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Herd of Elk on Horizon
2009.5.3.131 · Item · [ca. 1920]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Field and tree in foreground. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "These are the ones we took at the park. The ones of the antelope and yak didn't turn out plain enough to print." It is believed that this photograph was given to Lillian & A.K. Bourchier by their niece Jean.

Buffalo in Field
2009.5.3.134 · Item · [ca. 1920]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

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.

2009.5.3.138 · Item · [ca. 1910]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts interior of one of Mr. & Mrs. Bourchier's "camp cabins" on the Upper Fraser River. A cushioned chair stands next to decorated shelf on log wall, wall hangings in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph duplicate: "Mr. Bourchier's bedroom."

2009.5.3.149 · Item · 1920
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts a large group of women, men, and children standing and sitting on grass. Stand of trees crosses midground, forest visible in background. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph: "Picnic at Fort George (Central) 1920." Photograph believed to have been taken at current location of Spruceland Shopping Center.

2009.5.4.18 · Item · [ca. 1935]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Margaret (nee Baxter) Lund stands in snowshoes wearing skirt, high socks, sweater, hat and gloves. Log fence crosses midground, power poles and unidentified building stand in background. Margaret is younger sister to Bob Baxter.

2009.5.4.20 · Item · [ca. 1925]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

An unidentified woman holding a fishing rod sits next to man speculated to be Bob Baxter in what appears to be a small boat on water. Opposite shore visible in background. She wears a dress and pearls, and he sits in a suit, tie and hat.

2009.5.4.3 · Item · [1937?]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts Bob standing to right of house, holding an eagle by the wings. A very young Alan stands beside him, and younger brother Fred in front. Short wood fence crosses midground, trees in background. Typed annotation on recto of photograph: "Quesnel B.C. 1936 Northern B.C. Eagle shot at Dragon Lake, B.C. 7 ft. 6 in spread. Mounted by Jack Lestin, Prince George,"

Large Picnic Gathering
2009.5.4.4 · Item · [ca. 1930]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts large social gathering of men, women and children seated in wooded area, fallen trees behind them. Smoke from a campfire rises behind group. It is speculated that Violet Baxter may be seated in foreground on right, with her back turned to the photographer.

Large Picnic Gathering
2009.5.4.5 · Item · [ca. 1930]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts large social gathering of men, women and children seated in wooded area, fallen trees behind them. Smoke from a campfire can be seen behind group. It is speculated that Violet Baxter may be seated in foreground, with her back turned to the photographer.

2009.5.4.52 · Item · [ca. 1955]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Edna & Alan Baxter - [guided?] with A. Hanson. Bob & Violet Baxter - Bob delivered mail to & from Quesnel in the 1940s." Young Edna sits on Alan's knee. Bob sits behind Violet as she pets the Cocker Spaniel. Large tree trunk stands behind Bob and Violet. A cabin and gate-like structure are semi-visible in background against forest. It is believed that this photograph was taken at Cluculz Lake, BC. Note on negative envelope: "Edna, Alan, Bob & self. Darkie at the Lake."