File consists of 1 audiocassette of interviews possibly by Bridget Moran with Arnold Davis and Claude Foot.
Sem títuloPhotograph depicts a 4- wheeled wagon that was designed to hold 'pay dirt' or 'rubbish' with a drop bottom worked by a ratchet and chains.
Photograph depicts sluicing monitors that were used to tear down and break up alluvial gold bearing material.
Photograph depicts a hydraulic sluicing monitor that was not a piece on display in the exhibit, but was a piece of abandoned equipment found below Barkerville town. It was made by Empire Foundry, Marysville, California.
Image depicts an unrestored, collapsing log-house in Barkerville, B.C.
Image depicts several unknown individuals in the China Town of Barkerville, B.C.
Image depicts a street in Barkerville, B.C.
Image depicts the interior of an old house, possibly the Cottonwood House, and most likely in or near Barkerville, B.C.
Image depicts a small model of the old prospecting process in what is likely Barkerville, B.C.
Image depicts the House Hotel in Barkerville, B.C.
Image depicts Barkerville, B.C.
Image depicts the back of the main street Barkerville, B.C.
Image depicts the main street of Barkerville, B.C.
Image depicts the town of Stanley, B.C.
File consists of two letters written by John McCormick to a friend describing his experiences in Barkerville and the gold mining conditions on Williams Creek.
Sem títuloItem reads "Programme of Ceremony at Unveiling of Cairn at Barkerville under the auspices of Cariboo Lodge No. 4, A.F. & A.M., to mark completion of the historic Cariboo Road in 1865". Includes an order of ceremony, the committee in charge, information about children's sports at the event, and a listing of pioneers and "old-timers" present in the platform party at the event.
Collection contains photographs depicting community life in Prince George, B.C. Images depict holiday events, sports teams, government buildings, businesses (hotels, banks, retail, newspaper office), riverboats, railroad construction, fishing, a cemetery, street scenes, aerials, and landscapes. Also includes photos taken outside of the Prince George vicinity including Prairie Creek, Thomas Creek and Barkerville, B.C.
Item consists of transcript and tape summary of interview with Tom Payne who discusses his life, emigration from England, service in World War I, and career as shoemaker in Quesnel. Also discusses his subsequent work at the Experimental Farm in Prince George
Sem títuloPhotograph depicts a completely rebuilt saloon that was done so based on historical sketches and photos.
Photograph depicts a water pump, dated 1883. Animal water trough and pipe were both made out of wood, which was typical for the Barkerville period.
Image depicts a Hydraulic Placer mining location in Barkerville which has been completely deforested.
Image depicts the Cottonwood House at the Historic Site located in Barkerville, B.C.
Image depicts the living area of the interior of the Cottonwood House.
Image depicts the Wake Up Jake Saloon in Barkerville, as well as several other buildings.
Image depicts the main street of Barkerville, B.C.
Image depicts a Sporting House in Barkerville.
Image depicts a crowd watching a man pan for gold in Barkerville.
Image depicts the Barkerville Cemetery.
Image depicts the grave of John A. Cameron at Barkerville, B.C.
Image depicts the grave of John A. Fraser in Barkerville, B.C.
Image depicts the abandoned and crumbling Forman's General Store somewhere in or near either Barkerville or Wells, B.C.
Photograph depicts a primitive tram with external flonges and a swivel support for a tub that was found amongst the debris near the blacksmiths shop in Barkerville.
Photograph depicts the completely rebuilt drug store in Barkerville based on historical sketches and photos.
Photograph taken at Barkerville.
Handwritten annotation on verso “ Barkerville in 1930’s".
Image depicts an unrestored chinese shack in Barkerville, B.C.
Image depicts Barkerville, B.C.
Image depicts a snow-covered hill in Barkerville, B.C.
Image depicts a street in Barkerville, B.C.
Image depicts an old Anglican Church in Barkerville, B.C.
Image depicts the kitchen area of the interior of the Cottonwood House.
Image depicts the interior of a church, possibly one in or near Barkerville, B.C.
Image depicts the Barkerville theatre from the porch of the Hudson's Bay Company.
Image depicts a building in Barkerville with Chinese writing; it is possibly a store.
Image depicts a freight wagon in Barkerville.
Image depicts a pan of gold nuggets in Barkerville.
Item consists of a letter documenting Johns McCormick’s experiences at Williams Creek in Barkerville during the winter of 1869. He describes the poor gold mining conditions on Williams Creek and his hopes for future prosperity.
File consists of:
- Barkerville Historical Park pamphlet (1961?)
- Postcard of St. Saviour's Church, Barkerville, "one of BC's oldest churches" (2 Aug. 1964)
- An informational booklet about St. Saviour's Church, Barkerville (2 Aug. 1964)
- Theatre Royal, Barkerville playbill (2 Nov. 1966)
- Theatre Royal, "The Legend of Fanny Bendixon" playbill (1983)
- Barkerville Schedule of Events (1983)
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.
Sem títuloPhotograph depicts a horse drawn wagon in Barkerville.