Photograph depicts large auditorium, seats filled with unidentified individuals (mostly children). Rounded stage in foreground, curtain on wall in background. This building was built in the late 1970s and belonged to the community's cultural society.
Photograph depicts Sue and David Pewsey to right of unidentified man in food line. Dishes in foreground, group in background.
File contains photographs depicting individuals at Cassiar on strike in the winter time, marching down roads, holding picket signs, carrying small children who hold signs, and driving cars covered with strike slogans. Many of the signs read "U.S.W.A. LOCAL 6536" (United Steel Workers of America).
- Two photographs depict a man with a video recorder. Some photos feature plant buildings, two were taken at night. One photograph depicts a note that reads: "THERE WILL BE NO AFTERNOON SHIFT THURSDAY NOVEMBER 5th 1970."
- Many photos depict areas in the mine showing snow impacts, fissures in the mountain, asbestos evidence and other environmental activity. The picket signs contain protests regarding contracts, safety, environment, and ethics.
- Handwritten annotation on original envelope containing photographs: "Pictures 1970 Strike."
- Integrated into file are fourteen photos from file marked "Mr. B. Pewsey" that depict an area where a large rock fell, measuring tape, and protest sign.
File contains photographs depicting four different tours that took place at the mine, plant, and towns owned by Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. Tours include Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau's visit to Clinton Creek in 1968 and Member of Parliament Iona Campagnolo's visit to Cassiar in 1978. Photographs also depict a party of ambassadors touring Cassiar in 1970, and the dedication of a building in the Cassiar plant in the late 1970s.
Typed annotation on caption below photograph: "General Superintendent A.C. Beguin receiving 1965 Safety Award for Open Pits and Quarries in British Columbia from Mr. R.B. Bonar, Dept. of Mines and Petroleum Resources." Photograph depicts A.C. Beguin shaking hands with Mr. Bonar as he accepts a large plaque. Counter bar and curtains in background.
File contains photographs featuring members of the Board of Directors of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd., which was formed on the 17th of May, 1951. Cassiar's forerunner was a company named Conwest, formed in 1534, a consolidation of two companies owned by Fred Martin Connell and his brother W. Harold Connell. The first board of directors included the Connell brothers, George Armstrong, John E. Kennedy, Charles & Arthur Mortimer, and Charles Rainforth Elliot (chartered accountant and secretary-treasurer of Conwest & Cassiar). Directors depicted in this file include F.M Connell, Harold Connell, Charles Elliot, John E. Kennedy, George Armstrong, Ken A. Creery, John Drybrough, Tam Zimmermann, George Washington Smith (president of Bell Asbestos Mines), Nick Gritzuk, Jack Christian (general manager, president, and CEO). Other individuals depicted include Fred Murry, Andre Beguin, Plato Malozemoff from Newmont Mining (co-founder of Cassiar with F.M. Connell), Alfred Lloyd Penhale (founder and CEO of Asbestos Corporation of Canada Ltd.), C.B. Brown, Pierre Marcotte, Francis Parker Smith (brother of George Smith), Bill Oughtred, Bill Johnson, and a Mr. Janitsch. File also includes a portrait of an unidentified director of Cassiar from Turner and Newall in England, taken at the corporate club in Toronto. Group portraits were taken at the Cassiar Valley, the office building, "House 130," fishing outings, and at formal events in unidentified locations.
Photograph depicts group of 15 men posed in formal room. George Washington Smith (President of Bell Mines) sits in centre on left, shaking hands with Alfred Penhale. Bottom, left to right: Mr. Janitsch, Andrew Johnson, G.W. Smith, Alfred Penhale, unknown, Bill Johnson. Top, left to right: unknown, unknown, C.B. Brown, Pierre Marcotte, F.P. Smith, unknown, unknown, Bill Oughtred, Jack Christian.
Photograph depicts group of eleven men standing in line in the Cassiar valley. Left to right: Jack Christian, Charles Rainforth Elliot, John Drybrough, John E. Kennedy, Fred Martin Connell, W. Harold Connell, Ken A. Creery, George Washington Smith, Tam Zimmermann, [Fred Murray]?, Nick Gritzuk. Power lines and mountains in background. Most men featured in photo are believed to be members of Cassiar's Board of Directors. Photograph was originally framed with note "Summer 1961" written on cardboard backing.
