Exploration, Discovery and Travel

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  • Travel or exploration for personal, geographical, scientific or mapping reasons
  • Expeditions, exploration, adventure, prospecting, guiding
  • Individuals and groups involved in exploration or travel (eg. explorers, adventurers, prospectors, guides, outfitters)
  • Expedition planning, reports and accounts
  • Personal travels for discovery and education (eg. travel diaries)
  • Early contact with First Nations
  • SEE ALSO: Land, Settlement and Immigration

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          1199 Archival description results for Exploration, Discovery and Travel

          2006.20.3.63 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts three men sitting in front of tent structure with log base, trees in background. Believed to be main campsite area (see item 2006.20.3.59).

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906. This particular photo is one of 9 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Pictures of different members of ‘our’ party.” See also items 2006.20.3.57 - 2006.20.3.65.

          2006.20.3.6 · Item · [between 29 August 1906 and 9 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts glacier in valley below mountains. Handwritten annotation on negative: "K. Glacier [...illegible]".

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906.
          This particular photo is one of 13 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Kopoka River - river scenes Aug 29 to Oct. 9 [19]06". See also items 2006.20.3.1 - 2006.20.3.13.

          Taku River Survey - Campsite
          2006.20.3.7 · Item · [between 29 August 1906 and 9 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts tent among trees, hills visible in background.

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906.
          This particular photo is one of 13 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Kopoka River - river scenes Aug 29 to Oct. 9 [19]06". See also items 2006.20.3.1 - 2006.20.3.13.

          2006.20.3.9 · Item · [between 29 August 1906 and 9 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts river and rocky shores, glacier visible on mountain in background. Handwritten annotation on negative: "Glacier [?] Kopoka".

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906.
          This particular photo is one of 13 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Kopoka River - river scenes Aug 29 to Oct. 9 [19]06". See also items 2006.20.3.1 - 2006.20.3.13.

          2006.20.3.15 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts two unidentified men standing and sitting at campfire by large fallen trees. Forest and mountains in background. Handwritten annotation on negative: "[?] Taken Near Kopoka".

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906.
          This particular photo is one of 8 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "From main camp up Kopoka River. Scenes with persons in." See also items 2006.20.3.14 - 2006.20.3.21.

          2006.20.3.20 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts unknown man standing in water while pulling loaded canoe by rope. Rocky shore in foreground, mountains in background. Handwritten annotation visible on negative: "[?] hauling canoe. Big [?], Kopoka".

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906.
          This particular photo is one of 8 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "From main camp up Kopoka River. Scenes with persons in." See also items 2006.20.3.14 - 2006.20.3.21.

          2006.20.3.21 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts three unknown men standing in water while pulling loaded canoe by rope. Rocky shore and hills in background. Illegible handwritten annotation visible on negative: "...[K. River]?" (Kopoka?)

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906.
          This particular photo is one of 8 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "From main camp up Kopoka River. Scenes with persons in." See also items 2006.20.3.14 - 2006.20.3.20.

          2006.20.3.23 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts man [Gilroy?] sitting with small tin cup. Canoe lies upside down in foreground. Water and opposite shore visible in background. Handwritten annotation visible on negative: "Camp. [Gilroy?] on way up from trail. 9 pm".

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906.
          This particular photo is one of 13 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "SOME OTHERS." See also items 2006.20.3.22 - 2006.20.3.34.

          2006.20.3.26 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts two unidentified men standing to right of flag mounted in rock pile.

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906.
          This particular photo is one of 13 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "SOME OTHERS." See also items 2006.20.3.22 - 2006.20.3.34.

          2006.20.3.32 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts unknown men standing with walking sticks, carrying large bundles on their backs. Water and opposite shore in background, mountains visible in distance. Handwritten annotation visible on negative: "Billy [Gilroy?] & [?] packed for [?]".

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906.
          This particular photo is one of 13 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "SOME OTHERS." See also items 2006.20.3.22 - 2006.20.3.34.

          2006.20.3.35 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts two men standing on mountain with walking sticks, carrying bundles on their backs. Valley and mountains visible in background below. Handwritten annotation visible on negative: "[?] Climbing [?] Sta - K. River" (Kopoka?).

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906. This particular photo is one of 7 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Around River Taku and main camp on same." See also items 2006.20.3.35 - 2006.20.3.41.

          2006.20.3.38 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Icebergs can be seen in foreground, opposite shore crosses midground, mountains stand in background.

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906. This particular photo is one of 7 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Around River Taku and main camp on same." See also items 2006.20.3.35 - 2006.20.3.41.

          2006.20.3.41 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Water spans foreground, trees on shore can be seen on far left, mountains stand in background.

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906. This particular photo is one of 7 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Around River Taku and main camp on same." See also items 2006.20.3.35 - 2006.20.3.40.

          2006.20.3.42 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          View of snowy mountain range.

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906. This particular photo is one of 5 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Boundary No.2 camera Sta. Twin Lake & Glacier.” See also items 2006.20.3.43 - 2006.20.3.46.

