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1992.10.2.2 · Item · [1991 or 1992]
Part of Ron A. Sebastian Collection

Video recording is a compact VHS recording of the construction of the ceremonial chairs (President's Chair and Chancellor's Chair) for the University of Northern British Columbia.

2000.10.1.2 · Item · [ca. 1995]
Part of David G. Fish fonds

Consists of 1 edited and revised early draft of chapter for Prospering Together. Initial paper--which was subsequently heavily revised--was written by Lee G. Morrison and David Fish, and was entitled "Land Claims Settlement and the Devolution of Control of Health Services: The Health and Economic Report".

2000.10.1.3 · Item · 1997
Part of David G. Fish fonds

Consists of 1 later draft of chapter for Prospering Together, entitled "Chapter 7: Unlocking the Medicine Chest: the Implications of Transferring Control of Health Services to First Nations." Also includes 1 Laurier Institution brochure entitled "The Challenge of Diversity," and 1 cover letter. Cover letter, from Ann G. Roberts, Executive Assistant, Laurier Institution, asks Dr. David Fish to amend submitted chapter and then approve the final version for publication.

Contracts and correspondence
2000.10.1.4 · Item · 1996-1997
Part of David G. Fish fonds

Consists of correspondence, contract, book prospectus, and curriculum vitae of assistant relating to Dr. David Fish's chapter for Prospering Together.

Cabinet members in canoe
2000.13.1.115 · Item · 1958.
Part of Ray Williston fonds

Item is a photograph of Ray Williston and other cabinet ministers paddling a birch bark canoe in the grass during BC Centennial celebrations in Prince George.

Originally mounted on poster with photographs 115.1, 115.2, 115.3.

2000.19.2.23 · Item · 29 Aug. 1927-26 Sept. 1927
Part of Prentiss Gray Collection

Photograph depicts a family consists of a woman and four children standing underneath or next to a lean-to style tent. Meat is drying above the campfire and the head of a horse is visible in the foreground.

2000.19.2.25 · Item · 29 Aug. 1927-26 Sept. 1927
Part of Prentiss Gray Collection

Photograph depicts a First Nations family consisting of a woman and four children standing underneath or next to a lean-to style tent. Meat is drying above the campfire and a horse's head is visible in the foreground.

Lest We Forget poster
2000.23.1.064.1 · Item · [199-?]
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

The poster lists the names of World War II Canadian Indigenous soldiers from Cheslatta, Lake Babine, Stoney Creek, Tl'azt'en Nation, Mcleod Lake, Lheit-Lit'en Nation, Stellat'en First Nation, Nak'azdli, Broman Lake, Telkwa, Nadleh Whut'en, Burns Lake, Grassy Plains, and Nazko. This poster was created by the Yinka Dene Language Institute.

2001.1.1.2 · Item · 31 Jan. 1869
Part of NBCA Document and Ephemera Collection

Item consists of a letter written by John McCormick to a person named James; it is not made clear if James is a friend or relative. In both his letter to James, John McCormick makes several references to Victoria. His familiarity with Victoria suggests that he may have travelled from Victoria to Barkerville to mine for gold. In his letters to James, John McCormick describes having no money and living under poor conditions. He mentions the great fire that swept through Barkerville and that he lost nothing due to its distance from his house. McCormick also mentions that the Indians are dying quickly of Small Pox in Victoria.

2001.1.051 · Item · 1958
Part of NBCA Document and Ephemera Collection

This 16 page booklet includes illustrations and a program of events, along with a short history of Williams Lake, a short history of stampedes, a "Dude Dictionary", and a poem entitled "The Old Cow Puncher". Also includes a summary about the "Cariboo Indians" (possibly referring to the Secwepemc Nation and other First Nations near the Williams Lake area) contemporary to the time that contains information that is now considered inaccurate.

2002.12.20.1 · Item · c.1986
Part of Bob Harkins fonds

Item consists of transcript and tape summary of interview with Catholic Bishop Fergus O'Grady on his retirement as Bishop of the local Catholic Diocese of Prince George. Discusses also the Oblate Missionary Order and their history in Northern British Columbia. Also discusses the founding of the Prince George College.

Harkins, Bob
2002.12.30 · Item · c.1970s
Part of Bob Harkins fonds

Item consists of transcript and tape summary of recorded interview with Gordon Wood, pharmacist, businessman and sports enthusiast who lived in Prince George c.1920s-c.1970s. He discusses various events that impacted Prince George including the Great Depression of the 1930s and set up of relief camps; the set up of army camps during World War II. He also discusses local politicians, his drugstore business and community members.

Harkins, Bob
2002.12.5.2 · Item · c.1970 - c.1989
Part of Bob Harkins fonds

Item consists of typed transcript of interview with Ivor Guest discussing his early memories of Prince George as a river man and logging. Includes discussion of Cataline, and Quaw family.

Harkins, Bob
Eagle Lake Henry Sill
2001.15.2.03 · Item · 7 March 1964
Part of Nedra Jane Paul collection

Consists of an audio recording of Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Henry and of Henry Sill in the Ulgatcho dialect (Carrier language) and the Bella Coola/Nuxálk dialect (Salishan language). [unconfirmed]

Songs
2001.15.2.05 · Item · 1964
Part of Nedra Jane Paul collection

Consists of an audio recording made by Paul of songs sung by Mrs. Danny William, Mrs. E. Sammy, Mrs. Peter William, and Mrs. Patrick Andy.

Old Ekks
2001.15.2.06 · Item · 19 January 1964
Part of Nedra Jane Paul collection

Consists of an audio recording made by Paul of Joseph Jeff, Old Ekks' son-in-law, asking questions of Old Ekks at Redstone.

The Kohklux map
2002.14.1.09.168.1 · Item · 1995 (originally created 1852)
Part of Marianne (Marika) Ainley fonds

Item consists of the Kohklux map originally created by Chief Chilkaht Kohklux of Tlingit in 1852. This is one of the earliest known maps of the southern Yukon. Map originally inserted into a book about the map.

Totem Pole
2004.2.1.13 · Item · 1898-1920
Part of Reverend R.W. Large fonds

Photograph depicts a totem pole and a tall wooden plant holder in front of a body of water.

2004.2.1.14 · Item · 1898-1920
Part of Reverend R.W. Large fonds

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"

2004.2.1.2 · Item · [ca. 1910]
Part of Reverend R.W. Large fonds

Photograph depicts several houses and headstones built on a rocky shoreline with water in the foreground. Annotation on verso of photograph states: "Canada, B.C. Bella Bella - Indian Missions. Indian Grave houses and monuments"