Photograph depicts group of eight men standing on lawn in front of building known as "House 130" or "Director's Lodge". Left to right: Nick Gritzuk, Charles Rainforth Elliot, Jack Christian, W. Harold Connell, Plato Malezemoff (from Newmont Mining), Tam Zimmermann, Ken A. Creery, Fred Martin Connell. Elliot appears to be comparing height with Gritzuk. Trees and mountains in background. Most men featured in photo are believed to be members of Cassiar's Board of Directors.
Photograph depicts three men fishing from shore. Water and trees in background. Left to right: Jack Christian, Plato Malezemoff, Tam Zimmermann.
Photograph depicts man in formal attire holding a cigar in front of ornamented fireplace. Believed to be a member of Cassiar's Board of Directors with the first name David, representing Turner & Newall (manufacturing business based in Manchester, U.K., later known as Turner Brothers Asbestos Company).
Photograph depicts three young women wearing "PRINCESS SILVER STAR" banners, standing to left of "CASSIAR ASBESTOS CORPORATION LTD" display table. Table features photos, rock samples possibly containing asbestos, and objects presumably made from asbestos fibre. Large snowflake symbol visible on wall in background. Photo speculated to have been taken at an event in Vernon, B.C. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph: "1963".
Item is a photograph of Mr. Williston receiving five silver teaspoons with the centennial crest, one for each 100 hundred miles of a personal centennial project which was to run 500 miles, the equivalent of the distance to Prince George. The spoons were presented by YMCA Physical Education Director Art Burgess (left) and YMCA Secretary James A. McConnell. The run took place on the YMCA track in Victoria.
Item is a photograph of Princess Margaret on July 17, 1958 at an event staged in the Prince George railway yards. Alex Moffat dressed as a prospector demonstrates panning for previously salted gold nuggets, which were later given to the Princess.
Item is a photograph of Crown Prince Akihito and Princess Michiko entertaining, from left, unknown, Don Brothers ?, Mr. Williston, Ken Kiernan, Ralph Loffmark and Premier Bennett.
Item is a photograph of, from left: John G. Prentice of Canadian Forest Products; Peter Bentley of CanFor; Mr. Williston; unknown; Premier W.A.C. Bennett; an unknown representative of Reed Paper and L.L.G. “Poldi” Bentley of Can For.
Item is a photograph of the signing of the protocol agreements with reference to the Columbia River Treaty at the White House on January 22, 1964. Seated from the left seated are: Paul Martin, Sr., Lester B. Pearson and Lyndon Johnson. Mr. Williston is on the extreme right at the edge of the picture.
Item is a photograph of the exchange of notes during the signing of the protocol and power sale agreements with reference to the Columbia River Treaty on January 22, 1964. Seated from the left are: Paul Martin, Sr., Lester B. Pearson, Lyndon Johnson and Dean Rusk. Mr. Williston is behind and to the right of President Johnson.
Item is a photograph of Mr. Williston receiving the Man of the Year Award from the Newsmen’s Club of BC for outstanding achievement in public service. The award was presented by Dr. John B. MacDonald, President of UBC on November 7, 1964.
Item is a photograph of the explosion which opened up the diversion route for the Peace River during construction of the W.A.C. Bennett Dam.
Item is a photograph of the BC legislature in session. Mr. Williston is seated on the left in the front row, fourth from the speaker next to Premier W.A.C. Bennett.
Item is a photograph of Mr. Williston shaking hands with the Queen Mother.
Item is a photograph of Princess Margaret arriving by Canadian Air Forces jet at Prince George. Lieutenant-Governor Frank Ross is walking beside the Princess.
Originally mounted on a poster with photographs 115, 115.2, 115.3.
Item is a photograph of Princess Margaret on the back deck of the Royal train's caboose just prior to her departure from Prince George during her 1958 visit to British Columbia.
Originally mounted on a poster with photographs 115, 115.2, 115.3.
Item is a photograph of Princess Margaret with Mr. Williston on her right.
Item is a photograph of a ribbon cutting ceremony.
Item is a photograph of Ray and Gladys Williston in fancy dress with a number of other people. Mr. & Mrs. Williston are the second couple from the left.
Item is a photograph of Mr. Williston and Premier W.A.C. Bennet with two other gentlemen at the official opening of the provincial Government Building in Williams Lake.
