Photograph depicts trackage connecting the passenger depot in Prince Rupert and freight only section to a seal cove. Image captured at Cow Bay, with the Mason Way grade crossing visible. In 2003, Davies noted that the twin sets of track on the rail bridge survived, but everything else had disappeared.
Photograph depicts a ferry slip and a rail barge to Alaska. 3 tracks were used for shipping.
Photograph depicts an air-sea rescue launch that may been used during World War II. It was located just beside Highway 16, about 5 miles from the centre of Prince Rupert.
Photograph depicts possibly disused fishboats found adjacent to oil wharfs in Prince Rupert.
Photograph depicts a Coastgaurd ship, "Narwhal," at the Department of Transport wharf in Seal Cove.
Photograph depicts a steam roller on display in front of the Provincial Court House. Manufactured by "Waterous," Brantford, Canada (Waterous Engine Works Company). Similar, if not identical machine was used by the city of North Vancouver for road paving in 1912.
Photograph depicts a Gruman Goose at the Seal Cove Seaplane Base. Several of these planes were in use at this location. At least 6 in total.
Photograph depicts a Gruman Goose of the Trans Provincial Airpline that had just landed on on floats and was emerging on wheels to climb a ramp to the seaplane base.
Photograph depicts a Gruman Goose of the Trans Provincial Airpline discharging passengers, having just landed on floats and then taxied on wheels up a ramp.
Item consists of transcript and tape summary of interview with historian Frank Leonard who discusses the history of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, its impact on the development of Prince George and Prince Rupert. Also discusses rivalries between owners of the newspapers Fort George Herald and Fort George Tribune.
Sin títuloItem is a print of a photograph of a building described on verso as the Post Office [?] in Prince Rupert in 1908.
Series consists of nine photographs of Prince Rupert scenery, buildings, residents and surrounding area. Includes image of totem and dugout canoe.
Item is a copy print of a photograph of a group of people in a cleared area with a small tent in the background in Prince Rupert on June 1, 1906. The people in the photograph are identified as: Mrs. J.L. Williams, Jack or Jock Williams, Mrs. Porter, Miss Mai Johnston, Mrs. R.L. McIntosh, J.H. Pillsbury, Mr. Pinder ? (Engineer), Captain Jenner ?, Mrs. S.G. Harris, and Cannon Rushbrook.
Item is a print of a photograph of a stone totem pole at Metakatla taken between 1906 and 1908.
Item is a print of a photograph of a person poling a dugout canoe between 1906 and 1908.
Item is a print of a photograph of tents and newly cleared land in Prince Rupert taken between 1906 and 1908.
Part of a set of 41 original black & white photographs [1908-1933-?]) of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway line in BC depicting surveying crews, town sites (Prince Rupert and its port, Hazelton and Fort George), and First Nations Peoples.
Part of a set of 41 original black & white photographs [1908-1933-?]) of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway line in BC depicting surveying crews, town sites (Prince Rupert and its port, Hazelton and Fort George), and First Nations Peoples.
Part of a set of 41 original black & white photographs [1908-1933-?]) of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway line in BC depicting surveying crews, town sites (Prince Rupert and its port, Hazelton and Fort George), and First Nations Peoples.
Part of a set of 41 original black & white photographs [1908-1933-?]) of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway line in BC depicting surveying crews, town sites (Prince Rupert and its port, Hazelton and Fort George), and First Nations Peoples.
Part of a set of 41 original black & white photographs [1908-1933-?]) of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway line in BC depicting surveying crews, town sites (Prince Rupert and its port, Hazelton and Fort George), and First Nations Peoples.
Part of a set of 41 original black & white photographs [1908-1933-?]) of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway line in BC depicting surveying crews, town sites (Prince Rupert and its port, Hazelton and Fort George), and First Nations Peoples.
Part of a set of 41 original black & white photographs [1908-1933-?]) of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway line in BC depicting surveying crews, town sites (Prince Rupert and its port, Hazelton and Fort George), and First Nations Peoples.
Part of a set of 41 original black & white photographs [1908-1933-?]) of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway line in BC depicting surveying crews, town sites (Prince Rupert and its port, Hazelton and Fort George), and First Nations Peoples.
Part of a set of 41 original black & white photographs [1908-1933-?]) of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway line in BC depicting surveying crews, town sites (Prince Rupert and its port, Hazelton and Fort George), and First Nations Peoples.
Image is of an explosion within the railyards of Prince Rupert, BC. Photo is on recto of a blank post card made in Canada.
Image is of an explosion within the railyards of Prince Rupert, BC. Photo is on recto of a blank post card made in Canada.
Partially visible handwritten annotation on verso reads: "...floats 3 miles west of Rupert"(?)
