Family and Personal Life

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  • Individuals of all ages and families
  • Friendships, personal relationships, home life
  • Generational and genealogical records
  • Sexuality
  • Support and charitable organizations for the private lives of families and individuals
  • SEE ALSO: Community Life; Children and Youth; Women

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          770 Archival description results for Family and Personal Life

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          Fishing on McCleary Lake
          2012.13.1.55.19 · Item · 1971
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          Image depicts two individuals fishing in a canoe on McCleary Lake. The slide is also labelled "dolly," likely meaning the fish in the net is a Dolly Varden trout.

          Stewart Access Road
          2012.13.1.51.036 · Item · May 1973
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          Image depicts a man, possibly Kent Sedgwick, leaning against a sign forbidding public traffic on the Stewart Access Road from between 5 am to 8 pm. Located in Hazelton, B.C.

          Gathering
          2012.13.1.53.11 · Item · June 1974
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          Image depicts a gathering of people for an uncertain event at an uncertain location, possibly in Lillooet, B.C. A few tents are set up in the picture.

          Quesnelle Forks Sign
          2012.13.1.31.19 · Item · 1985
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          Image depicts Kent Sedgwick standing in front of a sign with a dog in Quesnelle Forks, B.C. The sign describes the history of the site, which began as a mining camp in 1859, but was later completely abandoned after a fire in 1866. It is now managed as a Forest Service Recreation Project.

          Miworth Ferry
          2012.13.1.25.11 · Item · 1979
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          Image depicts five unknown individuals sitting on the remains of the old Miworth Ferry, somewhere near Miworth, B.C.

          Young Mary Houghtaling
          2009.5.3.76 · Item · [ca. 1911]
          Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts Mary standing in dirt area at corner of log building. Image has been cropped to an oval shape. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph reads: "Mary Houghtaling to Mrs Boucher [sic] Born [July 17] 1910 Prairie [Creek] 1911".

          2009.5.2.289 · Item · [ca. 1940]
          Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

          Group of four women and one man stands in front of car in unidentified yard. Sarah stands on far left, buildings, wood pile, and forest in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "[Wright Car?] Atlin." Similar group also featured in items 2009.5.2.274 - 2009.5.2.294.

          2009.7.1.074 · Item · [ca. 1876 - ca. 1900]
          Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

          Photograph depicts many crest poles in front of wooden homes. An unidentified family can be seen sitting by house in centre. Wood pile and path in foreground.

          Handwritten annotation on image reads: "Masset Queen Charlotte's Islands, Crest Poles / Masset with Totems."; on verso: "Chap. XIII. No. 1 This photo to be copied as an illustration on 1st page or I Chapt. 'Section of Massett, Haida Encampment showing Totems. Queen Charlotte's Islands.' For heading of page 2 of Trophies."

          Personal Life
          2002.7.4 · Series · [ca. 1920]-1960
          Part of H.G.T. (Harry) Perry fonds

          Series includes material related to the personal activities of H.G.T. Perry, which incorporates various materials from family and acquaintances. Included are correspondence between family and friends, news clippings regarding family funerals, Christmas cards, telegrams and postcards. Also includes printed notes and clippings of poetry, stories, and humour with commentary by H.G.T. Perry.

          2009.5.2.2 · Item · [ca. 1914]
          Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts 9 soldiers posed in uniform on steps. Wooden boardwalk in foreground, side of building in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Like the Country over here but it is very wet at present have you been around the ranch lately, would have come home, but we had to leave in a hurry hope to see you all well when I come back how are the fruit trees looking, let me have all the news. Yours Truly [Pete?] G Williamson 63rd B Battalion No 464284 Army Post Office London England." Photograph speculated to have been sent to H.F. Glassey or his family.

          Photographs
          2000.13.1 · Series · 1914 - 1997
          Part of Ray Williston fonds

          Series consists of photographs relating to Ray Williston's life from childhood to recent times, air photographs of Prince George, photographs of Bangladesh, and a listing of photographs slated for use in Mr. Williston's biography "Forests, power and policy: the legacy of Ray Williston" written by Eileen Williston and Betty Keller.

