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2005.3.60 · Item · 1946
Part of John Hart Highway Photograph Collection

Handwritten caption beside this photo reads: "Fred Youngstrom & Kitchen Staff. 1946." Photograph depicts Fred standing to right of three woman, a young girl, and a dog. The group is standing on the snow-covered front steps of a (kitchen?) building, lumber pile on far right. A large metal triangle is hanging behind Fred. It is believed that this photograph was taken at the camp at Summit Lake B.C. (see item 2005.3.57).

2008.3.1.22.15 · Item · [ca. 1995]
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Moran stands on sidewalk in front of building with signs reading "LEARNING CENTRE" and "ST. PAUL'S ANGLICAN CHURCH". Large iron bell sits in grass in foreground, forest in background. Photo believed to have been taken near Metlakatla Lake, B.C.

2008.3.3.3.20 · Item · 26 May 1995
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts Moran wearing regalia, embraced by her son Mike in Agora courtyard at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C. Unidentified individuals stand near Winter Garden in background. Accompanying note from Maureen Faulkner: "Mike Congratulations Mom!." Photo taken on the day Moran received an Honourary Law Degree.

2008.3.3.3.23 · Item · 26 May 1995
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts Moran wearing regalia, facing away from camera in front of family members in the Agora courtyard at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C. Sons Mike (wearing black) and Pat stand on left, and Paul Ramsey stands in grey suit, semi-visible behind Moran. Unidentified individuals stand near Winter Garden in background. Photo taken on the day Moran received an Honourary Law Degree.

Ranger Alex Nelles' cabin
2000.19.1.7 · Item · 20 Sept. 1926-19 Oct. 1926
Part of Prentiss Gray Collection

Photograph depicts trekking supplies piled outside Alex Nelles' log cabin. An unidentified man is standing outside the cabin with a horse.

2000.19.2.1 · Item · 29 Aug. 1927-26 Sept. 1927
Part of Prentiss Gray Collection

Photograph depicts a log cabin at Peace River with a dirt clearing in the foreground and a tree-covered environment in the background. Fist sign in images reads: "18 MLS to Rolla"; second sign reads: "Rolla Landing".

Main Street of Rolla
2000.19.2.2 · Item · 29 Aug. 1927-26 Sept. 1927
Part of Prentiss Gray Collection

Photograph depicts the main street of Rolla with a dirt street and wooden sidewalks, tethered horses, and the storefront of H.G. Atkinson General Merchants. Three people are visible walking through the streets.

Hudson's Hope
2000.19.2.6 · Item · 29 Aug. 1927-26 Sept. 1927
Part of Prentiss Gray Collection

Photograph depicts a cluster of buildings at Hudson's Hope with a grassy field in the foreground. Hudson's Bay post is the building on the left.

Centre Street Prince Rupert
2009.7.1.251 · Item · ca. 1880-1920
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Photograph of residents in motion on Centre Street in Prince Rupert. Buildings are visible on either side of the street and a railway track runs down the length of the road. Annotation on recto reads: "Centre Street, Prince Rupert, BC. 1664."

2009.7.1.277 · Item · [ca. 1880-1920]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Wide angle photograph of many buildings scattered in a clear cut area. Foreground shows several businesses, including "Kelly Carruther's Supply" and "Prince Rupert Hardware and Supply Co." Some remaining forest is visible in the background. Annotation on recto reads: "Prince Rupert, BC 1659."

2009.7.1.296 · Item · 20 October 1907
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Photograph of several buildings down the street in Prince Rupert, including the church. Lumber pallets are littered around the buildings. Annotation on recto reads: "Prince Rupert, BC. 20.10.07."

2011.12.03 · Item · ca. 1950
Part of Giscome, BC Historical Photograph collection

Photo depicts a street perspective cars lining Third Avenue, in Prince George, BC, ca. 1950. Annotation recto reads: "3rd Ave Prince George BC Photo J. Wrathall." Handwritten annotation in pen on verso of postcard reads: “This is the equivalent of our Granville Street. Both theatres are located here as well as Hudson Bay Co., banks, library & stores.”

