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          2006.20.3.35 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts two men standing on mountain with walking sticks, carrying bundles on their backs. Valley and mountains visible in background below. Handwritten annotation visible on negative: "[?] Climbing [?] Sta - K. River" (Kopoka?).

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906. This particular photo is one of 7 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Around River Taku and main camp on same." See also items 2006.20.3.35 - 2006.20.3.41.

          2006.20.3.36 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Water spans foreground, opposite shore crosses midground, mountains stand in background.

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906. This particular photo is one of 7 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Around River Taku and main camp on same." See also items 2006.20.3.35 - 2006.20.3.41.

          2006.20.3.37 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts narrow waterfall in steep cliff, trees and bushes visible above. Handwritten annotation visible on negative: "Waterfall on way up Taku River."

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906. This particular photo is one of 7 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Around River Taku and main camp on same." See also items 2006.20.3.35 - 2006.20.3.41.

          2006.20.3.38 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Icebergs can be seen in foreground, opposite shore crosses midground, mountains stand in background.

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906. This particular photo is one of 7 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Around River Taku and main camp on same." See also items 2006.20.3.35 - 2006.20.3.41.

          Taku River Survey - Rapids
          2006.20.3.39 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph features white water rapids in rocky area of river, trees on shore in background.

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906. This particular photo is one of 7 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Around River Taku and main camp on same." See also items 2006.20.3.35 - 2006.20.3.41.

          2006.20.3.4 · Item · [between 29 August 1906 and 9 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts man seated by campfire, duck in hand. Tent buildings can be seen in background. Handwritten annotation on negative: "Billy Pulling ducks".

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906.
          This particular photo is one of 13 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Kopoka River - river scenes Aug 29 to Oct. 9 [19]06". See also items 2006.20.3.1 - 2006.20.3.13.

          Taku River Survey - Iceberg
          2006.20.3.40 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph features iceberg floating in water, mountains on shore in background.

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906. This particular photo is one of 7 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Around River Taku and main camp on same." See also items 2006.20.3.35 - 2006.20.3.41.

          2006.20.3.41 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Water spans foreground, trees on shore can be seen on far left, mountains stand in background.

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906. This particular photo is one of 7 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Around River Taku and main camp on same." See also items 2006.20.3.35 - 2006.20.3.40.

          2006.20.3.42 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          View of snowy mountain range.

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906. This particular photo is one of 5 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Boundary No.2 camera Sta. Twin Lake & Glacier.” See also items 2006.20.3.43 - 2006.20.3.46.

          2006.20.3.43 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Water spans foreground, cliffs cross midground, mountains stand in background.

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906. This particular photo is one of 5 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Boundary No.2 camera Sta. Twin Lake & Glacier.” See also items 2006.20.3.42 - 2006.20.3.46.

          2006.20.3.44 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Water spans foreground, wind-blown trees stand on shore in background. Mountains visible in distance.

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906. This particular photo is one of 5 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Boundary No.2 camera Sta. Twin Lake & Glacier.” See also items 2006.20.3.42 - 2006.20.3.46.

          2006.20.3.45 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts valley in snowy mountain range. Handwritten annotation visible on negative: "Pan. From Camera Sta no w. looking at [?] Glacier."

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906. This particular photo is one of 5 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Boundary No.2 camera Sta. Twin Lake & Glacier.” See also items 2006.20.3.42 - 2006.20.3.46.

          2006.20.3.46 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Water spans foreground, trees can be seen in water, trunks submerged. Opposite shore and mountains in background.

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906. This particular photo is one of 5 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Boundary No.2 camera Sta. Twin Lake & Glacier.” See also items 2006.20.3.42 - 2006.20.3.45.

          2006.20.3.47 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906. This particular photo is one of 10 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "From [Wahut?]-Azmuth and Koshu.” See also items 2006.20.3.48 - 2006.20.3.56.

          2006.20.3.48 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts mountain range, river or glacier visible below.

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906. This particular photo is one of 10 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "From [Wahut?]-Azmuth and Koshu.” See also items 2006.20.3.47 - 2006.20.3.56.

          2006.20.3.49 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts wide glacier winding through mountain range.

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906. This particular photo is one of 10 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "From [Wahut?]-Azmuth and Koshu.” See also items 2006.20.3.47 - 2006.20.3.56.

          2006.20.3.5 · Item · [between 29 August 1906 and 9 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts small structure barely visible in forest. Handwritten annotation on negative: "Trappers hut near Kopoka Glacier".

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906.
          This particular photo is one of 13 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Kopoka River - river scenes Aug 29 to Oct. 9 [19]06". See also items 2006.20.3.1 - 2006.20.3.13.

          2006.20.3.50 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts small tent set up in bushes, fallen trees in foreground.

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906. This particular photo is one of 10 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "From [Wahut?]-Azmuth and Koshu.” See also items 2006.20.3.47 - 2006.20.3.56.

          2006.20.3.51 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts river or glacier in valley bellow mountains. Handwritten annotation visible on negative: "From No. 2 Cam. Sta. [?] Taku River [?]".

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906. This particular photo is one of 10 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "From [Wahut?]-Azmuth and Koshu.” See also items 2006.20.3.47 - 2006.20.3.56.

          2006.20.3.52 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Water spans foreground, mountains of opposite shore stand in background.

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906. This particular photo is one of 10 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "From [Wahut?]-Azmuth and Koshu.” See also items 2006.20.3.47 - 2006.20.3.56.

          2006.20.3.53 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts river or glacier in valley bellow mountains, flat snowy area in foreground.

