The images consists primarily of 130+ photographs taken by or belonging to Reverend R.W. Large, MD which depict communities on the Northwest Coast between approximately 1898 and 1920 including Bella Bella, Rivers Inlet, and Port Simpson, including native villages in which Reverend Large worked. Images show scenes of native fishing, canneries, mission hospitals, churches, girls schools, portraits of native families, and Northwest Coast totems. Other images include 25+ photographs and postcards from the Large family depicting ships and boats on the North Coast.
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- Activities and systems for maintaining individual and community health and wellness that are provided by public, private or community agencies or individuals
- Medical services, hospitals, and clinics
- Social programs and services (eg. youth, seniors, mental illness, maternity, counseling, support)
- Fire and emergency services, disaster relief
- Protective services and emergency support (eg. community watch)--NOT police
- Safety and community health programs and training
- Individuals (eg. doctors, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, counselors, clinicians)
- Health and wellness services offered by charitable groups (eg. meditation, retreats)
- Businesses, professional and support organizations related to health and social services
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- MemoryBC Subject Groups