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This photographic reproduction from the BC Provincial Archives is captioned: "Passing through the Fort George Canyon- possibly the S.S. BX [steamboat, sternwheeler]".

This photographic reproduction from the BC Provincial Archives is captioned: "#59852 - Passengers, first class, open air express ride now pay later - maybe. In front of Siems-Carey (sub-contractors) office). Mile 53, BC. - c. 1913." Mile 53 was located west of Tete Jaune Cache, BC.

File consists of material relating to the Pacific Great Eastern Railway Company. Chartered as a private company in 1912 as the Pacific Great Eastern Railway (PGE), the company was acquired by the BC provincial government in 1918. In 1972 it was renamed as the British Columbia Railway and in 1984 it took on its present name of BC Rail. Materials include newspaper clippings, a report, correspondence, maps, a brief, reproductions of articles, a booklet, and a proposal. Highlights include:

• Hi-Ballers Railroad Club, "The Pacific Great Eastern Railway Company", Vol. 3 No. 1 1960 (reproduction from magazine)
• Province of British Columbia Department of Railways, "Pacific Great Eastern Railway also Proposed Extensions and Potential Resources of Central Interior and Northern British Columbia, 1949" (reproduction)
• Province of British Columbia, "Royal Commission on British Columbia Railway, Interim Report on the Future of the Fort Nelson Extension", 1977 (booklet)
• Ministry of Mines and Petroleum Resources, "Mineral Deposit-Land use Map - Figure 1", 1977 (map)
• Ministry of Mines and Petroleum Resources, "Mineral Deposit-Land use Map - Figure 2", 1977 (map)
• Ministry of Mines and Petroleum Resources, "Mineral Deposit-Land use Map - Figure 4", 1977 (map)
• Ministry of Mines and Petroleum Resources, "A Brief Submitted to the Royal Commission on the British Columbia Railway", 1977 (booklet)

File consists of material relating to placenames in British Columbia, specifically places in the Central Interior. Materials include newspaper clippings and correspondence.

File consists of research material relating to the Omineca Gold Rush which was a gold rush in British Columbia in the Omineca region of the Northern Interior of the province. Gold was first discovered there in 1861, but the rush didn't begin until late in 1869 with the discovery at Vital Creek. There were several routes to the goldfields: two were from Fort St. James, one of which was a water route through the Stuart and Tachie Rivers to Trembleur Lake to Takla Lake and the other was overland, called the Baldy Mountain route. A third route came in overland from Hazelton on the Skeena River and a fourth route used the Fraser River and crossed over the Giscome Portage to Summit Lake, through McLeod Lake, and up the Finlay River to the Omineca River. Materials include one large photograph from the BC Provincial Archives of Machanry of the SS Enterprise at Tremblay Lake in June 7th, 1913. Other materials include newspaper clippings and two photographic negatives of the machinery of the SS Enterprise.

File consists of collected research materials regarding Olive Fredrickson who was an author known for her novel "The Silence of the North". Materials include correspondence between Fredrickson and L'Heureux, a photograph, newspaper clippings, postcards, and reproductions of articles. Photograph depicts Olive Fredrickson in Prince George in the fall of 1977.

Photograph depicts Olive Fredrickson in Prince George in the fall of 1977.

This photographic reproduction from the BC Provincial Archives is captioned: "#66313 - Northern Hotel at South Fort George. Note the water on the street. (possibly around 1913)."

The publication is for the 75th anniversary of Northern Hardware & Furniture Company in the Prince George area. The newsletter was published by Northern Hardware in 1994.

File consists of collected poetry and song relating to northern British Columbia.

File consists of research for "Northern BC in Retrospect" written by Audrey L'Heureux. Materials include correspondence, a magazine, a rough draft, newspaper clippings, and a pamphlet.

• Audrey L'Heureux, "Northern B.C. in Retrospect", Vol. 1, 1979 (book)
• Information Canada, "The Mackenzie Canada's Largest River Basin Looks to the Future", 1974 (pamphlet)

File consists of material relating to New Caledonia. Materials include a reproduced project report, a booklet, and a placemat. Highlights include:

• Rod Fowler, "The New Caledonia Mission, An Historical Sketch of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate in North Central British Columbia", 1975 (reproduced report)
• Heritage Society of British Columbia, "New Caledonia, The Frontier Yesterday and Today", 1985 (reproduced booklet)

This item is the Vol. 2 No. 2 February 1985 issue of the Fraser Fort George Museum Society newsletter titled Museum Mirror. This issue includes a feature on the early days of settlement in British Columbia and an article on Billy and Granny Seymour.

This photographic reproduction from the BC Provincial Archives is captioned: "#38210 - Mule train at Hazelton, B.C."

