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CNR Smithers
2013.6.36.1.039.07 · Item · [8 July 1980]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts an example of a CNR 'Buffet-Parlour' car #885 "Quesnel." It was built in 1929 and used mainly in the Montreal-Toronto area. The car was modernized in 1957 and then retired in 1974. It was installed by the Smithers Chamber of Commerce in 1975 and not connected to CNR trackage.

2009.6.13.44.17 · Item · [between 1974 and 1979]
Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

This fossil of a small fly embedded in sandstone, is noted to be 40-70 million years old, placing it during the Locene-Oligocence Period. This was a gift to Minister Iona Campagnolo during a visit to Smithers, likely when she visited on a tour of the Skeena riding. Annotation in black pen on the sandstone reads: "Fossil Fly - Driftwood Canyon Park - Smithers B.C. Locene-Oligocene Period - 40-70 Million Years".

2009.6.13.44.21 · Item · [between 1974 and 1979]
Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

This fossil was a gift to Iona Campagnolo from the Smithers Chamber of Commerce, likely when she visited on a tour of the Skeena riding. The piece of sandstone is inscribed on recto "Welcome to Iona Campagnolo M.P. Smithers District Chamber of Commerce" and on verso: "Eocene-Oligocene Period, Age 40-70 Million Years, Driftwood Canyon Park".

Bill Campbell
2009.6.13.49.0626 · Item · 6 May 1978
Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

Photograph depicts Bill Campbell's torso and a partial view of a valley. Another unidentified person is in the frame. Taken during Iona Campagnolo's visit to Smithers with Minister Jack Horner.