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Stern wheeler in river. Printed annotation on recto reads: “S.S. “Charlotte,” Quesnel. B.C.” Handwritten message on verso is addressed to “Mr. O. Winter 1016 V Park St. Victoria B.C.” The dates on the canceled 1 cent Canadian stamp on verso are not readable.

Stern wheeler “Conveyor” on land, snow on ground, treed hills in background. Handwritten annotation on verso in pencil reads: “Tete Jaune B.C.”

2 Stern wheelers tied to the river bank. Printed annotation on recto reads: “The B.C. Express mail Steamers No. 102.”

Stern wheeler in river. Printed annotation on recto reads: “Steamer B.X. Monarch of New B.C. Photo by James Heay”

Photograph of a scow traveling down the tumultuous Fraser River. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Scow in Grand Canon Fraser River."

Stern wheelers “Operator” and “Conveyor” in dock. Printed annotation on recto reads: “S.S. “Operator” and “Conveyer” at Fort George, B.C. No. 107.”

B.C. Express Steamer, Fraser River. Trees and mountains in background. Printed annotation on recto reads: “B.C. Express Steamer, Fraser River.” Handwritten annotation in pencil on verso reads: “BC Express Fraser River BC”

Lofty view of stern wheeler in river, snow capped mountains in background. Printed annotation on recto reads: “R.M.S. B.C. Express in Upper Canyon Fraser River.”

Photograph of a team of horses pulling a large load of logs. Several men are posed around the sleigh. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Eagle Lake Spruce Mills, Giscome, B.C." Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "4/ This is them after loading. You will observes that this four horse team has two loads, each sleigh has 14 ft banks[??] and is loaded with about 5 thousand feet of logs. In one camp they have a cattepillar[sic] tractor that takes as high as eight sleighs from the bush to the loading [??]. Will try and get you a picture for you. Elizabeth has has very poor health since last March. May have to change residences befor[sic] long very poor doctor here."

Photograph of man on the back of a passenger car attached to a steam engine. Printed annotation on recto is obscured by emulsion damage and reads: "[illegible] Atlin, B.C."

Stern wheeler in river. Printed annotation on recto reads: “Steamer B.X. Monarch of New B.C. Soda Creek, Quesnel and Fort George”

Stern wheeler in river. Printed annotation on recto reads: “Operator 1913, Prince George, B.C. Canada” Handwritten annotation in pencil on verso reads: “Operator 1913”

Stern wheeler in river. Handwritten annotation in pencil on verso reads: “Prince George to Tete Jaune” Hand written message in ink on verso is addressed to “Mademoiselle Elisabeth Joliet, Terrguy – Les Dijore Cote a Or France”

Slightly oblique front view of railway cars on a track. Buildings and hills can be seen in the background. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Railway Station and Park Area, McBride, B.C."

Photograph of a large crowd gathered at the McBride train station. Printed annotation on recto reads: "'Rocky Mountain Rangers Band, McBride, B.C.'"

Street scene depicting people, boardwalks, horse & wagons, and delivery truck. Printed annotation on recto reads: “3rd Ave. Prince Rupert. B.C.”

Typed annotation in red ink on recto reads: “3rd Ave. Prince Rupert. B.C.” People, boardwalks, horse & wagons and store signs are visible. Rubble and unknown material lies on ground between boardwalks. Typed annotation in red ink on recto reads: “3rd Ave. Prince Rupert. B.C.”

View of Pier and cluster of houses with trees in the background. Water crosses midground, canoes on beach in foreground. Printed annotation on verso reads: “Port Simpson.", handwritten in pencil: “B.C. 1907”.

Elevated view of Third Avenue in Prince Rupert. What appears to be a firetruck is travelling down the road. Printed annotation on recto reads: "3rd Ave W Prince Rupert BC."

Street view of Third Avenue in Prince Rupert. Many vehicles are parked along the wooden sidewalk. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Third Ave. Prince Rupert. B.C."

Street view of Third Avenue in Prince Rupert. A large crowd of people is gathering along the sidewalks. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Third Ave. Prince Rupert. B.C."

Overhead view of the dry dock in Prince Rupert, BC. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Prince Rupert Dry Dock."

Ground level view of the Prince Rupert dry dock. Hills are visible in the background. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Three Million Dollar Dry Dock and Shipbuilding Plant, Prince Rupert, BC."

Water level photograph of several vessels docking in Prince Rupert. The "Co Op Fish Liver Oil" building is visible in the background. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Docks Prince Rupert."

Photograph of a small vessel on the ocean with a dock and harbour buildings in the foreground. Tents and piles of lumber can be seen among the buildings. Annotation on recto reads: "The Wharf, Prince Rupert, BC. 1657."

Collection of four photographs of the Prince Rupert dry dock. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Dry Dock and Ship Building Plant, Prince Rupert BC."

Ground level view of the Prince Rupert dry dock during what appears to be construction. Printed annotation on recto reads: "The Dry Dock of Prince Rupert."

Photograph of many fishing boats in a harbour. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Prince Rupert Halibut Fleet landing 500,000 LBS. WWW."

Water level photograph of several small vessels gathered around a large cold storage building. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Cold Storage, Prince Rupert B.C. 66."

