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Archival description
2011.12.03 · Item · ca. 1950
Part of Giscome, BC Historical Photograph collection

Photo depicts a street perspective cars lining Third Avenue, in Prince George, BC, ca. 1950. Annotation recto reads: "3rd Ave Prince George BC Photo J. Wrathall." Handwritten annotation in pen on verso of postcard reads: “This is the equivalent of our Granville Street. Both theatres are located here as well as Hudson Bay Co., banks, library & stores.”

Carson Avenue, Quesnel, BC
2011.3.1.16 · Item · ca. 1930
Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

Street view photograph looking down Carson Avenue at the Front St. intersection in Quesnel, BC. Several identified businesses line the gravel avenue on the right; however Cowan's Hardware store is visible at the intersection on the left. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Carson Ave., Quesnel, B.C. 1930 Looking East."

Carved stone figures
2009.7.1.235 · Item · [ca. 1939]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Carved stone figure on left features a hole at one end through which a rope is strung; while the figure on the right is a soapstone figure carving of a face with two ears to the sides and split ‘u’ ones at the top of the head. Handwritten annotation in pen on verso reads: “W.E. Collison.” Stamped annotation on verso reads: “Department of Mines and Resources, Photographic Section. Oct. 6, 1939”. Numeric annotation on verso: “51-5”

Carved wooden figure
2009.7.1.234 · Item · [ca. 1939]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Carved wooden sculpture of a seated male figure - his hands on his chest wearing a headdress and a neck ring. Stamped annotation on verso reads: “Department of Mines and Resources, Photographic Section. Oct. 6, 1939”. Numeric annotation on verso: “46-3”.

2009.7.1.219 · Item · [ca. 1939]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

An unidentified carved wooden tool or utensil with twine attached, leans against a sheet covered wall behind a carved wooden platter. Stamped annotation on verso reads: “Department of Mines and Resources, Photographic Section. Oct. 6, 1939”. Numeric annotation on verso: “50-3”

Carving a Totem Pole
2012.13.1.84.24 · Item · 1994
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts several unidentified individuals inside a building, one of which is carving a totem pole. The location is uncertain.

Carving a Totem Pole
2012.13.1.84.25 · Item · 1994
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts several unidentified individuals inside a building, one of which is carving a totem pole. The location is uncertain.

Cascade River in Cassiar
2004.1.2.4.105 · Item · ca. 1939 (?)
Part of Phipps-Mackenzie Collection

Photograph depicts a section of white water along the Cascade River. Annotation on versio: "August (?), Cassiar, Cascade River, A.H. Phipps".

Cassiar - Stewart Highway
2006.20.9.25 · Item · [ca. 1897 - 1960]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

View of snow capped mountains in the distance, vast rolling treed hills in mid ground and a gravel road in the foreground. Road sign indicating severe curve in road situated at the right of the gravel road. Handwritten annotation on verso in pen reads: “Cassiar – Stewart highway”

Cassiar Aerial
2000.1.1.1.07.09 · Item · [ca. 1965]
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph depicts the Cassiar town in foreground, mine valley and north mountain range in background. Photograph speculated to have been taken during the plane ride of an outside exploration trip.

Cassiar Aerial - Mine Valley
2000.1.1.1.07.08 · Item · [ca. 1965]
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph depicts the Cassiar mine valley in north mountain range. Plant and tailings pile can be seen in right foreground, and the east end of the town is visible in left foreground. Photograph speculated to have been taken during the plane ride of an outside exploration trip.

Cassiar Aerial, East View
2000.1.1.1.07.10 · Item · [ca. 1965]
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph depicts the Cassiar valley, showing the east end of town in foreground. Plant and tailings pile can be seen in right midground. Photograph speculated to have been taken during the plane ride of an outside exploration trip.