Collection 2011.12 - Giscome, BC Historical Photograph collection

Title and statement of responsibility area

Title proper

Giscome, BC Historical Photograph collection

General material designation

  • Graphic material

Level of description

Collection

Reference code

2011.12

Dates of creation area

Date(s)

  • September 1950 - June 1951 (Creation)

Physical description area

Physical description

53 photographs : b&w

Archival description area

Custodial history

Photographs were donated to the NBCA in July 2011 by the creator, Ronald Timmis. Mr. Timmis took these photographs with a simple box camera during his time as a teacher at Giscome School from September 1950 – June 1951.

Scope and content

This photograph collection consists of 53 photographs featuring primarily Giscome with a few of Prince George. Subjects include the Eagle Lake Sawmill, Eagle Lake, Giscome townsite (including specific buildings and general road perspectives), GiscomeRead more

Notes area

Physical condition

The photographs comprising this collection are in good condition.

Immediate source of acquisition

Mr. R. Timmis

Location of originals

Northern BC Archives & Special Collections

Availability of other formats

negative; .tiff & .jpeg

Terms governing use, reproduction, and publication

Personal or academic use of photographic materials is welcomed under the standard fair use and educational use clauses of Canadian Copyright Law. Commercial use is, however, forbidden without the express permission of the copyright holder. ForRead more

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