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S.S. Charlotte, Quesnel BC
2011.3.4.02 · Item · [ca. 1901-1915]
Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

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.

2011.3.1.24 · Item · [ca. 1901-1940]
Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

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."

Prince George to Tete Jaune
2011.3.4.14 · Item · [ca. 1901-1915]
Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

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”

2011.3.3.4 · Item · [ca. 1905]
Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

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.”

2011.3.3.101 · Item · May 1909
Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

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."

2011.3.3 · File · 1909 - [ca. 1930]
Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

File contains postcards portraying life in Prince Rupert, B.C. Images depict harbour scenes, street scenes (Third Avenue, Sixth Street, Central Street, and Mainstreet), airplanes, large ships, fisheries, city aerials, parades, military, a dog sled mail team, and a frozen fishing boat.

2011.3.3.98 · Item · [ca. 1909-1930]
Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

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]."

Prince Rupert wharf
2011.3.3.108 · Item · [ca. 1909-1930]
Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

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."

2011.3.3.36 · Item · [ca. 1909-1930]
Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

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."