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Overhead photograph of Prince George, BC ca. 1950 with hills in background. Annotation on recto reads: "Prince George, B.C."

Bob White, a teacher, standing on the porch of the teacherage after a blizzard.

Photograph of the front of Brown's General Store. Handwritten annotation in pen on verso reads: “Brown’s General Store. The wheelbarrow is for bringing the groceries and mail over from the train. Also if you buy a great quantity of things you wheel it home and then bring back the barrow (Taken on Sunday).”

Overview of sawmill situated in valley. Finished lumber visible in distance.

Photo depicts a street perspective of George St., in Prince George, BC, ca. 1950. Annotation recto reads: "George St. Prince George BC Photo by J Wrathall." Handwritten annotation in pen on verso of postcard reads: “This is the Hastings Street of Prince George. This & 3rd Streets are the main thoroughfares.”

Overhead photograph of Giscome with the Eagle Lake Sawmill's beehive burner clearly visible in left foreground. Handwritten annotation in pen on verso reads: “Part of our community. school * ”

Street view featuring a dirt road leading directly to Giscome School, a three room institution. On the right the steeple of the Catholic church is visible, beside which was Neff’s (sp?) corner store. Handwritten annotation in pen on verso reads: “Looking up our street. The school is at the end.”

Closeup of Giscome School. Handwritten annotation in pen on verso reads: “Our school. This is my 0 room – the back of it.”

Side perspective of St. Frederick’s Catholic Church located on Brown Ave. in Giscome. Handwritten annotation in pen on verso reads: “The Catholic Church, St. Frederick.”

Small wooden outhouse with wooden planked pathway sits in an open field behind the Teacherage. Handwritten annotation in pen on verso reads: “Behind the teacherage. Guess what?”

Side perspective of the teacherage located on Brown Ave. in Giscome. Photo taken in November after the first snow. Handwritten annotation in pen on verso reads: “Our House.”

Photo displays the height of the snow on the front porch of the Giscome teacherage after a blizzard.

Side perspective of Knox United Church in winter. Handwritten annotation in pen on verso reads: “The United Church.”

Postcard overview of the Bulkley River running closely past the village of Telkwa. Handwritten annotation in pen on verso reads: "Don Choracy [?] Prince Rupert, B.C. c/o Wrathall's Photo Shop. Aug. 9 Lake Kaetlyn. We had to drive all the way to Telkwa the other nite for postcards, imagine. We were sure glad and surprised to see Jack & Dick drive in at 7 to-nite. Just like being home. We are having so much fun. The boys are out on Lake to-nite, went to visit Dr. Macdonald's me thinks. I have bad head cold so have to stay home first nite at home I've since we came, Dieks is taking me on Lake tomorrow I hope, Love Bea-P."

Photograph depicts large group of men gathered outside large building with the sign "WHITEHORSE GRILL".

Handwritten photo album caption below this photo reads: "Dawson Creek BC / 1943 Beer Ration Day".

Photograph depicts wood building and signage, with traffic regulating beams raised on either side.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Dawson Creek B.C. Bechtel Price Callahan Dispatch Office [1943]”

Item is a photograph of the grade 8 class at Princeton Junior High School taken in May of 1941 with their teacher Ray Williston.

Photograph depicts large three story building, road and parked cars in foreground.

Annotation on verso: “Court House and Prov. Govt. offices at Pr. George. Once used to be 'Alexandra Hotel' now site occupied by Kresge’s. Alexander Hotel. Opened Sept 25, 1915."

Interior photograph of a church. Printed annotation on recto reads: “Chapel, Indian school, Fraser Lake B.C.”

Exterior photograph of a residential school. Printed annotation on recto reads: “Industrial Indian school, Fraser Lake. B.C.

Exterior side view of a Catholic church built between 1876-1878 by Father George Blanchet. Handwritten annotation on verso in pencil reads: “Our Lady of Good Hope, Stuart Lake, Fort St. James, BC ”

Street view of a large crowd of veterans marching down a street in Prince Rupert. Printed annotation on recto reads: "3." Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Prince Rupert: Nov. 11. 1940. Main St."

Postcard featuring the Fort St. James HBC Post. Printed annotation on recto reads: "H.B.C. Post Ft. St. James."

Item is a photograph of Ray and Gladys Williston in front of their home in Princeton.

Photograph depicts two wooden buildings in a snow covered forest environment. Photo is adhered to paper backing, upon which handwritten annotation on recto reads: “Quesnelle Quartz Mining Co. Hixon BCTaken in mid 1930ies. Power house from rear. Present day (1973) Logging road would run through powerhouse at immediate rear of it at which you are looking. Tom Marsh Box 150 Squamish BC 1978.12”

Photograph depicts a dam and spillway obstructing a creek. Photo is adhered to paper backing, upon which handwritten annotation on recto reads: “This is the dam and spillway about nine miles up Hixon Creek belonging to the Hixon Creek Cariboo Gold Co., whose main camp on Hixon Creek was at the falls. A fellow Sterling or Bill Tordiffe & I took a contract to cut the logs for this dam in January 1934. The first few winters Quart [sic] Quesnel Quartz had to shut down for snow”

Photograph depicts a snow-covered forest clearing with six structures and a truck. Buildings have been numbered 1-8 with pen. Original handwritten annotations on verso of photograph are signed by Tom Marsh. Photograph is taped to paper. Typed annotation on recto of paper reads: “1. Bridge over creek. 2. Blacksmith shop. 3. Powerhouse. 4. Headframe over 200’ shaft. 5. Office 6. Water tanks from powerhouse. 7. Bunkhouse. 8. Truck. 9. Cookhouse behind #6 cannot be seen. We were always able to find the cookhouse even though hidden in this picture. Taken about 1935 by Russell Ross, supt. Quesnel Quarts Mine. Tom Marsh, Box 156, Squamish B. C.”

