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2009.7.1.263 · Item · 21 January 1914
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Photograph of a large explosion next to a huge pile of debris. Buildings are visible on either side and railroad track can be seen in the foreground. Annotation on recto reads: "The Last Big Blast, Prince Rupert BC 21 Jan 1914 McRae Bros. Photo"

"The first easter dawn"
2009.7.5.009 · Item · [1912?]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Glass slide depicts a reproduction of John Knighton Tompson's painting "First Easter Dawn." An angel is carrying a child over green hills away from storm clouds. Annotations include handwritten, "385 a E.E. Ther First Easter Dawn (J. K. Thomson)" and printed on stamp, "W.C. HUGHES. "BREWSTER HOUSE" 82, MORTIMER ROAD, KINGSLAND ROAD, LONDON N. 4/6."

2009.7.5.046 · Item · [1912?]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Glass slide depicts Harold Copping's work, "The Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes." Jesus is being handed a plate with bread loaves and fish. There is a large crowd surrounding him. Annotations on slide handwritten, "The feeding of the multitude" and printed on stamp, "FROM HAROLD COPPING'S 'SCENES IN THE LIFE OF OUR LORD' (COPYRIGHT) BY PERMISSION OF RELIGIOUS TRACT SOIETY NEWTON & CO. (MAKERS) 3 FLEET STREET LONDON"

2009.7.5.029 · Item · [1912?]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Glass slide depicts a Jesus hanging from the cross alongside two others. There is one women and three Roman soldiers around the cross. Annotations include handwritten, "The Crucification and darkness of the heart" and printed "MAKERS NEWTON CO. MAKERS, 3 FLEET STREET ST. LONDON."

2009.7.5.055 · Item · [1912?]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Glass slide depicts the interior of St. Paul's Cathedral. Viewpoint shows the main hall from the pews towards the Altar. Annotations handwritten state, "Choir St. Paul's Cathedral," and printed on stamp, "NEWTON & CO MAKERS 3 FLEET STREET LONDON."

"The ascension"
2009.7.5.001 · Item · [1912?]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Glass slide depicts Jesus ascending in the air to heaven. Annotations on slide state, "Makers Newton & Co, 3 Fleet St. London, Copied by permission of the Berlin Photographic Co."

2009.7.5.049 · Item · [1912?]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Glass slide depicts Harold Copping's work, "The Ascension." Jesus disciples are gazing into the air where a bright light shines down on them. Annotations on slide handwritten, "The Ascension Disciples gazing upwards." and printed on stamp, "FROM HAROLD COPPING'S 'SCENES IN THE LIFE OF OUR LORD' (COPYRIGHT) BY PERMISSION OF RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY NEWTON & CO MAKERS 3 FLEET ST LONDON."

2009.7.1.180 · Item · [ca. 1920]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Indian agency boat the “Naskeena” off Kitkatla B.C. W.E. Collison, Indian Agent standing at the stern.

Handwritten annotation in pen on verso reads: “‘Naskeena’ Gov. patrol boat off Kitkatla BC. W.E. Collison on stern.”

Sunset in Prince Rupert
2009.7.1.290 · Item · [ca. 1880-1920]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Wide angled photograph of a sunset on the waterfront in Prince Rupert. Several buildings are silhouetted in the foreground. Annotation on recto: "Sunset, Prince Rupert, BC No. 4465."

"Summit of calvary"
2009.7.5.025 · Item · [1912?]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Glass slide depicts William Henry Simmon's painting "The Shepherd of Jerusalem." A man with a shepherds crook is standing by a cross next to three sheep. Annotations on the slide include hand written, "Summit of Calvary" and stamped, "MAKERS NEWTON & CO. 5 FLEET STREET LONDON, COPIED BY PERMISSION OF MESSRS H. GRAVES & CO. NEWTON AND COLE CHEAP SERIES."

Stone fish
2009.7.1.228 · Item · [ca. 1939]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Stone figure carved in the likeness of a fish. Stamped annotation on verso reads: “Department of Mines and Resources, Photographic Section. Oct. 6, 1939”. Numeric annotation on verso: “48-5”

2009.7.1.065 · Item · [ca. 1873 - ca. 1920]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Unidentified man can be seen standing by small boat on shore in foreground, a second boat visible in water behind. Hills on opposite shore can be seen in background.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Metlakathla B.C. 'Stern-wheeler' passing village."

2009.7.1.069 · Item · [ca. 1873 - ca. 1920]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Photograph depicts a figure with two heads standing above stone reading "Here lies the last but not the least because He is the last of all his line the [?] Tribe ABEL WARD SOLOMON WARD". Bushes, building, and hill visible in background.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Port Simpson BC".

