Consists of 165 black and white photographs depicting Northwest Coast communities including Bella Bella, Rivers Inlet, Port Simpson, and Prince Rupert between approximately 1900 and 1920. Also includes postcard images of ships and boats on the North Coast belonging to the Large family, from Reverend Large's son Dr. R.G. Large. Also includes 39 colour slides ca. 1960 of ship scenes and weather balloon launches from the Dr. R.G. Large family.
Large, R.W., Rev.The images consists primarily of 130+ photographs taken by or belonging to Reverend R.W. Large, MD which depict communities on the Northwest Coast between approximately 1898 and 1920 including Bella Bella, Rivers Inlet, and Port Simpson, including native villages in which Reverend Large worked. Images show scenes of native fishing, canneries, mission hospitals, churches, girls schools, portraits of native families, and Northwest Coast totems. Other images include 25+ photographs and postcards from the Large family depicting ships and boats on the North Coast.
Photograph depicts two unidentified men fishing in a boat in front of Namu Cannery with a forested mountain visible in the background.
Photograph depicts an Indigenous totem pole. Annotation on recto of photograph states: "Totems of Old Kasaan Alaska"
Photograph depicts the steamship Prince Rupert run aground on a rocky shoreline with a tree in the foreground. Annotation on recto of photograph states: ""Prince Rupert" "On The Rock Dock" Nr Prince Rupert B.C. Wrecked 23 March 1917. F. Button Photo Pr. Rupert no.575."
Photograph depicts three men standing behind salmon hung to dry on a wooden deck. Annotation on recto of photograph states: ""Spring Salmon" Rivers Inlet, B.C"
Photograph depicts two men seated in front of a row of hanging fish.
Photograph depicts several fishing boats on the water with a wooden dock in the foreground to the left of the image.
Photograph depicts a tug boat hauling a line of small fishing boats across the water with a mountain in the background. Annotation on verso of photograph states: "Tow of Cannery Fishing boats"
Photograph depicts a line of cannery fishing boats being towed across the water with the base of a mountain in the background.
Photograph depicts a cannery in front of a forested mountains with water in the foreground.
Photograph depicts a man in a fishing boat in front of a line of fishing boats being towed by a tug boat on the water with the base of a mountain in the background.
Photograph depicts a wooden building on a rocky shoreline with a forested area in the background.
Photograph depicts a wood house on pilings in front of a body of water with a forested shoreline in the background.
Photograph depicts three unidentified men standing in front of an Indigenous totem pole.
Photograph depicts a cow with a bell around its neck standing in the front yard of a house.
Photograph depicts two houses on pilings in front of a wooden walkway.
Photograph depicts a wooden dock in the foreground with a large building and forest in the background.
Photograph depicts four men sitting on the front steps of a porch.
Photograph depicts a large gathering of people at a ceremony watching two young women in the centre of the platform.
Photograph depicts a large group of people sitting on a rock on the shoreline with trees in the background.
Photograph depicts a large building under construction with windows being installed.
Photograph depicts two women holding diplomas and wearing what appear to be nursing uniforms standing on either side of a man in a chair with trees in the background.
Photograph depicts a brick Methodist church on a street beside houses. Annotation on recto of photograph states: "METHODIST CHURCH, ENDERBY, B.C."
Photograph depicts a side view of a large building with a porch and a large yard.
Photograph depicts three Indigenous totem carvings in front of various buildings on the shoreline.
Photograph of the interior of an unidentified church with a view of the central altar.
Photograph depicts the interior of an unidentified church with a view of the central altar and pipe organ.
Photograph depicts the interior of an unidentified church decorated with tree boughs and a star.
Photograph depicts the exterior of an unidentified church with a steeple.
