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Part of a set of 41 original black & white photographs [1908-1933-?]) of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway line in BC depicting surveying crews, town sites (Prince Rupert and its port, Hazelton and Fort George), and First Nations Peoples.

Photograph depicts a wooden ferry being steered by one man with two men waiting on a rocky shoreline. Annotation on verso of photograph states: "Ferry across Kishpiax at Hazelton"

Handwritten caption beneath this photo reads: "Hazelton Masquerade Dance April 8th /12". A group of approximately 70 people in costume stand in large room with wood interior and British flag in background. The group includes men, women, and children of all ages.

Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph: "HOCKEY - HAZELTON. VS G.T.P.R [Grand Truck Pacific Railway] FEB. 20/11" Twelve players can be seen skating on ice, surrounded by large crowd of people standing on either side of the game. Referees dressed in suits stand around players, and a dog can also be seen in crowd. Snow pile in foreground; river banks, forest, and mountains in background.

Photograph depicts bridge built with wooden planks and poles, braced from below, with triangles built into its frame. The bridge crosses Hagwilget Canyon on the Bulkley River, five kilometres from its confluence with the Skeena River. This is one of the many bridge structures that have crossed this location since at least 1859.

Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "old bridge at the Bulkley River."

Photograph depicts the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway Bridge crossing the Bulkley River. A smaller bridge speculated to be used by pedestrians stands below and parallel to the railway bridge. Photo was taken from shore, with opposite shore crossing midground. Trees in foreground, mountains in background. A small building can be seen at opposite end of bridge. Other sections of railway can be seen on hill in background. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph: "HAZELTON BULKLEY BRIDGE."

Photograph depicts team of horses pulling heavily loaded wagon with the sign: "RUDDY & MACKAY. BAGGAGE. STAGE & TRANSFER." One man stands holding head of horse and smoking a pipe. A second man sits in wagon holding reigns, (believed to be same man featured in items 2009.5.1.79 & 2009.5.1.80). Large "Grand Trunk Pacific" building can be seen in background, as well as a smaller building with the sign "HAZELTON" hanging from its eaves.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Hazelton Hospital."

Stern wheeler “Port Simpson” tied to riverbank. Printed annotation on recto reads: “On the Skeena river, Hazelton, B.C.” Handwritten message on verso is addressed to “Mrs. Flossie Strong 6 Nah St. Watermill ME, U.S.A” 1 cent Canadian postage stamp has been canceled with a date of “Dec 24, 5:30 PM 1915 Buffalo N.Y.”

Photograph depicts Slim Williams and four members of his dog team in the centre of the image, with a group of men, women and children standing behind him looking towards the camera. Handwritten annotation along bottom of photograph reads: "'Slim' Williams and Dog Team From Alaska to Chicago 1933". It is believed this photograph was taken in Hazelton, BC. and documents Slim Williams on his way to the Chicago Fair.

Hand coloured photograph of a cemetery in Gitxsan territory. Annotation on recto reads: "Indian Cemetery, Hazelton, BC."

Photograph of a long bridge spanning two rock faces. Below is a smaller, half demolished wooden bridge. A small settlement is visible on the lower right. Annotation on recto reads: "Haquelqet Bridge." Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Old & New. Old Indian built bridge & later one at Hazelton, BC."

Photograph depicts the Hazelton suspension bridge.

Image depicts the historical village of 'Ksan near Hazelton, B.C.

Image depicts the cemetery in Hazelton, B.C.

Image depicts a tombstone in the cemetery in Hazelton, B.C.

Image depicts Hazelton, B.C.

Image depicts Hazelton, B.C.

Part of a set of 41 original black & white photographs [1908-1933-?]) of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway line in BC depicting surveying crews, town sites (Prince Rupert and its port, Hazelton and Fort George), and First Nations Peoples.

Hugh Taylor Sr. stands between two horses, holding reigns. Hermina sits on left horse, Ellen and Violet sit in packboard on right horse. Five men sit on deck of large building with detailed porch in background on left. A fence, log shed, and wood pile can be seen in background on right. A dog stands beside Hugh. It is believed this photograph was taken at Hazelton, B.C.

Hugh Taylor Sr. stands between two horses, holding reigns. Hermina sits on left horse, Ellen and Violet sit in packboard on right horse. Five men sit on deck of large building with detailed porch in background on left. A fence, log shed, and wood pile can be seen in background on right. A dog stands beside Hugh. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph: "Hazelton, B.C. 1910."

Photograph depicts men loading a line of approximately twenty mules facing large building in background with the sign: "[WBBAILEY?] ANDCO'S OFFICE." A second sign is posted on deck of building: "ALWAYS CURES! CHAMBERLAIN'S COUGH REMEDY." More men wearing suits watch from deck. Small building in hillside can be seen in background. Annotation along bottom recto of photograph reads: "Last Pack Train leaving Ashcroft for Hazelton -1909." Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "CATALINE 1909".