File consists of collected research materials regarding mines in British Columbia. Materials consist of a book review on "Rough Road to the North", compiled information written by Audrey L'Heureux on Thibert Creek mining, and reproductions of journal articles.

The map depicts where minerals can be found and also includes railways, highways, and roadways for easy access to desired minerals.

The map depicts mineral deposits in Northern British Columbia.

File consists of maps and pamphlets for British Columbia historic trails, waterways, historic towns, and geological features. Materials include newspaper clippings, placemats, pamphlets, and maps. Highlights include:

• Parks Canada, "Fort Langley National Historic Park British Columbia", [198-?] (pamphlet)
• North Pacific Cannery Village & Museum, "Discover British Columbia's Oldest Surviving Salmon Cannery Only 20 minutes from Prince Rupert", [198-?] (pamphlet)
• Ministry of Lands, Parks and Housing, "Barkerville Provincial Historic Park", 1986 (pamphlet)
• Map, "Yellowhead Highway 16 West Gateway to Alaska", [197-?]
• Columbia River Projects, "Mica Dam", [197-?] (pamphlet)
• Ministry of Lands, Parks and Housing, "Crooked River Provincial Park", 1980 (pamphlet)
• Parks Canada, "Fort St. James National Historic Park", 1981 (pamphlet)
• "Centennial Map of Canadian History and Achievements 1867-1967"
• B.C. Hydro, "W.A.C Bennett Dam Peace River", 1971 (pamphlet)
• Ministry of Lands, Parks and Housing, "Tweedsmuir Provincial Park (south)', 1984 (pamphlet)
• McKenzies M7 Trails West, "Explore the Canadian Rockies", [198-?] (pamphlet)
• Department of Lands, Forests, and Water Resources, "Coastal Systems", 1968 (map)

This photographic reproduction from the BC Provincial Archives depicts six men and one dog sitting on machinery belonging to the SS Enterprise at Tremblay Lake near Fort St. James on June 7th, 1913.

File consists of material relating to Louis Adelbert LeBourdais (June 26, 1888 - September 27, 1947) was a telegraph operator, life insurance agent and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Cariboo in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1937 to 1947 as a Liberal. LeBourdais had mining interests in the Barkerville area. He was also an amateur historian. From 1941 to 1948, he was a member of a Liberal-Conservative coalition in the provincial assembly. LeBourdais died in office in 1947. Materials include reproductions of articles, correspondence, and newspaper clippings.

The poster lists the names of World War II Canadian Indigenous soldiers from Cheslatta, Lake Babine, Stoney Creek, Tl'azt'en Nation, Mcleod Lake, Lheit-Lit'en Nation, Stellat'en First Nation, Nak'azdli, Broman Lake, Telkwa, Nadleh Whut'en, Burns Lake, Grassy Plains, and Nazko. This poster was created by the Yinka Dene Language Institute.

File consists of entirely of newspaper clippings collected regarding Les Cox who served in World War II under the first Special Service Force designed by Churchill and Roosevelt. Cox is also known for his position as a BC conservation officer for 32 years.

File consists of collected newspaper clippings regarding Lejac Residential School, a residential school near Fraser Lake, BC that operated from 1922 to 1976 by the Roman Catholic Church under contract with the Government of Canada.

File consists of material relating to provincial lands surveys. Materials include newspaper clippings, a pamphlet, a booklet, a reproduction of the land survey act, and reproductions of articles. Highlights include:

• Province of British Columbia, "Protecting Land Survey Monuments", [198-?] (pamphlet)
• Nominal Roll, "The Land Surveying Profession in British Columbia", 1970 (booklet)

The map depicts the town of Kitimat and on the other side of the map there is an advertisement for Northland Shipping.

File consists of material relating to Kitimat and its recognizable features like trails, mines, and industries like Alcan. Materials include newspaper clippings, pamphlets, booklets, newsletters, and a magazine. Highlights include:

• District of Kitimat, "Kitimat British Columbia Canada", [197-?] (pamphlet)
• Alcan Smelters and Chemicals, "Hike Kitimat: An explorers' guide for the whole family", [197-?] (booklet)
• Alcan Smelters and Chemicals, "Kitimat/ Kemano the first 25 years August 3, 1954-1979", 1979 (booklet)
• "Kitimat through Eurocan's Eyes" , [after 1972] (promotional booklet)
• Royal Canadian Legion, "The Bugle", 1980 (newsletter)
• Kitimat Chamber of Commerce, "Visitors' Guide to Kitimat", [197-?] (pamphlet)
• Alcan Smelters and Chemicals, "Alcan Smelter Tours 1978", 1978 (pamphlet)
• Alcan Smelters and Chemicals, "Alcan in British Columbia", 1977 (booklet)
• Kitimat Chamber of Commerce, "Fishing in Kitimat B.C.", [198-?] (pamphlet)
• Alcan Smelters and Chemicals, "Alcan in British Columbia", 1972 (pamphlet)
• Outwest Magazine, "Kitimat British Columbia", Vol.1 No. 1, 1975 (magazine)

This Alcan newsletter titled "Kemano Completion Project Information" from May 1994 covers questions on the highly controversial KCP project.

