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The Bourchier Album
2009.5.3 · File · [ca. 1895 - 1950]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

This photograph album consists of photographs of remote police barracks at Mile 47 and Mile 29; early settlements and/or mercantile stores at Tete Jaune Cache, McBride, Sand Creek, Fort George and South Fort George; Grand Trunk Pacific Railway forestry and railway camps; scows and paddlewheel conveyors on the Fraser River; automobiles; community leisure activities; as well as, images of the Bourchier family. The following South Fort George establishments are identifiable within these photographs: Empress Hotel, Ah Yee General Merchant, German Bakery, Northern Hotel, South Fort George Drug Store & Post Office, St. Michael’s Church, Prince George Hotel, Ford Monarch dealership, Astoria Hotel, and King George V Elementary School. Identified geographic locations featured in these photographs include: Tete Jaune, Upper Fraser, Mile 47, Mile 29, Fraser River, Mt. Robson, McBride, Sand Creek, Glacier Mountain, Moose River, Giscome Portage, Pott Falls, Red Deer River, Grand Canyon, Summit Lake, Canoe Pass, Connaught Hill, Nechako Bridge, and Island Cache.

Bourchier, Alan K.
2009.5.3.74 · Item · 1912
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts Mrs. Houghtaling standing with four small children near doorway of tent building (Gertrude, Mary, Henry, and Charlie). This photograph is believed to have been taken at Sand Creek, BC. Forest trees in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph reads: "Tete Jaune 1912".

Jean with Young Colt
2009.5.3.115 · Item · [ca. 1915]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts a young woman believed to A.K. Bourchier's niece Jean. Young colt stands on right, picket fence and porch to wood building in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "To my dearest Uncle Alan. This is little Betty Beauty's little colt. I broke her in to lead myself so I feel quite proud."

2009.5.3.124 · Item · [ca. 1920]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph features a wooden box of pears sitting on grass, bushes in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "This is a prize box of pears." It is believed that this photograph was given to Lillian & A.K. Bourchier by their niece Jean.

2009.5.4.3 · Item · [1937?]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts Bob standing to right of house, holding an eagle by the wings. A very young Alan stands beside him, and younger brother Fred in front. Short wood fence crosses midground, trees in background. Typed annotation on recto of photograph: "Quesnel B.C. 1936 Northern B.C. Eagle shot at Dragon Lake, B.C. 7 ft. 6 in spread. Mounted by Jack Lestin, Prince George,"

Bob Baxter with Cat and Dog
2009.5.4.14 · Item · [ca. 1925]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts Bob holding a cat in doorway of unidentified wood building. A dog stands at his feet in walkway leading up to them in foreground. Wooden barrel and miscellaneous items stand against house in background.

2009.5.4.36 · Item · [ca. 1938]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Fred and Alan are being pushed in wheelbarrow by a woman wearing a blouse, dress pants, and sunglasses. Typed annotation on recto of photograph: "This is 'Mac' - she is a young woman." This woman is speculated to be Tom Taylor's wife Marion. They stand in a field with a car behind them. A forest and body of water can be see in background, as well as the opposite shore.

Taylor Family in Town
2009.5.4.45 · Item · [ca. 1935]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Front, left to right: Hermina Taylor, Kay (nee Irwin, wife of Arthur Taylor), Violet and Bob Baxter. Back, left to right: [Ellen?], Percy Garland (husband to Ellen Taylor), [Tom Taylor?]. Hermina holds a baby, speculated to be Ian or Jillian (children of Arthur Taylor). Houses stand in background behind road.

2009.6.1.428 · Item · [ca. 1981]
Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

The group leans over table, looking at unknown document, Campagnolo in centre. One paper on table is entitled "ELECTION 80". Large curtained windows in background.

Photograph is one of three images accompanied by handwritten notation reading: “Mere la Senatrice, Therese Casgrain, my Beloved Mentor + dear friend, died Nov 3. 1981 at 85 yrs”. See also items 2009.6.1.426 and 009.6.1.427.