2011.13.08 · Item · ca.1910-ca.1930
Part of Parker photograph collection

Photograph taken from a low elevation of various businesses in Stewart, BC. Visible businesses include "The R. Boyd Young Co." and "Motel King Edward." Printed annotation on recto reads: "Cor. 5th and Columbia Sts. Stewart. B.C. Hughes #44."

Snow slide in Stewart, BC
2011.13.56 · Item · 7 July 1911
Part of Parker photograph collection

Street view photograph of two individuals watching the snow slide down one of the mountains surrounding Stewart, BC. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Snow Slide Stewart B.C. July 7/11."

Survey crew
2011.13.64 · Item · ca.1910-ca.1930
Part of Parker photograph collection

Photograph is a printed postcard of a group of unidentified men and a dog in front of a rustic building possibly near Stewart B.C.

5th Street Stewart B.C.
2011.13.72 · Item · ca.1910-ca.1930
Part of Parker photograph collection

Photograph is a printed postcard depicting several lumber buildings in a row with a board walk in front. Signs include "s. Harrison & Co." and "The Big Store". There are steep mountains in the background printed annotation on recto reads "5th Street Stewart B.C."

2009.7.1.040 · Item · [ca. 1873 - ca. 1920]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Church stands behind white fence, road and power lines in foreground.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "St. Andrew's Church, Sandwick, [?] Campbell River Rd (Maud Highway) The mother church in the '[?] District'."

2009.7.1.054 · Item · June 1911
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Photograph depicts a row of houses and fenced yards on right, separated from more buildings on left by grassy area.

Printed on image: "Metlakahtla Nr. Prince Rupert. Allen Photo June '11"; handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Metlakatla B.C. North West Coast of America / Collison".

2009.7.1.056 · Item · [between 1874 and 1901]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Several unidentified individuals can be seen on front steps of church and a group of small children in white stand in line below steps. Other community buildings are visible in background, white fence crosses foreground. Photograph depicts the first church built in Metlakatla, which was burned in a fire in 1901, and replaced in 1903.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Church (of England) at Metlakahtla - British Columbia. Built by the people of the village - largest church then on the pacific coast."

2009.7.1.060 · Item · [ca. 1873 - ca. 1920]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Photograph depicts a large two-storey building with the sign: "CALEDONIA HOSPITAL". Fence crosses foreground, hills visible in background.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Mission Hosp at Metlakatla B.C."

2009.7.1.062 · Item · [ca. 1873 - ca. 1910]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Photograph depicts a group of children dressed in white walking in a line, and adults and other children watching from behind. Group of six man stand in line on left, one holding a flag, another a drum. Jail tower and large building stand behind fence in background.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Old Mission House & jail at Metlakatla Before the fire."

2009.7.1.063 · Item · [ca. 1873 - ca. 1920]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Photograph depicts a group of men, women, and children walking across beach towards water. Buildings visible on shore in left background.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Funeral party - en route to boat Metlakatla BC (Taking body over to Grave Island".

2009.7.1.067 · Item · [ca. 1873 - ca. 1920]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Photograph depicts town buildings on opposite shore. Beach and dock can be seen in foreground.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Chapter XXII, No 1. Eastern Section of Port Simpson as christianized."

2009.7.1.074 · Item · [ca. 1876 - ca. 1900]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Photograph depicts many crest poles in front of wooden homes. An unidentified family can be seen sitting by house in centre. Wood pile and path in foreground.

Handwritten annotation on image reads: "Masset Queen Charlotte's Islands, Crest Poles / Masset with Totems."; on verso: "Chap. XIII. No. 1 This photo to be copied as an illustration on 1st page or I Chapt. 'Section of Massett, Haida Encampment showing Totems. Queen Charlotte's Islands.' For heading of page 2 of Trophies."

2009.7.1.092 · Item · [ca. 1876 - ca. 1900]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Totem poles (crest poles?) stand in front of a line of houses. Blanketed canoes sit on beach in right foreground; forest in background.

Handwritten annotations on verso read: “skidegate village Queen Charlotte Islands as it appeared forty years ago"; "Rev W.E. Collison Prince Rupert"; "Hughes"; "1".