_194; Cowan_PN_773; Cowan Colour Slides - Species and Locations - Box 14
    Extent
    1 slide : colour
    Geographic Coverage
    British Columbia--Robson Bight (Michael Bigg) Ecological Reserve
    Coordinates
    50.4833, -126.5833
    Additional Physical Characteristics
    The Nature Trust (TNT) of British Columbia. One black binder with ten pages of slides.
    Physical Repository
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection
    Ian McTaggart Cowan Collection
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Sponsor
    Digitization undertaken with the support of Ann Schau.
    Genre
    photographs, color photographs, slides (photographs), and color slides
    Fonds Title
    Ian McTaggart Cowan Collection
    Fonds Identifier
    AR514
    Date Digitized
    2012
    Technical Note
    Digitized by Briony Penn. Migration metadata by KD.

  • Sunset on Prevost Island, B.C.

    Subject
    Ocean, Boats and boating, Landscapes, and Islands
    Creator
    McTaggart-Cowan, Ian, 1910-2010
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    July 1990
    Rights Statement
    In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
    Resource Type
    Still Image
    Identifier
    COWAN_PH_200; Cowan_PN_772; Cowan Colour Slides - Species and Locations - Box 14
    Extent
    1 slide : colour
    Geographic Coverage
    British Columbia--Prevost Island
    Coordinates
    48.83294, -123.38593
    Additional Physical Characteristics
    One grey binder of slides from between 1960 and 1980 of landscapes, flora and maps.
    Physical Repository
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection
    Ian McTaggart Cowan Collection
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Sponsor
    Digitization undertaken with the support of Ann Schau.
    Genre
    slides (photographs), color photographs, photographs, and color slides
    Fonds Title
    Ian McTaggart Cowan Collection
    Fonds Identifier
    AR514
    Date Digitized
    2012
    Technical Note
    Digitized by Briony Penn. Migration metadata by KD.