Photograph depicts two wooden buildings in a snow covered forest environment. Photo is adhered to paper backing, upon which handwritten annotation on recto reads: “Quesnelle Quartz mining Company Hixon, B.C. Taken in mid nineteen thirties. Powerhouse from rear. Present day (1973) logging road would run through powerhouse at immediate rear of it at which you are looking. Tom Marsh Box 156 Squamish BC V0N 3G0 December 1978”

Photograph depicts a wooden flume funneling water in a forested area. Photo is adhered to paper backing, upon which handwritten annotation on recto reads: “First wash for gold by Hixon Creek Cariboo Gold Co. Across Hixon from Quesnel Quartz up the hill. North side of creek 1930’s”

Photograph depicts a wooden flume funneling water in a forested area. Photo is adhered to paper backing. Original annotations on verso of photo are covered by paper mounting. Typed annotation on recto of paper reads: “First wash for gold by Hixon Creek Cariboo Gold Co. Across Hixon from Quesnel Quartz up the hill. North side of creek 1930’s”

Photo is adhered to paper backing, upon which handwritten annotation on recto reads: “Placer mining Hixon B.C. Hungry 30ies. This picture taken on top of hill across from Quesnel Quartz Mine maybe 800 ft west of Quartz taken approx 45 yrs ago (1933) 1978.12.19”

Man driving a two horse cart in front of beehive burner, cart is full of bark presumably sawed off the logs.

Handwritten annotation in pencil on verso: "Mill Burner".

Street view photograph taken at the intersection of Front Street and Carson Avenue. Several men are gathered at Cowan's Hardware store on the corner. Also visible in this photograph is the Cariboo Hotel (visible furthest to the left), and the British American Hotel which is partially visible behind the J.A. Fraser store. Printed annotation on recto reads: "On Front Street, Quesnel, B.C."

Handwritten annotation on verso “ Barkerville in 1930’s".

Street view photograph looking down Carson Avenue at the Front St. intersection in Quesnel, BC. Several identified businesses line the gravel avenue on the right; however Cowan's Hardware store is visible at the intersection on the left. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Carson Ave., Quesnel, B.C. 1930 Looking East."

Overview of the Giscome sawmill behind road. Lumber yard is visible in foreground while mill stands in background.

Handwritten annotation in pencil on verso: "Giscome Mill / lumber yard in foreground".

Bertha Collison stands on lawn in front of house (wife of Rev. W.E. Collison).

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Mother / Prince Rupert".

Item is a photograph of the Boy’s Parliament taken on the steps of the Legislature in Victoria. Mr. Williston is on the left in the second row from the front.

Overview of Giscome, BC showing built and natural landscape.

Handwritten annotation in pencil on verso: "Bunkhouse & Dining Room / Giscome BC".

Handwritten annotation in pencil on verso: "Daily Capacity 100,000 f.b.m. sawmill in foreground planer mill and lumber yard in background.”

Photograph depicts a large totem pole next to groomed dirt paths. Power poles and river visible in background.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Edenshaw pole in park at Prince Rupert."

Groups of men and women can be seen gathered on paths between two large totem poles.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Totem Park Pr Rupert park."

Photograph depicts a totem pole standing on what appears to be a large wooden deck or boardwalk, view of the city in background.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Totem pole in park in Prince Rupert".

Postcard featuring a car parked outside of Prince Rupert City Hall. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Alex Hall, Glyn P.O., Victoria, B.C. Prince Rupert, Billy S."

Slightly elevated photograph of Prince Rupert buildings. A lone vessel is visible in the background. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Courtesy of Can Nat'l Rys. Prince Rupert. B.C." Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Dear Elma. We reached Prince Rupert (in the picture) today. Friday we arrive at Skagway and the glaciers. Having a fine trip- good weather and a good crowd. Love from Claire." Postcard is addressed to: "Mrs. Claude Millersh, River Forest, Guerneville, Sonoma Co., California." Postcard is affixed with a two cent American stamp. Postmark on verso reads: "Ketohikan Alaska. Jun 28 3 PM 1928."

Photograph depicts a townsite with with several buildings and fences. The image possibly depicts Moberly, though It has been suggested that this is more likely Hudson Hope.

Photograph depicts a log cabin at Peace River with a dirt clearing in the foreground and a tree-covered environment in the background. Fist sign in images reads: "18 MLS to Rolla"; second sign reads: "Rolla Landing".

Photograph depicts the main street of Rolla with a dirt street and wooden sidewalks, tethered horses, and the storefront of H.G. Atkinson General Merchants. Three people are visible walking through the streets.

Photograph depicts a cluster of buildings at Hudson's Hope with a grassy field in the foreground. Hudson's Bay post is the building on the left.