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2000.1.1.2.2.25 · Item · 1963
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Handwritten caption beside this photo reads: "Work crew eating in open at 10˚ below zero, evicted from Lunchroom, due to damage to, from falling rock." Men are shown sitting in snow. Various metal materials in foreground, snow-covered mountainside in background. It is believed that power lines are also visible in background.

2003.2 · Item · c. 1923 - c. 1957

Fonds consists of 1 copy of a typed transcript featuring Winnifred Emily Warner Russell (nee Large) being interviewed by her daughter Bev Christensen. Content of transcript includes the topics of nursing training in Vernon (1923-26) and nursing in Grace Hospital in Vancouver, and General Hospitals in Prince George, Prince Rupert, and Smithers up until 1957. No audio recording gifted.

2009.7.1.140 · Item · [ca. 1925?]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Group of six men sit and stand on small boat close to shore. Rev. W.E. Collison stands on far right (son of Marion and Archdeacon W.H. Collison).

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Dr. Macdonald Med officer (Kincolith) / Dr. [McQuarrie?] Med officer Victoria / Steven Clayton Native boat owner / Capt. Bary - Insp. of Indian Schools / W.E. Collison Indian agent. / Inspection trip to villages of upper Nass River".

Waste in Mine Valley
2000.1.1.3.13.12 · Item · 25 October 1965
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph depicts large swath of dark waste down mountainside to right of valley. The waste dump is believed to be visible at top of swath on right of image. Bench mining visible on the North and South peak in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Oct. 25 / 65 4:25 PM."

2000.10.3.11 · Item · 10 June 1967
Part of David G. Fish fonds

Consists of 1 unpublished paper entitled "The Two Scientists: A Study of the Career Orientation of Scientists in Industry and Academic Research Settings," presented by D. de Hesse and D.G. Fish, The Association of Canadian Medical Colleges, at the meetings of the Canadian Association of Sociology and Anthropology, Ottawa, 10-11 June 1967.

The Hospital at Hazelton
2004.2.1.160 · Item · 1898-1920
Part of Reverend R.W. Large fonds

Photograph depicts numerous buildings with a grassy field in the foreground and a mountain range in the background. Annotation on recto of photograph states: "The Hospital at Hazelton"

2000.10.3.03 · Item · Sep. 1965
Part of David G. Fish fonds

Consists of 1 unpublished paper entitled "The Delivery of Health Care to Remote Populations: An Introduction," presented as an introduction to a seminar of the same name. By D.G. Fish, Ph.D., Head, Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba.

2006.20.12.42 · Item · [ca. 1940]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Handwritten photo album caption below this photo reads: "The above ship, after 'doing' a barrel-roll 50 feet above the runway." Photograph depicts three men in uniform bent over wreckage of plane crash in airstrip believed to be at Whitehorse, YT. Large group of men and vehicles in background on right, trees and hillside in background on left.

Royal Canadian Air Force
Social Credit Cabinet
2000.13.1.28 · Item · 1956
Part of Ray Williston fonds

Item is a photograph of the Cabinet taken in late February 1956 days before the resignation of Lands & Forests Minister Robert Sommers. From left: Highways Minister P.A. Gaglardi; Education Minister Ray Williston; Trade, Industry & Fisheries Minister R. Chetwynd; Health Minister Eric Martin; Agriculture Minister Ken Kiernan; Premier Bennett; Attorney-General R. Bonner; Provincial Secretary W. Black; Mr. Sommers; Labour Minister L. Wicks and Public Works Minister W. Chant.

2007.17.4.16 · Item · [ca. 1960]
Part of James Joseph Claxton Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts James Joseph Claxton, on board the M.S. Columbia, awaiting the arrival of a public health nurse, lighthhouse keeper and assistant lighthouse keeper who are approaching in a small boat. Handwritten annotations on verso read: “James Joseph Claxton - my uncle. Cook on the Columbia”; “James Joseph Claxton. JJC awaiting arrival of Public Health Nurse, Lighthouse Keeper and Asst Light house Keeper at Pine Island between Port Hardy & Bull Harvour. M.S. Columbia, Columbia Coast Missions (Anglican)”

Seneka Bibile: A Tribute
2000.10.3.10 · Item · Feb. 1986
Part of David G. Fish fonds

Consists of 1 unpublished paper entitled "Seneka Bibile: A Tribute," presented by Mark Amerasinghe, Kandy, February 1986.

2008.3.1.22.2 · Item · 6 July 1979
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Polaroid photograph depicting large building with the sign "TRADES SHOP". Power line and red car in foreground; hill and trees in background. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph: "The Sanatorium. Fort Qu'Appelle - July 6/79".

