W.A.C. Bennett Dam construction
- 2000.13.1.130
- Item
- [between 1962 and 1967].
Parte deRay Williston fonds
Item is a photograph of construction of the W.A.C. Bennett Dam.
W.A.C. Bennett Dam construction
Parte deRay Williston fonds
Item is a photograph of construction of the W.A.C. Bennett Dam.
Bird sitting in a nest on a tree branch
Photograph possibly depicts a hummingbird on a nest.
Lake or inlet flanked by trees with mountains in the background
Handwritten caption beside this photo reads: "Cookhouse in Winter". Photograph depicts top of building semi-visible behind large snow pile. Treetops can be seen in background.
Handwritten caption beside this photo reads: "Cutting Fire Wood". Photograph depicts two men on either side of large log using chain saw in wood clearing. A small snow-covered building can be seen in background.
Photograph depicts the excavation area in forest where dragline cranes had been operating.
Photograph depicts the load and main hook block of a dragline crane operating in excavation area of forest.
Fred Youngstrom Operating a Haulback Rig
Handwritten caption beside this photo reads: "Fred Youngstron [sic?]" "Foreman spotting for operator." Photograph depicts one man seated on D8 Caterpillar operating a haulback rig, and a second man (Fred?) standing behind him on Caterpillar. Image quality is poor and faces are not visible. Dirt and debris in foreground, forest in background. It is believed this rig is operating in a long-line skidding system.
Handwritten caption beside this photo reads: "Earth Cut". Photograph depicts a man in distance at top of steep slope of man-made embankment, trees in background. Tracks made my machinery are visible in dirt of the cut.
Handwritten caption above this photo reads: "Earth Cut". Photograph depicts the steep slope of man-made embankment, trees in background. Tracks made my machinery are visible in dirt of the cut.
Field and bushes in foreground. It is believed that this photograph was given to Lillian & A.K. Bourchier by their niece Jean.
Photograph depicts mountain in background, trees and hillside in foreground. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph: "Mount Robson BC."
Photograph depicts a large group of women, men, and children standing and sitting on grass. Stand of trees crosses midground, forest visible in background. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph: "Picnic at Fort George (Central) 1920." Photograph believed to have been taken at current location of Spruceland Shopping Center.
Big blast in Prince Rupert, BC
Photograph of a large explosion on what appears to be a shoreline. Printed annotation on recto reads: "'Big Blast' Prince Rupert. B.C."
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 Landscape, Prince George, BC
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”.
View of Port Simpson, BC & Opposite Shore
Photograph depicts Port Simpson in winter. Water crosses midground, hills stand in background.
Handwritten photo caption below image reads: "Port Simpson".
Indian Village, Port Simpson, BC
Hand coloured overhead photograph of many residential buildings in Port Simpson. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Indian Village, Port Simpson, B.C."
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.
Photograph depicts large bridge and dam over a wide river, industrial structures throughout. Hills on opposite shore in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Coulee Dam, This is were[sic] I went this fall. Wished you had of been with me."
River in foreground, trees and cliffs in background.
Photograph depicts Jean in foreground, standing in front of wood house, miscellaneous items and furniture crossing midground. Picket fence on left, bushes in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Why didn't you drop off and see us when you were home? Dad came home an told me to guess whom he had seen in Edmonton and right away I said 'Uncle Alan.' Wishing you a very Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. Lots of love to both. Jean. See what lovely cuffs and collar the bear skin you sent for me some years ago made for me this winter. Nobody knows me with it on and everyone admires it." (See item 2009.5.3.100 for photograph depicting bear skin.)
Four unidentified men look on, and portable buildings can be seen in background.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Fairview Opening, Prince Rupert, 1/3/75”.
Snow along Highway 16 and the Skeena, ca. 1976
Photograph taken from interior of vehicle, dashboard visible in foreground. Snow on either side of highway stands at extreme height.
Two Bulldozers in Snow along Highway 16 and the Skeena, ca. 1976
Trees on mountain base visible in background.
