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2002.14.4.05 · File · 1994-2002
Part of Marianne (Marika) Ainley fonds

File consists of speaking notes for a presentation of Ainley's research for her Social Science and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) funded project, "Engendering Canadian Science: Biographies of Women Scientists"; an abstract for Ainley's article "British Scientists in Canadian fields: Catharine Parr Traill (1802-1899)"; and a draft section from "Creating Complicated Lives: Women and Science at English-Canadian Universities, 1880-1980."

Accidents and Incidents
2000.1.1.3.01 · File · [ca. 1971 - 1991]
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

File contains images relating to Incident & Accident Investigations and Occurrences. The photographs are grouped into sets relating to separate incidents.

File contains photographs related primarily to the following subject areas: personnel vehicle accidents, mine vehicle accidents, workplace accidents, fires, and rock falls in the pit mine.

Identified objects include Euclid ore hauling trucks, Wabco ore haulage trucks, drill rigs, derailed train car, Clark forklift, dump trucks, twisted steel girder, and cat machine.

Locations identified include the townsite, mill building, pit mine, tramline, railroad, the powerhouse, the plantsite, and the underground mine.

The following is abbreviated description of the incidents documented in this file:

  • Photos and negatives of a rock slide in the pit mine, a flooding creek, a house severely damaged by fire, a parking lot in Cassiar, and what are speculated to be oil drums.
  • Various of Finning Tractor and equipment damage incidents, one occurred on 2 July 1981 because of HOS blade, another in Nov, 1987, and another in Oct. 1986. Also Euclid accidents, of which one occurred 29 May 1987
  • Photos of split fibre bags in snow, a damaged brown car in Cassiar parking lot, various Blast Hole Drill accidents, of which one occurred in pit in September 1985, and another planned blast that failed to detonate - powergel 'A' slurry failure on 10 June 1985.
  • a derailed train, and a young woman measuring damaged steel trellis.
  • Photos of Drill #707 fallen over in bank, a broken haulage truck, a fire damaged truck, and of Drill and Wzbco accident, #650 Haulage Truck accident on Oct. 24, 1990, and another accident near gas pump area involving truck on 5 Feb. 1987.
  • Photos of damaged tramline after avalanche with annotated envelope "Bill Zemenchick", a set of photos showing tramline trackrope incident in 1986, and a derailed tramline carts in discharge area on 6 October 1986.
  • Photos of Pressure Packer Accumulator Failure from the Plantsite in 1986, incident neraby Fibre Storage building involving #872 Forklift during 80s, another incident involving the #489 Hydraulic Shovel in the Mine during 80s.
  • Photos of broken windshield and overloaded bucket on 30 April 1985, a screw gun malfunction caused by outlet having 600v power source in 1985, incident caused injury.
  • Photos of "G" conveyor accident in April 1988, equipment damage in Underground mine in 1990, damaged screens in Mill, malfunctioning blade incident 11 Jan. 1992.
  • Photos of Cat Engine cracking, damaged garbage truck, Haulage Truck engine failure on 27 Oct. 1986, Truck #84 backed into trench on 17 Oct. 1990, a loader that caught fire 21 June 1989, a grader accident on 21 Nov. 1985, and Haul track #59 broken tie rod that caused significant equipment damage.
  • Photos of a fuel oil spill on 11 June 1990 in the Cassiar valley around plantsite.
  • Photos of ground failure in Cassiar open pit 22 June 1988, 5 May 1987, and 2 Sept. 1987.
  • Photos of damaged tires and damaged cart, a panfeeder accident in trench, shovel accidents on 6 March 1986 and 15 November 1986, Cylinder rod accident on 7 March 1986, manhole incident 9 April 1984, snow damage to building 29 March 1982, another loader engine fire on 3 Sept. 1987, and a broken tail light on 6 April 1988.
  • Photos of accident in Underground mine when drilling piece of shotcrete fell on 20 June 1991, incident of disconnecting sling from chute causing damage on 4 July 1990, and accident in open pit of machinery going off road on 14 January 1988.
  • Photos of Mine Garage Parts-room fire collection; 18 January 1986, also included are two photographs of a Euclid truck - kept with collection of context. Truck could have been used to transport debris.
  • Important collection of three photographs of scoop tram sabotage incident - "foul play" on 15 June 1990. The Scoop tram was used in the underground mine.

Some of the above accidents involved personnel and therefore access is restricted - See Archivist for accessibility.

Accrual
2002.12 · c. 1970 - 1989
Part of Bob Harkins fonds

Collection consists of 30 audio cassettes containing 46 interviews conducted primarily by radio & TV broadcaster Bob Harkins with local personalities. Most recordings were conducted at CJCI Studios, Prince George. The station was launched in 1970 by Central Interior Radio, broadcasting on 620 AM. In 1983, Central Interior also launched CIBC-FM in the city. Central Interior Radio was acquired by the Vista Broadcast Group in 2005.

