Dock in foreground, ship in water, mountain in background. Unidentified men partially visible in foreground. Printed annotation on recto reads: “Launching of Canadian Scottis –CGM.M. 5500, ton ship at Prince Rupert B.C.”
Parade of uniformed men through streets. There is snow on the ground. Printed annotation on recto reads: “1st Church parade 30th Batt Earl Grey Rifles Feb 21st,15, McRae Bros,” handwritten in pencil on verso: “Prince Rupert”. Handwritten message is addressed to “Dear Grandma”.
People, cars, and trucks visible on street, buildings in background. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “P. Rupert Main Street British Columbia Canada, McRae Bros".
Eight unidentified medicine men in full regalia stand in a row within a long house. Handwritten annotation in pen on verso reads: “Yaulalet Dum guna al git dkdin (?) Party of medicine men Nishka Indians ready for medicine dance. W.H. Collison”. Stamped annotation on verso reads: “Haldane & Bro. Alaskan Photographers, 7 West Street, Metlakahtla – Alaska.”
File contains postcards portraying life in Prince Rupert, B.C. Images depict harbour scenes, street scenes (Third Avenue, Sixth Street, Central Street, and Mainstreet), airplanes, large ships, fisheries, city aerials, parades, military, a dog sled mail team, and a frozen fishing boat.
Photograph of a marching band performing down a wooden road. Spectators can be seen in the foreground and various businesses are in the background. Annotation on recto reads: "Prince Rupert BC."
Photograph of a large crowd in formal wear gathered on a slope. Some spectators can be seen perched atop extremely high poles. Annotation on recto reads: "The Crowd at Prince Rupert's Dominion Day Celebration 1909. Allen Photo 1-7-09."
Photograph of large crowd spanning the frame of the photograph. A large marching band is visible along the edges of a small clearing in the centre. Annotation on recto reads: "May 24th Prince Rupert BC."
Large crowd gathered on the street in downtown Prince Rupert. Decorations are hung around and town, and a lavishly decorated arch in the background reads "Come One Let 'Em All Come Come All. Welcome to Prince Rupert."
Large crowd gathered on the street in downtown Prince Rupert around a lavishly decorated arch which reads "Come One Let 'Em All Come Come All. Welcome to Prince Rupert." Annotation on recto reads: "Arch Prince Rupert, BC. Dominion Day Celebration 1909. Allen Photo."
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."
Photograph of a small marching band parading down Second Avenue in Prince Rupert. A large crowd is gathered. Annotation on recto reads: "Photo by MacRae Bros Prince Rupert BC 2nd Ave Prince Rupert BC."
Photograph of several floats parading down Second Avenue in Prince Rupert. A large crowd is gathered. Annotation on recto reads: "Photo by MacRae Bros Prince Rupert BC Prince Rupert B."
Series consists of photographs relating to Ray Williston's life from childhood to recent times, air photographs of Prince George, photographs of Bangladesh, and a listing of photographs slated for use in Mr. Williston's biography "Forests, power and policy: the legacy of Ray Williston" written by Eileen Williston and Betty Keller.
Slightly elevated view of a large crowd gathered in a park during the winter in Prince Rupert, BC. They appear to be observing some sort of ceremony or event that is out of frame.
Photograph of a large crowd gathered around several young boys running a race in Prince Rupert, BC. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Boys Race Dominion Day Prince Rupert BC."
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 of several vehicles parked along a road. A large crowd is visible gathering in the background. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Elks Flag Day, McBride, B.C." Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Jan. 5th 1945. Dear Dad, Am working in a lumber camp, advised by Prof. Johnson and Prof Casey. Altitude about 2,300. Think I will like it, if they don't make me work to[sic] heavy. the Climate and the grub is swell. Otherwise not so hot. Bye for now. Love Will." Postcard is addressed: "To: Mr. A.W. Hockin Big Valley, Alberta. From. W. Hockin c/o E.U. Lamming McBride, B.C."
Photograph of several full horse drawn carriages parked in front of an unidentified building. Procession may be a parade for some special event.
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 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."
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".
Photograph depicts group of three at stone steps in courtyard at the University of Northern British Columbia, in Prince George, B.C. Photo taken on the day Moran received an Honourary Law Degree. Left to right: Bob Harkins, Bridget Moran, unknown.
Film begins with recording of geese flying in sky as introduction. Then there is footage of community life in the general store, believed to be "Christensen's General Store," including a man lighting a pipe, children buying snacks and families buying groceries. Afterwards there is filming of the Anahim Stampede, depicting wild cow riding, bronco riding and the spectators.
The second portion of the film begins with the title slide "Caribou Return" and in consists of clips of ducks on a lake, scenery of trees and the lake, men packing up horses as they prepare for a journey into the high country. They travel as a pack train up into the mountains and eventually set up camp. There is footage of the men cooking, and also various shots of wildlife including a white grouse, herd of caribou, moose wandering through the snow, and a porcupine. The hunting party eventually kills a bull moose and there is footage of them examining the kill and loading the pack train with meat.