2009.6.1.437 · Item · 5 June 1982
Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

Handwritten annotations on verso read: “In the great hall of the B.C. Museum of Anthropology, in front of Ninstints Totem wearing cape of Sahn-nag-x-wha (One who sits high) gift of Chief Skidegate ‘Dempsey’ Collinson - Q.C.I. made by his wife Irene for ‘naming feast’ Autumn - 1977. June 5, 1982, Address to the First National Womans Network. Age - almost 50.” And “Alive Again 82”.

2009.6.1.445 · Item · 1980
Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

Woman stands in front of clothing shelves, holding a shirt up to a young boy while another boy looks on.

Photograph is one of 18 images depicting Campagnolo's work with Canadian University Service Overseas (CUSO) in collaboration with Foreign Affairs Minister Flora MacDonald on the facilitation and development of a largely Canadian financed refugee camp near Nakorn Rachisima (formerly Korat), to help the refugees coming over the border from Laos and Cambodia. See also items 2009.6.1.440 - 2009.6.1.457.

2009.6.1.457 · Item · 1980
Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

Unidentified blond woman reads to group of men, women, and children gathered around books on floor.

Photograph is one of 18 images depicting Campagnolo's work with Canadian University Service Overseas (CUSO) in collaboration with Foreign Affairs Minister Flora MacDonald on the facilitation and development of a largely Canadian financed refugee camp near Nakorn Rachisima (formerly Korat), to help the refugees coming over the border from Laos and Cambodia. See also items 2009.6.1.440 - 2009.6.1.456.

2009.6.1.569 · Item · May 1994
Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

Photograph taken in Addie Milewski's backyard.

Photographer’s stamp on verso reads: “May 1994”.

Item is one of nine photographs accompanying a greeting card from Agnes Hauglak, Addie Milewski’s sister, reading: “I though you might want these photos. I had to go and send every one their family things. Thank you for being kind to my sister Addie, Agnes M Hauglak”; see also items 2009.6.1.570 - 2009.6.1.577.

2009.6.1.570 · Item · May 1994
Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

Photograph taken in Addie Milewski's driveway, police car parked behind. Neighbouring yards can be seen across street in background.

Photographer’s stamp on verso reads: “May 1994”.

Item is one of nine photographs accompanying a greeting card from Agnes Hauglak, Addie Milewski’s sister, reading: “I though you might want these photos. I had to go and send every one their family things. Thank you for being kind to my sister Addie, Agnes M Hauglak”; see also items 2009.6.1.569 - 2009.6.1.577.

2009.6.1.577 · Item · [ca. 1994]
Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

Railroad and vehicles can be seen in front of forest in background.

Item is one of nine photographs accompanying a greeting card from Agnes Hauglak, Addie Milewski’s sister, reading: “I though you might want these photos. I had to go and send every one their family things. Thank you for being kind to my sister Addie, Agnes M Hauglak”; see also items 2009.6.1.569 - 2009.6.1.576.

2011.3.3.27 · Item · 1909
Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

Two men standing beside wheelbarrows with signs that read: “Prince Rupert Transfer Co.” The men appear to be standing on large dock or boardwalk, water and hills in background. Printed annotation on recto reads: “Prince Rupert First Transfer Company.” Handwritten message in pencil on verso is addressed to “Mr. Gordon Penning 1600 Bld. Barclay Vancouver B.C.” Cancelation date on 1 cent Canadian Stamp is dated “Prince Rupert B.C. July 16, 09”.

2009.6.1.001 · Item · August 1937
Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

Photograph depicts Rosamond Murchison-Hardy outside with her arms around her two children, all dressed in white. Trees in background.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Rosamond Murchison-Hardy’s 2 children: Iona Age 4 years 10 mos. ; Harold Age 3 yrs. 1 mos. ; August, 1937”.

2002.12.15 · Item · c.1970-c.1989
Part of Bob Harkins fonds

Item consists of transcript and tape summary of interview with Fanny Kinney who discusses her family and her career as a pioneer school teacher in South Fort George.