Harkins, Bob
Across the bay
2009.7.1.276 · Item · [ca. 1880-1920]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Photograph of the bay at dusk. Trees and distant machinery are silhouetted against a cloudy sky and dark waterfront. Annotation on recto reads: "Across the Bay, Prince Rupert, BC No 4466."

Administration material
2002.14.4.35 · File · 2001-2002
Part of Marianne (Marika) Ainley fonds

File contains administrative material for Ainley's research project, "Re-explorations: science and environment in 19th and 20th century Canada and Australia." It consists of thematic analyses, correspondence relating to analyzing and organizing research, planning and research coding documents, summaries of her research, notes on Louise de Kiriline Lawrence, a short biography of Kata Dalstrom and other administrative material.

2009.7.1.260 · Item · 24 April 1913
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Foreground shows a rocky shore covered in debris. A small crowd is visible along the coastline, and there are foggy outlines of hills beyond the water. Annotation on recto reads: "McRae Bros After the Blast 24th Apr. 13."

Agriculture
2012.13.1.3.036 · Item · Nov. 1977
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts an agricultural field, most likely near Prince George, B.C.

Agriculture in Prince George
2012.13.2.07.02 · File · 1983-2007
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to historical agriculture in Prince George. Includes material on the Prince George Farmer's Institute; experimental plots surrounding Prince George; farming in areas surrounding Prince George including Pineview, Mud River, and Blackburn; ranching; gardening; and the Prince George Experimental Farm. Includes: "Moose in British Columbia, Canada" an educational pamphlet from the Fish and Wildlife Branch of the Department of Recreation and Conservation in British Columbia.

Air Photo Markers
2012.13.1.121.01 · Item · 1966
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts a marker for aerial photography at an uncertain location. The slide labels it as "Elizabeth Station."

2006.25 · Collection · 1961 - 2000, predominant 1961-1967

Fonds consists of original, silent 16mm reels that portray the natural, social and land use history of the Bella Coola and Chilcotin regions named the "Natural and Guiding History of the Bella Coola and Chilcotin Regions".

Possible locations that Al Elsey filmed include: Bella Coola, Bella Bella, Anahim Lake, Alert Bay, Nimpo Lake, Bulkey Valley, the Rainbow Mountains, Tweedsmuir Provincial Park, Dean River, Bella Coola River, Tchaha Lake, the Chilcotin region, the Ulkatcho Mountains, Lassard Lake, Fenton Lake, Atnarko River, Wells Gray Park, and Holt Homestead.

Alaska Highway
2012.13.1.98.59 · Item · 1999
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts a small section of the Alaska Highway somewhere near Whitehorse, Y.T. The slide also appears to be labelled "army washing" for unknown reasons.

Album 1
2003.13.1.1 · File · [after 1909]
Part of Parker Bonney Photograph Collection

Consists of a photograph album that contains 224 photographs that depict Parker Bonney's early years as a Forest Engineer. Includes photographs of the expedition to the Nass Valley undertaken by Parker Bonney, Sam Brown, and others. May also include photographs of later surveying expeditions. Also includes three photographs of the University of Washington rowing team, of which Parker Bonney was a member between 1909 and 1913.

Album 2
2003.13.1.2 · File · [after 1913]
Part of Parker Bonney Photograph Collection

Consists of a photograph album that contains photographs that depict Parker Bonney's early years as a Forest Engineer. Includes photographs of the expedition to the Nass Valley undertaken by Parker Bonney, Sam Brown, and others. May also include photographs of later surveying expeditions.

Alcan correspondence
1996.7.1.07 · File · 1993-1994
Part of BCUC Kemano Completion Project Review Collection

File consists of outgoing correspondence from BCUC (and others) to Alcan as well as incoming correspondence to BCUC from Alcan and their solicitors. Prominent correspondents include Bill Rich, Vice President for British Columbia for Alcan, and their solicitors, Lawson Lundell Lawson & McIntosh.

Alcan promotional material
1996.7.2.4 · File · 1993-1994
Part of BCUC Kemano Completion Project Review Collection

File consists of photocopies of promotional material produced by Alcan. Includes Alcan Special Reports, "Kemano: Energy for the Future", pamphlets, news releases, and a "Statement by William J. Rich, Vice President for British Columbia Alcan, at Press Conference, 9 July 1993". Also includes an original "Kemano Completion Project Information" newsletter.

Alcan promotional material
2003.4.4.3.09 · File · 1983
Part of Kemano Completion Project Dispute Collection

File consists of promotional material produced by Alcan. Includes "Notes for an Address by W.J. Rich, Vice President for British Columbia, Aluminum Company of Canada, Ltd." given in Smithers in March 1983; a March 13, 1983 Alcan Bulletin entitled "Most Nanika Diversion Water to Come from High Summer Flows--Winter Flows Increased"; a March 1983 issues of Alcan's "Update" newsletter on the Kemano Completion Project; and an Alcan promotional brochure for the Kemano Completion Project.