Item is a photograph of a worker operating a Chip-n-Saws.
Photograph depicts two men lifting rocks onto or off of a truck with "DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS" painted on its side. Rocky hill in background, road in right foreground. It is speculated that one of these men may be Hugh Taylor, or his son in law Bob Baxter who also worked for the department of public works.
Photograph depicts two miners standing on either side of wooden sluicing trough in rocky area. Man on left pans for gold. Hills in background. Handwritten annotations on verso of photograph: "PLACER MINERS AT WORK INGINECA RIVER BC", "PHOTO WWW".
Photograph depicts two men and bulldozer near what appears to be many piles of logs. Unidentified buildings in background.
Photograph depicts men, women, and children sitting on deck near stern of what appears to be a small riverboat. A man wearing overalls stands on side deck. Water in foreground, trees on hillside in background.
Photograph depicts a group of men standing to right of large truck, houses in in background. Boom of crane visible between truck and houses. Trees and power lines also visible.
Photograph depicts hull being transported by crane on left, flatbed visible on right. Men in construction area in foreground, body of water and hills in background.
Photograph depicts a river scow in midground, close to opposite shore. Handwritten photo caption on verso and recto of this photograph reads: "In the Grand Canyon."
Photograph depicts men on a scow in distance at bend in river. Unidentified objects or structures on opposite shore in background, rocky shore in foreground. Handwritten photo caption on verso and recto of this photo reads: "Scow coming through upper Grand Canyon".
Photograph depicts men on a scow, maneuvering what is believed to be the Upper Fraser River. Opposite shore in background, close shore in foreground. Handwritten photo caption below this photo reads: "1. Turning above the whirlpool where the dog swam across."
Photograph depicts Mr. Barnett seated in floating canoe tied to tree on shore. Forest on opposite shore in background. Handwritten annotation on verso of this photograph reads: "Billy Barnett". It is speculated that this photograph may have been taken on the Fraser River near Giscome Portage, B.C.
Photograph depicts four men in campsite. Cooking supplies and miscellaneous items in foreground, forest trees in background. Handwritten annotation on verso and recto of this photograph reads: "Camp at Portage in Grand Canyon".
Photograph depicts nine men sitting and standing in front of tall wood building. Man on left in foreground holds an infant on his knee. Stairs in foreground on right, forest visible in background on left. Individuals have been numbered 1 to 10 in blue ink on verso. Corresponding annotations on recto: "[Longlursh?] 1, Fraser 2, Lauce, Yip [Saur Luig?], Claude 5, Morrison, [Le - Clair?], [Graut?], [Eoaen?], Greyson."
Photograph depicts men on a loaded scow, believed to be floating on the Upper Fraser River. Opposite shore in background.
Photograph depicts two men standing in snow-cleared area next to firewood pile. Two tent buildings stand behind them, forest trees visible in background. Photograph taken at what is believed to have been a railway construction camp.
Photograph depicts men on river scow, large rock island or peninsula protruding into river behind them. Trees on opposite shore in background, large rock in foreground. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph: "Grand Canyon. Fraser River. Big Rock.", on recto of copy print: "1911."
Photograph depicts three men guiding canoe through water. Bushes and forest slash in foreground, bushes on swampy shore in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Bill Barnett at stern of canoe."
Photograph depicts six men by building on shore. One man sits in small boat that has been loaded onto a wagon. River and opposite shore in background. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph: "Loading for the Peace River." Photograph believed to have been taken either at Giscome Portage, or the trading post at Summit Lake, BC.
Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph: "PRINCE GEORGE B.C. FARMERS TAKING DELIVERY OF CATERPILLAR TRACTORS." Bob sits on first tractor in line of three. Fifteen men stand in a line against street buildings. "THE SALVATION ARMY" building stands in background on right. This photograph was taken at the corner of 4th and George St.
Photograph depicts man believed to be Bob Baxter on bulldozer by large framework structure in snow. House stands in background as well as a truck with "CITY OF PRINCE GEORGE" visible on its passenger door. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Civic centre 1948."
Photograph depicts the boom of a dragline crane hoisting material in a snowy forest. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Dragline".
Photograph depicts a dragline crane working in excavation area of snow-covered forest. A large tank can be seen in background behind snow piles. Handwritten caption above this photo reads: "Dragline at work."
Photograph depicts a dragline crane working in excavation area of snow-covered forest. A large tank can be seen in background behind snow piles.
Close up of man against corner of unidentified building. Handwritten caption above this photo reads: "Workman Truck Driver". Handwritten annotation on recto of photo reads: "John [Jmeson?] Edmonton".
Photograph depicts unidentified man with glasses reclining on blanket, coats hanging behind him. Some type of shelving or roofing can be seen in background. Man is wearing pants, belt, and striped shirt with a pencil in the pocket. It is speculated that this man may be Bert Youngstrom, (see items 2005.3.4 & 2005.3.59).
Photograph depicts an unidentified man driving what is believed to be a 1937? Ford Dump Truck, one of many owned by Campbell Construction [see 2005.3.33]. Truck is driving on dirt road, trees and hillside in background.
Photograph depicts dirt pouring out of dragline bucket suspended by heavy chains over the box of a dump truck. The truck is being loaded by a dragline crane which is elevated on a gravel pile outside of image to right (see item 2005.3.40). Photo was taken in gravel area, and two men can be seen standing in background in front of forest trees. This truck is one of a fleet of 1937? Ford trucks owned by Campbell Construction (see item 2005.3.33).