Harkins, Bob
Eulogy transcripts
2006.9.1 · File · c.1983 - c.2000
Part of Bob Harkins fonds

1 file of eulogies created by Bob Harkins of local personalities from the Prince George area created for radio broadcasts.

2008.3.1.83.1 · Item · [after 1981]
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts grave marker which reads "ALLAN McCALLUM / 1906 - 1981 / RAISED NEAR HERE AS A SON OF A PIONEER FAMILY, HE WISHED TO BE RETURNED TO THIS PLACE HE LOVED ABOVE ALL OTHERS AND WHERE HE FELT SO AT PEACE."

2008.3.1.126 · File · 1972-1999
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of:

  • Letter from Charlene Wyse, on behalf of the Hilye'yu Lelum Society, to Bridget Moran, January 27, 1995
  • Transcript of "Harkins Comment" by Bob Harkins which features both Mary John and Bridget Moran (April 5, 1993)
  • Copy of open letter from Brian Lam, Managing Editor, Arsenal Pulp Press regarding Bridget Moran's publications and Mary John's story (April 2, 1993)
  • Two draft versions of eulogy for Bridget Moran for her memorial service at the College of New Caledonia, September 12, 1999.
  • "We Three"- poem written in memory of a trip taken by Bridget and her daughters Mayo and Roseanne in 1994.
  • One original draft and one copy of "A Minority of One" by Bridget Moran (26 pages)
  • One original and signed draft letter to Dave [?] from Bridget Moran discussing the social welfare situation in the province and offering a plea for dialogue with the intended recipient.
  • Letter from John H. Wood, administrative officer for the Leader of the Opposition to Bridget Moran in answer to a number of questions routed to this office via Dave [?] (August 10, 1972)
  • Letter from Norman Levi, Minister of Rehabilitation and Social Improvement to Bridget Moran in answer to her letter dated October 18, 1972. (October 23, 1972)
  • Copy of letter from Bridget Moran on behalf of the Greater Vancouver Area Branch of the BC Association of Social Workers to Minister Norman Levi in follow-up to a previously submitted questionnaire. (October 18, 1972).
  • Letter to Bridget Moran from Rosemary Brown, M.L.A. acknowledging her receipt of an article previously sent to Ms. Brown by Ms. Moran. (October 9, 1973)
  • Newspaper clippings regarding Moran's various appointments in Prince George.
  • Various published stories written by Bridget Drugan in her youth: "How to Spend a Drizzly Day"; "How She Spent November 5"; "Camping Trip"; Story contest submission and announcement of winners.
  • Torchbearer's Club "Carry On" certificate recognizing the printing of one of Bridget's stories. (September 10, 1938).
2008.3.1.128 · File · 1995-1999
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of:

  • Letter of Offer and Cheque Requisitions Form from Carrier Sekani Family Services regarding Ms. Moran's services to a 1996 Youth Conference
  • Contact List
  • Notes on "Women"
  • Program of Events and Agenda for Native Awareness Conference, May 1, 1998
  • Letters to Mary John and Bridget Moran from students from an Aboriginal Employment Training Program out of Duncan, B.C. re: Stoney Creek Woman (January 4, 1999)
  • Fax from Kathleen Fitzpatrick (Treaty 8 Tribal Association) to Bridget Moran re: book signing and travel arrangements (Feb. 1998)
  • Fax from Lucette Kirback (Legal Services Society) to Bridget Moran re: trip arrangements to Bella Bella and Bella Coola (June 1998); associated airline tickets and trip itinerary
  • Letter of Thanks and Payment Notice for Public Readings to Bridget Moran from the Canada Council (Nov. 1995)
  • Unopened envelope containing "My First Advance, $30, Stoney Creek Woman"
  • Letter from Ricci Dalton of the Simon Fraser University, New Caltec Program thanking Ms. Moran on her speaking engagement with Mary John (Jan. 27, 1998)
  • Letters from BCTLA Conference Planning Committee re: Bridget Moran's speaking engagement at The Roots and Wings Teacher Librarian conference.