Photograph depicts a man standing in a loaded canoe floating close to shore. Two men stand on rocky shore in left foreground. Tall hills in background, river rapids behind canoe in midground. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Parle Pas Rapids Peace River."
Photograph depicts a small pass through an island or peninsula on the Fraser River. Photo is believed to have been taken near Stone Creek, south of South Fort George. Annotation on verso of photograph reads: "FORT GEORGE CANYON. CANOE PASS. J. HEAY. PHOTO."
This photograph album consists of photographs of members of both the Baxter and Taylor families including (the Baxters): Violet (nee Taylor) Allan, Fred, Dick, Edna, Harriet and Bob Baxter; Bea (nee Baxter) Skaret and Margaret (nee Baxter) Lund; and (the Taylors): Hermina, Ellen, Lucy, Arthur (and Art's wife and son), Virginia, Tom, and Hugh Taylor. Identified geographic locations include Summit Lake, Mud River, California, Cottonwood River, Cluculz Lake, and Prince George. Subjects identified in this album include: family gatherings, picnics, automobiles, working horse team, snowshoeing, landscape vistas, and a King George V Elementary School class photo. Textual items include two booklets and a brochure.
Baxter, VioletPhotograph depicts bridge over Nechako River. Sloped cutbanks on opposite shore in background. Railroad tracks can be seen on town shore in right foreground. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph: "NECHAKO RIVER NEAR PRINCE GEORGE B.C. N.H.D."
Photograph depicts bridge over Nechako River. Sloped cutbanks on opposite shore in background. Buildings and railroad tracks can be seen on town shore in right foreground.
Photograph depicts the major buildings and streets of the town. Sloped cutbank visible across the Nechako River in background. It is believed that this photograph was taken from Connaught Hill. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph reads: "PRINCE GEORGE, B.C."
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.
Photograph depicts Mary standing in dirt area at corner of log building. Image has been cropped to an oval shape. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph reads: "Mary Houghtaling to Mrs Boucher [sic] Born [July 17] 1910 Prairie [Creek] 1911".
Photograph depicts group of buffaloes on horizon. Trees in midground, field in foreground. It is believed that this photograph was given to Lillian & A.K. Bourchier by their niece Jean. Location unknown; possibly Alberta as the Bourchier family moved to Alberta in 1902.
Photograph depicts winding river from above, tall trees on either side and mountains in background. Handwritten photo caption on verso and recto of this photograph reads: "Top of Grand Canyon from Portage trail".
Photograph depicts two men standing and paddling in canoe on river, trees stand above rock face on opposite shore in background. Handwritten photo caption on verso and recto of this photograph reads: "Entering the Grand Canyon."
Photograph depicts men on a scow near opposite shore of river. Treetops in foreground. Photograph taken from above. Handwritten photo caption on verso and recto of this photo reads: "in the lower Grand Canyon".
Photograph depicts men on a scow in distance at bend in river. Unidentified objects or structures on opposite shore in background, rocky shore in foreground. Handwritten photo caption on verso and recto of this photo reads: "Scow coming through upper Grand Canyon".
Photograph depicts the Giscome Rapids. Opposite shore in background, rocky beach in foreground. Handwritten photo caption on verso and recto of this photo reads: "Point where G.T.P. [Grand Trunk Pacific] canoe capsized at Giscome Rapids & where 3 men were drowned."
Photograph depicts four men in campsite. Cooking supplies and miscellaneous items in foreground, forest trees in background. Handwritten annotation on verso and recto of this photograph reads: "Camp at Portage in Grand Canyon".
Photograph depicts three men and dog in tent campsite. Cooking supplies and miscellaneous items in throughout, forest trees in background. Handwritten annotation on verso and recto of this photograph reads: "Camp on Upper end of Grand Canyon".
Photograph depicts men on a scow, maneuvering what is believed to be the Upper Fraser River. Opposite shore in background, close shore in foreground. Handwritten photo caption below this photo reads: "1. Turning above the whirlpool where the dog swam across."
Photograph depicts a line of men standing on rocky shore and holding a long rope between them, while men on scow float close to shore in distance. Trees on opposite shore in background. Handwritten photo caption on verso and recto of this photo reads: "in the Grand Canyon."
Photograph depicts a crew of 13 men on a scow believed to be maneuvering through the Upper Fraser River at Scow's Last Lap (Scow Rapids), downriver from the Grand Canyon of the Fraser. Trees on opposite shore in background, rocky shore in foreground. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph reads: "the last lap".
Photograph depicts a river scow in midground, close to opposite shore. Handwritten photo caption on verso and recto of this photograph reads: "In the Grand Canyon."