File consists of research material regarding Jean Jacques Caux, known as "Cataline", who was a famous mule packer for the Hudson Bay Company. Materials include a newspaper clipping, notes, and reproductions. Includes Imbert Orchard's 1971 oral history work, "People in Landscape: Track 1 - Stories about the legendary packer Jean Caux (Cataline)".

This reproduction of a BC Provincial Archives photograph is captioned: "Interior of the CNR station till 1922". This photograph is presumed to depict the interior of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway station in Prince George, circa 1922. In 1923, the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway was absorbed into Canadian National Railways.

The Ingot publication Vol. 46 No. 14 July 16, 1999, includes a featuring articles 'a tribute; Kemano's 45th anniversary'.

This issue of the Ingot newspaper, Vol. 23 No. 1 from Friday January 16, 1976, features Brian Hemingway and the new Public Relations Manager.

This issue of the Ingot newspaper, Vol. 22 No. 19 of Friday September 12, 1975, includes a feature article on 'Kitimat Night School'.

This issue of The Ingot Vol. 46 No. 1 from January 15th, 1999 includes a feature article on 'The Discovery of Kitimat'.

This issue of the Ingot newspaper, Vol. 44. No.17 from August 15, 1997, includes a feature article on an agreement made between Alcan and the KCP.

This issue of the Ingot Vol. 26 No. 16 August 3, 1979 includes a feature article on the anniversary of the newspaper.

This issue of the Ingot newspaper, Vol. 23 No. 8 from Friday April 23, 1976, includes a feature article on 'Turcotte Visits Duclaux'.

This issue of the Ingot newspaper, Vol. 23 No. 7 from Friday April 9, 1976, includes a feature article on a '4-month trial for 12-hour shifts'.

This issue of the Ingot Vol 23, No. 5 of Friday March 12, 1976, has a featuring article on '75 years of Canadian Aluminum Development'.

This issue of the Ingot newspaper, Vol. 23 No. 5 from Friday March 12, 1976, features an article on the 75 year of Canadian Aluminum Development.

This issue of the Ingot Vol. 23 No. 10 of Friday May 21, 1976 includes a featuring article on a 'Joint Cleanup Project' in Kitimat.

This issue of the Ingot newspaper, Vol. 22 No. 26 from Friday December 19, 1975, includes features on the Christmas and New year celebrations happening that season.

This issue of the Ingot newspaper, Vol. 22 No. 19 from Friday September 12, 1975, includes a feature article on 'M.V. Nechako'.

This issue of the Ingot newspaper from November 27, 1981, only consists of pages 5 through 7.

This photographic reproduction from the BC Provincial Archives is captioned: "#69967 - Indian Village at Fort St. James - (Stuart Lake)."

This reproduction of a BC Provincial Archives photograph is captioned "#15539 - Indian Village at Fort George, B.C."

File consists of material collected relating to Indigenous Peoples of British Columbia, predominantly the Gitksan-Carrier people. Consists of information on traplines and land claims. Materials include newspaper clippings, pamphlets, a map, a reproduction of a thesis, a poster, and photocopied articles. Highlights include:

• "The Indian Heritage Series" collectable coins, 1977 (pamphlet)
• Robin Fisher, "Indian Warfare and Two Frontiers: A Comparison of Washington Territory during the Early Years of Settlement", 1980 (photocopied journal article)
• Douglas Ridley Hudson, Masters Thesis, "The Historical Determinants of Carrier Social Organization: A Study of Northwest Athabascan Matriliny", 1972 (reproduction)
• Map of "Band/Reserve Locations in Northern B.C."
• "Northern Times Magazine", Vol. 6, No. 150 (Sept. 1, 181) and Vol. 7, No. 160 (May 23, 1982)
• Jo-Anne Fiske Thesis, "And Then We Prayed Again: Carrier Women, Colonialism and Mission Schools", 1981 (reproduction)
• Yinka Dene Language Institute, "Lest We Forget", [198-?] (poster)

This photograph reprint sourced from the Provincial Archives of British Columbia depicts an illustration of Williams Creek from the canyon to middle town (Barkerville).

This photographic reproduction from the BC Provincial Archives is captioned: "#10800 - H.B. Co. post at Fort Fraser - (Fraser Lake) - with barley field in the foreground."

This photographic reproduction from the BC Provincial Archives is captioned: "#36523 - Transportation - Hazelton, B.C. Believed to be a Hudson Bay Pack train."