Item is a 14 Nov. 1912 receipt of products purchased from John A. Fraser & Co., Ltd. of Quesnel, B.C., "dealers in general merchandise and lumber". The buyer was Tom Styner[?].
Item is a tourist travel brochure for Quesnel, ca. 1963. The date of the brochure based on the image of the newly opened Quesnel Museum on the front of the brochure, which opened in 1963. Includes a pictorial city map inside the brochure.
Image depicts numerous wood piles near the sawmill somewhere in Quesnel, B.C.
Image depicts a sawmill somewhere in Quesnel, B.C.
Image depicts a sawmill somewhere in Quesnel, B.C.
Image depicts a sawmill somewhere in Quesnel, B.C.
File consists of records created or collected by Kent Sedgwick relating to various community projects associated with river parks. Example projects included in the file are a proposed Carrier village at Hudson Bay Slough, a Cottonwood Island park, proposed commercial boat tours on the Nechako and Fraser River, and the Quesnel Paddlewheel Park. Includes a project proposal document by the Fort George Band entitled "Establishing a Permanent Carrier Village in Prince George" (1990); a 1991 meeting package of the Nechako and Fraser River Valleys Committee (regarding the Cottonwood Island property and development of the Heritage River Trails System); a 1991 memorandum entitled "Prince George River Runners - Proposed commercial boat tours on the Nechako and Fraser River"; a 1983 "Submission to Rivers Committee Public Hearings by Heritage Advisory Committee, City of Prince George" describing the various river-adjacent heritage sites in Prince George; and documentation from the Quesnel Paddlewheel Association.
Subseries contains material collected and created by Kent Sedgwick for research on various areas in British Columbia and Alberta. Includes written notes by Kent Sedgwick, pamphlets, and newspaper clippings relating to towns and settlements. These areas include Quesnel, Likely, the Yukon Telegraph Trail, Barkerville, Wells, the Cariboo region, Fort Alexandria, Soda Creek, the Chilcotin region, Jasper, the Rocky Mountains, Mackenzie, Tumbler Ridge, the Peace River region, Fort St. James, the Omineca region, Kitimat, Lethbridge, the Bulkley Valley, and Fort Mcleod. These files cover a variety of topics including Chinese people in British Columbia, land settlement, tourism, and historic information on the regions.
File consists of an electronic oral history transcript documenting the life of Bea Dezell from approximately 189? to 2004. Interview conducted in May and June 2004 by Denise Torgerson and transcript prepared by Elaine Hauck, both of Prince George Oral History Group.
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.”
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 Gordon Wyness sitting on a historic boat, which he described as built ca. 1860 and could carry "7 Indians" and 5000 lbs of freight up the river. Located nearby is a telegraph cairn erected to commemorate the Collins Overland Telegraph lines that began in Quesnel in 1865. Until 1907, Quesnel was the terminus for the telegraph line. Behind Wyness is a replica of a Cornish water wheel that was originally located at Williams Creek in Barkerville. This location is now called Ceal Tingley Memorial Park-Heritage Corner and is located along Front Street in Quesnel, near the Fraser River Bridge. The cairn and water wheel still stand in this location, however the boat was removed around 1941.
According to additional information from Quesnel & District Museum & Archives, Wyness may have been provided with inaccurate information about the canoe depicted. The canoe believed to have been located at that spot was actually created in 1905 to pack out the Grand Trunk Preliminary Survey Team, which was led by J.M. Rolston.
Photograph depicts a view of the town of Quesnel from a southeast hill. Fraser River and the Fraser River Bridge are visible at left, the Quesnel River at right.
Photograph depicts a view of Front Street and Quesnel Hotel from Fraser River Bridge in Quesnel. Visible buildings include the Quesnel Hotel Cafe, the Quesnel Hotel, and John A. Fraser & Co. Ltd.
In 1936, Gordon Young Wyness was employed by Philip M. Monckton, a B.C. Land Surveyor. Between June 5 and October 8, Wyness joined Monckton and a group of others on a land survey expedition in northwestern BC. The survey crew travelled to various locations in the area including Telkwa, Hazelton, Burns Lake, Francoise Lake, Vanderhoof, Prince George, Quesnel, Lytton, and Hope. Wyness documented their journey in this photograph album. Based on the photographs, it appears that the crew led by Philip Monckton consisted of Jack Lee and Gordon Wyness; Mrs. Lavender Monckton (nee O'Hara) also accompanied the group.
