Alexander Mackenzie
Description: In 1789, Alexander Mackenzie, who was a partner in the Northwest Fur Company, began exploring the west and discovered the Mackenzie River, which was, of course, named for him. He and his party are also credited with the first overland journey across North America.
Original Collection: Visual Instruction Department Lantern Slides
Item Number: P217:set 038 002
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Alexander Mackenzie
Description: In 1789, Alexander Mackenzie, who was a partner in the Northwest Fur Company, began exploring the west and discovered the Mackenzie River, which was, of course, named for him. He and his party are also credited with the first overland journey across North America.
Original Collection: Visual Instruction Department Lantern Slides
Item Number: P217:set 038 002
You can find this image by searching for the item number by clicking here.
Want more? You can find more digital resources online.
We're happy for you to share this digital image within the spirit of The Commons; however, certain restrictions on high quality reproductions of the original physical version may apply. To read more about what “no known restrictions” means, please visit the Special Collections & Archives website, or contact staff at the OSU Special Collections & Archives Research Center for details.