- Decisions of the Speakers of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia 1877-1915
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.
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"
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."
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"
Handwritten annotations on recto: "W. Corbett's Livery Barn in Fort George. 1912"
Six horses pull a fully laden stagecoach along a dirt road. People, dogs and another team of horses are also traversing this road.
Handwritten annotation on recto: "Harry first store, Fort George, 1912"
Handwritten annotation on recto: "Dogteam, Fort George, B.C. 1912"
Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph reads: "Mr. Moore, HGP, Parr Brown, Tailor, killed in France, Central Ave. Fort George, 1913"
Dirt roads crossing a large, cleared section of land. Some buildings seen along the left edge of the image.
No.1 train engine exhibited on a short section of track on top of a raised area of dirt.
Handwritten annotation on recto: "Moose near Prince George, BC, 1914"
Series documents H.G.T. Perry's political activities primarily in British Columbia. They include his tenure as Mayor of Prince George (1917-1918; and 1920); as Member of the Legislative Assembly for Fort George (1920-1928 & 1933-1945); as Speaker (1933-1937)and Deputy Speaker (1924 to 1928) of the Legislative Assembly; as Minister of Education (1941- 45); and as Chairman of the Post-War Rehabilitation Council (1942-194?). This series is comprised of significant materials covering a wide range of topics related to Northern British Columbia (such as Northern BC political and economic developments); World War II and Post-War Rehabilitation and politics in British Columbia.
Types of records include: Speakers' Decisions (1877-1943) in the BC Legislative Assembly, memoranda, publications, reports, correspondence, advertisements, telegrams, resolutions, speeches, radio addresses, proposals, maps, plans, file notes, newspaper clippings, scrapbooks, ephemera, and postcards and WWII and Post-War Printed Material.
Annotation on recto of photograph: "The Seel arrives at Prince George BC. The track laying machine is at George Street Feb 1st 1914."
Fire at the Fort George Hotel devastated the entire block. Harry Perry's Tailor shop was right across the street from the fire. Handwritten annotations on recto: "Fort George Hotel Fire; Nov. 13, 1914"
Fire at the Fort George Hotel devastated the entire block. Harry Perry's Tailor shop was right across the street from the fire. Handwritten annotations on recto: "1 man burned to death. Fire 1914, Fort George. Nov. 13-1914. Hotel & whole block destroyed; 'X' my store was on this corner, not shown here"
List of men in group photo noted in handwritten annotation on verso.
Series includes material related to the personal activities of H.G.T. Perry, which incorporates various materials from family and acquaintances. Included are correspondence between family and friends, news clippings regarding family funerals, Christmas cards, telegrams and postcards. Also includes printed notes and clippings of poetry, stories, and humour with commentary by H.G.T. Perry.
File contains a 1920 British Columbia Liberal government election platform pamphlet entitled "A Brief Record of the Oliver Government".
Handwritten annotation on recto: "Peace River banks".
Handwritten annotation on recto: "Imperial Co. berrick (sp?) near Pouce Coupe River, 1921"; "Harry Perry" identified by an arrow as the man on the left.
Handwritten annotation on recto: "1921 MLA's and Reporters & Staff at rear."
Handwritten annotation on recto features a circle drawn around the head of Harry Perry.
Handwritten annotation on recto: "near Rolla. Peace River. showing formation where oil exits, 1921"
Handwritten annotation on recto: "Fort St. John Peace River".
Handwritten annotation on recto: "On way to Peace, Crooked River"
Mountain rising above a forested landscape, water feature in foreground.
Handwritten annotation on recto: "Lining up boat" which refers to a slight view of men along the left edge of the photo maneuvering their row boat within the water
Handwritten annotation on recto: "Trip to Peace River - riding with [MLA] Ian Mackenzie, Hon. W. Sutherland". Photo depicts a row boat being poled against the dock while six men, including H. Perry wait to disembark.
Mountains and forested shores as seen from a boat on the water.
Haystacks in a field.
Mill Lake Liberal Picnic
Overview of cars parked next to buildings at Six Mile Lake.
Liberal picnic at Six Mile Lake in Prince George
Liberal Party picnic at Six Mile Lake in Prince George, BC
Handwritten annotation on recto: "Stuck on Blackwater Road 1923"
Liberal picnic at Six Mile Lake in Prince George
Liberal Party picnic at Six Mile Lake in Prince George, BC
Typed annotation on recto: "Perry Cup - Assoc. football." Handwritten annotation on verso: "Yours Truly, Geo. Peters, McBride, BC"
Handwritten annotation on recto: "Peace River, Hudson Hope 1923"
Handwritten annotation on recto: "Mill Lake Liberal Picnic, 1923".