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2002.17.6 · Item · 3 July 1912
Part of Henderson-Roe collection

Map is entitled "Latest Map of Fort George District" and published 1912. Includes Peace River Recording Land District, Fort George Land Recording District, and Cariboo Land Recording District. Several sections are marked with red pencil.

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.

2011.3.3.31 · Item · 1 June 1912
Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

Street view of Sixth Street in Prince Rupert BC. A small group of men is shown loitering on the sidewalk. Annotation on recto reads: "Sixth St. Prince Rupert BC." Handwritten annotation on recto is heavily obscured by glued on paper and reads: "Prince Rupert [illegible] 12th 12 Dean Harry! [Illegible] lived here last night after [illegible] pleasent[sic] trip. What do you think of this city since you saw it last. Saw George before I left Vancouver, he looks still the same. Kindest regards to you & wife. Nib [??]." Postcard is addressed to: "Mr H Banker 2732 Arch Ave West Seattle Wash USA." Postcard is affixed with a one cent Canadian stamp. Postmark reads: "Prince Rupert BC PM 2 1 JUN 12."

2020.08.38 · Item · [between 1912 and 1916]
Part of Pacific Great Eastern Railway Region Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts an event on Lillooet Main Street with spectator crowds. The Union Jack and Canadian Red Ensign flags suggest this may be a Dominion Day event. The Lillooet community put on large, multi-day Dominion Day events between 1912 and 1916 with many planned activities. The particular activity depicted in this photograph may be a horse race or rodeo-type event. Main Street businesses visible include the Lillooet Restaurant, the Lillooet Pool Hall, and the "OK" Baths.

2020.08.40 · Item · [between 1912 and 1916]
Part of Pacific Great Eastern Railway Region Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts an event on Lillooet Main Street with spectator crowds. The Union Jack and Canadian Red Ensign flags suggest this may be a Dominion Day event. The Lillooet community put on large, multi-day Dominion Day events between 1912 and 1916 with many planned activities. The particular activity depicted in this photograph appears to be a horse race event. Main Street businesses visible include the Lillooet Restaurant and the "C.A. Phair General Merchant" store.

2020.08.42 · Item · [between 1912 and 1916]
Part of Pacific Great Eastern Railway Region Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts a row of spectators wearing nice clothing, sitting on the curb in the shade of mature chestnut trees. Many of the spectators appear to be Indigenous women and children. They may be gathered to watch a parade or special event. There are Union Jacks and Canadian Red Ensign flags hanging in the trees, suggesting the event may be a Dominion Day event. Although the location is unknown, the presence of the chestnut trees suggests that this may have been taken on Lillooet Main Street.

Maps and plans
2002.1.3.5 · Subseries · 1912-1977
Part of Prince George Railway & Forestry Museum Collection

Subseries contains maps and technical drawings produced Pacific Great Eastern Railways. Predominantly consists of plans of the rail line in the B.C. area. Also includes technical drawings of Pacific Great Eastern Railway structures.

West Lake Looking North
2002.17.1.03 · Item · [between 1912 and 1914]
Part of Henderson-Roe collection

Photograph depicts a view of a snow-covered lake, with trees in foreground and treed hills in background. Reads on verso as follows : "West Lake looking North (3)".

My Mansion in BC!
2002.17.1.06 · Item · [between 1912 and 1914]
Part of Henderson-Roe collection

Photograph depicts Jack Henderson-Roe standing in front of his log cabin, with his dog Billy at his feet. Reads on verso as follows : "My mansion in BC! with its owner. Taken by Williams. (The black object in front of my legs is Billy, the dog (6)".

A Nice View of My Shack
2002.17.1.07 · Item · [between 1912 and 1914]
Part of Henderson-Roe collection

Photograph depicts Jack Henderson-Roe's log cabin, set in a lightly treed clearing. Reads on verso as follows : "A nice view of my shack taken from the Southern line. The light easy clearing which abounds over nearly all my land is clearly shown here. (7)".

2002.17.1.16 · Item · [between 1912 and 1914]
Part of Henderson-Roe collection

Photograph depicts a view of a grassy logged clearing. Treed hills in background. Reads on verso as follows : "Looking up the valley from the front door of the log house. The high hill on the left is just off the western boundary on the next section."

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"

2002.7.1.12 · 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."

2002.7.1.46 · Item · 1912-1914
Part of H.G.T. (Harry) Perry fonds

Five men and a dog stand on the wooden boardwalk outside of Perry's Tailor and Clothier Shop in Fort George. Handwritten annotation on recto: "Fred Foyer (Constable), H.P., Ernie Thompson (? at church) Lars Brown, 1912-14"