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  • Resource industries (eg. mining, forestry, fishing, etc.)

  • Resource industry cooperatives

  • Processing, packing and shipping industries

  • Construction, ship building

  • Salvage companies and operations

  • SEE ALSO: Agriculture; Business and Commerce; Transportation and Utilities

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          1973 Archival description results for Industries

          1973 results directly related Exclude narrower terms
          Model of Mine, 1970
          2000.1.1.3.15.32 · Item · June 1970
          Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

          Photograph depicts colour-coded model of mine in display case. Legend partially legible in image: "TALUS / VOLCANICS / WASTE SERPENTINE / AAA ORE / AA ORE". Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Cassiar B.C. June 1970 by Tom Kiefer".

          Modern Forestry
          2012.13.1.122 · Subseries · [between 1975 and 1982]
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          File contains slides depicting logging and equipment. Most appear to be locations around Prince George.

          Moose Hunt
          2006.25.1.45 · Item · Oct. 1962
          Part of Al Elsey Moving Images Collection

          Footage of a moose hunt, moose kill, and butchering of the moose.

          Possible locations of this footage are the Chilcotin region, Rainbow Mountains or Tweedsmuir Provincial Park.

          Mosquito Creek Gold Mining
          2012.13.1.37.05 · Item · 1974
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          Image depicts several unknown individuals present as a piece of machinery is used to assist in the mining of gold at Mosquito Creek in Wells, B.C.

          2005.3.51 · Item · [ca. 1945]
          Part of John Hart Highway Photograph Collection

          Handwritten caption below this photo reads: "Bought in Picture Prince George". Photograph depicts a mother grizzly bear standing on her hind legs against tree, so that her facial profile is visible. Two cubs stand on hind legs facing and leaning against her.

          2009.7.1.265 · Item · 24 April 1913
          Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

          Photograph of a large explosion on a rocky shoreline. A bridge is visible in the foreground and a body of water is partially visible in the background. Annotation on recto reads: "McRae Bros Moving Mountains at Prince Rupert BC Apr 24th"

          2011.3.3.86 · Item · 17 July 1913
          Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

          Photograph of a large explosion on a rocky shoreline. A bridge is visible in the foreground and a body of water is partially visible in the background. Printed annotation on recto reads: "McRae Bros Moving Mountains at Prince Rupert BC Apr 24th" Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Rupert. July 17 1913. Dear [illegible]. Just a card for that album if you've got any room left by now. This is one of the blasts for the clearing of the drydock up here. [Illegible] W.M." Postcard is addressed to: "Miss C.M. Ranip[??] 931 Northlane Av.[sic] Seattle Wash." Two Canadian one cent stamps are affixed on verso. Postmark reads: "Prince Rupert BC. PM Jul 17 13."

          2000.1.1.2.2.43 · Item · 1963
          Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

          Handwritten caption above this photo reads: "Moving the sides of Bin into place. Weight nine tons" (see also item 2000.1.1.2.365). The bin side is not in view, but cable lines of crane can be seen lowering bin into building. Steel framework and sheeting in background, snow in foreground.

          2000.1.1.2.2.45 · Item · 1963
          Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

          Photograph depicts the large 9 ton side of a bin for the crusher building. It is suspended by a crane which stands behind it, mostly out of picture. Pile of steel beams for framework in foreground, mountainside in background. See also item 2000.1.1.2.365.

          Moyie Lake, BC
          2013.6.36.1.005.11 · Item · Oct. 1965
          Part of David Davies Railway Collection

          Photograph depicts Moyie Lake, 15 miles south of Cranbrook, and Moyie Station. The tailings are from a lead and zinc mine directly to the right of the photograph on the hillside. The view is looking north.

          Namu Cannery
          2004.2.1.69 · Item · [between 1898 and 1910]
          Part of Reverend R.W. Large fonds

          Photograph depicts a cannery on pilings with a body of water in the foreground with a forested area in the background.

          Namu Cannery
          2004.2.1.83 · Item · 1898-1920
          Part of Reverend R.W. Large fonds

          Photograph depicts a cannery on wood pilings with several other buildings along a forested shoreline with a body of water and boat in the foreground.

          2000.1.1.2.06 · File · 1 August - 11 March 1971
          Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

          Photographs depict construction of the new mill, each taken from approximately the same distance and featuring two different angles of the building. Construction work progresses from framework to sheeting and siding. Vehicles, piles of building supplies, and a construction trailer are often in foreground, mountains in background. It is believed that these photographs were taken during a labour dispute. Each photo has been annotated on recto with the date and time of day, and some document the number of workers on site. Annotations include: "2 days work", "work gets less & less", "not much for 4 men", "very little done - less than usual low performance", "0° - 20° weather must have thickened their blood".

          North Peak Strip Mining
          2000.1.1.3.13.10 · Item · [1961?]
          Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

          Photograph depicts the North peak of McDame mountain after extensive strip mining, South peak unmined in background. Old mine garage visible on right of West peak in foreground. Crusher plant partially visible on far right. Photograph believed to have been taken just prior to the development of the pit mine between the North and West peak.