Photograph depicts the interior of a church decorated with white streamers. Annotation on verso states: "Canada, B.C., Indian(?) Bella Bella Church decorated for Christmas by Indian "decoration""
Photograph depicts the exterior of a church with a steeple surrounded by trees. Annotation on recto of photograph states: "Methodist Church Port Simpson BC"
Photograph depicts a man standing in front of an unidentified building with trees and a mountain range in the background.
Photograph depicts a steeple on the side of a church. Annotation on recto of photograph states: "English Church, Port Essington, B.C."
Photograph depicts a church and unidentified building with a large fenced yard in the foreground. Annotation on verso of photograph states: "Bella Bella Church"
Photograph depicts the steamship Princess Sophia on the water with a forested shoreline in the background. Annotation on recto of photograph states: "C.P.R. S.S. Princess Sophia Prince Rupert" Annotation on verso of photograph states: "Port Simpson B.C. J.M. Parger(?)"
Photograph depicts a totem pole and a tall wooden plant holder in front of a body of water.
Photograph depicts the steamship Camosun on the water with a mountain range in the background. Annotation on recto of photograph states: "S.S. Camosun Port Essington B.C." Annotation on verso of photograph states: "Canada B.C. The Coast Steamer "Camosun" passing Port Essington"
Photograph depicts the boat Westminster on the water with houses on the shoreline visible in the background. Annotation on verso of photograph states: "Westminster"
Photograph depicts the steamship Prince Rupert run aground on a rocky shoreline. Annotation on recto of photograph states: ""Prince Rupert" On The Rocks. Yes Sir. Snow Storm. Near Prince Rupert, B.C. 23 Mar: 1917. F. Button Photo. Pr. Rupert. No. 576"
Photograph depicts a man standing in front of the steamship Prince Rupert run aground on a rocky shoreline. Annotation on recto of photograph states: "Prince Rupert" Wrecked On Genn Island Nr Prince Rupert B.C. 23 Mar' 1917. F. Button. Photo Pr Rupert No. 573" Annotation on verso of photograph states: "Dear Ted.- I am just writing you a note to remind you you have not written me since the last time. This is the way the Rupert is now she sure looks fine. I had a fine time in Rupert during the holidays. I wish you would send me some stamps. I traded Willie quite a few and two dandy, Montenegro ones. I am using my fountain pen now, it writes fine. I guess I will close your loving brother Gordon"
Photograph depicts a building on a rocky shore with water in the foreground.
Photograph depicts the steamship Prince Rupert run aground on a rocky shoreline beside a forested area. Annotation on recto of photograph states: ""Prince Rupert" Wrecked On Genn Island Nr Prince Rupert B.C. 23 March 1917. F. Button Photo Pr. Rupert No.568"
Photograph depicts the forested Genn Island with the steamship Prince Rupert run aground on the rocky shore of the island. Annotation on recto of photograph states: ""Prince Rupert" Stranded On Genn Island. Nr. Prince Rupert. B.C. 23 Mar: 1917. F. Button. Photo Pr. Rupert. No 567."
Item is a photo postcard of a painting by C.R. Patterson. This painting can be seen on p. 361 in an article titled "The Quest for the Cetacean" written by C. R. Patterson and published in The Pacific Monthly: A Magazine of Education and Progress (Vol. XX, July-Dec. 1908).
Photograph depicts a river boat run aground on a sandy beach. Annotation on verso of photograph states: "Old Skeena River boat beached"
Photograph depicts a wooden boat run aground on a sandy beach. Annotation on verso of photograph states: "near Port Simpson"
Photograph depicts a totem pole along a shoreline with canoes overturned at its base. A forested area is visible in the background. Pole is likely on the territory of the Wuikinuxv Nation, also known as the Oweekeno Nation whose traditional territory includes the shores of Rivers Inlet and Owikeno Lake. Annotation on recto of photograph states: "Indian Totem Pole, Rivers Inlet, B.C"
Photograph depicts a boat titled Venture on the water with a mountain range in the background.
Photograph depicts a steamboat on the water with forested mountains in the background.