Unidentified Man and Truck by Snowbanks on Highway 16, ca. 1976
Man stands beside pickup truck on highway, hills in background.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “With the boss at Kivsta, Q.C.I.: May 1976, 13,000 yrs. carbondated habitation in the same location-- The real Charlottes and his counter culture protection in the rain, mist, moss and dense forest of the Haida”.
Environmentalists and concerned citizens protest against proposed Kitimat Oil Port, Kitimat, BC
Sign in foreground reads: “Stop Bull Shitting, [Phoney (crossed out)] Ioney”.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “The Kitimat Oil Port Environmental Lobby, didn’t believe I killed it. I did!”
Three carved memorial poles, Ninstints, Anthony Island, Haida Gwaii, September 1977
Forest in background.
Iona Campagnolo holds shovel by an unidentified woman in front of newly planted tree
Stone wall runs in background. Photograph taken at Terrace Gardens, Government House, Victoria, BC. See item 2009.6.1.658 for similar image.
Daffodils in a mossy section of Terrace Gardens at Government House, Victoria, BC
Cut tree branches in front of a rhododendron in Terrace Gardens
Road visible in background. Photograph taken at Government House in Victoria, B.C.
Pansies and tulips around pond and waterfall in Terrace Gardens, Government House, Victoria, BC
Flower beds amidst mossy rocks in Terrace Gardens at Government House, Victoria, BC
Trees and flower beds in front of lawn and path at Terrace Gardens, Government House, Victoria, BC
Iona Campagnolo holding a trowel and weeds in Terrace Gardens, Government House, Victoria, BC
Handwritten notation accompanying print reads: “Terraces Gardens (I created 6 one for each of you) small”.
Iona Campagnolo holding a trowel and weeds in Terrace Gardens, Government House, Victoria, BC
Chainsaw carving of a bear set among flowers in Terrace Gardens at Government House, Victoria, B.C.
Iona Campagnolo holding a trowel and weeds in Terrace Gardens, Government House, Victoria, BC
Close view of newly opened pink roses in Terrace Gardens at Government House, Victoria, BC
Photograph is one of 13 images printed from digital format on a CD-R featuring members of a group referred to as 'Terracites' (see item 2009.6.1.697) pictured in the gardens; see also items 2009.6.1.698 - 2009.6.1.710.
Flooding at canyon in Nass River, BC
Parte deArchdeacon W. H. Collison fonds
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Nass River canyon at flood water". A building is visible on shore in distance, and mountains can be seen in background.
'Place of Scalps' at Kincolith, BC
Parte deArchdeacon W. H. Collison fonds
Photograph features a steep cliff across still water.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Place of Scalps / Kincolith BC"
Dock littered with lumber in Prince Rupert BC
Parte deArchdeacon W. H. Collison fonds
Photograph of a large dock littered evidence of lumber transportation. Small buildings and stumps are on the shoreline. Annotation on recto reads: "Prince Rupert BC, '07."
Parte deArchdeacon W. H. Collison fonds
Foreground shows a rocky shore covered in debris. A small crowd is visible along the coastline, and there are foggy outlines of hills beyond the water. Annotation on recto reads: "McRae Bros After the Blast 24th Apr. 13."
Before the blast 24 April 1913
Parte deArchdeacon W. H. Collison fonds
Foreground shows two rocky shores covered in dirt and wood debris, connected by a barely visible bridge. Annotation on recto reads: "Before the Blast Apr. 24th 13"
The last big blast 21 January 1914
Parte deArchdeacon W. H. Collison fonds
Photograph of a large explosion next to a huge pile of debris. Buildings are visible on either side and railroad track can be seen in the foreground. Annotation on recto reads: "The Last Big Blast, Prince Rupert BC 21 Jan 1914 McRae Bros. Photo"
Moving mountains at Prince Rupert BC
Parte deArchdeacon W. H. Collison fonds
Photograph of a large explosion on a rocky shoreline. A bridge is visible in the foreground and a body of water is partially visible in the background. Annotation on recto reads: "McRae Bros Moving Mountains at Prince Rupert BC Apr 24th"
Prince Rupert wharf and harbor with annotations
Parte deArchdeacon W. H. Collison fonds
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. Allen Photo." Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "766[?]"