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Photograph taken in a park area during an unknown function, crowd seated in law chairs. The Lieutenant Governor sits between two unknown men; uniformed man on left believed to be a naval officer.

Handwritten annotation on original envelope reads: “for Charlotte’s Princess. E.V. Wood 370-5441” (possibly a function celebrating the building or launching of the M.V. Charlotte Princess, a 135’ yacht moored through the summer at Langara Islands, Haida Gwaii).

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “I.C., 7, Norah Scholhew [?] photo, Iona + Hlia, two of former Prince Rupert gardeners, Victoria B-C, June 2004”

Woman on left wears a name tag while holding ice cream cone. Photograph taken at unidentified outdoor function, see also items 2009.6.1.630 - 2009.6.1.634.

Front of engine reads "BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA", "2860". Decorated building stands in left background. A man with large video camera and an RCMP officer in a red serge can be seen standing in crowd. Mountain peak visible in distance.

Crowd sits on lawn chairs, trees in background.

Photograph believed to have been taken at Government House, Victoria, B.C.

Photograph speculated to have been taken during a Cadets award ceremony in Stewart, B.C. (see also item 2009.6.1.748). Power lines, trees, and mountains in background.

Photograph depicts a crowd of youth in cadet uniforms with Queen of England in foreground. Annotation on verso reads: “Okanagan Scouts, Guides & Sea Cadets. Royal visit 1939. From Penticton, Oliver, Osoyoos, Princeton, Hedley, Keremeos, Kelowna, Westbank, Summerland, Peachland, Rutland, Winfield, Oyama, Enderby, Vernon, Armstrong, Salmon Arm”

Photograph of a boardwalk street with buildings on either side, several people visible in image. Trees can be seen on street, and mountains stand in background. Handwritten annotation in pencil on verso reads: “Port Essington, North Coast Commercial Coy”.

View of dock full of rows of nets and a few workers. Sail boats are anchored near the dock and there are rows of bunkhouses in the mid ground, trees in the background. Handwritten annotation in pencil on recto reads: “Port Essington B. C.”

View of peninsula with houses and trees. Dock in mid ground, trees and grasses in foreground. Recto stamped “Port Simpson DE 17" and "Port Essington DE 18". Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "W. J. O'Neill Esq. Telegraph Point Via Pt. Essington B.C. Don't you think this pretty [Weggs & Mr. Byron?] was over last night - said he saw you and [Halie?]. Yours - BaBa".

View of Pier and cluster of houses with trees in the background. Water crosses midground, canoes on beach in foreground. Printed annotation on verso reads: “Port Simpson.", handwritten in pencil: “B.C. 1907”.

Side perspective of the Quesnel Lake Lodge. The building is in very good condition, and is surrounded by many trees. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Quesnel Lake Lodge, Likely, B.C."

Photograph depicts crowd gathered to watch a baseball game in rustic field. Handwritten annotation on recto reads: “BASE-BALL FORT GEORGE BC” added annotation in ink reads: “1910”.

Photograph depicts Hotel Fort George with people, cars and power pole in foreground. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Hotel Fort George - 1913”.

Street scene showing people, dog, team of horses & wagon. Signage reads: “Beds; Mecca Café; Hardware.” Printed annotation on recto reads: “Hamilton Avenue, South Fort George, B. C. No. 110.” Verso displays cancelled 1 cent Canadian Postage Stamp and handwritten message in ink is addressed to Mr. Eathan Villard Burt Mish, U.S.A.

Photograph of Prince George Hotel with several early model cars and a few people. Printed annotation on recto reads: “Hotel Prince George, Prince George, B. C.”

Photograph of George Street in Prince George B.C. Cars, people, and signage are visible. Printed annotation on recto reads: “George St. Prince George B.C. 1921 R7 by Moore” There is an “X” in ink over the fire hall. Handwritten annotation in ink on verso reads: “This view is also looking north and where I have put the X is the one and only fire hall and you can see the fire engine in the street. This is the main street.”

Photograph depicts crowds of people walking through street, hills in background. Printed annotation on recto reads: “Centre St. Prince Rupert May Celebrations 1909, Allen Photo July 09.” Handwritten annotation in ink on recto reads: “Prince Rupert 1909”

Lofty view of Prince Rupert BC. Water crosses midground, hills and opposite shore in background. Printed annotation on recto reads: “Prince Rupert BC McRae Bros”.

