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Promotion & Outreach
2000.1.1.4.4 · File · 1963 - 1978
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

File contains photographs taken for promotional purposes.

  • Two photos depict a Cassiar display at an unknown event in 1963.
  • Eight photos were professionally taken for use in the 1978 Cassiar Asbestos Corportaion Ltd. Annual Report, and possibly other publications. These photos depict a skyscraper and products made with asbestos.
  • Additionally, two hand painted postcards of McDame Mountain and Christmas Tree House are included that may have been used for promotional reasons. Also, four slides of a display, "Story of Asbestos."
  • five photographs of unofficial tour of Cassiar via airplane in the 1970s.
2000.13.1.43 · Item · 1970.
Part of Ray Williston fonds

Item is a photograph of Ray Williston at a banquet hosted by Sanyo Pulp Ltd. in May 1970. Mr. Williston is flanked by Vern Stothert of Stothert Veco Consultants Ltd., who designed BC Forest products’ mill in Mackenzie and Margaret Nagy, who was scouting financing for a pulp mill in Bella Coola.

2009.5.1.32 · Item · [ca. 1921]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

The two girls stand in front of a house at South Fort George, B.C. Young boy believed to be Arthur Taylor can be seen in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "After the Ball was over, Violet and Virginia lay [...] August 22, [192...] South fort George B.C." (Annotation is cut off).

2009.5.1.35 · Item · 1919
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Fourteen year old Violet stands behind her mother who is seated on chair in front of house at South Fort George. Nine year old Arthur Taylor can be seen sliding down the front steps in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Mother & Violet - 1921 -" (date believed to be incorrect).

2009.5.1.43 · Item · [ca. 1910]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Two women stand in walkway cleared of snow in front of tall brick home with a detailed porch, believed to be in Victoria, B.C. The women wear long winter coats, fur hand-warmers, and large hats. It is believed that one or both of these women is a cousin to Violet Baxter's family, through the Taylor line.

2009.5.1.83 · Item · 1916
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Group of men, women, and children stand in field below large sign that reads: "GRAND TRUNK PACIFIC TRACK CONNECTED APRIL 7th 1914 PRINCE RUPERT MILEAGE 373-96 - WINNIPEG MILEAGE 1,374". Two men in formal attire stand on either side of group, women and children in between. A spotted dog stands on right. It is believed that members of the Taylor family are present in group (Hermina holding infant Tom, surrounded by Violet, Lucy, Arthur, Virginia, and Dixon). Man and woman in back left speculated to be Lillian and A.K. Bourchier. Handwritten annotation on envelope of negative reads: "Ft. Fraser 1916".

2009.5.1.88 · Item · 14 June 1927
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Typed on verso of ticket: "CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAYS WESTERN REGION" "EMPLOYES TRIP PASS - FIRST CLASS" "SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS ON BACK" "PASS (1) Miss V. B. Taylor, ACCOUNT Stenographer -- C.N.R. TO Vancouver, B.C. FROM Prince Rupert, B.C. via Jasper, Alta." "DATE ISSUED} June 14th/27. EXPIRES END OF} July. 1927" "ADDRESS Prince Rupert. REQD BY V.B.T." "HONORED ON TRAIN NO. [6]". Verso has been signed by the conductor (illegible) and dated "Jun 18".

Typed on recto of ticket: "PASS ONE WAY ONLY TW IN ACCORDANCE WITH ACCOMPANYING PASS, BUT IN OPPOSITE DIRECTION" "VOID IF DETACHED" "143518". Stamped annotation on recto: "[ISSUED BY] W. H. TOBEY". Handwritten annotation on recto: "OFF SNOWSHOED NO 5 JULY 13 [WM?]". Ticket has been punched with four different shapes.

Unknown Family by House
2009.5.2.25 · Item · [ca. 1900]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts a man and woman standing beside an elderly woman on wood boardwalk near front porch. Window plants hang beside them and a jack russell terrier sits at their feet. Neighbouring yards in background.

2009.5.2.73 · Item · [ca. 1935]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts a group of four adults standing in front of car parked on road. Forest and unknown building in background. Left to right: Judge Fisher, Mrs. [Laird?], unidentified taxi driver, Sarah Glassey. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Sarah, The Taxi driver, Mrs. [Laird?] her husband is a Dr. at the University of B.C. I am very fond of her, and an old friend of yours Judge Fisher used to be just good old Billy Fisher."

Mr. Murray on Horse
2009.5.2.177 · Item · [ca. 1905?]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts a man and woman standing to left of Mr. Murray and horse. Cardboard box lies in left foreground, and a team of horses pulling wagon can be seen in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Mr. Murray on the horse."

2009.5.2.180 · Item · [ca. 1905?]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts man standing with women believed to be Sarah Glassey. The pair holds a line of fish between them. Boat and trees in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "[Mert?] and myself after an hours trolling."

Couple Sitting in Winery
2009.5.2.202 · Item · [ca. 1910?]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Man and woman sit on large barrels in dark area. Dog stands on right. Illegible annotation on recto of photograph: "Mr. Lev and self at Brew and [Chaisr?] Winery [Lakevill?] Cal. Sitting on '[puncheon?]' '[...?]' in the background."

2009.5.2.245 · Item · [1941?]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Four elderly women in black dresses stand to right of steps to unknown building. A young girl stands at top of steps in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Audry [Night?], Mrs Fuller, Mrs Peters, Mrs Murphy, Mrs [McMeefrin?] Mrs McKechine".

2009.5.2.289 · Item · [ca. 1940]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Group of four women and one man stands in front of car in unidentified yard. Sarah stands on far left, buildings, wood pile, and forest in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "[Wright Car?] Atlin." Similar group also featured in items 2009.5.2.274 - 2009.5.2.294.