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View of a scow loaded with provisions and several people passing through rapids of the Grand Canyon. Printed annotation on recto reads: “A scow loaded with provisions passing through the Grand Canyon on it’s way to Fort George.” Handwritten annotation in pencil on recto reads: “Nearly Bumped, Nachaco River” Handwritten annotation in pencil on verso reads: “My address will be Fort George BC. Dear Mrs. Cooper, I am up in the wild part of BC now where men horses and everything get drowned every day, sometimes automobiles get drowned also. This is the way we travel up where I am now. I saw a boat upside down in this Canyon it had a bundle of blankets tied on it and one oar was dancing in the whirlpool. This made my hair stand straight up and down.”

Photograph taken at the passenger depot in Prince George, sited on a dead-end spur. It is situated in an industrial park some miles away from the city centre.

Photograph depicts a bridge at the east end of the CNR yards in Prince George, crossing the Fraser River.

Photograph depicts the CNR depot in Prince George. To the right area of the photograph lay the downtown area of the city.

Photograph depicts a CN bridge crossing over the Fraser River. Built by Grand Trunk Pacific Railway in 1914.

Photograph depicts a CN bridge crossing over the Fraser River. Built by Grand Trunk Pacific Railway in 1914.

Photograph depicts a CN bridge crossing over the Fraser River.

Photograph depicts a CN bridge crossing over the Fraser River. Built by Grand Trunk Pacific Railway in 1914.

Photograph depicts a CN bridge crossing over the Fraser River.

Photograph depicts a CN bridge crossing over the Fraser River.

Photograph depicts a CN bridge crossing over the Fraser River.

Photograph depicts a CN bridge crossing over the Fraser River. Details of the draw span captured.

Photograph depicts a CN bridge crossing over the Fraser River.

Photograph depicts a print taken fron a slide supplied by a professional photographer, Al Harvey. Captures a CN bridge crossing over the Fraser River.

Photograph depicts a CN bridge crossing over the Fraser River. It used to be a public roadway for eastbond traffic only.

Photograph depicts lane in front of tent buildings flooded with water, and a man standing near doorway to first building. It is believed that this photograph may depict the Island Cache in flood, at Prince George, BC.

Left to right: Interior University Society President Murray Sadler, Prince George Mayor John Backhouse, Chancellor Iona Campagnolo, and President Geoffrey R. Weller.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Construction of UNBC”.

Photograph taken at Chancellor's Farewell Appreciation Celebration held at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C.; see also items 2009.6.1.582 - 2009.6.1.590.

Campagnolo stands between her portrait and Dr. Charles Jago speaking at podium. Photograph taken at Chancellor's Farewell Appreciation Celebration held at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C.; see also items 2009.6.1.582 - 2009.6.1.590.

Printed annotation on recto reads: “Central Avenue Fort George B.C. Copyright Canada June 25th 1913”. Handwritten annotation in ink on recto reads: “Hotel Fort George; Pool room; Men’s furnishing; General store; Bank Vancouver; Telephone office; Temperance House; Trust-company; Grand stand & fair grounds; Hospital; Ware house and general store.” Cancelled 1 cent Canadian stamp on verso is dated: "Fort George BC Jul 14 13". Handwritten message in ink on verso is addressed to Mr. Chas H Wilson 94 Gould St Toronto: "Fort George. B.C> Box 65, July 13/ 13. Dear Father, This is a 'bird's eye view' of our main street - ha! ha! some class alright. We live right behind the bakery lunch room on the right hand side of the picture, on 1st avenue, some people eh? Will be moving to Cassiar Ave soon. How are all the folks. Mae is writing. Peace. M."

Boardwalk in foreground, buildings and roads in mid ground, cut banks in background. Printed annotation on recto reads: “Prince George. B.C. 1921 by Moore”. Handwritten annotation in ink on verso reads: “The Netchaco river is between the mountain and the city and the C.N.R. runs along the river bank nearest the city. This picture is taken looking north.”

