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The pair stands on beach, Joyce leaning down in foreground (daughter of Bertha and Reverend W.E. Collison, and granddaughter of Marion and Archdeacon W.H. Collison). Water and shoreline in background.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Joyce & Col. [Pragnell?] on North Beach QCIs (Old Massett)."

Photograph depicts a three military tent buildings, possibly somewhere between Bella Coola and Anahim Lake during the WWII Polar Bear training exercise. One of the buildings has a "K of C" (Knights of Columbus) sign on it.

Photograph depicts a large liberation parade with people marching with bagpipes and flags. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Aug 28/45 Amsterdam, Holland Massed Band Liberation Parade."

The Lieutenant Governor speaks to Her Majesty The Queen while Prince Philip, the Royals’ bodyguard and her Honourary Aide de Camp look on. Vehicles and large building visible in background.

Photograph depicts five men in uniform loading supplies onto a military plane with the number "7632" on its side. Handwritten photo album caption below this photo reads: "LOADING FOR THE NORTH." It is believed this photograph was taken at the military base in Whitehorse, YT.

Handwritten photo album caption below this photo reads: "Everybody Works." Photograph depicts four men in uniform (same men from item 2006.20.12.33) loading a red cross suitcase and other luggage onto plane, movable staircase behind them. It is believed that a fifth man is also semi-visible behind them. Snowbank and various unidentified buildings in background on right.

Handwritten photo album caption below this photo reads: "This 'Nose' holds a lot." Photograph depicts four men in uniform loading a red cross suitcase onto the nose of a plane. Airstrip, snow, trees and hills in background.

Handwritten photo album caption below this photo reads: "Scene on the Apron, 'Any Day' Fort Nelson, Our 'Lodestar' in the foreground." Photograph depicts three planes on apron, surrounded by various unidentified men and trucks. Pavement in foreground, trees in background.

Handwritten photo album caption below this photo reads: "C.P.A Lodestar, Whitehorse. Taking Off for Edmonton." Photograph depicts military plane, "CF-CP8" on its side. Runway in foreground, snowy range of hills in background.

Photograph depicts two men in military uniforms standing in front of several ivy covered buildings. Typed annotation on recto of photograph states: "Major A. E. Percival, the Essex Regiment with a senior R.I.C. officer at Bandon Barracks."

Photograph depicts an unidentified man standing in what is believed to be the airstrip at Grande Prairie, Alberta. Rear end of semi-trailer in distance on left, other unidentified machinery on right. Flat horizon crosses mid ground. Handwritten photo album caption below this photo reads: "Ready for Fun Above or Mud Below."

Unknown man stands in grass next to small shrub. Bridge railing and trees in background.

Unknown man sits on steps of building.

Photograph depicts a man (possibly a soldier out of uniform) smoking a cigarette by a vehicle, likely somewhere between Bella Coola and Anahim Lake during the WWII Polar Bear training exercise.

File consists of a portrait photograph of a personnel member of the Canadian Women's Army Corps. The woman depicted is believed to be Marion Christina Schenk, the elder sister of Bertha Schenk [Wood].

Man standing on far left believed to be H.F. Glassey. One mam stands in military uniform. Hauling truck parked close behind plane, hill in left background.

Handwritten photo album caption below this photo reads: "Barracks at Ft. S. John." Photograph depicts two long buildings with many tall windows on the side. The buildings are in a muddy area, and wood slat sidewalk runs in front of them. There is a large gravel pile between the buildings, enclosed with a short log fence. A man can be seen in front of second barrack in background.

Handwritten photo album caption below this photo reads: "Barracks at Watson Lake". Photograph depicts long building built in U shape. Wood piles and miscellaneous items can be seen in foreground.

Photograph depicts boats floating by battleship with dropped anchor, shore visible in background.

Photograph depicts a military chaplain reading by a makeshift altar to a large group of soldiers, likely somewhere between Bella Coola and Anahim Lake during the WWII Polar Bear training exercise.

Photograph depicts a military chaplain reading by a makeshift altar to a large group of soldiers, likely somewhere between Bella Coola and Anahim Lake during the WWII Polar Bear training exercise.

Photograph depicts a military chaplain reading by a makeshift altar to a large group of soldiers, likely somewhere between Bella Coola and Anahim Lake during the WWII Polar Bear training exercise.

Photograph depicts a military chaplain reading by a makeshift altar to a large group of soldiers, likely somewhere between Bella Coola and Anahim Lake during the WWII Polar Bear training exercise.

Photograph depicts a military chaplain reading by a makeshift altar to a large group of soldiers, likely somewhere between Bella Coola and Anahim Lake during the WWII Polar Bear training exercise.

Photograph depicts a military chaplain reading by a makeshift altar to a large group of soldiers, likely somewhere between Bella Coola and Anahim Lake during the WWII Polar Bear training exercise.

Photograph depicts a military chaplain reading by a makeshift altar to a large group of soldiers, likely somewhere between Bella Coola and Anahim Lake during the WWII Polar Bear training exercise.

Photograph depicts a military chaplain reading by a makeshift altar to a large group of soldiers, likely somewhere between Bella Coola and Anahim Lake during the WWII Polar Bear training exercise.

Photograph depicts a military chaplain reading by a makeshift altar with the Union Jack flag, likely somewhere between Bella Coola and Anahim Lake during the WWII Polar Bear training exercise.

Photograph depicts a second military chaplain reading by a makeshift tree stump altar, likely somewhere between Bella Coola and Anahim Lake during the WWII Polar Bear training exercise.