Photograph depicts a line of men standing on opposite shore and holding a long rope between them, while men on scow float close to shore in distance. River water in foreground, trees on shore in background. Handwritten photo caption on verso and recto of this photograph reads: "In the Grand Canyon."
Photograph depicts river between opposite shore and rock landings in foreground. Mountaintops visible in background. Handwritten photo caption on verso and recto of this photograph reads: "Opening of the River above the Grand Canyon".
Photograph depicts many buildings among forest trees on hillside of opposite shore. River in foreground.
Photograph depicts many buildings among forest trees on hillside of opposite shore. River in foreground.
Photograph features a wooden box of pears sitting on grass, bushes in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "This is a prize box of pears." It is believed that this photograph was given to Lillian & A.K. Bourchier by their niece Jean.
Photograph depicts a train and long building on high level of river bank. Fraser river in foreground, forest trees on shore in background.
Photograph depicts what appears to be two trains and a long building on high level of river bank. Fraser river in foreground, forest trees on shore in background.
Photograph depicts a woman, man, and dog standing in front of the Chinese general store in a log building with the sign "AH YEE FUR DEALER GENERAL MERCHANT". Power poles, buildings, and trees visible in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "First Store S Ft George A. G. Hamilton" "Boucher [sic]". It is believed that this store was originally owned by A. G. Hamilton.
Photograph depicts lane in front of tent buildings flooded with water. Tree in midground, forest trees in background. A man can be seen between first and second row of tent buildings. Photograph taken from canoe, portion of canoe visible in right foreground. It is believed that this photograph may depict the Island Cache in flood, at Prince George, BC.
Photograph depicts lane in front of tent buildings flooded with water, forest trees in background. Photograph taken from canoe, portion of canoe visible in foreground. It is believed that this photograph may depict the Island Cache in flood, at Prince George, BC.
Photograph depicts lane in front of tent buildings flooded with water, and a man standing near doorway to first building. It is believed that this photograph may depict the Island Cache in flood, at Prince George, BC.
Turkeys in foreground, shed in background.
Photograph depicts the Atlin townsite, forest in foreground, hills in background. Town stands on edge of lake located in left midground. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph: "Atlin City B.C., Sept. 3rd 1899. Copyrighted by S.A. Smythe Atlin, B.C."
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.
This Collection consists of photographs documenting early development of the Central Interior including such subjects as: homesteading, railway construction, packing & freighting, modes and routes of transportation, schools, mercantile development, leisurely activities, sports, natural resource development and exploitation, political movements, town-site development and policing. This collection also provides a look at history of the Taylor-Baxter Family - a long time pioneering family of this region, including: A.K. & Lillian Bourchier; Hugh & Hermina "Minnie" (nee Wessel) Taylor and family; Herbert & Sarah (nee Wessel) Glassey; and Bob & Violet (nee Taylor) Baxter and family.
Photograph depicts men on river boat and small canoe floating just off shore. Men sit and stand on shore among square bales and large cut lumber. Forest in background. Handwritten annotations on recto of photograph: "Fort Fraser wooding up at Giscome Portage", "Chilco at Giscome Portage".
This booklet, published by the Cunard Steam Ship Company, Ltd., provides an overview of Canada, England's emigration agents in Canada, and of the amenities provided by the Cunard Lines to its passengers immigrating to Canada from England via steamship. Booklet was printed in England.
Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph reads: "George St. Prince George BC Photo. S Wrathall". Prince George Hotel and Cafe stand on left side of street in foreground, and many other buildings and businesses can be seen. Vehicles line the street, cut banks visible in background. Photograph believed to have been taken while George Street was being prepared for a new lawyer of asphalt.
Photograph depicts dog on chain in yard. Lumber pile, fence, and buildings in background. Typed caption on note accompanying photo: "Lassie of Atlin - the Glasseys pride and joy."
Photograph depicts three men standing in dirt area near fire wood. Tent building semi-visible on left, forest trees behind snow pile in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Relief camp at Penny. 100 men - A.K. Bourchier Foreman - Dixon Taylor timekeeper. [Ted Nevan?] purchasing agent - hungry thirties. Construction days. Mile 29 - A.K. Bourchier J.P." Man in middle is believed to be A.K. Bourchier.
Photograph depicts H.F. Glassey at door to building with the sign "BC Government Liquor Store." A dog stands at his feet and the Atlin Schoolhouse building can be seen in the background. See also items 2009.5.2.75 & 2009.5.2.76.
Photograph depicts two large totem poles on either side of the front steps of Kwakwaka'wakw cedar plank houses. An unidentified woman and three small children can be seen in foreground. A second building stands in background on right. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph states: "New Hazelton". However, this annotation has been determined to be incorrect; this photograph is believed to depict Alert Bay. The nearest tall pole seen in the picture may be "Raven of the Sea" carved by Mungo Martin in 1902.