In addition to the 50 photographs included in the album, this collection also includes five additional unique photographs that accompanied the album.
Sin títuloThis Collection consists of photographs documenting early development of the Central Interior including such subjects as: homesteading, railway construction, packing & freighting, modes and routes of transportation, schools, mercantile development, leisurely activities, sports, natural resource development and exploitation, political movements, town-site development and policing. This collection also provides a look at history of the Taylor-Baxter Family - a long time pioneering family of this region, including: A.K. & Lillian Bourchier; Hugh & Hermina "Minnie" (nee Wessel) Taylor and family; Herbert & Sarah (nee Wessel) Glassey; and Bob & Violet (nee Taylor) Baxter and family.
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 Bridget Moran standing between Mary John (on left) and unidentified woman. Accompanying photo caption: "Caribou College, Quesnel, March /92".
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".
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”
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”
Collection consists of 140 photographs pertaining to the life and pursuits of James Joseph Claxton over the course of sixty years. Subject areas identified within this collection include: quartz and placer mining in the Cariboo; Kingcome Village; the Royal Irish Contabulary; Roderick's Jewelers, New Westminster; the "M.S. Columbia III"; Kwakiutl petrographs in Fort Rupert; totem poles at Alert Bay; and the Salmon Arm Boy Scouts of Canada group.
Sin títuloPhotograph depicts a cluster of log buildings with fences and corrals. A field in the foreground, trees and low hills in the distance. On the road from Quesnell to Fraser Lake 1911.
Photograph depicts three men standing and sitting on a porch deck in front of a log house, trees in the background.
Photograph depicts a man standing on the deck of a ferry boat. A long row of building line the riverbank in the background.
Photograph depicts three steamboats anchored near the shore of the Fraser river at Quesnel, BC.
Photograph depicts several buildings lining the river bank at Quesnel BC.
Photograph depicts a view of buildings lining the river bank, a steamship is anchored near shore.
Photograph depicts a group of men standing near a building with the sign, "James Reid Ltd. General Merchants". There are a few fences and buildings in the background.
Photograph depicts a long row of buildings bordering a river.
Photograph depicts a long row of buildings bordering a river. A scow is anchored near the river bank.
Photograph depicts a group of men and dogs standing outdoors in the sunshine.
Photograph depicts man (presumably A.H. Holland) with survey pole standing next to loaded pack horse.
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".
Photographs within this file pertain to modes of transportation and transportation routes (including construction, surveying and traveling).
File consists of 1 audiocassette of interviews possibly by Bridget Moran with Arnold Davis and Claude Foot.
Sin títuloItem 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
Sin títuloFile consists of 1 audiocassette of interview by Gil McCall of CIBC FM Radio with rancher and author Harold Dude Lavington who discusses ranching life and the publication of his books.
File consists of 1 audiocassette of interview by Gil McCall with Branwen Patenaude who discusses her self-published book, “Because of Gold” about the history of gold mining and its impact on Quesnel's history. She also discusses the challenges of the publishing industry.
File consists of 1 audiocassette of interview by Bob Harkins with rancher, author Harold 'Dude' Lavington who discusses the publication of his books and ranching life in Quesnel area.
Sin títuloItem consists of typed transcript of interview with Ivor Guest discussing his early memories of Prince George as a river man and logging. Includes discussion of Cataline, and Quaw family.
Sin títuloPhotograph depicts a caboose that carried Expo 86 (Vancouver) markings.
Photograph depicts a road bridge in Quesnel.
Photograph depicts a chip car #9581 loading at a sawmill on the northern outskirts of Quesnel.
Photograph depicts a down freight of 75 cars passing under the Quesnel to Barkerville road about 4 miles out of Quesnel.
Photograph location is unknown, but Davies stated it to be possibly somewhere north of Quesnel. A bridge is visible.
Photograph taken at the Pacific Great Eastern depot in Quesnel.
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."
File contains slides depicting landforms at various locations.