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Photograph depicts an event on Lillooet Main Street with spectator crowds. The Union Jack and Canadian Red Ensign flags suggest this may be a Dominion Day event. The Lillooet community put on large, multi-day Dominion Day events between 1912 and 1916 with many planned activities. The particular activity depicted in this photograph may be a horse race or rodeo-type event. Main Street businesses visible include the Lillooet Restaurant, the Lillooet Pool Hall, and the "OK" Baths.

Photograph depicts an event on Lillooet Main Street with spectator crowds. The Union Jack and Canadian Red Ensign flags suggest this may be a Dominion Day event. The Lillooet community put on large, multi-day Dominion Day events between 1912 and 1916 with many planned activities. The particular activity depicted in this photograph appears to be a horse race event. Main Street businesses visible include the Lillooet Restaurant and the "C.A. Phair General Merchant" store.

Crowd is gathered for Dominion Day Parade. Decorated float can be seen in centre of street, and Hotel Prince Rupert stands in background. Printed annotation on recto reads: “Dominion Day Prince Rupert 1914 Photo W.W.W.” Handwritten message in ink on verso is addressed to “Mr. S. Smart 2550 Blackwood St Victoria B.C.”

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Ed. Klassen, FCL vice president presents gift to Iona Campagnolo”.

Tables stand under elaborate tent pavilion.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “June 04, Dobrzensky Garden Party”.

Photograph depicts an elder speaking into a microphone with two unknown men at the opening of the Haisla Recreation Centre in Kitamaat Village.

Photograph depicts elders wearing button blankets seated in front of totem pole with ceremonial dancers at the opening of the Haisla Recreation Centre in Kitamaat Village.

Photograph depicts seated elders wearing button blankets at the opening of the Haisla Recreation Centre in Kitamaat Village.

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."

Item is a photograph of Ben Ginter signing the agreement for Eurocan’s pulp mill license while Mr. Williston looks on.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Tillie November 12/77, accident day, Eve Rockett, Tillie Laplante, Juanita, Mike”.

Item is a photograph of the explosion which opened up the diversion route for the Peace River during construction of the W.A.C. Bennett Dam.

Photograph depicts men, women, and infant seated in the Canfor Theatre at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C. Unidentified individuals sit in seats in background. Accompanying note from Maureen Faulkner: "Next row down is R. [Roseanne Moran] & the Kennedy's, I move to join her next to walkway." Photo taken on the day Bridget Moran received an Honourary Law Degree.

Photograph depicts men, women, and infant sitting in crowded Canfor Theatre at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C. Accompanying note from Maureen Faulkner: "Your family. now behind R [Roseanne Moran] + me. look on with pride & interest." Photo taken on the day Bridget Moran received an Honourary Law Degree.

Floral arrangement and table settings visible in foreground.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “To Mimi, Rosalyn Carter, Margaret Mead, September 1977”.

Photograph depicts First Nations children wearing button blankets while performing at a community banquet held at a Terrace school.

Photograph depicts First Nations dancer Leonard Goerge and his sister Gloria George in a crowd at the Smithers Bulkley Valley Exhibition. Photograph possibly taken at Telkwa.

Photograph depicts First Nations dancer Leonard George in front of a crowd of spectators at the Smithers Bulkley Valley Exhibition. Photograph possibly taken at Telkwa.

Photograph depicts First Nations people wearing button blankets in a crowd and looking up at Eli Gosnell’s Unity totem pole at a raising event in front of Nisga’a Elementary Secondary school in New Aiyansh.

Firewood pile in left foreground. Buggy, wood house, and porch in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Wishing Aunt Lillian + Uncle Alan a very Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. Please do not criticize the stitches too closely Aunt Lillian. These snaps are some of part of my flock of 102 this year. These were snapped about a week before Thanksgiving. All the birds you see are this year's hatch. Some of them dressed 17 1/2 + 18 lbs at Thanksgiving. With love from Jean."

Photograph taken during Michaëlle Jean’s visit to Government House, Victoria, B.C.; see also items 2009.6.1.616 - 2009.6.1.625.

Two unidentified men stand in background.

Handwritten annotations on verso read: “Oct 2/1992, Faculty of Management, University of Calgary, Frank King and Iona Campagnolo,” and “from Calgary ’88 Friends”.