Prince Rupert Hospital
2004.2.1.155 · Item · [between 1910 and 1920]
Part of Reverend R.W. Large fonds

Photograph depicts the multi-level Prince Rupert hospital with trees and shrubbery in the foreground. Annotation on recto of photograph states: "Prince Rupert Hospital W.W.W. Photo"

Overturned Grader
2000.1.1.2.2.22 · Item · 1963
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Handwritten caption beside this photo reads: "Damage to Cassiar Grader, result of hazardous access to site". Rocks and rubble in foreground, mountain in background. Grader appears to be sitting on edge of cliff.

2000.10.5.1 · Item · 1982
Part of David G. Fish fonds

Consists of 1 report entitled "Nutrition Research Project, Maldives." Written by Dr. David G. Fish, WHO Short-Term Consultant, for World Health Organization, South-East Asia Region.

2009.7.1.060 · Item · [ca. 1873 - ca. 1920]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Photograph depicts a large two-storey building with the sign: "CALEDONIA HOSPITAL". Fence crosses foreground, hills visible in background.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Mission Hosp at Metlakatla B.C."

2004.2.1.158 · Item · [between 1898 and 1910]
Part of Reverend R.W. Large fonds

Photograph depicts a multi-level hospital surrounded by smaller buildings and a wooden walkway. Annotation on recto of photograph states: "Methodist Hospital, Bella Bella B.C. George E. Darby, B.A., M.B., Superintendent"

2000.1.1.2.2.32 · Item · 1963
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph depicts four construction workers in front of tall wood structure extending to top level of construction area. Building material and supplies cover the ground: lumber, saw horses etc. Barricades against loose rock enclose area in midground (see item 2000.1.1.2.352). Plastic-covered pile sits at top level in background.

Men at Empress Hotel
2009.5.3.84 · Item · [before 1914]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Three men stand under deck of three story hotel. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph: "Empress Hotel South Fort George, B.C.", on recto: "according to Mrs [illegible] Williams this Hotel burned down New Years 1914 and the owner collected insurance & moved to Anchorage Alaska. (smell of kerosene)", "Boucher [sic]".

2009.5.3.87 · Item · [ca. 1910]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts one man and three woman standing in front of shop windows of three story building with the sign "GERMAN. BAKERY. F. TIEMEYER" A window nook and small balcony extend from second floor. Road in foreground. Handwritten annotations on recto of photograph: "Main Building 30 x 32. Lean to for Bake Shop. Food cellar. Five Food Rooms upstairs. Electric lights throughout entire house. Burned badly Jan 15 - 9 45 PM 1969. Was originally moved from South."

Lunchroom Damaged by Boulder
2000.1.1.2.2.24 · Item · 1963
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Handwritten caption beside this photo reads: "Lunchroom Damaged by Boulder". Large boulder stands to right of small building, walls of right corner partially destroyed. Lumber, upturned saw horse, and various other material lie on ground. Dirt road in foreground, mountainside in background.

2009.7.1.138 · Item · September 1933
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Boat floats close to shore in foreground, forest and hills on opposite shore in background. Joyce is the daughter of Bertha and W.E. Collison, and the granddaughter of Marion and Archdeacon W.H. Collison.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Upper Nass River Sept. 1933. Joyce with Tom Moorhouse & the medical officer".

2000.1.1.4.2.1 · Item · 1962
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Typed annotation on caption adhered to recto of photograph: "Presentation of Open Pit Mines and Quarries Annual Safety Award by W.K. Kiernan, Minister of Mines, British Columbia to J.G. Berry, General Superintendent, Cassiar Asbestos Corporation. Cassiar Asbestos Corporation won the trophy for the year 1962 with a compensable accident frequency of 7.19." Photograph depicts J.G. Berry shaking hands with Mr. Kiernan as he accepts a plaque from the "DEPARTMENT OF MINES AND PETROLEUM RESOURCES." A man and woman are partially visible at table behind them. Curtains on wall in background.

2009.5.2.85 · Item · 18 April 1936
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts Bert Glassey in winter gear standing with snowshoes and what appears to be a dogsled. Bushes and trees in background. Typed annotation on recto of photograph: "The Tribulations and privations of a Coroner in Northern British Columbia. April 18th, 1936. Taken in the Teslin Lake country of B.C."

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
2007.17.4.30 · Item · [ca. 1960]
Part of James Joseph Claxton Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts two men in a row boat, one rowing and one holding a peugh (J.J. Claxton) and watching the catch being reeled in on the fishing pole of another man wearing a hospital gown. A small boy on the deck watches. Handwritten annotation in pencil on verso reads: “JJC x”

Faculties and Finances
2000.10.3.06 · Item · Dec. 1965
Part of David G. Fish fonds

Consists of 1 unpublished paper entitled "Faculties and Finances," presented at the Western Conference on Medical Education, Edmonton, Alberta, December 1965.