Street scene in Prince George B.C. Several Union Jack flags are visible and there is a celebration banner at the end of the street. Long shadows in photo indicate summer (perhaps Dominion Day?). River in foreground, railroad and city in mid ground and hill in background. Printed annotation on recto reads: “Prince George. B.C.”

Street view photograph of a commercial section in downtown Prince George with several "Campbell's" delivery carts parked along the road. Visible establishments include "Campbell's All Cash Store" and "Club Cafe." Handwritten annotation in blue ballpoint pen on recto reads: "Howdy from Prince George! Going easy with all these kids- good to see Kathee. Snow here. Have fun at the sports show & don't over do it. Thinking of you guys, love Judy and Vic. P.S. Can't wait to go home to somewhere peaceful and quiet. 2-27-83." Postcard is addressed to: "Mr. & Mrs. Hauffer 8429-221 PL. Sn. Edmonds, WA. U.S. 98020." Verso is affixed with four Canadian 8-cent stamps.

Side view of a wooden church, possibly under construction, and other buildings. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Indian Village- Prince George."

Street view of some vehicles parked in front of commercial buildings in Prince/Fort George. Businesses include "J.P. Robertson 'The Men's Store'" and "James & Co. Clothing and Shoes." Printed annotation on recto reads: "Fort George- Corner Hammond and Central."

Street level photo of George Street in Prince George. Visible businesses include "B-A" and "Astoria Hotel." Printed annotation on recto reads: "George St. Prince George."

Photograph depicts landscape with cleared land in foreground, river in middle, building and trees in background.

Handwritten annotation on verso: "Central Fort George 1911".

Early spring landscape with roadbed and track in foreground, river in midground, and hill in background.

Handwritten annotation on recto: “PRINCE GEORGE 4-20-13”.

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."

Photograph depicts rows of grave markers in foreground, fence and buildings in background.

Handwritten annotation on verso “Indian cemetery, Reserve #1 South Fort George".

Photograph depicts two connected buildings; the building on the left is possibly the theatre, other building with sign that reads: "The Nechaco (sic?) General Stores." Boardwalk with people and unpaved street in foreground.

Water and dock in foreground, trees and cliffs in background.

Handwritten annotation on verso “’Boat Hammond at South Fort Geroge”.

Photo depicts a street perspective of Third Ave., in Prince George, BC, ca. 1950. Handwritten annotation in pen on verso of postcard reads: “You will undoubtedly notice that there are no tall buildings. I don’t think that there is one building in Prince George that is even five stories tall.”

Photograph depicts a photographer and other men standing over a crowd at Northern BC Winter Games event in Prince George.

Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo being directed to her seat by a man with a cigarette at a Northern BC Winter Games event in Prince George.

Image depicts a Beehive Burner along the Nechako on River Road. Map coordinates 53°55'34.1"N 122°44'58.0"W

Image depicts a logging area somewhere near Prince George, B.C.

Image depicts a saw cutting a log in half at a saw mill in Prince George, B.C.

Image depicts a large saw at an indoor location, likely in a saw mill somewhere in Prince George, B.C.

Image depicts the interior of a saw mill somewhere in Prince George, B.C.

Image depicts two unidentified individuals examining a thick log still attached to the machine that cut it down. It is located somewhere in Prince George, B.C.

Image depicts several pieces of heavy machinery used in forestry. The Coast Inn of the North is seen in the background.

Image depicts several pieces of heavy machinery used in forestry. The Coast Inn of the North is seen in the background.

Image depicts a piece of heavy machinery lifting numerous logs off the back of a logging truck. It is likely located in Prince George, B.C.

Image depicts a small slope on Carney Hill in Prince George, B.C.

Image depicts an example of varves, an annual layer of sediment or rock, with a pipe used for reference size. It is possibly located at the airport in Prince George, B.C.

Image depicts sand beds with a shovel present for size reference. The slide places it at the "BCR site," possibly in Prince George, B.C.

Image depicts grooving on Tabor Mountain in Prince George, B.C.