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2009.5.1.66 · Item · [ca. 1930]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts two large totem poles on either side of the front steps of Kwakwaka'wakw cedar plank houses. An unidentified woman and three small children can be seen in foreground. A second building stands in background on right. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph states: "New Hazelton". However, this annotation has been determined to be incorrect; this photograph is believed to depict Alert Bay. The nearest tall pole seen in the picture may be "Raven of the Sea" carved by Mungo Martin in 1902.

2009.5.3.92 · Item · [ca. 1935]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts three men standing in dirt area near fire wood. Tent building semi-visible on left, forest trees behind snow pile in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Relief camp at Penny. 100 men - A.K. Bourchier Foreman - Dixon Taylor timekeeper. [Ted Nevan?] purchasing agent - hungry thirties. Construction days. Mile 29 - A.K. Bourchier J.P." Man in middle is believed to be A.K. Bourchier.

2009.5.3.82 · Item · [ca. 1950]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph reads: "George St. Prince George BC Photo. S Wrathall". Prince George Hotel and Cafe stand on left side of street in foreground, and many other buildings and businesses can be seen. Vehicles line the street, cut banks visible in background. Photograph believed to have been taken while George Street was being prepared for a new lawyer of asphalt.

2009.5.3.157 · Item · [ca. 1910]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts men on river boat and small canoe floating just off shore. Men sit and stand on shore among square bales and large cut lumber. Forest in background. Handwritten annotations on recto of photograph: "Fort Fraser wooding up at Giscome Portage", "Chilco at Giscome Portage".

2009.5.1.43 · Item · [ca. 1910]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Two women stand in walkway cleared of snow in front of tall brick home with a detailed porch, believed to be in Victoria, B.C. The women wear long winter coats, fur hand-warmers, and large hats. It is believed that one or both of these women is a cousin to Violet Baxter's family, through the Taylor line.

Atlin, BC in 1899
2009.5.2.87 · Item · 3 September 1899
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts the Atlin townsite, forest in foreground, hills in background. Town stands on edge of lake located in left midground. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph: "Atlin City B.C., Sept. 3rd 1899. Copyrighted by S.A. Smythe Atlin, B.C."

Flooded Railway Camp
2009.5.3.96 · Item · [1936?]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts lane in front of tent buildings flooded with water, forest trees in background. Photograph taken from canoe, portion of canoe visible in foreground. It is believed that this photograph may depict the Island Cache in flood, at Prince George, BC.

Flooded Railway Camp
2009.5.3.97 · Item · [1936?]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts lane in front of tent buildings flooded with water. Tree in midground, forest trees in background. A man can be seen between first and second row of tent buildings. Photograph taken from canoe, portion of canoe visible in right foreground. It is believed that this photograph may depict the Island Cache in flood, at Prince George, BC.

2009.5.3.86 · Item · [after 1910]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts a woman, man, and dog standing in front of the Chinese general store in a log building with the sign "AH YEE FUR DEALER GENERAL MERCHANT". Power poles, buildings, and trees visible in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "First Store S Ft George A. G. Hamilton" "Boucher [sic]". It is believed that this store was originally owned by A. G. Hamilton.

2009.5.3.124 · Item · [ca. 1920]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph features a wooden box of pears sitting on grass, bushes in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "This is a prize box of pears." It is believed that this photograph was given to Lillian & A.K. Bourchier by their niece Jean.

Scow's Last Lap
2009.5.3.10 · Item · [ca. 1913]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts a crew of 13 men on a scow believed to be maneuvering through the Upper Fraser River at Scow's Last Lap (Scow Rapids), downriver from the Grand Canyon of the Fraser. Trees on opposite shore in background, rocky shore in foreground. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph reads: "the last lap".

2009.5.3.15 · Item · [ca. 1913]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts the Giscome Rapids. Opposite shore in background, rocky beach in foreground. Handwritten photo caption on verso and recto of this photo reads: "Point where G.T.P. [Grand Trunk Pacific] canoe capsized at Giscome Rapids & where 3 men were drowned."

Buffalo in Field
2009.5.3.134 · Item · [ca. 1920]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts group of buffaloes on horizon. Trees in midground, field in foreground. It is believed that this photograph was given to Lillian & A.K. Bourchier by their niece Jean. Location unknown; possibly Alberta as the Bourchier family moved to Alberta in 1902.

Young Mary Houghtaling
2009.5.3.76 · Item · [ca. 1911]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts Mary standing in dirt area at corner of log building. Image has been cropped to an oval shape. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph reads: "Mary Houghtaling to Mrs Boucher [sic] Born [July 17] 1910 Prairie [Creek] 1911".

2009.5.2.289 · Item · [ca. 1940]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Group of four women and one man stands in front of car in unidentified yard. Sarah stands on far left, buildings, wood pile, and forest in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "[Wright Car?] Atlin." Similar group also featured in items 2009.5.2.274 - 2009.5.2.294.

2009.5.3.81 · Item · [ca. 1940]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts the major buildings and streets of the town. Sloped cutbank visible across the Nechako River in background. It is believed that this photograph was taken from Connaught Hill. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph reads: "PRINCE GEORGE, B.C."

2009.5.3.89 · Item · [ca. 1917]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts bridge over Nechako River. Sloped cutbanks on opposite shore in background. Railroad tracks can be seen on town shore in right foreground. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph: "NECHAKO RIVER NEAR PRINCE GEORGE B.C. N.H.D."

2009.5.3.64 · Item · [ca. 1913]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts a small pass through an island or peninsula on the Fraser River. Photo is believed to have been taken near Stone Creek, south of South Fort George. Annotation on verso of photograph reads: "FORT GEORGE CANYON. CANOE PASS. J. HEAY. PHOTO."

2009.5.2.52 · Item · [ca. 1910?]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts a man standing in a loaded canoe floating close to shore. Two men stand on rocky shore in left foreground. Tall hills in background, river rapids behind canoe in midground. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Parle Pas Rapids Peace River."

2009.5.2.86 · Item · [ca. 1935]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts Bert Glassey standing with two men on deck of building with the sign "POST OFFICE". Snow bank in foreground, two other buildings visible in right background. Typed annotation on recto of photograph: "Nesutlane Trading Post, at Teslin Lake, Yukon T. Self, Moor R.C.M.P and Stewart B.C. Police. Moore is a Brother of Verge."

2009.5.2.2 · Item · [ca. 1914]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts 9 soldiers posed in uniform on steps. Wooden boardwalk in foreground, side of building in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Like the Country over here but it is very wet at present have you been around the ranch lately, would have come home, but we had to leave in a hurry hope to see you all well when I come back how are the fruit trees looking, let me have all the news. Yours Truly [Pete?] G Williamson 63rd B Battalion No 464284 Army Post Office London England." Photograph speculated to have been sent to H.F. Glassey or his family.

2009.5.4.52 · Item · [ca. 1955]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Edna & Alan Baxter - [guided?] with A. Hanson. Bob & Violet Baxter - Bob delivered mail to & from Quesnel in the 1940s." Young Edna sits on Alan's knee. Bob sits behind Violet as she pets the Cocker Spaniel. Large tree trunk stands behind Bob and Violet. A cabin and gate-like structure are semi-visible in background against forest. It is believed that this photograph was taken at Cluculz Lake, BC. Note on negative envelope: "Edna, Alan, Bob & self. Darkie at the Lake."

Bulldozer at Civic Centre
2009.5.4.55 · Item · 1948
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts man believed to be Bob Baxter on bulldozer by large framework structure in snow. House stands in background as well as a truck with "CITY OF PRINCE GEORGE" visible on its passenger door. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Civic centre 1948."