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Image depicts an old boat on the shore of Atlin Lake.

Image depicts a sign in the Atlin Cemetery, it reads: "In 1898, Fritz Miller and Kenny McLaren found gold on nearby Pine Creek, triggering British Columbia's last placer gold rush. The boom subsided by 1908, but gold has kept Atlin alive. Now Miller and McLaren lie here among hard-bitten prospectors, young miners, northern aviators, brave women and new-born infants, all part of Atlin's pioneer heritage R.I.P."

Image depicts a memorial plaque which reads: "In memory of the Atlin men who gave their lives for their country in World War II," and then proceeds to list several individuals.

Image depicts the original steam engine for the White Pass Train, located in Skagway, Alaska.

Image depicts the picnic site of the Cottonwood House Historic Site, located on the Barkerville Highway, east of Quesnel, B.C.

Image depicts a woman, wearing clothes reminiscent of traditional First Nations, who appears to be dancing in the street outside of a Native Friendship Centre in Prince George, B.C. A large crowd is looking on.

Image depicts a large gathering of people in the interior of a First Nations' longhouse located in the historical village of 'Ksan in Hazelton, B.C.

Image depicts the 'Ksan historical village in Hazelton, B.C.

Image depicts the 'Ksan historical village in Hazelton, B.C.

Image depicts numerous totem poles in Kispiox, B.C.

Image depicts numerous totem poles in Kispiox, B.C.

Image depicts the entrance to the historical village of 'Ksan in Hazelton, B.C.

Image depicts the historical village of 'Ksan in Hazelton, B.C.

Image depicts a totem pole in Kitwanga, B.C.

Image depicts the Omineca Museum in Manson Creek, B.C.

Image depicts an unknown woman pointing towards some faded First Nations' rock paintings.

Image depicts several unidentified individuals standing outside a building, and holding intricately painted drums. The location is uncertain.

This collection encompasses the records of the eJournal "It's Still Winter: A Web Journal of Contemporary Canadian Poetry and Poetics", which was co-published online by College of New Caledonia and the University of Northern British Columbia between 1997 and 2002. The editors of the journal were Don Precosky and Barry McKinnon. The journal published the work of poets from across Canada, but the majority were from northern British Columbia.

The collection contains analogue reproductions of the eJournal issues, drafts and manuscript submissions to the eJournal, and digital records relating to the eJournal (including the website files for the online eJournal).

Item is a reel to reel recording of Prince George performers Roy Lind playing accordion and Frank Schutch on bass and vocals broadcast 'live' on CKPG radio in 1960.

Photograph depicts a crowd gathered near the shore of a body of water around a flag pole, with a band to the left. Annotation on verso of photograph states: "Myself accepting the flag pole etc., - Namu crowd in fore-ground - School children around the pole, + Band to the left."

Photograph depicts three Indigenous totem carvings in front of various buildings on the shoreline.

Handwritten annotation on recto: "Bridget Moran thanks the B.C. Historical Federation for recognizing her as best author of 1988." Moran stands behind microphone, holding award. Don Sale and Naomi Miller of the B.C. Historical Federation Writing Competition Committee stand in background.

Photograph depicts Moran standing in floral print dress, holding plate of food by fruit platter featuring a carved elephant and palm tree. Party decorations and tree can be seen in image. Building and unidentified men stand in background.

Photograph depicts Justa Monk and Bridget Moran seated at table, signing copies of 'Justa: a First Nations Leader'. The pair faces crowd standing in background. Windows and posters visible behind crowd.

Photograph depicts Moran standing in bookstore. Window, door, and plants in background. Photo taken at book signing event for Moran's 'Justa: a First Nations Leader'.

Photograph depicts Moran seated in chair at unknown location. Red and black button blanket features traditional thunderbird, wolf, and killer whale designs. Television, armchair, and window visible in background.

Photograph depicts unidentified woman holding copy of Moran's book, standing behind the author. Table in foreground, window and chairs in background.

Photograph depicts Moran seated to left of unidentified woman at table with glasses and pitcher of water. Window and chalkboard in background. (Woman also featured in item 2008.3.1.102.2).

