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Image depicts a mural of Atlin with information about the Globe Theatre and Edwin L. Pillman on it. It reads: "Talented businessman arrived in Atlin in 1899, and for nearly fifty years operated a variety of businesses ~ grocery and drug stores, undertaker, market gardens and the theatre. Assissted by his loyal wife Elizabeth." It also states that the Globe Theatre was built in 1917 and was used until the early 40's.

Image depicts the Globe Theatre in Atlin, B.C.

Image depicts a sign in the Atlin Cemetery, it reads: "In 1898, Fritz Miller and Kenny McLaren found gold on nearby Pine Creek, triggering British Columbia's last placer gold rush. The boom subsided by 1908, but gold has kept Atlin alive. Now Miller and McLaren lie here among hard-bitten prospectors, young miners, northern aviators, brave women and new-born infants, all part of Atlin's pioneer heritage R.I.P."

Image depicts numerous graves in the Atlin Cemetery.

Image depicts numerous graves in the Atlin Cemetery.

Image depicts the grave of John Elmwood Simons in the Atlin Cemetery. It reads: "died Feb. 8, 1914, age 61 yrs. froze to death."

Image depicts the grave of John Wolters in the Atlin Cemetery. It reads: "Born in Kent, England, Jan 16 1857. Died Sept. 21 1905."

Image depicts the grave of Charley William Rudolf in the Atlin Cemetery. It reads: "Born July 2, 1923. Died May 21, 1940. Age 16 years. Died from gunshot wounds, mistaken for a bear."

Image depicts a memorial plaque which reads: "In memory of the Atlin men who gave their lives for their country in World War II," and then proceeds to list several individuals.

Image depicts the original steam engine for the White Pass Train, located in Skagway, Alaska.

Image depicts a sign, labelled "The White Pass Snow Fleet," which details the history of the fleet; it is located in Skagway, Alaska.

Image depicts the restored White Pass Snow Plow No.1 in Skagway, Alaska.

Image depicts the picnic site of the Cottonwood House Historic Site, located on the Barkerville Highway, east of Quesnel, B.C.

Image depicts the Cottonwood House Historic Site along Barkerville Highway, east of Quesnel, B.C. A sign posted by the fence reads: "For over half a century the Boyd family operated this haven for man and beast. Here weary travellers found lodging, food, and drink. Here fresh horses were hitched to stage-coaches and miners bought supplies. This historic road-house, built in 1864, stood as an oasis of civilization on the frontier of a rich new land."

Image depicts a marching band with numerous other unidentified individuals. One man is carrying a Canadian flag with the depiction of men in a boat and the words "Canada Sea-to-Sea" on it.

Image depicts a marching band with numerous other unidentified individuals. One man is carrying a Canadian flag with the depiction of men in a boat and the words "Canada Sea-to-Sea" on it, and there is a mascot beside him that appears to be a chipmunk in an RCMP uniform.

Image depicts a marching band with numerous other unidentified individuals. One man is carrying a Canadian flag with the depiction of men in a boat and the words "Canada Sea-to-Sea" on it.

Image depicts a woman, wearing clothes reminiscent of traditional First Nations, who appears to be dancing in the street outside of a Native Friendship Centre in Prince George, B.C. A large crowd is looking on.

Photograph depicts a carving at the entrance to Little Qualicum Falls Park on the Alberni Highway. On the left side is the face of a white settler.

Photograph depicts a First Nations dugout canoe at Lillooet, BCIt is about 10 ft. long.

This fonds illustrates the writing career of Canadian author Ann Walsh. Types of records included in this fonds include: published and unpublished short stories, manuscripts, correspondence, grant applications, photographs, audio and video recordings, contracts, book reviews, plotting notes, speaking notes, promotional materials and workshop materials.

This collection encompasses the records of the eJournal "It's Still Winter: A Web Journal of Contemporary Canadian Poetry and Poetics", which was co-published online by College of New Caledonia and the University of Northern British Columbia between 1997 and 2002. The editors of the journal were Don Precosky and Barry McKinnon. The journal published the work of poets from across Canada, but the majority were from northern British Columbia.

The collection contains analogue reproductions of the eJournal issues, drafts and manuscript submissions to the eJournal, and digital records relating to the eJournal (including the website files for the online eJournal).