The third portion of the film begins with two young girls playing in a boat and then playing in a garden, and then a young boy pulling his sister in a wagon. There is a family barbeque and more footage of children playing and going fishing in a lack. The film ends with a recording of a grouse or pheasant in a bush.
Locations believed to be filmed in on this reel include Gitcha Mountains, Ulkatcho Mountains, Holt Homestead, Lassard Lake, Rainbow Mountains or Tweedsmuir Provincial Park.
Group of four women and one man stands in front of car in unidentified yard. Sarah stands on far left, buildings, wood pile, and forest in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "[Wright Car?] Atlin." Similar group also featured in items 2009.5.2.274 - 2009.5.2.294.
Crowd gathered around young girls holding ribbons anchored to top of pole in centre of image. Buildings stand in background.
Annotation on verso: “Maypole Dance 1927, Prince George."
Photograph depicts young girls dressed in white, walking in front of crowd. One girl holding bouquet wears a long train carried by smaller girls, and is escorted by older man wearing suit. Buildings and decorations can be seen in background.
Handwritten annotation on verso: “The May Queen, Maude Renwich attendants and Mayor Patterson".
Photograph depicts crowd, horses, tents and flag pole in foreground with buildings and trees in background.
Annotation on verso: “Fourth Fall Fair Prince George, Sept 1915".
Image depicts a group of people in Cottonwood Park with an individual, possibly former mayor Elmer Mercier, making an announcement.
Image depicts a marching band with numerous other unidentified individuals. One man is carrying a Canadian flag with the depiction of men in a boat and the words "Canada Sea-to-Sea" on it.
Image depicts a marching band with numerous other unidentified individuals. One man is carrying a Canadian flag with the depiction of men in a boat and the words "Canada Sea-to-Sea" on it, and there is a mascot beside him that appears to be a chipmunk in an RCMP uniform.
Image depicts a marching band with numerous other unidentified individuals. One man is carrying a Canadian flag with the depiction of men in a boat and the words "Canada Sea-to-Sea" on it.
Image depicts Elmer Mercier, a former mayor of Prince George, B.C., cutting the ribbon to open Cottonwood Park's Heritage Trail.
File contains slides depicting the Summerfest in Prince George, B.C. in 1994.
File contains slides depicting the opening of the Cottonwood Park section of the Heritage River Trails in Prince George, B.C.
Series consists of original audio reels of CKPG radio programming broadcasts recorded in Prince George from 1960 to 1979, as well as, dubbed audio cassette copies made by the Prince George Oral History Group.
Photograph depicts the city hall at New Westminster on Victoria Day. The anvil battery is about to fire a 21 gun salute.
Photograph depicts the city hall at New Westminster on Victoria Day. The anvil battery firing round #3 of 21 gun salute.
Photograph depicts Moran and Judy Kennedy.
Photograph depicts Moran holding framed certificate while walking up stairs in crowded Canfor Theatre at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C. Moran walks with Dr. Mary Ellen Kelm, both wearing regalia. Accompanying note from Maureen Faulkner: "Pride & relief. R [Roseanne Moran] is yelling 'Mom, Mom, We're here!'" Photo taken on the day Moran received an Honourary Law Degree.
Item consists of transcript and tape summary of interview with Gord Emberley of the Western Canada Aviation Museum discussing the Recovery of the Junkers F-!3 airplane
Zonder titelItem consists of transcript and tape summary of interview with local music reviewer Fred Bradley. He discusses his early life, move to Canada, memories of the Merchant Marines during World War II. Also discusses arts scene in Prince George.
Zonder titelItem consists of interview with Mabel Peterson who discusses domestic, family life and community life in small communities in North Central British Columbia c.1920s-c.1970s.
Zonder titelPhotograph has been altered with drawings of people on shore fighting canoes approaching the town. Buildings stand behind fenced and walled areas in background.
Handwritten annotation below image reads: "Drawing by F.A., old Hudson B. [...?]"; on verso: "27. To head Chapter III. No. 2. Tsimshians and Haidas fighting on shore at Fort Simpson."
Item consists of transcript and tape summary of interview with Tom Payne who discusses his life, emigration from England, service in World War I, and career as shoemaker in Quesnel. Also discusses his subsequent work at the Experimental Farm in Prince George
Zonder titelGroup portrait featuring 3 rows of unidentified men in suits and one member of the clergy posed on a sidewalk outside a storefront at Atlin, B.C.
Photograph depicts large group of men gathered outside large building with the sign "WHITEHORSE GRILL".
Handwritten photo album caption below this photo reads: "Dawson Creek BC / 1943 Beer Ration Day".
Photo taken in Stewart, B.C. Waidlow Stewart holds a shovel, with mountains in background.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Waidlow Stewart in Stewart, 2 July 1971”.
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).