Partially visible handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Mrs. O.M. Helgerson, Prince Rupert, BC"
Annotation on recto of photograph reads: "The Last Big Blast, Prince Rupert BC, 21st Jan. 1914"
Annotation on recto of photograph reads: "After the Blast, 21st Jan. 1914"
Wharf perspective
People running along railway tracks towards the cloud of smoke and debris left after a large explosion to the left of a railway; wooden buildings visible on the right and water visible in the distance.
Part of a set of 41 original black & white photographs [1908-1933-?]) of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway line in BC depicting surveying crews, town sites (Prince Rupert and its port, Hazelton and Fort George), and First Nations Peoples.
Photograph depicts a Canadian National Railway rail yard at Prince Rupert, BC.
Large explosion to the left of a railway; wooden buildings visible on the right and water visible in the distance.
Photographs within this file pertain to modes of transportation and transportation routes (including construction, surveying and traveling).
Handwritten caption along bottom of photograph reads: "Japanese freighters 'Yeiufuku Maru' and 'Aden Maru' in Prince Rupert Harbor to load first cargo of grain from this port, Oct. 22, 1926. Photo W.W.W." The Prince Rupert Feed Co. Coal, Grain, Hay & Feed Company building visible from Trotier's Dock.
Postcard overview of several identifiable storefronts built amongst the rocky outcrops of Prince Rupert. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Prince Rupert BC."
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."
Photograph depicts May Diver dressed as Mary Stuart in white and gold costume dancing with a man wearing black and red costume.
Preceding notation on UNBC Chancellor letterhead: “my theatre days, Ionasphere group. I made personally or designed (for Blue - Rosemary Gilbert) all these costumes, May Diver - Mary Stuart by Friedrich Von Schiller, 1972” (see also items 2009.6.1.12 - 2009.6.1.17).
Costumed gentleman standing next to lady wearing a formal purple gown. Handwritten annotations on verso read: “To Angie, Love Donna Penner,” and “another of costumes I made”.
Preceding notation on UNBC Chancellor letterhead: “my theatre days, Ionasphere group. I made personally or designed (for Blue - Rosemary Gilbert) all these costumes, May Diver - Mary Stuart by Friedrich Von Schiller, 1972” (see also items 2009.6.1.11 - 2009.6.1.17).
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “CHTK Radio Days ; (1) Radio Tour with “Santa” for CHTK Helicopter to Lighthouses 1970 / Rupert”
Packed gymnasium applauding after the April 1972 production (see items 2009.6.1.11 - 2009.6.1.17).
Photograph depicts May Diver dressed in white and gold costume beside man wearing black and purple costume.
Preceding notation on UNBC Chancellor letterhead: “my theatre days, Ionasphere group. I made personally or designed (for Blue - Rosemary Gilbert) all these costumes, May Diver - Mary Stuart by Friedrich Von Schiller, 1972” (see also items 2009.6.1.11 - 2009.6.1.17).
The pair stands wearing gowns; Diver on right in black, Gilbert on left in blue. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “May Diver, Mary Stuart by Friedrich Von Schiller, Rosemary Gilbert as Elizabeth, Prod & Directed by Iona Campagnolo, 1973”.
Preceding notation on UNBC Chancellor letterhead: “my theatre days, Ionasphere group. I made personally or designed (for Blue - Rosemary Gilbert) all these costumes, May Diver - Mary Stuart by Friedrich Von Schiller, 1972” (see also items 2009.6.1.11 - 2009.6.1.17).
Photograph depicts Rosemary Gilbert wearing regal red and white gown, glaring at unidentified man in fur costume.
Preceding notation on UNBC Chancellor letterhead: “my theatre days, Ionasphere group. I made personally or designed (for Blue - Rosemary Gilbert) all these costumes, May Diver - Mary Stuart by Friedrich Von Schiller, 1972” (see also items 2009.6.1.11 - 2009.6.1.17).
Photograph depicts May Diver as Mary Stuart in black dress, kneeling before Rosemary Gilbert as Elizabeth in blue and gold fur-trimmed gown.
Preceding notation on UNBC Chancellor letterhead: “my theatre days, Ionasphere group. I made personally or designed (for Blue - Rosemary Gilbert) all these costumes, May Diver - Mary Stuart by Friedrich Von Schiller, 1972” (see also items 2009.6.1.11 - 2009.6.1.17).
Photograph depicts Rosemary Gilbert as Elizabeth in blue and gold fur-trimmed gown, unidentified man in costume stands in background.
Preceding notation on UNBC Chancellor letterhead: “my theatre days, Ionasphere group. I made personally or designed (for Blue - Rosemary Gilbert) all these costumes, May Diver - Mary Stuart by Friedrich Von Schiller, 1972” (see also items 2009.6.1.11 - 2009.6.1.16).