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".

Giles stands between banquet tables, John can be seen clapping in centre background.

Handwritten notations affixed to verso read: “Giles Turner (blackdress)” and “John Turner[Liberal Party Leader]”.

Photograph depicts girls dancing at the opening of the Haisla Recreation Centre in Kitamaat Village.

Photograph depicts 8 men posing in suits and ties, and a young girl, Ruth Adams, holding trophy seated in foreground. The group is gathered in open field, large building and hills visible in distance. Man on far right stands in uniform.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Gitlakdamix Village Council 1923. [Charlie Morven] Chairman. / Geo. Manase. / John Davis. / Dennis Woods. / Andrew Nass. / James Adams. Secretary. / Frank Blackwing. Chief Constable. / Walter McMillan (Nass). Constable."

The three women stand in the Prince Rupert Masonic Temple looking at baby pictures of Selma Murray.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “From Left to Right, Aug/74, Gladys Blyth - Port Ed, Iona Campagnolo - ‘MP Skeena,’ Lil Schuman - Manitoba (‘Mother’ - Aunt) to Selma Murray, Masonic Temple - Pr. Rupert, B.C., Reception for Selma, looking at baby picture of Selma”.

Photograph depicts a Glen Vowell First Nations child watching a solo performance of a boy wearing a button blanket on stage at a potluck.

Photograph depicts Glen Vowell First Nations children performing on stage.

Photograph depicts Glen Vowell First Nations children performing a dance in a semi-circle at a potluck.

Photograph depicts Glen Vowell First Nations children performing a dance in a semi-circle at a potluck.

Photograph depicts Glen Vowell First Nations children performing a dance at a potluck.

Photograph depicts Glen Vowell First Nations children performing a dance in a circle at a potluck.

Photograph depicts Glen Vowell First Nations children performing a dance on stage at a potluck.

Photograph depicts Glen Vowell First Nations children performing a dance on stage while an elderly woman beats a drum.

Photograph depicts Gloria George and First Nations crowd members dancing at the Smithers Bulkley Valley Exhibition.

Photograph depicts Godfrey and Vicki Kelly in a car with an unknown woman after their 50th wedding anniversary celebration in Masset.

Photograph depicts Godfrey and Vicki Kelly in a car with an unknown woman after their 50th wedding anniversary celebration in Masset.

Photograph depicts Godfrey and Vicki Kelly having their picture taken on the church steps at their 50th wedding anniversary celebration in Masset.

Photograph depicts Godfrey and Vicki Kelly on the church steps at their 50th wedding anniversary celebration in Masset.

Photograph depicts Godfrey and Vicki Kelly on the church steps with a crowd at their 50th wedding anniversary celebration in Masset.

Photograph depicts Godfrey and Vicki Kelly on the church steps at their 50th wedding anniversary celebration in Masset.

Photograph depicts Godfrey and Vicki Kelly walking down the church steps with a crowd at their 50th wedding anniversary celebration in Masset.

Photograph depicts a Governor Douglas Day event with a RCMP officer and a secondary school band positioned next to a wooden monument.

Photograph taken during Michaëlle Jean’s visit to Government House, Victoria, B.C.; see also items 2009.6.1.616 - 2009.6.1.625.

Photograph taken during Michaëlle Jean’s visit to Government House, Victoria, B.C.; see also items 2009.6.1.616 - 2009.6.1.625.

Photograph taken during Michaëlle Jean’s visit to Government House, Victoria, B.C.; see also items 2009.6.1.616 - 2009.6.1.625.

Lieutenant Governor Iona Campagnolo speaks with unidentified woman in background. Photograph taken during Michaëlle Jean’s visit to Government House, Victoria, B.C.; see also items 2009.6.1.616 - 2009.6.1.625.

Photograph taken during Michaëlle Jean’s visit to Government House, Victoria, B.C.; see also items 2009.6.1.616 - 2009.6.1.625.

Photograph depicts Rex and Grace Boice sitting hand in hand and side by side in lawn chairs on patio. Flowers and hedges in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "April 1993 Arizona. Rex died May 1, 1993 at home in Haliburton (heart attack). We celebrated our 34th wedding anniversary in March /93. We had a good Marriage! I miss him very much."