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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."

2009.7.1.265 · Item · 24 April 1913
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Photograph of a large explosion on a rocky shoreline. A bridge is visible in the foreground and a body of water is partially visible in the background. Annotation on recto reads: "McRae Bros Moving Mountains at Prince Rupert BC Apr 24th"

2009.7.1.080 · Item · October 1913
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Large bear carving sits on top of wide pole, erected in memory of a chief of the Bear crest. Lines of houses stand in background.

Printed below image: "Totem Pole. Old Massett. Q.C.I / J.D. Allen photo Co."; handwritten below: "Mortuary Pole Bear [Crest?]"; on verso: "For Chapt. XIX. The old style and the new. Mortuary Pole & modern houses. No. 3. W.H.C. Oct. [6/ ?] 13".

2009.7.1.263 · Item · 21 January 1914
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Photograph of a large explosion next to a huge pile of debris. Buildings are visible on either side and railroad track can be seen in the foreground. Annotation on recto reads: "The Last Big Blast, Prince Rupert BC 21 Jan 1914 McRae Bros. Photo"

2009.7.1.267 · Item · 30 March 1914
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Photograph of ocean liner SS Arna docked in a harbour. Foreground shows two individuals on a dock in the lower right corner and a large pile of lumber in the lower left corner. Annotation on recto reads: "S.S. Arna arrived in Prince Rupert B.C March 30th 1914"

After the Blast 21 Jan 1914
2009.7.1.259 · Item · 21 January 1914
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Wide angle photograph of a crowd milling around railroad tracks. A large pile of rubble and various buildings are visible on the right side. Annotation on recto reads: "After the Blast 21 Jan 1914 McRae Bros Photo."

2009.7.1.053 · Item · [ca. 1915?]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Photograph depicts buildings visible through clearing in trees. Water crosses foreground, hills visible in background.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Dry dock / Prince Rupert B.C."

2009.7.1.005 · Item · [ca. 1915]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Photograph depicts the sons and daughters of Marion and Archdeacon W.H. Collison sitting on the ground with food supplies at the top of a hill. Individuals believed to be (left to right): Arthur, Elsie, Herbert, Henry (in chef's hat), unknown, William, John Maxwell ('Max').

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Collison family on prospecting trip up Portland Canal."

2009.7.1.004 · Item · [ca. 1915]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Photograph depicts the sons and daughters of Marion and Archdeacon W.H. Collison, and one unidentified man. Buildings can be seen on shore in background.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Collison family at camp (Portland Canal) Max, ?, Henry, Elsie, Arthur, Alice, Herbert".

2009.7.1.027 · Item · [ca. 1915]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Group stands and sits on front steps of rectory. Left to right: Rev. William Edwin Collison, Mabel and John Maxwell Collison, Alice Collison. (William, Max, and Alice are sons and daughter of Archdeacon W.H. Collison).

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Dad & Auntie Al with Aunt May & Uncle Max at the rectory St. Luke's church [...?]".

2009.7.1.012 · Item · [1916 or 1917]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Marion sits to left of husband Archdeacon William Henry, small boy in between. Young children sit and stand in foreground, Katherine 'Katy' and Muriel 'Mimi' stand in background (daughters of W.E. Collison). The group poses in front of a wood door, ivy on either side.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Grand-dad (Arch. W.H. Collison) & Grannie with grandchildren at Kincolith".

2009.7.1.014 · Item · [1916 or 1917]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

The group poses in front of a wood door, ivy on either side.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "The family at Kincolith - Summer House, 1916 / Back Row L-R: Art Macdonald, Bill Collison, Reg Collison, Jack [John] Macdonald / Front L-R: Katie Collison with Don Collison, Marion Collison, Joyce Collison, Muriel (Mimi) Collison with Colin Macdonald, Hugh Macdonald".

2009.7.1.015 · Item · [ca. 1917]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Photograph depicts two young granddaughters of Marion and W.H. Colllison, holding flowers in grassy area. Forest and hills in background.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Winnie & Joyce at Kincolith". Marion Winnifred is the daughter of John Maxwell Collison, and Joyce is the daughter of William Edwin Collison.

Rock carvings
2009.7.1.175 · Item · [ca. 1920]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Carvings visible on a moss covered rocky outcrop. Handwritten annotation in pencil on verso reads: “Rock carvings. Copper Mountain, Al”.

2009.7.1.180 · Item · [ca. 1920]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Indian agency boat the “Naskeena” off Kitkatla B.C. W.E. Collison, Indian Agent standing at the stern.

Handwritten annotation in pen on verso reads: “‘Naskeena’ Gov. patrol boat off Kitkatla BC. W.E. Collison on stern.”

2009.7.1.177 · Item · [ca. 1920]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Rocky shoreline featuring a small dwelling, totem pole, net rack, canoes pulled up to shore, barrels and boxes and a tent.

Handwritten annotation in pencil on verso reads: “Kunhalas [sic] at entrance to C--- Harbour”.

2009.7.1.179 · Item · [ca. 1920]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

W.E. Collison, Indian Agent, shaves by a mirror propped up against a boat at dry dock while RCMP Officer Ackland prepares for the day.

Handwritten annotation in pencil on verso reads: “W.E. Collison Indian Agent, Maj. Ackland RCMP on inspection trip to village in the Babine area."

2009.7.1.268 · Item · 28 September 1920
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Photograph of a partially sunken sailboat near a harbour. Individuals on debris and in a rowboat are surveying the damage. Annotation on recto reads: "GTP. SS Prince Rupert Sept 28th 1920 McRae." Handwritten annotation on verso reads "CTP "Prince Rupert" Sunk at Prince Rupert BC 1920."

Island at low tide
2009.7.1.176 · Item · [ca. 1920]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Small rocky island very near to shore depicted at low tide; sandy beach visible in mid ground along with a temporarily beached sailboat. Handwritten annotation in pencil on verso reads: “Ninstints site of the fort opposite village”.

2009.7.4.39 · File · 1921, 1923
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Indian Notes and Monographs (2 editions):

  • Slate Mirrors of the Tsimshian: Indian Notes and Monographs – A series of publications relating to the American Aborigines. George T. Emmons. New York: Museum of the American Indian, 1921. Signed by author as gift to W.E. Collison.
  • Jade in British Columbia and Alaska, and its Use by the Natives: Indian Notes and Monographs – A series of publications relating to the American Aborigines. George T. Emmons. New York: Museum of the American Indian, 1923.