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Postcards
2013.6.36.3 · Deelreeks · 1900-2013
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Subseries consists of printed and photograph postcards depicting railways, buildings, ships, and other transportation in British Columbia.

2013.6.36.3.06.36 · Stuk · [before 1949]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Postcard depicts the Illecillewaet Valley, near Glacier, BCThe view shows the end of the descent over Rogers Pass, if travelling westerly. The scar in the foreground was believed to be the track between the 1st (Glacier Hotel) and 2nd (Loop Brook) loops.

2013.6.36.3.07.15 · Stuk · [before 1949]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Postcard depicts a "4-4-0 woodburning locomotive at Shuswap Station, east of Kamloops, at the turn of the century. The completion of the CPR across the Continent, guaranteed B.C.'s entry into Cinfederation, as well as reg economic and cultural connection to the East."

S.S. Charlotte, Quesnel BC
2011.3.4.02 · Stuk · [ca. 1901-1915]
Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

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.

2011.3 · Collectie · 1901 - [ca.1930]

A collection of postcard photographs of Port Essington BC, Port Simpson BC, Atlin, Quesnel, McBride, Hagwilget Village, Giscome, Likely, Kitwanga, Smithers, Prince Rupert BC, Prince (Fort) George BC Images depict street scenes, water scenes, community events, businesses, buildings, and aerials of the towns. Collection also depicts a number of Northern BC paddle wheelers.

Hagwilget Village
2011.3.1.25 · Stuk · [ca. 1901-1910]
Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

Photograph of the dirt road leading to Hagwilget Village. Residential buildings and a church are visible in the background. Printed annotation on recto reads: "W.W.W. Hagwilget Village."

2008.2.1.037 · Stuk · [after 1901]
Part of Northern BC Cartographic Collection

Original linen map depicts mining claims in the Cassiar District of British Columbia that were located in 1900-1901: L. 115 Princess Louise, L. 310 North Star, L. 311 Bonanza, L. 309 Emerald, and L. 312 Emma.

Ephemera
2002.1.6.07 · Deelreeks · 1901-1991
Part of Prince George Railway & Forestry Museum Collection

Subseries contains ephemera created and used by various railways and railway associations. Includes invitations, pamphlets, advertisements, a petition, and other ephemera materials related to railways in North America.

2006.20.10.14 · Stuk · 28 July 1901
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Group of five miners stand in mining area on left. Woman, man, and young girl sit and stand on far right in more formal attire. Mining tools and equipment throughout.

Printed annotation on recto of photograph: "Société Minière de B.C., Atlin B.C. July 28th, 1901, A.C. Hirschfeld, No. 707".

2011.3.1.24 · Stuk · [ca. 1901-1940]
Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

Photograph of a team of horses pulling a large load of logs. Several men are posed around the sleigh. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Eagle Lake Spruce Mills, Giscome, B.C." Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "4/ This is them after loading. You will observes that this four horse team has two loads, each sleigh has 14 ft banks[??] and is loaded with about 5 thousand feet of logs. In one camp they have a cattepillar[sic] tractor that takes as high as eight sleighs from the bush to the loading [??]. Will try and get you a picture for you. Elizabeth has has very poor health since last March. May have to change residences befor[sic] long very poor doctor here."