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2006.20.9.29 · Item · ca. 1918
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Handwritten annotation on recto of postcard reads: “Were there’s a will there’s a way, 5th Street, Prince Rupert, B.C., F. Button photo Pr. Rupert. No. 514.” Handwritten annotation in pen on verso of postcard reads: “Miss Belding, 33 Marlbro Avenue, Hull Yorkshire, England. S.S. Prince George. Dec. 1918. Dear Bertha, This is a street in the centre of the town Prince Rupert. There is a capacity list of passengers on board. The boat is registered to hold 384. We left at midnight and exped to arrive in Vancouver tomorrow at 3:30 pm. Love from Edie.”

2006.20.12.46 · Item · [ca. 1940]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Handwritten photo album caption below this photo reads: "Ordinary 'Nose-Hanger'." Photograph depicts airplane hangar with large circles in a darker fabric to accommodate the nose and engines of plane. Large truck and stacks of unidentified packages in foreground on right. Unidentified vehicle to left of hangar. It is believed that photograph was taken at Whitehorse, YT.

Royal Canadian Air Force
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”

Bridge over Dog Creek
2006.20.11.5 · Item · June 1923
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts a short wooden bridge spanning Dog Creek mid-ground and a stand of trees in the background. There are many Dog Creeks within British Columbia, it is believed this Dog Creek is located just south of Fort St. James, BC. Handwritten photo caption below photograph reads: "Dog Creek".

2006.20.12.47 · Item · [ca. 1940]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Handwritten photo album caption below this photo reads: "D.O.T [Department of Transportation?] Bldgs & Garage, Whitehorse." Photograph depicts numerous buildings and a four-door garage on streets in Whitehorse. Dump trucks and other various vehicles surround garage. Road and gravel covered area crosses foreground.

Royal Canadian Air Force
2006.20.9.6 · Item · 19 October 1911
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts two, four-horse stagecoaches laden with passengers parked outside the Hotel Northern in South Fort George. A group comprised of primarily men watch the stagecoaches from the veranda of the hotel. Handwritten annotation in bottom right corner of photograph reads: "Cariboo Stage at South Ft. George, BC. Oct 19-1911."

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”

Cenial Crew of "32"
2006.20.12.2 · Item · [ca. 1940]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts three men (two in uniform) in front of a military plane with the number "7632" on its side. Handwritten photo album caption below this photo reads: "OUR CENIAL CREW OF "32". It is believed this photograph was taken at the military base in Whitehorse, YT.

Royal Canadian Air Force
Crew Weighing In
2006.20.12.5 · Item · [ca. 1940]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts four men in uniform standing with luggage and supplies in front of a military plane with the number "7632" on its side. Handwritten photo album caption below this photo reads: "WEIGHING IN."

Royal Canadian Air Force
2006.20.12.6 · Item · [ca. 1940]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Handwritten photo album caption below this photo reads: "F/O P.B.COX Grand Prairie. C.D. #1. Unit. N.W.S.R." Photograph depicts the officer standing in uniform at airstrip, wearing what appears to be an RCAF wings medallion on his right breast. Machinery can be seen in background (two sets of land-rollers).

Royal Canadian Air Force
2006.20.12.41 · Item · [ca. 1940]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Handwritten photo album caption below this photo reads: "Gathering up the pieces [re. plane crash, item 2006.20.12.42]." Photograph depicts two trucks and a large group of men standing in airstrip believed to be at Whitehorse. Group of various buildings visible in background on right.

Royal Canadian Air Force
2006.20.12.9 · Item · [ca. 1940]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts group of buildings at Grande Prairie airstrip. The foremost building has the sign "YUKON SOUTHERN" on its roof, and the tower and admin building can be seen behind. Power poles, large trucks, and other large unidentified machinery are lined up in background on right.

Royal Canadian Air Force
2006.20.12.8 · Item · [ca. 1940]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts building with small second story attached, and a tall red and white pole in front. Signal tower and power poles in background on right, semi-trailer in background on left. A man in uniform can be seen in the far right sitting on a small staircase on wheels. Small unidentified buildings and miscellaneous shop supplies in background. Handwritten photo album caption beside this photo reads: "Grand Prairie Tower and Adm. Bldg."

Royal Canadian Air Force
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.”

Loading for the North
2006.20.12.3 · Item · [ca. 1940]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts five men in uniform loading supplies onto a military plane with the number "7632" on its side. Handwritten photo album caption below this photo reads: "LOADING FOR THE NORTH." It is believed this photograph was taken at the military base in Whitehorse, YT.