People, cars, and trucks visible on street, buildings in background. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “P. Rupert Main Street British Columbia Canada, McRae Bros".

View of large houses on hill and city streets below. Printed annotation on recto reads: “Prince Rupert Residences on Cliff Which Runs Thru the Heart Of the City”.

Side perspective street view of the Royal Hotel in Prince Rupert BC. The "Ladies [sic] Entrance" sign is visible on the right side of the building. Several vehicles can be seen on the street. Printed annotation on recto reads: " 3rd Ave Prince Rupert Photo W.W.W."

Overhead view of a residential area in Prince Rupert, BC. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Prince Rupert, BC Photo by J.W."

Elevated street view of a large crowd gathered on Centre Street in Prince Rupert for Dominion Day celebrations. The Dominion Day arch is visible in the background. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Centre Street, Prince Rupert, B.C. Dominion Day Celebration."

Photograph depicts two women with flowers and three men standing on grass and boardwalk in foreground, large building in background.

Handwritten annotation on verso: “Government Agency at S. Fort George 1922."

Photograph depicts ten hockey players posing in gear on ice, a coach on either side. Wood fence and cross in background.

Handwritten annotation on verso: "A hockey team 1923".

Photograph depicts hotel on corner of street, crowd and cars in foreground.

Handwritten annotation on verso “Albert Johnson’s 'Northern Hotel' South Fort George 1914".

Photograph depicts small buildings with canvas roofs and signs reading: "Do Drop In, Ladies & Gents Furnishings Boots & Shoes, Two Per Cent Beer." One woman, nine men,and three dogs can be seen in image.

Handwritten annotation on verso: “Prairie Creek 1912".

Photograph depicts two men standing in front of very small wood building with tarp-covered roof. Chair and paper documents can be seen in front of building, trees and rough cleared land in background.

Handwritten annotation on verso: “The first newspaper office, South Fort George 1910."

Photograph depicts Port Simpson in winter. Water and shoreline in foreground, hill in distance.

Handwritten photo caption below image reads: "Port Simpson".

Buildings visible on hillside in background, pier in foreground. Photo believed to have been taken at Port Simpson, B.C.

Photograph depicts sternwheeler, smaller boat, and canoe in foreground. Second sternwheeler named the 'Caledonia' can be seen anchored to shore in background. Town buildings stand on hill in background. Photo believed to have been taken in Port Simpson, B.C.

Town on right, water on left, mountains in background. Forest trees in foreground.

Handwritten photo caption below image reads: "Port ESSINGTON".

Buildings and harbour visible across water. Unknown man stands in a small boat in foreground, mountains visible in background.

Caption below entitled: “All Set for Snowslide Victory,” and reads: “Sometimes political candidates kiss babies and sometimes political candidates kiss dogs, but in this particular case, Skeena Liberal candidate Iona Campagnolo does both. This 12-week-old St. Bernard, which weighs 25 pounds seems to enjoy the embrace as much as Iona Campagnolo. Also pictured is Teresa Wright, campaign assistant, as the Liberal candidate visited the Kispiox Rodeo on Saturday.”

Iona Campagnolo stands holding a clipboard and a purse while a second unidentified man watches in foreground.

Accompanying handwritten note on UNBC Chancellor’s letterhead reads: “1974 Campaign, Kispiox Rodeo with Neil Sterritt”.

Handwritten annotations on verso read: “June 13/74,” “Terrace B.C., July election campaign”.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Terrace B.C., July election campaign”.

One man in crowd holds video camera. Margaret Trudeau stands in left foreground, looking on.

Photograph depicts crowd with individuals holding protest signs.

Forest and hills visible in distance.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Autographs”.

Distance shot of car in front of a crowd of unidentified people.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Matane P.Q., Summer / 77, with P.M. on Tour”.

Campagnolo leads routine while wearing a long formal dress.

Handwritten notation included with photograph reads: “The ‘Infamous’ fitness routine, Terrace theatre festival”.

Campagnolo faces photographer. Pedestrians, vehicles and storefronts visible in background, including "Parker's LADIES WEAR".

Handwritten notation included with photograph reads: “6/12/77, Iona, These are duplicates and rejects. Unless you want any of them I will throw them out.” (See also item 2009.6.1.178).