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Ceremonial Regalia
2009.7.1.169 · Item · [ca. 1900]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Photograph features an arranged collection of Chief’s ceremonial regalia: Chikat robe and Amalayt (headdress), two carved wooden rattles and two leggings.

Handwritten annotation in pen on recto reads: “Qush ahlied (?) or Chilcat [sic] Robe worn by Chiefs when entertaining. Also 'Ahm Ahlied'(?) or Head Ornament Indian Coronet and leggings." Verso also has additional handwritten annotations which have been crossed out.

Hazelton Masquerade Dance
2009.5.1.57 · Item · 8 April 1912
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

A group of approximately 70 people in costume stand in large room with wood interior and two British flags in background. The group includes men, women, and children of all ages. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "I Say were you ever in the Old Country?". See also item 2009.5.1.56.

2000.13.1.43 · Item · 1970.
Part of Ray Williston fonds

Item is a photograph of Ray Williston at a banquet hosted by Sanyo Pulp Ltd. in May 1970. Mr. Williston is flanked by Vern Stothert of Stothert Veco Consultants Ltd., who designed BC Forest products’ mill in Mackenzie and Margaret Nagy, who was scouting financing for a pulp mill in Bella Coola.

2009.5.1.54 · Item · [ca. 1919]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Lucy stands next to Violet on far right in group with six other unidentified young girls. Each girl wears a white dress and holds a holly branch. They stand on material laid out in snow in front of unidentified building. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Violet. Lucy. This is their Holly and Mistletoe Drill".

2009.5.1.55 · Item · [ca. 1919]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Here they are in Sleeping beauty asleep. Virginia is not all in. She is behind Violet who is King. Father of the beauty. That is the queen in front and the nurse at the head of the bed and the Beauty on the bed." The girls are in costume on material laid out in snow in front of unidentified building. Unknown wood object in left foreground.

Hazelton Masquerade Dance
2009.5.1.56 · Item · 8 April 1912
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Handwritten caption beneath this photo reads: "Hazelton Masquerade Dance April 8th /12". A group of approximately 70 people in costume stand in large room with wood interior and British flag in background. The group includes men, women, and children of all ages.

Cabinet members in canoe
2000.13.1.115 · Item · 1958.
Part of Ray Williston fonds

Item is a photograph of Ray Williston and other cabinet ministers paddling a birch bark canoe in the grass during BC Centennial celebrations in Prince George.

Originally mounted on poster with photographs 115.1, 115.2, 115.3.

2009.5.2.9 · Item · 1913
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts H.F. Glassey standing on left with handcuffs and baton. Thirteen people stand in costume in foreground. Curtain, framed pictures, and decorative branches hang on wall in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "H. F. (Bert) Glassey - Policeman, small man - Druggist, Smith girl, Matron Hospital (Wrench Hospital), Bandaged Head, Bank Manager, 1913 Hazelton Player Club."

2000.13.1.42 · Item · 1969.
Part of Ray Williston fonds

Item is a photograph of Ray Williston planting a dogwood tree at the Museum’s grand opening on May 17, 1969. Behind Mr. Williston is NDP Leader Robert Strachan standing beside Premier W.A.C. Bennett. On the extreme left is Mr. George Wellbourn who donated all the equipment to the museum.