2009.7.5.060 · Item · [1912?]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Glass slide depicts the interior of St. George's Chapel in Windsor. Viewpoint shows the main hall from the pews towards the Altar. Annotations handwritten state, "St. George's Chapel Windsor" and printed on stamp, "PRINTED BY NEWTON & CO. 3 FLEET ST LONDON."

2009.7.1.040 · Item · [ca. 1873 - ca. 1920]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Church stands behind white fence, road and power lines in foreground.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "St. Andrew's Church, Sandwick, [?] Campbell River Rd (Maud Highway) The mother church in the '[?] District'."

2009.7.1.275 · Item · [ca. 1880-1920]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Photograph of the SS "Distributor" in the open water, with another vessel and mountains in the background. Several passengers and/or crew are visible on deck. Annotation on recto reads: "SS 'Distributor' at Prince Rupert, BC Allen Photo 5/June/0[?]."

SS Camosun at Prince Rupert
2009.7.1.272 · Item · ca. 23 May 1909
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Photograph of the SS Camosun arriving in a harbour in Prince Rupert. A blurry man is in the lower right corner of the foreground. Another large vessel can be seen behind the Camosun. Annotation on recto reads: "SS 'Camosun' at Prince Rupert Allen Photo May 23[?]09."

2009.7.1.267 · Item · 30 March 1914
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Photograph of ocean liner SS Arna docked in a harbour. Foreground shows two individuals on a dock in the lower right corner and a large pile of lumber in the lower left corner. Annotation on recto reads: "S.S. Arna arrived in Prince Rupert B.C March 30th 1914"

2009.7.5.064 · Item · [1912?]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Glass slide depicts a 1000 times microscopic view of tuberculosis bacteria in milk made by Dr. Carstairs Douglas. Annotation handwritten state, "V.N. 24." and printed on the slide,"1. Specimen of Tubercle Bacilli in Milk ( x 1000). (Mounted and staind by Dr Carstairs Douglas," and on stamp, "PRINTED BY NEWTON & CO. 3 FLEET ST LONDON."

Small boy carrying bear skin
2009.7.1.106 · Item · [ca. 1878 - ca. 1915]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Unidentified boy walks on a wood boardwalk, carrying large bundle. Forest in background.

Handwritten annotations on verso read: "Young boy carrying furs - Village of Kincolith"; "Little Indian boy carrying bear skin [?] at Gitlakdamix".

Skeletal remains – Haida
2009.7.1.195 · Item · [ca. 1880]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Photograph depicts close-up of unidentified skeletal remains situated on the ground. Handwritten annotation in pen on verso reads: “skeleton fallen from burial box at Masset QCIs. Remains were buried near original site”.

2009.7.1.274 · Item · May 1908
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Side view photograph of a small harbor close by a shoreline littered in organic debris. A foggy mountain range is visible in the background. Annotation on recto reads: "Wharf and Harbor Prince Rupert. May 1908 JDA."

Shoreline Petroglyphs
2009.7.1.174 · Item · [ca. 1925]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Petroglyphs featuring coppers painting onto a rock face next to a lake.

Handwritten annotation in pencil on verso reads: “As seen from the R.R. track. By Harlan I. Smith. 4 poles E of 92 mile or about 1 ½ meter E. of Tyce, B.C., Red Pictograph, Note: head above and to the right at the left of log top in shadow of cedar.” Stamped annotation on verso reads: “Department of Mines Geological Survey Photographic Division, January 21 1926” – in pen above this stamped date is written “7-10-1925”.

Rock carvings
2009.7.1.175 · Item · [ca. 1920]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Carvings visible on a moss covered rocky outcrop. Handwritten annotation in pencil on verso reads: “Rock carvings. Copper Mountain, Al”.

2009.7.1.059 · Item · [ca. 1900?]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Photograph depicts an unidentified man walking on path in front of Bishop Ridley's home. Several children can be seen in fenced yard in midground.

Handwritten annotation below image reads: "Ridley Home and Mission house Metlakahtla."; on verso: "Chapter XXVII / Heading for Chapter / Ridley Home Metlakahtla".

"Retracage"
2009.7.5.033 · Item · [1912?]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Glass slide depicts a reproduction of a painting by Gustave Doré's "Betrayal of Christ." Jesus is in the Garden of Gethsename surrounded by a crowd of people with Judas about to kiss his cheek. Annotations include handwritten, "Retracage" and stamped, "MAKERS NEWTON & CO 3 FLEET STREET LONDON."

"Ressurection"
2009.7.5.014 · Item · [1912?]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Glass slide depicts an angel at Jesus' grave talking to three women. Annotations written on slide state, "Ressurection" and stamped state, "MAKERS NEWTON & CO 3 FLEET ST LONDON" and the other, "COPIED BY PERMISSION OF THE BERLIN PHOTOGRAPHIC CO.."