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Typed caption glued to album page directly below photograph reads: "39. Leaving Quesnel for Fort Fraser." Photograph depicts an automobile parked in front of a hotel with a sign on its back end that reads: "From Vancouver to Fort Fraser". Photographer: Dominion Stock & Bond Corporation.

Photograph depicts men on sternwheeler in river, opposite shore in background.

Printed annotation on recto reads: “S.S. “Charlotte,” Quesnel. B.C.” Handwritten message on verso is addressed to “Mr. O. Winter 1016 V Park St. Victoria B.C.” Cancellation stamp on Canadian 1 cent stamp reads: "ASHCROFT B.C. JUN [10?] 11".

Photograph features three sternwheelers tied to river bank. Buildings visible on far left, hills on shore visible in background.

Printed annotation on recto reads: “Stern Wheelers 1910 Quesnel B.C.” Handwritten annotation on verso in pencil reads: “BX, B.C. Express, Charlotte”

Annotated overview of the Quesnel Quartz Mine Camp, with buildings numbered and a corresponding legend provided. Annotation on recto of photograph states: "1. BRIDGE OVER CREEK 2. BLACKSMITH SHOP 3. POWEROUSE 4. HEADFRAME OVER 200' SHAFT 5. OFFICE 6. WATER TANKS FROM POWERHOUSE 7. BUNKHOUSE 8. TRUCK 9. COOKHOUSE BEHIND #6 CANNOT BE SEEN" Additional annotation associated with photograph states: "We were always able to find the cookhouse even though hidden in this picture. Taken about 1935 by Russell Ross Supt. Quesnel Quartz Mine"

Photograph depicts a snow-covered forest clearing with six structures and a truck. Buildings have been numbered 1-8 with pen. Original handwritten annotations on verso of photograph are signed by Tom Marsh. Photograph is taped to paper. Typed annotation on recto of paper reads: “1. Bridge over creek. 2. Blacksmith shop. 3. Powerhouse. 4. Headframe over 200’ shaft. 5. Office 6. Water tanks from powerhouse. 7. Bunkhouse. 8. Truck. 9. Cookhouse behind #6 cannot be seen. We were always able to find the cookhouse even though hidden in this picture. Taken about 1935 by Russell Ross, supt. Quesnel Quarts Mine. Tom Marsh, Box 156, Squamish B. C.”

Photograph depicts Mary John and Bridget Moran holding paper cups in kitchen area, lockers visible through door in background (Moran on right). Accompanying photo caption: "Caribou College, Quesnel, March /92".

Photograph depicts Bridget Moran standing between Mary John (on left) and unidentified woman. Accompanying photo caption: "Caribou College, Quesnel, March /92".

Photograph depicts Bridget Moran standing behind Mary John in unknown room. Unidentified woman semi-visible on far right (see item 2008.3.1.19.2). Accompanying photo caption: "Caribou College, Quesnel, March /92".

Photograph depicts men standing near three covered wagons pulled by team of horses on street. Buildings line the street on left behind trees with protective structures built around their trunks. A windmill stands near small building and woodpiles in background on right. Trees on hill are visible in distance. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Quesnel".

Photograph depicts four men standing under balcony of hotel near other buildings on street. Trees line the street, with protective structures built around their trunks. It is speculated that one of these men may be Mr. A. K. Bourchier. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "As you were".

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,"

Street view photograph looking down Carson Avenue at the Front St. intersection in Quesnel, BC. Several identified businesses line the gravel avenue on the right; however Cowan's Hardware store is visible at the intersection on the left. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Carson Ave., Quesnel, B.C. 1930 Looking East."

Street view photograph taken at the intersection of Front Street and Carson Avenue. Several men are gathered at Cowan's Hardware store on the corner. Also visible in this photograph is the Cariboo Hotel (visible furthest to the left), and the British American Hotel which is partially visible behind the J.A. Fraser store. Printed annotation on recto reads: "On Front Street, Quesnel, B.C."

Stern wheeler in river. Printed annotation on recto reads: “S.S. “Charlotte,” Quesnel. B.C.” Handwritten message on verso is addressed to “Mr. O. Winter 1016 V Park St. Victoria B.C.” The dates on the canceled 1 cent Canadian stamp on verso are not readable.

3 Sternwheelers tied to a river bank. Printed annotation on recto reads: “Stern Wheelers 1910 Quesnel B.C.” Handwritten annotation on verso in pencil reads: “BX, B.C. Express, Charlotte”

Stern wheeler in river. Printed annotation on recto reads: “Steamer B.X. Monarch of New B.C. Soda Creek, Quesnel and Fort George”

Image depicts a basalt landform somewhere in or near Quesnel, B.C.

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 the Fraser River from Highway 97 near Quesnel, B.C.

Image possibly depicts the Fraser River from Highway 97 near Quesnel, B.C.

Image possibly depicts the Fraser River from Highway 97 near Quesnel, B.C.

Image depicts the original main street of Quesnel, B.C.

Image depicts an aerial view of Diamond Island, near Quesnel, B.C.

Image depicts the location of a slump type of landslide at Moose Heights, north of Quesnel, B.C.

Image depicts a farm on the west side of the Fraser, south of Quesnel, B.C.

Image depicts the interior of a barn at a dairy farm located somewhere near Quesnel, B.C. Numerous unknown individuals are present.

Image depicts numerous pieces of machinery in the interior of a building at a dairy farm, located somewhere near Quesnel, B.C. Several unknown individuals are present.

Image depicts a pile of irrigation pipes on a dairy farm somewhere near Quesnel, B.C.

Image depicts a view of the property at 153 Mile House, near Quesnel, B.C.

Image depicts a sawmill somewhere in Quesnel, B.C.

Image depicts a sawmill somewhere in Quesnel, B.C.

Image depicts the train station in Quesnel, B.C.

Image depicts numerous wood piles near the sawmill somewhere in Quesnel, B.C.

Image depicts a sawmill somewhere in Quesnel, B.C.

Image depicts the Hudson Bay store in Quesnel, B.C. It was built in 1859.