Photograph depicts dirt pouring out of a dragline bucket suspended by heavy chains over the box of a dump truck. The truck is being loaded by a dragline crane which is elevated on a gravel pile. Photo was taken in gravel area, and men can be seen standing midground in front of forest. This truck is one of a fleet of 1937? Ford trucks owned by Campbell Construction (see item 2005.3.33).
Photograph depicts Bert Youngstrom leaning on one of two gas pumps in front of three long buildings. Trees can be seen in background, as well as snow all around. Steel drums an other miscellaneous material surround the buildings. Handwritten captions above and beside this photo read: "Bert Youngstrom" "Shop & Warehouse".
Photograph depicts two men standing on unidentified track vehicle, and a third man seated on a crawler tractor. Machinery is standing on snow-covered area in front of forest trees.
Handwritten caption beside this photo reads: "Bert and Kitchen Staff". Photograph depicts Bert (Youngstrom?) standing close to a woman and young girl on snow in front of unidentified buildings. Forest trees can be seen in background. It is believed that this photo was taken at the camp in Summit Lake, B.C. (see item 2005.3.57).
Photograph depicts the camp at Summit Lake, B.C., a numerous variety of buildings in snowy clearing of forest. A car is parked in foreground on road leading into the camp. It is speculated that this may be the Campbell Construction Co. road camp.
Photograph depicts a man kneeling by row of trout between two small logs on grassy bank of a water's shore. What appears to be the vertical handle of a knife is foregrounded at bottom of image. Handwritten caption below this photo reads: "Trout Fishing."
Photograph depicts two unidentified men climbing down crevice in rocks.
Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906.
This particular photo is one of 8 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "From main camp up Kopoka River. Scenes with persons in." See also items 2006.20.3.14 - 2006.20.3.21.
Photograph depicts unknown man in canoe, opposite shore and hills in background.
Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906.
This particular photo is one of 8 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "From main camp up Kopoka River. Scenes with persons in." See also items 2006.20.3.14 - 2006.20.3.21.
Photograph depicts two unidentified men standing to right of flag mounted in rock pile.
Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906. This particular photo is one of 10 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "From [Wahut?]-Azmuth and Koshu.” See also items 2006.20.3.47 - 2006.20.3.56.
Photograph depicts group of ten men on deck of wood building, cliffs visible in background. One man is only semi-visible through hole in deck, he stands in place of missing plank.
Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906. This particular photo is one of 9 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Pictures of different members of ‘our’ party.” See also items 2006.20.3.57 - 2006.20.3.65.
Photograph depicts two men on either side of camera on tripod, flag visible behind them. Mountain range and glacier in background.
Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906. This particular photo is one of 9 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Pictures of different members of ‘our’ party.” See also items 2006.20.3.57 - 2006.20.3.65.
Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906. This particular photo is one of 9 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Pictures of different members of ‘our’ party.” See also items 2006.20.3.57 - 2006.20.3.65.
Five unidentified miners pose for a photo. Logs and wood scraps in foreground, forest in background.
Printed annotation on recto of photograph: "PLACER MINING, ATLINTOD RIVER, ATLIN, B.C. A.C. HIRSHFELD NO. 753."
Handwritten photo album caption below this photo reads: " 'General Duties' (G.D.) man at Officers' Quarters." Photograph depicts man in sweater vest and tie sitting in front of closed door with "R.C.A.F OFFICERS QUARTERS" printed on side. There is a broom on right, boots on left, and wood slat sidewalk in foreground.
Royal Canadian Air ForceHandwritten photo album caption below this photo reads: “Officers' Quarters, Ft St John.” Photograph depicts two men standing in distance at doorway of officers' quarters, wood slat sidewalk in foreground. Fence and trees on horizon in background, dirt pile to right of building. The two men are believed to be Captain Read (2006.20.12.17) and the man in charge of general duties (item 2006.20.12.15).
Royal Canadian Air ForceHandwritten photo album caption below this photo reads: "Tower & Adm. Bldg, Ft. Nelson." Photograph depicts long white building with tower raised in middle, ladders and scaffolding in front. Trucks and groups of men in foreground, some on building itself. Power poles in foreground and background.
Royal Canadian Air ForceView of dock full of rows of nets and a few workers. Sail boats are anchored near the dock and there are rows of bunkhouses in the mid ground, trees in the background. Handwritten annotation in pencil on recto reads: “Port Essington B. C.”
Photograph of a team of horses pulling a large load of logs. Several men are posed around the sleigh. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Eagle Lake Spruce Mills, Giscome, B.C." Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "4/ This is them after loading. You will observes that this four horse team has two loads, each sleigh has 14 ft banks[??] and is loaded with about 5 thousand feet of logs. In one camp they have a cattepillar[sic] tractor that takes as high as eight sleighs from the bush to the loading [??]. Will try and get you a picture for you. Elizabeth has has very poor health since last March. May have to change residences befor[sic] long very poor doctor here."
View from of a large ship in dry dock surrounded by water. Printed annotation on recto reads: “G.T.P. Dry dock Prince Rupert B.C. McRae.”
Landscape with stumps, and roadbed with small (railroad?) track in foreground. River crosses midground, trees and sky in background. Men can be seen standing on far right on raised roadbed.
Group of men stand on pier by warehouse, looking out at the boat. Treed mountains visible in background.
Handwritten photo caption beside image reads: "Danube".
Photograph depicts pipeline construction workers for the Pacific Northern Gas pipeline from Summit Lake to Kitimat with a helicopter on the north end of Prudhomme Lake.
Image depicts a construction area somewhere in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.