          2009.7.1.294 · Item · 19 September 1907
          Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

          Photograph of a young girl believed to be Katy Collison seated for a formal portrait on a wheeled chair. Handwritten annotation in pen on recto reads: "With love from 'Mama'[?] 1907." Handwritten address on verso reads: "Miss West[?] Metlakatla British Columbia N.W. America." Two half penny stamps affixed on verso and partially obscured by two postmarks which read: "Folkstone 1.15 PM SP 19 07."

          2009.7.1.293 · Item · [ca. 1880-1920]
          Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

          Members of the Collison family casually fishing from a large dock. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Collison family fishing from dock (Portland[?] Canal) {Max Elsie Henry Will Arthur Herbert}."

          W.E. Collison on the Dawn
          2009.7.1.285 · Item · [ca. 1880-1920]
          Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

          Archdeacon W.H. Collison and an unidentified man on the "Dawn," Collison's boat. Forested hills and several buildings are visible in the background. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "The 'Dawn' Archdeacon Collison's boat."

          2009.7.1.183 · Item · [ca. 1876]
          Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

          Portrait of Lady Dufferin, wife of Lord Dufferin (Governor General of Canada, 1872-1878) was given to W.H. and Marion Collison on the occasion of their visit to the North Coast in 1876.

          Handwritten annotation in pen on the verso which reads: “Given to my parents.” Recto of photograph is signed by Lady Dufferin. Photographers mark on recto reads: “Cabinet Portrait Hunter & Co. Toronto, Ontario”.

          2009.7.1.179 · Item · [ca. 1920]
          Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

          W.E. Collison, Indian Agent, shaves by a mirror propped up against a boat at dry dock while RCMP Officer Ackland prepares for the day.

          Handwritten annotation in pencil on verso reads: “W.E. Collison Indian Agent, Maj. Ackland RCMP on inspection trip to village in the Babine area."

          2009.7.1.166 · Item · [ca. 1900]
          Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

          Mark Sutton, in Christian Army uniform, is seated while his wife stands next to him. A drum is visible in the background.

          Handwritten annotation in pen on recto reads: “Saved to serve. Mark Sutton & wife. Mark Sutton Indian name ‘Chean’ (?) & wife.” Handwritten annotation in pen on verso reads: “Chapter VI. No. 1. Mark Sutton & wife. Only survivor of crew of canoe shot by war party. Twice doomed but “Saved to Serve.”

          2009.7.1.153 · Item · [ca. 1880 - ca. 1915]
          Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

          Group of eight men and seven children stand in front of crest pole on unidentified building.

          Handwritten annotation below image reads: "[..?] Alaska. Indian Totem Pole, Eagle Crest South Eastern Alaska."; on verso: "Chapter XXI Illustrations No. 2. [Kinnanook?] Section of Indian Village showing Totem pole of Eagle crest."

          2011.3.3.27 · Item · 1909
          Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

          Two men standing beside wheelbarrows with signs that read: “Prince Rupert Transfer Co.” The men appear to be standing on large dock or boardwalk, water and hills in background. Printed annotation on recto reads: “Prince Rupert First Transfer Company.” Handwritten message in pencil on verso is addressed to “Mr. Gordon Penning 1600 Bld. Barclay Vancouver B.C.” Cancelation date on 1 cent Canadian Stamp is dated “Prince Rupert B.C. July 16, 09”.

          Road sign
          2000.13.1.138 · Item · 1972.
          Part of Ray Williston fonds

          Item is a photograph of a road sign in North Dakota stating the distance to Ray and Williston.

          2000.13.1.134 · Item · 1969.
          Part of Ray Williston fonds

          Item is a photograph of Mr. Williston presenting Arthur Paget, former Deputy Minister of Water Resources, with a gift on the occasion of Mr. Paget’s retirement.