          2000.1.1.3.17.009 · Item · 1962
          Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

          Photograph depicts tramline in a strip cleared of trees on McDame Mountain, bucket in foreground. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "#2 SECTION LOOKING NORTH". Photograph was glued to cardboard backing with the annotation: "1962".

          Northwood Pulp Mill
          2002.1.8.1.1 · File · 1972-1983
          Part of Prince George Railway & Forestry Museum Collection

          File contains a copy of Northwood Pulp and Timber Limited, Prince George & Houston, Sawmill Division publication “Company Rules and Safety Regulations” May 1979; two Northwood Pulp and Timber Ltd. purchase orders; and an “Agreement between Northwood Timber Limited, Eagle Lake Sawmill, Prince George Sawmill, Shelley Sawmill, Upper Fraser Sawmill, Logging Division and International Woodworkers of America, Local 1-424,” September 1, 1972- August 31, 1974.

          Northwood Pulp and Timber Ltd.
          Northwood Pulpmill
          2012.13.1.3.160 · Item · Nov. 2000
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          Image depicts the Northwood Pulpmill in Prince George, B.C. taken from above the Nechako River looking east. Map coordinates 53°56'00.0"N 122°44'29.7"W

          2000.1.1.3.18.010 · Item · October 1958
          Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

          Photograph depicts group of 12 men standing on steps at back of main office. Front row: Jack Berry, Mickey Dopson, Andre Beguin, Fred Murray. 2nd row: Dick Stevens, Rene Pasiaud. Third row: Craigie Hood, Alex Powell. Back row: Dr. Charles Cobb MD, Peter Davies, Chuck Caron (holding paper), Bill Johnston. Berry and Dopson are wearing hard hats. Windows and doors of office building in background. Stamped annotation on recto of photograph: "Munshaw Colour Service Ltd. OCT 24 1958".

          2000.1.1.4.3.03 · Item · [ca. 1951]
          Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

          Photograph depicts group of 15 men posed in formal room. George Washington Smith (President of Bell Mines) sits in centre on left, shaking hands with Alfred Penhale. Bottom, left to right: Mr. Janitsch, Andrew Johnson, G.W. Smith, Alfred Penhale, unknown, Bill Johnson. Top, left to right: unknown, unknown, C.B. Brown, Pierre Marcotte, F.P. Smith, unknown, unknown, Bill Oughtred, Jack Christian.

          Official Tours
          2000.1.1.4.1 · File · ca. 1968; 1978
          Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

          File contains photographs depicting four different tours that took place at the mine, plant, and towns owned by Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. Tours include Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau's visit to Clinton Creek in 1968 and Member of Parliament Iona Campagnolo's visit to Cassiar in 1978. Photographs also depict a party of ambassadors touring Cassiar in 1970, and the dedication of a building in the Cassiar plant in the late 1970s.

          Oilweek: Pipeline Wall Map
          2009.6.13.45.14 · Item · Nov. 1976
          Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

          Map depicts existing oil lines, oil lines proposed or under construction, product lines, existing gas lines, gas lines proposed or under construction, LPG lines, and LPG lines proposed in Canada and Northern USA.

          Old booming boat on seashore
          2013.6.36.1.004.42 · Item · Apr. 1966
          Part of David Davies Railway Collection

          Photograph depicts a once used booming boat made of log sections at a log dump on seashore about 5 miles north of Powell River, and opposite Harwood Island. Stern at left with prop guard.

          Old Mine Garage
          2000.1.1.3.15.19 · Item · [1962?]
          Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

          Photograph depicts bulldozers, car, and fuel tanks in front of two-door garage on edge of mine area. Unidentified machinery can be seen behind garage. Mine valley crosses midground, western mountain range in background. What appears to be framing measurements are annotated on verso.

          2006.25.1.61 · Item · Apr. 1962
          Part of Al Elsey Moving Images Collection

          Footage of a "stink box" used in Ooligan grease production in what is assumed to be Bella Coola. Also there is footage of some men fly-fishing on a river shore, either the Bella Coola River or the Dean River. There is a close-up clip of them baiting a hook, and then a shot of the men using gaff and hook to haul fish to shore. The men display their catch for the camera and there is a panoramic view of the mountains behind them. Included are some clips of Robson's deer, and a white robin.

          Possible other locations in this film include the Atnarko region, Rainbow Mountains, Ulgoatcho Mountains and Chilcotin area.

          Open Cab Truck
          2005.3.62 · Item · [ca. 1946]
          Part of John Hart Highway Photograph Collection

          Handwritten caption beside this photo reads: "1500wt 4x4". Photograph depicts small open cab truck with tire chains. Forest and unidentified buildings in background. A second vehicle is semi-visible on far left, as well as a pile of logs on far right.

          Open Pit
          2012.13.1.50.093 · Item · [1978?]
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          Image depicts an open mining pit at an uncertain location; it is possibly Gibraltar.