Photograph depicts Moran seated amongst standing group of unidentified women. Overhead machine and chalkboard in background. Photograph was taken at session of Aboriginal Women's Training Program at the Cowichan Campus, Malaspina University College, in Duncan B.C.

Photograph depicts numerous copies of 'Stoney Creek Woman' (by Bridget Moran) in glass case. Display also features article on Mary John's receipt of the Order of Canada (see items 2008.3.1.22.61 and 2008.3.1.22.64 for photographs displayed in this image).

A group of approximately 70 people in costume stand in large room with wood interior and two British flags in background. The group includes men, women, and children of all ages. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "I Say were you ever in the Old Country?". See also item 2009.5.1.56.

Photograph depicts a First Nations dugout canoe at Lillooet, BCIt is about 10 ft. long.

Champagne bottles sit on table in right foreground. Carved masks and eagle doll can be seen in background.

Handwritten annotation accompanying photograph reads: “Nisgaa Pole raising, Tait, Aiyansh”.

Handwritten annotation accompanying photograph reads: “Nisgaa Pole raising, Tait, Aiyansh”.

Buildings and forest in background.

Framed button blanket, framed photographs of Northern B.C., a potted plant, and a red couch visible in background.

Handwritten notation attached to photo backing reads: “Spt. Minister Office”.

Photograph taken at potlatch held in honour of the late Mary George, Louise Ellen George, Dale Francis George, Paul Dwayne George and Gregory James LaFitte.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Gloria George + Brother Leonard George at Telkwa”.

Campagnolo stands beside unidentified man next to podium. Group sits in rows in background under banner reading "TAI CHI CHUAN ASS'N 14TH ANNIVERSARY".

Photograph depicts several carved totem poles and house posts in a clearing with a forested area in the background. Photographer’s stamp on verso: “W.E. Nicholson, 268 E. 10th, Vancouver 10, B.C.”

Photograph depicts a memorial totem pole in front of a fence line and a forested environment. Inscription on memorial pole states: “In loving memory of Tlaqwa Latle of the Qidwasudinuk Tribe, Died Nov. 9 - ” Photographer’s stamp on verso: “W.E. Nicholson, 268 E. 10th, Vancouver 10, B.C.”

Photograph depicts two connected buildings; the building on the left is possibly the theatre, other building with sign that reads: "The Nechaco (sic?) General Stores." Boardwalk with people and unpaved street in foreground.

Photograph depicts May Diver dressed as Mary Stuart in white and gold costume dancing with a man wearing black and red costume.

Preceding notation on UNBC Chancellor letterhead: “my theatre days, Ionasphere group. I made personally or designed (for Blue - Rosemary Gilbert) all these costumes, May Diver - Mary Stuart by Friedrich Von Schiller, 1972” (see also items 2009.6.1.12 - 2009.6.1.17).

Packed gymnasium applauding after the April 1972 production (see items 2009.6.1.11 - 2009.6.1.17).

Photograph depicts man in Russian costume holding hand of unidentified woman in peasant costume.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Fiddler on the Roof, Feb. 1974.”

Photograph depicts a quilted tapestry entitled "Rainbow" for Project Mobilization under project manager N. McCreary.This tapestry was on display at the Queen Charlotte City community hall.

Photograph of a young girl believed to be Katy Collison seated for a formal portrait on a wheeled chair. Handwritten annotation in pen on recto reads: "With love from 'Mama'[?] 1907." Handwritten address on verso reads: "Miss West[?] Metlakatla British Columbia N.W. America." Two half penny stamps affixed on verso and partially obscured by two postmarks which read: "Folkstone 1.15 PM SP 19 07."

Photograph of Centre Street in Prince Rupert on Dominion Day. The Union Bank of Canada is located on the left side of the street, and a decorative arch can be seen in the background. Annotation on recto reads: "Centre Sr. Prince Rupert Dominion Day Celebrations 1909 Allen Photo July 09."

Totem poles (crest poles?) stand in front of forest trees, fallen logs on beach in foreground.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Indian Totems along beach on Q.C. Islands"

Totem poles (crest poles?) stand in front of remains of wood structures, forest visible in background.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "A deserted Village, Q.C. Islands [...]" (various notes crossed through on verso).