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2009.5.3.33 · Item · [ca. 1913]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts six men around fireside in forest, trees felled on either side. Bob Potts sits on far right, next to dog in foreground. These men are believed to be members of A. K. Bourchier's crew on the Upper Fraser River. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Preparing The miday meal. frying Bacon on sticks. Potts. Chief Chef."

Bourchier Supply Camp
2009.5.3.35 · Item · [ca. 1913]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts men standing on shore in front of tents, forest trees in background. Photograph was taken from a boat; portion of boat and oar are visible in foreground. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "View of all four tents."

2009.5.3.42 · Item · [ca. 1908]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts a man in snowshoes leading a line of dogs pulling supplies on a toboggan. The second figure, walking behind dogs, is believed to be a man named Fred Burden. Forest trees in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph reads: "Billy Seymour at toboggan". Billy Seymour was a South Fort George man of First Nations descent, employed by the Hudson's Bay Company, and well-known for his ability and endurance in land travel by foot.

Police Barracks at Mile 47
2009.5.3.49 · Item · 1911
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts three men wearing semi-formal attire at doorway to log building, miscellaneous supplies leaning against base of building. Dirt road in foreground, forest trees on hillside in background. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph reads: "Mile 47 B.C. Police Barracks.", on recto of photograph: "Summit of Yellowhead pass and east boundary of British Columbia Mile 0. 699 miles to Prince Rupert. Tete Jaune Mile 52. Mile 47 east of Tete Jaune in the Park.", "1911".

Police Barracks at Mile 29
2009.5.3.48 · Item · 1911
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts three men in semi-formal attire standing on front steps of log building with tin roof. Shovels, saw, ladder, buckets, boxes and logs lean against building. Forest trees, buildings, and hillside can be seen in background. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph reads: "Police Barracks. Mile 29 B.C.", on recto of photograph: "Mile 29 East of Tete Jaune Mile 52."

2009.5.3.50 · Item · [ca. 1910]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts settlement across frozen lake. Trees cross midground, mountains stand in background. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph reads: "Distant view of Tete Jaune B.C.", on recto of photograph: "I marked about where you loaded your boat the telephone pole is down the road toward 53. Tete Jaune Mile 52."

2009.5.3.73 · Item · 1912
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts three small children (Henry, Charlie and Mary) standing at Sand Creek settlement. A dog stands beside them pulling a small wagon of firewood. Tent and wood buildings in background, including a cafe on far right. Hillside can be seen in distance. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph reads: "Houghtaling Sand Creek Bourchier 1912".

2009.5.3.72 · Item · [ca. 1912]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts small log buildings and loaded wagons in cleared dirt area. Building on far left has the sign "POOL HALL" posted on front . Treetops, lumber piles, and hills in background. Mountains can be seen in distance. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph reads: "Sand Creek. B.C."

2009.5.3.74 · Item · 1912
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts Mrs. Houghtaling standing with four small children near doorway of tent building (Gertrude, Mary, Henry, and Charlie). This photograph is believed to have been taken at Sand Creek, BC. Forest trees in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph reads: "Tete Jaune 1912".

Man & Dog in Railway Camp
2009.5.3.91 · Item · [ca. 1935]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts dog standing next to man smoking pipe and leaning against large snow bank (snow stands taller than man). Power lines connect to wood building standing in background. Photograph believed to have been taken in railway construction camp.

Coulee Dam
2009.5.3.102 · Item · [ca 1930?]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts large bridge and dam over a wide river, industrial structures throughout. Hills on opposite shore in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Coulee Dam, This is were[sic] I went this fall. Wished you had of been with me."

Grand Canyon, Fraser River
2009.5.3.103 · Item · [ca. 1910]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts an unidentified person seated on rocks in foreground. River crosses midground, cliffs and trees on opposite shore in background. Unidentified structures believed to be buildings can be seen on opposite shore. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph: "Grand Canyon. fraser R."

2009.5.3.108 · Item · 1911
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts men on river scow, large rock island or peninsula protruding into river behind them. Trees on opposite shore in background, large rock in foreground. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph: "Grand Canyon. Fraser River. Big Rock.", on recto of copy print: "1911."

Jean in Bear Skin Coat
2009.5.3.120 · Item · [ca. 1920]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts Jean in foreground, standing in front of wood house, miscellaneous items and furniture crossing midground. Picket fence on left, bushes in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Why didn't you drop off and see us when you were home? Dad came home an told me to guess whom he had seen in Edmonton and right away I said 'Uncle Alan.' Wishing you a very Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. Lots of love to both. Jean. See what lovely cuffs and collar the bear skin you sent for me some years ago made for me this winter. Nobody knows me with it on and everyone admires it." (See item 2009.5.3.100 for photograph depicting bear skin.)

Garden at Jean's House
2009.5.3.122 · Item · [ca. 1920]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts hedges and creeping foliage around picket fence in foreground. House stands in background featuring enclosed porch. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Merry Xmas + Happy New Year Aunt Lillian. This is my garden in the foreground the main thing in view being the morning glories. Lots of love Jean."

Jean's Apple Tree
2009.5.3.123 · Item · [ca. 1920]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph features one apple tree, field in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "This shows size of trees." It is believed that this photograph was given to Lillian & A.K. Bourchier by their niece Jean.

2009.5.3.75 · Item · 1912
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts creek barely visible at bottom of steep valley in cliffs. Trees and underbrush in foreground. It is believed that this photograph may have been taken near Mt. Robson. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph reads: "Sand Creek."

2009.5.3.136 · Item · 1912
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts creek barely visible at bottom of steep valley in cliffs. Trees and underbrush in foreground, mountains visible in background. It is believed that this photograph may have been taken near Mt. Robson. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph duplicate reads: "Sand Creek."

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.

2009.5.3.38 · Item · [ca. 1913]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts three men standing with oars in small boat, forest slash at their feet. More slash lies in foreground behind bushes and plants on swampy shore. Trees in background. These men are believed to be members of the Bourchier forestry crew.

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.