Photograph depicts a military chaplain standing by a makeshift altar with a cabin and group of soldiers in background, likely somewhere between Bella Coola and Anahim Lake during the WWII Polar Bear training exercise.

Photograph depicts a military plane with the number "553" on its side. Medical equipment, and various other supplies are laid on ground in front of plane. Handwritten photo album caption below this photo reads: "351 lbs of Equipment."

Photograph depicts a military plane in flight with the number "7634" on its side. As the photo was taken through the window of a second plane in flight, the outline of the window is visible, as is the left engine. Handwritten photo album caption below this photo reads: "Our Travelling Companion, '34' at 10 000 feet."

Handwritten photo album caption below this photo reads: "Everybody gone to Breakfast." Photograph depicts plane from front view sitting in airstrip. Snow-covered field and trees in background.

Photograph depicts military plane landed in Grande Prairie airstrip. One man is semi-visible behind left wing. Land rollers, other unidentified equipment, and flat horizon in background. Handwritten photo album caption beside this photo reads: "32".

Handwritten photo album caption below this photo reads: "P '39'". Photograph depicts view of plane from front parked in airstrip believed to be at Whitehorse. Ladder, hose, and unidentified objects in left foreground. Snow and horizon in background.

Handwritten photo album caption below this photo reads: " 'Parked For The Night.' C.P.A. [Locheed ?] at Ft. Nelson." Photograph depicts military plane in runway, its engines draped and enclosed in tarp covering. Steel drums and hose on trailer pulled by tractor in foreground, as well as movable staircase. Trees on horizon in background.

Parade of uniformed marchers with sign that reads: “Every little helps, Do your share” (with a large cross). Buildings on street in background. Printed annotation on recto reads: “Prince Rupert B.C.” Handwritten annotation in pencil on verso reads: “Prince Rupert B.C.”

Photograph depicts two military vehicles traversing a rough dirt road between Bella Coola and Anahim Lake during the WWII Polar Bear training exercise.

Photograph depicts two military vehicles traversing a rough dirt road between Bella Coola and Anahim Lake during the WWII Polar Bear training exercise. The vehicle at the back of the convoy is marked with a notice: "CAUTION - RIGHT HAND DRIVE - NO SIGNALS".

Photograph depicts two military vehicles traversing a rough dirt road between Bella Coola and Anahim Lake during the WWII Polar Bear training exercise.

The group stands in narrow street lined with cars.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Jan 78 - Havana Cuba, Chuck + Secret Service”.

Photograph taken during a Ministry of Sport Tour in Cuba, 1977 - 1978. See also items 2009.6.1.198 - 2009.6.1.224.

Lawn chairs and trees in background. See item 2009.6.1.220 for image featuring similar content.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “my campanero’s de Havana, Jan./78, Ian Howard, Executive Assistant; Roger Jackson, Director Sport Cda; Eric Morse, Ext. Affairs (Spy)”.

Photograph taken during a Ministry of Sport Tour in Cuba, 1977 - 1978. See also items 2009.6.1.198 - 2009.6.1.224.

Photograph taken at outdoor function, see also items 2009.6.1.629 - 2009.6.1.634.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “model ships in G.H. Pool to honour BC Based H.M.C.S. (Esquimalt) + Admirals”.

Photograph depicts a narrow mountain gorge between Bella Coola and Anahim Lake during the WWII Polar Bear training exercise.

Photograph depicts a three mounted soldiers with a pack horse in front of a stone building, possibly somewhere between Bella Coola and Anahim Lake during the WWII Polar Bear training exercise. Another man and a woman stand in the background near a truck and a flagpole.

Photograph depicts the Canadian Provost Corps in motorcycle formation. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "No. 1 Provost Coy, England 1940". Stamped annotation on verso reads: "[--]egative No. 727-1. Please quote when reordering."

Photograph depicts two unidentified officers inspect the first row of motorcycle corps members. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "No. 1 Provost Coy, England 1940". Stamped annotation on verso reads: "[--]tive No. 5629. Please quote when reordering."

Photograph depicts the No. 1 Canadian Provost Corps riding in formation within camp compound. Two unidentified officers seen watching in the background. Stamped annotation on verso reads: "Negative No. 2043. [----] when reordering."

File consists of a group portrait photograph depicting Canadian Women's Army Corps (CWAC) No. 4 Platoon 26, Admin unit 20 C.I.(B)T.C.-C.A., Brantford, Ontario in 1944. These service members were likely completing their Canadian Infantry Basic Training at the Brantford, Ontario training centre.

Depicted are the following persons:
Back row: Bingham, S.M.; Jones, B.M.; Bowie, S.M.; Coleman, P.; VanSomeren, J.C.; Kastrukoff, M.; Dietz, P.A.; Allard, H.K.
Centre row: Szalak, I.; Martin, M.; Park, N.A.; Birks, Y.M.; England, T.E.; Glendillen, E.J.; Byrom, A.; Trenchard, M.L.; Haines, A.L.
Front row: Waschuk, A.; Cpl. Clark, E.L.; Cpl. Starkie, K.; Sgt. Dickman, C.M.; Lieut. Bertha Schenk; Sgt. Stevenson, J.Y.; Sgt. Dyck, A.; Cpl. Teasdale, E.; Cpl. Cameron, M.D.; Smith, L.M.

Image depicts the Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre on the north side of 3rd Ave in Prince George, B.C.