Photograph depicts H.F. Glassey standing on left with handcuffs and baton. Thirteen people stand in costume in foreground. Curtain, framed pictures, and decorative branches hang on wall in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "H. F. (Bert) Glassey - Policeman, small man - Druggist, Smith girl, Matron Hospital (Wrench Hospital), Bandaged Head, Bank Manager, 1913 Hazelton Player Club."

Dr. and Mrs. Austen standing with two unidentified women on the front stairs of a house. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Top left: Dr. Eric Austen. Lower right: Mrs. Austen."

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Dr. W.E. Austen Medial (sic) Superant (sic) at Hazelton, 1932."

Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo handing a piece of paper to a man in a hard hat at Rim Forest Products in Hazelton.

Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo wearing a hard hat and speaking with an unknown man in front of a lumber pile at a sawmill owned by Rim Forest Products in Hazelton.

Image depicts a man, possibly Kent Sedgwick, leaning against a sign forbidding public traffic on the Stewart Access Road from between 5 am to 8 pm. Located in Hazelton, B.C.

Image depicts a large gathering of people in the interior of a First Nations' longhouse located in the historical village of 'Ksan in Hazelton, B.C.

Image depicts the 'Ksan historical village in Hazelton, B.C.

Image depicts the 'Ksan historical village in Hazelton, B.C.

Image depicts the entrance to the historical village of 'Ksan in Hazelton, B.C.

Image depicts the historical village of 'Ksan in Hazelton, B.C.

Image depicts the cemetery in Hazelton, B.C.

Photograph depicts (from left to right) Jack Lee, Philip Monckton, Jessie McInnes, and Archie McInnes at Pioneer Ranch.

In 1903, brothers Neil and Archie McInnes pre-empted a section of land two miles east of Cote Flat, each taking half. Archie McInnes' land later became known as Pioneer Ranch (later known as the Barnett Ranch); Neil McInnes' land became Meadowbrook Ranch. Archie McInnes married Jessie Aitken in October 1905. Pioneer Ranch became known as a stop-over for travellers en route from Hazelton to the Ootsa Lake area via the Telegraph Trail. Archie and Jessie McInnes had three daughters: Vera (m. Ivan Frank), Ivy (m. Eric Strimbold), and Neva (m. John Ivan Nickolichuk).

One featured building might be a church structure.

A group of approximately 70 people in costume stand in large room with wood interior and two British flags in background. The group includes men, women, and children of all ages. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "I Say were you ever in the Old Country?". See also item 2009.5.1.56.

Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Longs Vs. Shorts. Hockey - Hazelton B.C. Yours truly in Goal." Ten players can be seen skating on ice enclosed in rink boards made of wood planks. Goalie stands on far left. Trees and hills in background.

Photograph depicts a woman standing among men aboard a sternwheeler with the word "HAZELTON" above its deck. A man speculated to be the captain stands on deck to the left. Tree branches in foreground, opposite shore and mountains in background.

Close view of bridge built with wooden planks, poles, and wires, braced from below, with triangles built into its frame. The bridge crosses Hagwilget Canyon on the Bulkley River, five kilometres from its confluence with the Skeena River. This is one of the many bridge structures that have crossed this location since at least 1859. Photograph was taken from one side of canyon, near bridge. Opposite canyon wall in background. Typed annotation glued to verso of photograph: "HAGWILGET - 'the gentle or quiet people'."

Photograph depicts two men and a horse on a bridge built with wooden planks, poles, and wires, braced from below, with triangles built into its frame. The bridge crosses Hagwilget Canyon on the Bulkley River, five kilometres from its confluence with the Skeena River. This is one of the many bridge structures that have crossed this location since at least 1859. Photograph was taken from a distance. Rocky riverbank in foreground, opposite shore in background behind bridge. Typed annotation in red ink on verso of photograph: "INDIAN BRIDGE, NEAR HAZELTON, B.C."

Men stand wearing vests and ties in doorway framed in corner of building with the sign: "R. CUNNINGHAM LTD. GENERAL MERCHANDISE." Various other advertisements hang from doorway. Man on left believed to be transport driver also featured in items 2009.5.1.80 & 2009.5.1.81. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Hazelton, B.C. 1910".

Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Frank [Johnstron?] Oct. 13th/11 Hazelton BC". Photograph depicts Frank sitting in suit and hat with dog on a wood walkway, unidentified building in background on left. Wood pile is visible behind them.

Photograph depicts Hazelton Bridge that was believed to be built in 1930. Crossing the Skeena River.

Photograph depicts the Wrinch Memorial Hospital. It held 54 beds and was founded by Dr. Winch for the benefit of the local First Nations population.

Close up of a grave stone, carved in the shape of an upright bear (?), with a wooden fence visible in background at the Hazelton cemetery. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Grave stone in Hazelton graveyard."

View of stern wheeler traveling in river with mountains in the background. Printed annotation on recto reads: “S.S. Port ‘Simpson Hazelton BC” Handwritten message on verso is dated “July 31st 1911.”

Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo with Hazelton Mayor Alice Maitland in a restaurant (possibly in Hazelton).

Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo and an unknown man looking over the sawmill owned by Rim Forest Products in Hazelton.

Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo and a man wearing a hard hat and ear protection at a sawmill owned by Rim Forest Products in Hazelton.