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H.G.T. (Harry) Perry fonds
2002.7 · Fonds · 1877-1960

Fonds consists of records relating to the personal, business and political life of H.G.T. Perry and as such, has been divided into the following four series: 1) Photographs; 2) Political Activities; 3) Business Ventures; 4) Personal Life; and 5) Miscellaneous Historical Information Files. Also includes material relating to his son, Frank Perry, and his failed political campaign. Includes World War II and Post-War printed materials.

Types of records included in this fonds include Speakers' Decisions (1877-1943) in the BC Legislative Assembly, maps, publications, reports, correspondence, advertisements, telegrams, resolutions, minutes, annual reports, telegrams, resolutions, reports, speeches, press releases, proposals, plans, charts, file notes, memoranda, newspaper clippings, scrapbooks, ephemera, postcards and photographs.

Perry, Harry G.T.
Photographs
2002.7.1 · Series · 1912-1959
Part of H.G.T. (Harry) Perry fonds

Photographs in this series document Perry's political career, his business enterprises and his familial connection with relatives in England. Other featured subjects include various transportation modes (ca. 1913) used in the BC Interior, as well as railroad and bridge construction in the same era.

2002.7.1.1 · Item · 1928
Part of H.G.T. (Harry) Perry fonds

Photograph is adhered to cardboard matting and has a hand drawn "frame" decorating it's perimeter. Handwritten annotation on the recto of the matte, directly under the photograph, lists the names of the photo subjects.

2002.7.1.10 · Item · 1912
Part of H.G.T. (Harry) Perry fonds

Annotation on verso of photograph: "Loggers and others often loste their lives trying to come down the Fraser R. on these rafts from Fort George to Quesnel. Taken at South Fort George on the river bank. 1912"

2002.7.1.104 · Item · 27 July 1933
Part of H.G.T. (Harry) Perry fonds

Handwritten annotation on recto: "Jimmie Mattern at PRince George, July 27th 1933. After his crossing from Siberia where he had crashed during around the world flight". Photo depicts Harry Perry and five other men standing around Jimmie Mattern who sits on a truck flat bed parked next to his plane.

Fraser River Ferry
2002.7.1.110 · Item · ca.1923
Part of H.G.T. (Harry) Perry fonds

Handwritten annotation on recto: "Fraser River Ferry, Sylvis Photo". Handwritten annotation on verso: "My Dear Floss, I thought yoiu would like this picture of Prince. The one I had taken on horseback didn't turn out good. The horse moved, I must try again. don't you think it pretty good of Prince. I have sent Ethel one thought she would like it. Write soon, your loving sis Alice XXX"

2002.7.1.12 · Item · 1912
Part of H.G.T. (Harry) Perry fonds

Handwritten annotation on verso: "The stage coach -Cariboo Trail - in use until ver recent years now replaced by automobiles when roads permit. Taken as (sic) Blackwater Crossing. Mr. Miller was in this stage, in 1912, a two day trip from Quesnel to Prince."

2002.7.1.130 · Item · 1926
Part of H.G.T. (Harry) Perry fonds

Handwritten annotation on recto: "Lieut Gov Bruce 1926 ; (individuals identified however ink has smudged and is not clearly legible)" Individuals in photo include Mrs. Perry, Harry Perry, Lieutenant Governor Bruce, Hon. W. Sutherland; Hon. T.D. Pattullo, Miss McKenzie (niece of the Lieutenant Gov.) Mrs. Taylor, and Mr. Taylor

First Burns Banquet
2002.7.1.132 · Item · ca.1913
Part of H.G.T. (Harry) Perry fonds

Photograph features all male attendees sitting at banquet tables in a decorated hall. Handwritten annotation on recto: "First Burns Banquet 1913, HP gave IMMORTAL MEMORY; over" Handwritten annotation on verso: "1st Burns Banquet at Fort George 1913 or early 1914; I was at the table in distance next to Mr. Hearne the Toastmaster & Gov't Agent."