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Upper Fraser Mill
2012.13.1.87.061 · Item · [between 1975 and 1995]
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts the entrance to the Upper Fraser mill yard in Upper Fraser, B.C. Map coordinates 54°07'10.8"N 121°56'51.7"W

Upper Fraser Mill
2012.13.1.87.066 · Item · [between 1975 and 1995]
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts the Upper Fraser Road running through Upper Fraser, B.C. A newer style round burner is seen in the background. Map coordinates 54°07'05.7"N 121°56'38.9"W

Unknown Woman & Men at Mine
2000.1.1.3.15.02 · Item · 1954
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph depicts a man and woman standing on what is believed to be an early mining bench. Two men with air track drill can be seen in background, one man father down on left, mountain range in background. Image slightly distorted due to poor quality of negative.

Unknown Men at Mine Adit
2009.5.2.39 · Item · 1939
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts four men wearing suits and ties, standing in front of mine adit in rocky area, bushes in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "1939 H.F. (Bert) Glassey with black hit in middle" (information regarding Glassey believed to be incorrect).

Unknown Man & Talus Ore
2000.1.1.3.14.07 · Item · [ca. 1951]
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Image of man seated with shovel in mountainous area, loose asbestos fibre in background. This photograph is believed to be either a double exposure of two images, or a print made from two negatives at once. Photo depicts an unidentified man sitting on the south ridge of the Cassiar ore body, where the crusher and rock reject plant would eventually sit. Valley in background appears to depict the "Footwall Road," which was cut into the mountain from the pit to the crusher plant and became the mine's main haul road.

Two Men in Mine
2000.1.1.3.15.05 · Item · [ca. 1955]
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph depicts two unidentified men at high elevation on mountain. Trucks and tanks visible in background, hose (possibly of air track drill) in right foreground. Mountain range in background.

Two Dozers on Cliff
2000.1.1.3.15.12 · Item · [ca. 1958]
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph depicts unknown men driving bulldozers on edge of mine area at high elevation. Dozers are Internationals, model TD24 (manufactured between 1947 and 1955). Mountain range in background.

Tree Cutter
2012.13.1.122.26 · Item · May 1980
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts two unidentified individuals examining a thick log still attached to the machine that cut it down. It is located somewhere in Prince George, B.C.

Trans-Alaska Gas Project
2009.6.13.45.13 · Item · 1976
Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

Map depicts various gas projects across North America including: the "El Paso Project" along American and Mexican boarder; the "Arctic Gas Project" which runs from the Beaufort Sea through Alberta towards San Francisco and Chicago; the "Alcan Project" which runs through Alaska, British Columbia, Alberta and onwards to San Francisco and Chicago; the "Maple Leaf Project" which runs from the Beaufort Sea into Alberta; and the "Polar Gas Project" which runs from the Parry Islands and circles the Hudson Bay towards Quebec.

Tramline Study
2000.1.1.3.17.010 · Item · 7 Jun. 1976
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

This photograph is part of tramline study of bucket loads. It depicts the tramline station at the top of the mountain and terrain it runs above.

Tramline from Mountain
2000.1.1.3.17.006 · Item · 1962
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph depicts towers and bucket in foreground, plantsite midground in valley, opposite mountains in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "GENERAL VIEW VISIBLE TOWERS ARE IN #1 SECTION PLANT IN BACKGROUND". Photograph was glued to cardboard backing with the annotation: "1962".

Tramline from Mine Road
2000.1.1.3.17.008 · Item · 1962
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph depicts towers and buckets in distance. Gravel road in foreground winding through hills of dirt. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "#1 SECTION". Photograph was glued to cardboard backing with the annotation: "1962".

2000.1.1.3.13.01 · Item · 1958
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph depicts the Cassiar valley. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph: "1958 [1961 crossed through]", on recto: "Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Limited. Cassiar B.C. Townsite in foreground mill and ore storage in left middle ground," "Toronto set". It is believed that this photograph was made into a post card.

2000.1.1.3.13.03 · Item · [before 1970]
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph depicts the Cassiar plantsite in foreground, including the mill, dry rock storage building, tailings pile, and many other buildings. Townsite in midground, mountains in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Cassiar."

Townsite & Plantsite, 1958
2000.1.1.3.13.02 · Item · 1958
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph depicts the Cassiar townsite in foreground. Mill, dry rock storage building, and tailings pile can be seen in background. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph: "1958 [1961 crossed through]."