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 Languages of the Pacific. J. MacMillan Brown. Honolulu: Bishop Museum Press, 1920.
"The Kitselas of British Columbia." George T. Emmons. Reprint from the American Anthropologist (N.S.) Vol. XIV, No. 3, July-September, 1912. Signed by author.
"The Indians of Northern British Columbia" J. H. Keen. Chapter taken from an unidentified book, pages 409-414
The Indian Background of Canadian History. Bulletin No. 86, Anthropological Series No. 21. Diamond Jenness. Ottawa: Department of Mines and Resources, 1937.
"The Haidas of British Columbia" - Chapter IX from an unidentified book, pages 221-263. (ca. 1933)
"The Geography of the Tsimshian Indians." G.A. Dorsey. Reprint from The American Antiquarian, October 1897.
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."
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"
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."
A monthly journal published by the Church Missionary Society (CMS) featuring the work of CMS missionaries around the world. Note: pages 315-320 are missing.
A monthly journal published by the Church Missionary Society (CMS) featuring the work of CMS missionaries around the world.
The Church Missionary Intelligencer. New Series. 1 September 1873
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 Caledonia Interchange, No. 5, Oct. 31, 1900.
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."
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."
Handwritten annotation in pen on verso reads: "Dad [W.E. Collison] on ‘Naskeena’ – Prince Rupert Harboue en route to Nass River”.
Indian agency boat the “Naskeena” en route to its next destination. Handwritten annotation in pen on verso reads: “ ‘Naskeena’ en route”
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.”
Gathering of tents in Vickersville with the harbour and mountains in the distance. Annotation on recto reads: "Vickersville Prince Rupert o/n[?] 1908."
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."
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."
View of the road descending to the waterfront. Buildings and forested area are visible on either side of street. Annotation on recto reads: "Prince Rupert BC. '07."
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”
Wide angle view of mountains and small residential buildings. A large dock is visible in the foreground. Annotation on recto reads: "Stewart, BC., from Government Wharf."
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."
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".
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."
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'."
Annotation on recto reads: "SS Inlander in Canyon Skeena River, BC." Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "The Islander going through canyon on the Skeena River."
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[?]."
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."
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"
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."
Child stands in distance beside tall totem pole. Tree stumps in foreground, forest and mountains in background.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "[Sanabati near Upper Queen?] Kasaan Alaska".
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".
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”.
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."
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”.
Photograph depicts a large ship behind dock buildings. Railroad crosses foreground, hills visible on shore in background.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Pr. Rupert Drydock".
Photograph depicts a large ship behind dock buildings. Railroad crosses foreground, hills visible on shore in background.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Ship in Pr. Rupert dry dock during Great War 1915?".
Photograph depicts a large ship behind dock buildings. Railroad crosses foreground, hills visible on shore in background.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Drydock Prince Rupert".
Photograph depicts village buildings along shore.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "67 Section of Massett as it is".
S. Barnabas’ Hove Parish Magazine. March 1902.
Carvings visible on a moss covered rocky outcrop. Handwritten annotation in pencil on verso reads: “Rock carvings. Copper Mountain, Al”.
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".
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."
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.."