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2007.17.3.8 · Stuk · [192-?]
Part of James Joseph Claxton Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts two rows of men in military uniform being given a briefing by a man in the foreground of the image. Typed annotation on recto of photograph reads: "Briefing the Auxiliaries: General Crozier, officer commanding the Auxiliary Division of the R.I.C., giving some of his men a briefing. The photographer who took this picture and the one above had to hide his camera behind a bystander’s back since her would have been arrested if he had been seen.”

2007.17.3.3 · Stuk · [192-?]
Part of James Joseph Claxton Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts five men in top hats and overcoats greeting several men in military uniform. Typed annotation on recto of photograph states: "Ministers and their agents: Lloyd George receives men of the Royal Irish Constabulary and reviews a parade of Auxiliaries in Downing Street. With him are Sir Hamar Greenwood and Mr. Bonar Law."

2007.17.3.6 · Stuk · [192-?]
Part of James Joseph Claxton Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts an overview of a large formation of Royal Irish Constabulary constables lined up for inspection by the Director General in the courtyard of Garda Headquarters, "The Depot," located in Phoenix Park, Dublin, Ireland. Typed annotation on recto of photograph states: "The Royal Irish Constabulary"

2007.17.3.10 · Stuk · [192-?]
Part of James Joseph Claxton Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts Brigadier-General H.W. Higginson in conversation with a Royal Irish Constabulary sergeant. Typed annotation on recto of photograph reads: “Brigadier-General H.W. Higginson, commanding 17th Infantry Brigade, talking to a sergeant R.I.C. at Ballinhassig R.I.C. barrack. Note the heavy barbed-wire on either side of the path to the front-door.”

2007.17.3.15 · Stuk · [194-?]
Part of James Joseph Claxton Photograph Collection

Photograph states the Canadian Army in uniform standing in rows in a field reading a lesson. Typed annotation on recto of photograph states: “Canadian army in Holland and Germany: First Canadian Army reading the lesson at an impressive Victory service near Enshede, Holland” It is believed this image along with text noted above was published on p. 197 of "Canada’s Weekly."

2009.7.1.183 · Stuk · [ca. 1876]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Portrait of Lady Dufferin, wife of Lord Dufferin (Governor General of Canada, 1872-1878) was given to W.H. and Marion Collison on the occasion of their visit to the North Coast in 1876.

Handwritten annotation in pen on the verso which reads: “Given to my parents.” Recto of photograph is signed by Lady Dufferin. Photographers mark on recto reads: “Cabinet Portrait Hunter & Co. Toronto, Ontario”.

"Hagaga : Special Edition"
2009.7.4.11 · Stuk · April 1895
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Newspaper consists of the recto and verso of 2 pages (p. 1-4). It was published in Aiyansh on the Nass River in British Columbia in April 1895 and presents a missionary's perspective of regional First Nations traditions and current affairs of the day.

2011.3.2.06 · Stuk · [ca. 1910]
Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

Photo of buildings behind street, fenced on either side. Man and horse can be seen on street. Printed annotation on verso reads: “The Government buildings Fort George B. C.” Handwritten annotation on recto reads: “This is the place I receive my patent from next June.”

2011.3.3.3 · Stuk · [ca. 1910]
Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

Printed captions below images on recto read: “Souvenir of Prince Rupert BC; Prince Rupert June 1st, 1909; Prince Rupert Sept 1st, 1913; Public School; Water Front; City Hall; Haye Cove; Margaeto Fleet; Harbour Scene; SS Prince Marquitta at Prince Georg; Sunrise Prince Rupert Harbour; General Hospital; Gold Storage Place; Prince Rupert from Summit”.

2009.7.1.137 · Stuk · [ca. 1910?]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Three men can be seen on deck of small boat. Rocky shore in foreground, forest and hills on opposite shore in background.

Handwritten annotations on verso read: "Dad - en route up Nass River on official business. (hence the flag & business suit!)"; "Going up the Nass. Dad (Indian Agent) Cap Barry (Inspect. of Schools) travelling up the Nass River to Aiyansh".

2009.7.1.180 · Stuk · [ca. 1920]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Indian agency boat the “Naskeena” off Kitkatla B.C. W.E. Collison, Indian Agent standing at the stern.

Handwritten annotation in pen on verso reads: “‘Naskeena’ Gov. patrol boat off Kitkatla BC. W.E. Collison on stern.”

2009.7.1.179 · Stuk · [ca. 1920]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

W.E. Collison, Indian Agent, shaves by a mirror propped up against a boat at dry dock while RCMP Officer Ackland prepares for the day.

Handwritten annotation in pencil on verso reads: “W.E. Collison Indian Agent, Maj. Ackland RCMP on inspection trip to village in the Babine area."

2007.17.3.13 · Stuk · [ca. 1920]
Part of James Joseph Claxton Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts a group of seven men standing in front of buildings. This is believed to be a cropped copy print of an original photo of the erroneously entitled the "Cairo Gang." Handwritten annotation on verso of photo reads: “Members of IGOE Gang. These were a group of police spies under the leadership of a fearless R.I.C. officer who were brought in from country posts to identify volunteers who would come in from Command Post in the country to visit H.Q. Dublin.” This annotation may be incorrect; instead, the photograph may depict members of the Special Gang "F" Coy. Auxiliary.

2007.17.3.9 · Stuk · May 1921
Part of James Joseph Claxton Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts Lord French and several other men in military uniform inspecting a row of Royal Irish Constabulary officers. Typed annotation on recto of photograph reads: “Lord French’s farewell, May 1921: Before leaving Ireland Lord French inspects the Royal Irish Constabulary and the Auxiliaries in Phoenix Park. Immediately behind him is General H.H. Tudor, Chief of Police in Ireland, 1920-21.”

Gitlakdamix Village Council
2009.7.1.117 · Stuk · 1923
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Photograph depicts 8 men posing in suits and ties, and a young girl, Ruth Adams, holding trophy seated in foreground. The group is gathered in open field, large building and hills visible in distance. Man on far right stands in uniform.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Gitlakdamix Village Council 1923. [Charlie Morven] Chairman. / Geo. Manase. / John Davis. / Dennis Woods. / Andrew Nass. / James Adams. Secretary. / Frank Blackwing. Chief Constable. / Walter McMillan (Nass). Constable."

2009.7.1.140 · Stuk · [ca. 1925?]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Group of six men sit and stand on small boat close to shore. Rev. W.E. Collison stands on far right (son of Marion and Archdeacon W.H. Collison).

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Dr. Macdonald Med officer (Kincolith) / Dr. [McQuarrie?] Med officer Victoria / Steven Clayton Native boat owner / Capt. Bary - Insp. of Indian Schools / W.E. Collison Indian agent. / Inspection trip to villages of upper Nass River".

2009.6.1.136 · Stuk · May 1976
Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “With the boss at Kivsta, Q.C.I.: May 1976, 13,000 yrs. carbondated habitation in the same location-- The real Charlottes and his counter culture protection in the rain, mist, moss and dense forest of the Haida”.