Charles Eymundson (1872-1966) was best known as a photographer and writer, who recorded historic images of the early history of Canada's north, and wrote three books about his travels.[1]
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| Born | June 15, 1872 |
| Died | 1966 (aged 93–94) |
| Nationality |  Canada |
| Other names | Charles Matusalem Eymundson |
| Occupation(s) | lumberjack, detective, cook, hunter, trapper, wilderness guide, author |
| Known for | photographer of Canada's north |
Eymundson was born in Iceland, in 1872.[1] His father, formerly a sea captain, emigrated to the United States with his family in 1882. Eymundson's father died, in 1886, while Eymundson was still a teenager. His mother brought the family near Red Deer, Alberta.
Eymundson found work as a lumberjack, a private detective, and as a cook in China.[1] He also became a skilled hunter, trapper, and wilderness guide.
His wife, Asdis Sophia Olafsson, was born in North Dakota to Icelandic parents.[1] They married in 1910 and settled near Fort McMurray. In 1918 a catastrophic flood hit their property, and they were stranded on their roof for two days.
In the 1920s he served as a guide for Karl A. Clark, a geologist who played an early role in confirming the size and significance of the Alberta Tar Sands.[1]
In 1924 he took over the small telephone company that provided service in Fort McMurray and nearby Waterways.[1]
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External links
editFor additional details including a detailed bio, collections of Eymundson's photos, and a list of book he wrote, see Charles Matusalem Eymundson in HeRMIS, Heritage Resources Management Information System, Provincial Archive of Alberta, Canada.
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f "Fonds PR3659 - Charles Eymundson fonds". Provincial Archives of Alberta. Retrieved 2020-12-11.