          2006.20.3.43 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Water spans foreground, cliffs cross midground, mountains stand in background.

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906. This particular photo is one of 5 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Boundary No.2 camera Sta. Twin Lake & Glacier.” See also items 2006.20.3.42 - 2006.20.3.46.

          2006.20.3.48 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts mountain range, river or glacier visible below.

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906. This particular photo is one of 10 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "From [Wahut?]-Azmuth and Koshu.” See also items 2006.20.3.47 - 2006.20.3.56.

          2006.20.3.50 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts small tent set up in bushes, fallen trees in foreground.

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906. This particular photo is one of 10 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "From [Wahut?]-Azmuth and Koshu.” See also items 2006.20.3.47 - 2006.20.3.56.

          2006.20.3.51 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts river or glacier in valley bellow mountains. Handwritten annotation visible on negative: "From No. 2 Cam. Sta. [?] Taku River [?]".

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906. This particular photo is one of 10 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "From [Wahut?]-Azmuth and Koshu.” See also items 2006.20.3.47 - 2006.20.3.56.

          2006.20.3.53 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts river or glacier in valley bellow mountains, flat snowy area in foreground.

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906. This particular photo is one of 10 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "From [Wahut?]-Azmuth and Koshu.” See also items 2006.20.3.47 - 2006.20.3.56.

          2006.20.3.59 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts group of six men standing and sitting in forest in front of tent structure with log base. Handwritten annotation visible on negative: "[Myself?] Main Camp".

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906. This particular photo is one of 9 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Pictures of different members of ‘our’ party.” See also items 2006.20.3.57 - 2006.20.3.65.

          2006.20.3.10 · Item · [between 29 August 1906 and 9 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts water scene, opposite shore and mountains in background. Handwritten annotation on negative: "Rough water, Kopoka".

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906.
          This particular photo is one of 13 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Kopoka River - river scenes Aug 29 to Oct. 9 [19]06". See also items 2006.20.3.1 - 2006.20.3.13.

          2006.20.3.14 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts two unidentified men climbing down crevice in rocks.

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906.
          This particular photo is one of 8 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "From main camp up Kopoka River. Scenes with persons in." See also items 2006.20.3.14 - 2006.20.3.21.

          2006.20.3.17 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts unknown man in canoe, opposite shore and hills in background.

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906.
          This particular photo is one of 8 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "From main camp up Kopoka River. Scenes with persons in." See also items 2006.20.3.14 - 2006.20.3.21.

          2006.20.3.22 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts waterfall between rocky cliffs, trees on either side and in foreground.

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906.
          This particular photo is one of 13 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "SOME OTHERS." See also items 2006.20.3.23 - 2006.20.3.34.

          2006.20.3.33 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts water in cave-like area above ground. Large 'X' marked in centre of image.

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906.
          This particular photo is one of 13 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "SOME OTHERS." See also items 2006.20.3.22 - 2006.20.3.34.

          2006.20.3.47 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906. This particular photo is one of 10 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "From [Wahut?]-Azmuth and Koshu.” See also items 2006.20.3.48 - 2006.20.3.56.

          2006.20.3.49 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts wide glacier winding through mountain range.

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906. This particular photo is one of 10 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "From [Wahut?]-Azmuth and Koshu.” See also items 2006.20.3.47 - 2006.20.3.56.

          2006.20.3.55 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts two unidentified men standing to right of flag mounted in rock pile.

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906. This particular photo is one of 10 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "From [Wahut?]-Azmuth and Koshu.” See also items 2006.20.3.47 - 2006.20.3.56.

          2006.20.3.56 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Snow-covered mountain peak in foreground.

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906. This particular photo is one of 10 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "From [Wahut?]-Azmuth and Koshu.” See also items 2006.20.3.47 - 2006.20.3.55.

          2006.20.3.60 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts group of ten men on deck of wood building, cliffs visible in background. One man is only semi-visible through hole in deck, he stands in place of missing plank.

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906. This particular photo is one of 9 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Pictures of different members of ‘our’ party.” See also items 2006.20.3.57 - 2006.20.3.65.

          2006.20.3.61 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts two men on either side of camera on tripod, flag visible behind them. Mountain range and glacier in background.

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906. This particular photo is one of 9 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Pictures of different members of ‘our’ party.” See also items 2006.20.3.57 - 2006.20.3.65.

          2006.20.3.62 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906. This particular photo is one of 9 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Pictures of different members of ‘our’ party.” See also items 2006.20.3.57 - 2006.20.3.65.

          2014.10 · Collection · 1907-1920

          Collection consists of a photograph album from A. H. Holland, a British Columbia Land Surveyor, that was created while working in the Central Interior, the Cariboo, the Chilcotin and southeast British Columbia. This album visually documents steamboat, stagecoach and horse travel in British Columbia and also captures the prepatory work and dawn of the age of rail travel.

          Holland, Arthur H.