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2001.1.051 · Item · 1958
Part of NBCA Document and Ephemera Collection

This 16 page booklet includes illustrations and a program of events, along with a short history of Williams Lake, a short history of stampedes, a "Dude Dictionary", and a poem entitled "The Old Cow Puncher". Also includes a summary about the "Cariboo Indians" (possibly referring to the Secwepemc Nation and other First Nations near the Williams Lake area) contemporary to the time that contains information that is now considered inaccurate.

2020.4.6.032 · File · 1978-1983
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of records created and accumulated by Gary Runka over the course of his consultancy work for Williams Lake Field Naturalists for the "Scout Island Nature Centre" project in Williams Lake. This file was numbered as G.G. Runka Land Sense Ltd. client file #032; that client number may be seen referenced elsewhere in the G. Gary Runka fonds. The Land Sense Ltd. client files generally include records such as correspondence, contracts, invoices, project reports, publications, ephemera, memoranda, maps or map excerpts, legal documents, meeting materials, clippings, and handwritten notes. File also includes 3 accompanying aerial photographs.

Oral History: Bea Dezell
2014.6.1.14 · File · 2004
Part of Rustad & Dezell Family fonds

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.

2020.4.6.536 · File · 2000
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of records created and accumulated by Gary Runka over the course of his consultancy work for Lignum Group of Companies for the "Forestry Consultation" project in Williams Lake. This file was numbered as G.G. Runka Land Sense Ltd. client file #536; that client number may be seen referenced elsewhere in the G. Gary Runka fonds. The Land Sense Ltd. client files generally include records such as correspondence, contracts, invoices, project reports, publications, ephemera, memoranda, maps or map excerpts, legal documents, meeting materials, clippings, and handwritten notes.

Ann Walsh fonds
2019.12 · Fonds · 1959-2018

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 Types of records included in this fonds include: published and unpublished short stories, manuscripts, correspondence, grant applications, photographs, audio and video recordings, contracts, book reviews, plotting notes, speaking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.

Walsh, Ann
2020.05.10 · Item · Sept. 1936
Part of Gordon Wyness Album

Photograph depicts (from left to right) Gordon Wyness, Philip Monckton, and Lavender Monckton by their 1930 Buick Series 40 car in the Williams Lake area. In this image, the car may be broken down; Wyness noted that they "were forced to spend the nite in a school house due to condenser burning out in the car". Wyness also noted that they had "just finished tying in Fraser Mtn", suggesting that they had just completed survey work in the Fraser Mountain area.

Portable steam engine
2013.6.36.1.081.08 · Item · [July 1973]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph shows a portable engine at Gang Ranch on the Fraser River. The engine was made by Robert Bell Engine and Thresher Company, Seaforth, Ontario.

2009.6.1.556 · Item · [1992?]
Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

Unidentified women stands in centre background with arm raised, and a young girl sits on post in foreground. Photograph was taken during the chancellor's tour of Xats'ull Heritage Village, Soda Creek First Nation, Williams Lake, B.C.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "UNBC 1992".

2009.6.1.553 · Item · [1992?]
Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

Left to right: Charles Jago and unidentified woman, David Fish, Dennis Macknak, Deborah Poff, unidentified woman and child, Iona Campagnolo, Lee Morrison, Ellen Facey, two unidentified women. Teepees visible in background. Photograph was taken during the chancellor's tour of Xats'ull Heritage Village, Soda Creek First Nation, Williams Lake, B.C.

Cabin near Williams Lake
2013.6.36.1.078.06 · Item · [July 1973]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a cabin near Williams Lake. Its interior contained two old treadle sewing machines and a chesterfield. Davies had the impression it had not been inhabited for at least a decade.

2013.6.36.1.069.24 · Item · [July 1973]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photo depiicts a bridge over the Fraser River, south of Williams Lake. It was in poor condition, but was being prepared by the Department of Highways. The bridge was taken on the Gang Ranch public road, and led to the ranch and its uninhabited hinterland.

BC Rail
2013.6.36.1.045.01 · Item · [26 July 1973]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph taken in Williams Lake. A Vancouver bound passenger train on BC Rail (former Pacific Great Eastern) track is visible.

Viksten collection
2012.12 · Collection · [ca. 1951]

Collection consists of digitized home videos created by the Viksten family. The videos include scenes of Horsefly Lake and the Williams Lake Stampede.

Houses
2012.13.1.6.151 · Item · Oct. 1980
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts a number of houses at an uncertain location, possibly Williams Lake, B.C.

Junction Range
2012.13.1.065 · Subseries · [between 1974 and 1984]
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File contains slides depicting places in and around the Junction Sheep Range Provincial Park south-west of Williams Lake.

Near Williams Lake
2012.13.1.50.032 · Item · 1974
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts an aerial view of some scenery near Williams Lake, B.C. The highway and BCR tracks are visible among the trees.