The Bishop sits at a table, drinking tea.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "[...?] taken at Eastbourne Missionary Exhibition March 1903 [...?]".
Photograph depicts a group of 18 men wearing suits and ties, standing on front steps of large building with pillars.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Conference of Sand Question Committee at Kincolith on Sunday, June 3rd 1923. Mr. [O'Heara?] present. [illegible initials]".
Photograph of Centre Street in Prince Rupert on Dominion Day. The Union Bank of Canada is located on the left side of the street, and a decorative arch can be seen in the background. Annotation on recto reads: "Centre Sr. Prince Rupert Dominion Day Celebrations 1909 Allen Photo July 09."
Film begins with recording of geese flying in sky as introduction. Then there is footage of community life in the general store, believed to be "Christensen's General Store," including a man lighting a pipe, children buying snacks and families buying groceries. Afterwards there is filming of the Anahim Stampede, depicting wild cow riding, bronco riding and the spectators.
The second portion of the film begins with the title slide "Caribou Return" and in consists of clips of ducks on a lake, scenery of trees and the lake, men packing up horses as they prepare for a journey into the high country. They travel as a pack train up into the mountains and eventually set up camp. There is footage of the men cooking, and also various shots of wildlife including a white grouse, herd of caribou, moose wandering through the snow, and a porcupine. The hunting party eventually kills a bull moose and there is footage of them examining the kill and loading the pack train with meat.
The third portion of the film begins with two young girls playing in a boat and then playing in a garden, and then a young boy pulling his sister in a wagon. There is a family barbeque and more footage of children playing and going fishing in a lack. The film ends with a recording of a grouse or pheasant in a bush.
Locations believed to be filmed in on this reel include Gitcha Mountains, Ulkatcho Mountains, Holt Homestead, Lassard Lake, Rainbow Mountains or Tweedsmuir Provincial Park.
Photograph of several full horse drawn carriages parked in front of an unidentified building. Procession may be a parade for some special event.
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo with Barb Riordan, Garry Periard, and either Debra Wolfe or Deborah Hawkey at the grand opening of the Cassiar theatre.
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo standing on stage and speaking during the Captain Cook Bicentenary parade and celebration. A large crowd is in the background.
Photograph depicts men standing on stage with people watching from roof of MacKenzie Furniture Ltd in Kitimat during the Captain Cook Bicentenary parade and celebration. Several unidentified Elks, a mountie, and beauty contestants sit on the stage behind her. A large crowd stands and watches.
Photograph depicts men standing on stage with people watching from roof of MacKenzie Furniture Ltd in Kitimat during the Captain Cook Bicentenary parade and celebration.
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo holding flowers while jogging next to a float in the Kitimat Captain Cook Bicentenary parade.
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo walking beside a convertible with constituants in the background at the Kitimat Captain Cook Bicentenary parade
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo standing with a member of the Kitimat Knights of Columbus at the Kitimat Captain Cook Bicentenary parade.
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo holding a rose and sitting on stage while talking to an honoured citizen holding a bouquet of flowers at the Kitimat Captain Cook Bicentenary celebrations.
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo holding a rose and sitting on stage with a man dressed as Captain Cook at the Kitimat Captain Cook Bicentenary celebrations.
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo speaking into a microphone on stage in front of mayor George Thom and other honoured guests at the Kitimat Captain Cook Bicentenary celebrations.
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo talking to constituents in front of MacKenzie Furniture store after the Kitimat Captain Cook Bicentenary parade.
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo talking to constituents in front of MacKenzie Furniture store after the Kitimat Captain Cook Bicentenary parade.
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo speaking into a microphone on stage in front of Miss City of Kitimat contestants and other honoured citizens at the Kitimat Captain Cook Bicentenary celebrations.
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo, mayor George Thom, and others eating chow mein at a dinner event in the Kitimat ice rink at the Kitimat Captain Cook Bicentenary celebrations.
Photograph depicts a young ceremonial dancer in front of crowd wearing a button blanket at the opening of the Haisla Recreation Centre in Kitamaat Village.
Photograph depicts an elder speaking into a microphone with two unknown men at the opening of the Haisla Recreation Centre in Kitamaat Village.
Photograph depicts a young girl in white with ceremonial dancers and a totem pole at the opening of the Haisla Recreation Centre in Kitamaat Village.