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906. This particular photo is one of 10 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "From [Wahut?]-Azmuth and Koshu.” See also items 2006.20.3.47 - 2006.20.3.56.

          2006.20.3.54 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906. This particular photo is one of 10 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "From [Wahut?]-Azmuth and Koshu.” See also items 2006.20.3.47 - 2006.20.3.56.

          2006.20.3.55 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts two unidentified men standing to right of flag mounted in rock pile.

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906. This particular photo is one of 10 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "From [Wahut?]-Azmuth and Koshu.” See also items 2006.20.3.47 - 2006.20.3.56.

          2006.20.3.56 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Snow-covered mountain peak in foreground.

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906. This particular photo is one of 10 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "From [Wahut?]-Azmuth and Koshu.” See also items 2006.20.3.47 - 2006.20.3.55.

          2006.20.3.57 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          River flows through rocky area, mountains visible in background.

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906. This particular photo is one of 9 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Pictures of different members of ‘our’ party.” See also items 2006.20.3.58 - 2006.20.3.65.

          2006.20.3.58 · Item · 13 October 1906
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts miscellaneous items and supplies in front of white tent. Unknown man stands in foreground and a second man can be seen sitting in tent. Stand of trees in background. Handwritten annotation visible on negative: "[?] Oct 13".

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906. This particular photo is one of 9 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Pictures of different members of ‘our’ party.” See also items 2006.20.3.57 - 2006.20.3.65.

          2006.20.3.6 · Item · [between 29 August 1906 and 9 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts glacier in valley below mountains. Handwritten annotation on negative: "K. Glacier [...illegible]".

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906.
          This particular photo is one of 13 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Kopoka River - river scenes Aug 29 to Oct. 9 [19]06". See also items 2006.20.3.1 - 2006.20.3.13.

          2006.20.3.61 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts two men on either side of camera on tripod, flag visible behind them. Mountain range and glacier in background.

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906. This particular photo is one of 9 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Pictures of different members of ‘our’ party.” See also items 2006.20.3.57 - 2006.20.3.65.

          2006.20.3.64 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts two men walking with rope stretched between them close to shore of river, canoe floating behind them. Opposite shore crosses midground, mountains stand in background. Handwritten annotation visible on negative: "Gilroy & [Nellis?] - Kopoka River".

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906. This particular photo is one of 9 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Pictures of different members of ‘our’ party.” See also items 2006.20.3.57 - 2006.20.3.65.

          Taku River Survey - Campsite
          2006.20.3.7 · Item · [between 29 August 1906 and 9 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts tent among trees, hills visible in background.

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906.
          This particular photo is one of 13 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Kopoka River - river scenes Aug 29 to Oct. 9 [19]06". See also items 2006.20.3.1 - 2006.20.3.13.

          2006.20.3.8 · Item · [between 29 August 1906 and 9 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts white rapids, shore visible on either side of river. Handwritten annotation on negative: "Rough water at [Kopoka?] River".

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906.
          This particular photo is one of 13 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Kopoka River - river scenes Aug 29 to Oct. 9 [19]06". See also items 2006.20.3.1 - 2006.20.3.13.

          2006.20.3.9 · Item · [between 29 August 1906 and 9 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts river and rocky shores, glacier visible on mountain in background. Handwritten annotation on negative: "Glacier [?] Kopoka".

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906.
          This particular photo is one of 13 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Kopoka River - river scenes Aug 29 to Oct. 9 [19]06". See also items 2006.20.3.1 - 2006.20.3.13.

          2006.20.9.23 · Item · 1915
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Postcard photograph depicts sternwheeler tied to riverbank.

          Printed annotation on recto reads: “On the Skeena river, Hazelton, B.C.” Handwritten message on verso is addressed to “Mrs. Flossie Strong 6 Nah St. Watermill ME, U.S.A” 1 cent Canadian postage stamp has been canceled with stamp reading “Dec 24, 5:30 PM 1915 Buffalo N.Y.”

          2006.20.9.24 · Item · [ca. 1897 - 1960]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          View of a scow loaded with provisions and several people passing through rapids of the Grand Canyon. Printed annotation on recto reads: “A scow loaded with provisions passing through the Grand Canyon on it’s way to Fort George.” Handwritten annotation in pencil on recto reads: “Nearly Bumped, Nachaco River” Handwritten annotation in pencil on verso reads: “My address will be Fort George BC. Dear Mrs. Cooper, I am up in the wild part of BC now where men horses and everything get drowned every day, sometimes automobiles get drowned also. This is the way we travel up where I am now. I saw a boat upside down in this Canyon it had a bundle of blankets tied on it and one oar was dancing in the whirlpool. This made my hair stand straight up and down.”

          Cassiar - Stewart Highway
          2006.20.9.25 · Item · [ca. 1897 - 1960]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          View of snow capped mountains in the distance, vast rolling treed hills in mid ground and a gravel road in the foreground. Road sign indicating severe curve in road situated at the right of the gravel road. Handwritten annotation on verso in pen reads: “Cassiar – Stewart highway”

          2006.20.9.28 · Item · ca. 1954
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Postcard featuring a photograph of a photograph of the arrival of the first stage coach at the Hotel Northern in South Fort George, BC on 19 October 1911. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph reads: “Arrival of first stage at So. Ft. George B.C. Oct. 19, 1911. 28” Printed caption on the recto of the postcard reads: “First stage coach Prince George, B.C.” Handwritten annotation in pen on verso of postcard reads: “Mrs. C. Morris, Box 925, Penticton, BC. Thurs. 6pm, Dear Mother. Arr. Safely, good trip (bad pen!) Lovely weather. Hope all are well. Bia (?) Mary & Ed”