Street view of Third Avenue in Prince Rupert, BC. Several cars are visible parked along the sides of the paved street. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Third Ave. W Prince Rupert- BC."

Photograph of two men in a car driving down a wooden road in Prince Rupert, BC. Printed annotation on recto reads: "First Motor Car in Prince Rupert, B.C., May 1909." Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Milwaukee Ore. Nov 7 1913. Dear Friends. Just a line. We are comming[sic] over Sunday if it don't rain to[sic] hard. How is Fredie? Hope he is alright. If you had other plans for Sunday you can phone us. Best regards from us both. Mrs Ed Herry[??]." Postcard is addressed to: "Mrs. J Reichard 3404 34 L. St. Vancouver Wash." Verso is affixed with a one cent American stamp. Postmark reads: "Milwaukee [illegible] Oreg."

Elevated view of the buildings along the Prince Rupert shore, including the Prince Rupert Inn. The waterfront and some small islands can be seen in the background. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Harbour, Prince Rupert, B.C. 1658."

Elevated view of various buildings and vessels along the Prince Rupert waterfront. Several piles of lumber can be seen in the foreground. Printed annotation on recto reads: " Prince Rupert B.C., A busy day on the Waterfront."

Hand coloured side view of various buildings along the Grand Trunk Railway waterfront. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Prince Rupert, B.C. : View from Harbor Grand Trunk Pacific Railway." Artist's stamp on lower right corner reads: "103,113 J.V."

Elevated view of Third Avenue in Prince Rupert. Signs for "Chris Mill Bakery" and "Overwaitea" are visible on the left side of photograph. Printed annotation on recto reads: "3rd Ave Prince Rupert BC."

Street view of Third Avenue in Prince Rupert. Printed annotation on recto reads: "60 Post office 3rd Ave Prince Rupert BC."

Street view of Third Avenue in Prince Rupert. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Third Ave Prince Rupert B.C. Photo W.W.W."

Street view taken from the intersection of Third Avenue and Sixth Street in Prince George BC. A drugstore and several cafes can be seen on the left side of the street. Printed annotation on recto reads: "3rd Ave & 6th Street Prince Rupert BC."

Photograph of many fishing boats in a harbour. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Fishing Boats Unloading at Prince Rupert, B.C."

Photograph of a line of rail cars along a track next to a blasted pile of rubble. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Photo by McRae Bros. Prince Rupert." Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Hello Charly. I have been dead for 2 month and just woke up tell the folks out home I am doing[??] fine. don't know when I will be down again Remember me to the good little woman, and weave[??] all Well. you're[??] friend Stan C." Postcard is addressed to: "Mr. Charles Chislett 96 Colonist Printing Co. Broad Street Victoria B.C." Verso is affixed with a one cent Canadian stamp. Postmark reads: "Prince Rupert B.C. [illegible date]."

Lofty view of the buildings along the Prince Rupert wharf with workers unloading a vessel. Water and mountains can be seen in the background. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Prince Rupert Wharf."

Hand coloured photo of lumber piles and buildings along the edge of the railway. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Prince Rupert, B.C. : View from Wharf Grand Trunk Pacific Railway." Artist's mark in lower left corner reads: "103,110 J.V."

Side perspective street view of the Royal Hotel in Prince Rupert BC. The "Ladies [sic] Entrance" sign is visible on the right side of the building. Several vehicles can be seen on the street. Printed annotation on recto reads: " 3rd Ave Prince Rupert Photo W.W.W."

Elevated view of Third Avenue in Prince Rupert. Several cars and delivery trucks are visible driving along the road. Printed annotation on recto reads: "3rd Ave Prince Rupert BC Photo by Wrathalls."

Ground level view of the dry dock in Prince Rupert, BC. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Dry Dock Prince Rupert BC McRae Bros."

Ground level view of the dry dock in Prince Rupert, BC. Printed annotation on recto reads: "$3,000,000 Dry Dock and Shipbuilding Plant, Prince Rupert B.C." Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "With much love. To Many from Raha[??]."

Collection of four photographs of the Prince Rupert dry dock. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Dry Dock and Ship Building Plant, Prince Rupert BC."

Collection of four photographs of the Prince Rupert dry dock. Two images are the finished dry dock buildings. One image is of construction. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Before Launching Canadian Scottish Dry Dock, Prince Rupert BC."

Photograph of the Prince Rupert wharf. A small vessel is docked, and a large tree is in the foreground. Annotation on recto reads: "Prince Rupert Wharf & Harbor[sic]. Allen Photo."

Photograph of a bridge along a rocky shoreline. Printed annotation reads: "Colloway Rapids Bridge Prince Rupert Highway W.W.W." Handwritten annotation on verso is heavily obscured by residual album paper and reads: "PO Box 777 Prince Rupert BC. [Illegible] Lal. This[??] is a piece of our new bridge which [obscured] neats our Island with the mainland. We have had picnics on the other side & [illegible] is open for [illegible] to [illegible]ve ours this side of the [obscured] our stuff to the little [obscured] patronize[??]. Mrs. [illegible] are back again in Rupert [obscured] Kamloops office closed down [obscured] was no chance of transfer. Have not."