Royal Canadian Air Force
2006.20.12.34 · Item · [ca. 1940]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Handwritten photo album caption below this photo reads: "Everybody Works." Photograph depicts four men in uniform (same men from item 2006.20.12.33) loading a red cross suitcase and other luggage onto plane, movable staircase behind them. It is believed that a fifth man is also semi-visible behind them. Snowbank and various unidentified buildings in background on right.

Royal Canadian Air Force
2006.20.12.10 · Item · [ca. 1940]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts an unidentified man standing in what is believed to be the airstrip at Grande Prairie, Alberta. Rear end of semi-trailer in distance on left, other unidentified machinery on right. Flat horizon crosses mid ground. Handwritten photo album caption below this photo reads: "Ready for Fun Above or Mud Below."

Royal Canadian Air Force
2006.20.12.13 · Item · [ca. 1940]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts a military plane in flight with the number "7634" on its side. As the photo was taken through the window of a second plane in flight, the outline of the window is visible, as is the left engine. Handwritten photo album caption below this photo reads: "Our Travelling Companion, '34' at 10 000 feet."

Royal Canadian Air Force
Military Plane Called "32"
2006.20.12.7 · Item · [ca. 1940]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts military plane landed in Grande Prairie airstrip. One man is semi-visible behind left wing. Land rollers, other unidentified equipment, and flat horizon in background. Handwritten photo album caption beside this photo reads: "32".

Royal Canadian Air Force
Military Plane Called "39"
2006.20.12.40 · Item · [ca. 1940]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Handwritten photo album caption below this photo reads: "P '39'". Photograph depicts view of plane from front parked in airstrip believed to be at Whitehorse. Ladder, hose, and unidentified objects in left foreground. Snow and horizon in background.

Royal Canadian Air Force
2006.20.12.26 · Item · [ca. 1940]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Handwritten photo album caption below this photo reads: " 'Parked For The Night.' C.P.A. [Locheed ?] at Ft. Nelson." Photograph depicts military plane in runway, its engines draped and enclosed in tarp covering. Steel drums and hose on trailer pulled by tractor in foreground, as well as movable staircase. Trees on horizon in background.

Royal Canadian Air Force
Pack Dogs at Fort St. James
2006.20.11.7 · Item · June 1923
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts two First Nations men and two pack dogs loaded with bags. A small group of people can be seen in distance in front of semi-visible building. Stand of trees in background. Handwritten photo caption below photograph reads: "Indians & Pack Dogs - Fort St. James."

2006.20.12.22 · Item · [ca. 1940]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Handwritten photo album caption below this photo reads: “Packing for home: ^Sick Indian.” Arrow is pointed at man facing plane and holding small bundle. Three other men in uniform stand with luggage in front of plane (one believed to be unidentified man from item 2006.20.12.18). A fifth man in suit is semi-visible, loading plane.

Royal Canadian Air Force
2006.20.12.23 · Item · [ca. 1940]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Handwritten photo album caption below this photo reads: “Fort St John Apron. F/Rideouts 'Norseman'^" Arrow is pointed at plane on far right with the number "2466" on its side and unidentified equipment below. Runway in foreground, approximately four military planes in background surrounded with unidentified people and equipment.

Royal Canadian Air Force
Prince George Postcard
2006.20.11.1 · Item · ca. 1940
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Postcard image depicts streetview looking west along 3rd Ave in Prince George, B.C. Storefronts and period automobiles are visible. Handwritten annotation on photographic negative, now visible along bottom of print image reads: "3rd Ave, Prince George B.C. Looking West. HND 41".

2006.20.11.2 · Item · [ca. 1900]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts a street scene along Second St. in Fort George. Wagons line the dirt road which is flanked by wooden buildings. A group of unidentified men stand on the boardwalk outside of Rigg's Restaurant. Handwritten annotation along bottom of photograph: "Second St. Ft. George".

Slim Williams and Dog Team
2006.20.9.7 · Item · 1933
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts Slim Williams and four members of his dog team in the centre of the image, with a group of men, women and children standing behind him looking towards the camera. Handwritten annotation along bottom of photograph reads: "'Slim' Williams and Dog Team From Alaska to Chicago 1933". It is believed this photograph was taken in Hazelton, BC. and documents Slim Williams on his way to the Chicago Fair.