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Slim Williams and Dog Team
2006.20.9.7 · Stuk · 1933
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts Slim Williams and four members of his dog team in the centre of the image, with a group of men, women and children standing behind him looking towards the camera. Handwritten annotation along bottom of photograph reads: "'Slim' Williams and Dog Team From Alaska to Chicago 1933". It is believed this photograph was taken in Hazelton, BC. and documents Slim Williams on his way to the Chicago Fair.

2006.20.9.6 · Stuk · 19 October 1911
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts two, four-horse stagecoaches laden with passengers parked outside the Hotel Northern in South Fort George. A group comprised of primarily men watch the stagecoaches from the veranda of the hotel. Handwritten annotation in bottom right corner of photograph reads: "Cariboo Stage at South Ft. George, BC. Oct 19-1911."

2006.20.9.4 · Stuk · November 1942
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Photo description on accompanying photo album page: " 'Yonge Street' at Teslin Lake, Yukon. The centre tent was used by the radio men. Teslin, 130 miles south of Whitehorse, is the site of one of the aircraft radio stations on the new Edmonton-Whitehorse circuit, paralleling the Alaska Highway."

2006.20.9.29 · Stuk · ca. 1918
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Handwritten annotation on recto of postcard reads: “Were there’s a will there’s a way, 5th Street, Prince Rupert, B.C., F. Button photo Pr. Rupert. No. 514.” Handwritten annotation in pen on verso of postcard reads: “Miss Belding, 33 Marlbro Avenue, Hull Yorkshire, England. S.S. Prince George. Dec. 1918. Dear Bertha, This is a street in the centre of the town Prince Rupert. There is a capacity list of passengers on board. The boat is registered to hold 384. We left at midnight and exped to arrive in Vancouver tomorrow at 3:30 pm. Love from Edie.”

2006.20.9.28 · Stuk · ca. 1954
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Postcard featuring a photograph of a photograph of the arrival of the first stage coach at the Hotel Northern in South Fort George, BC on 19 October 1911. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph reads: “Arrival of first stage at So. Ft. George B.C. Oct. 19, 1911. 28” Printed caption on the recto of the postcard reads: “First stage coach Prince George, B.C.” Handwritten annotation in pen on verso of postcard reads: “Mrs. C. Morris, Box 925, Penticton, BC. Thurs. 6pm, Dear Mother. Arr. Safely, good trip (bad pen!) Lovely weather. Hope all are well. Bia (?) Mary & Ed”

Cassiar - Stewart Highway
2006.20.9.25 · Stuk · [ca. 1897 - 1960]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

View of snow capped mountains in the distance, vast rolling treed hills in mid ground and a gravel road in the foreground. Road sign indicating severe curve in road situated at the right of the gravel road. Handwritten annotation on verso in pen reads: “Cassiar – Stewart highway”

2006.20.9.24 · Stuk · [ca. 1897 - 1960]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

View of a scow loaded with provisions and several people passing through rapids of the Grand Canyon. Printed annotation on recto reads: “A scow loaded with provisions passing through the Grand Canyon on it’s way to Fort George.” Handwritten annotation in pencil on recto reads: “Nearly Bumped, Nachaco River” Handwritten annotation in pencil on verso reads: “My address will be Fort George BC. Dear Mrs. Cooper, I am up in the wild part of BC now where men horses and everything get drowned every day, sometimes automobiles get drowned also. This is the way we travel up where I am now. I saw a boat upside down in this Canyon it had a bundle of blankets tied on it and one oar was dancing in the whirlpool. This made my hair stand straight up and down.”

2006.20.9.23 · Stuk · 1915
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Postcard photograph depicts sternwheeler tied to riverbank.

Printed annotation on recto reads: “On the Skeena river, Hazelton, B.C.” Handwritten message on verso is addressed to “Mrs. Flossie Strong 6 Nah St. Watermill ME, U.S.A” 1 cent Canadian postage stamp has been canceled with stamp reading “Dec 24, 5:30 PM 1915 Buffalo N.Y.”

2006.20.3.35 · Stuk · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts two men standing on mountain with walking sticks, carrying bundles on their backs. Valley and mountains visible in background below. Handwritten annotation visible on negative: "[?] Climbing [?] Sta - K. River" (Kopoka?).

Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906. This particular photo is one of 7 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Around River Taku and main camp on same." See also items 2006.20.3.35 - 2006.20.3.41.

2006.20.3.34 · Stuk · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts two men climbing up snowy area with walking poles and other gear. Handwritten annotation visible on negative: "Nellis & Gilroy Snow [?] - No.3."

Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906.
This particular photo is one of 13 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "SOME OTHERS." See also items 2006.20.3.22 - 2006.20.3.33.

2006.20.3.32 · Stuk · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts unknown men standing with walking sticks, carrying large bundles on their backs. Water and opposite shore in background, mountains visible in distance. Handwritten annotation visible on negative: "Billy [Gilroy?] & [?] packed for [?]".

Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906.
This particular photo is one of 13 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "SOME OTHERS." See also items 2006.20.3.22 - 2006.20.3.34.

2006.20.3.3 · Stuk · [between 29 August 1906 and 9 October 1906]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Mountains stand behind water in background. Handwritten annotation on negative: "looking [over?] Kopoka".

Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906.
This particular photo is one of 13 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Kopoka River - river scenes Aug 29 to Oct. 9 [19]06". See also items 2006.20.3.1 - 2006.20.3.13.

2006.20.3.27 · Stuk · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts two men paddling in canoe, shore in background. Handwritten annotation visible on negative reads: "Stughes & B_ Lake behind Main Camp Taku River".

Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906.
This particular photo is one of 13 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "SOME OTHERS." See also items 2006.20.3.22 - 2006.20.3.34.

2006.20.3.21 · Stuk · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts three unknown men standing in water while pulling loaded canoe by rope. Rocky shore and hills in background. Illegible handwritten annotation visible on negative: "...[K. River]?" (Kopoka?)

Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906.
This particular photo is one of 8 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "From main camp up Kopoka River. Scenes with persons in." See also items 2006.20.3.14 - 2006.20.3.20.

2006.20.3.20 · Stuk · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts unknown man standing in water while pulling loaded canoe by rope. Rocky shore in foreground, mountains in background. Handwritten annotation visible on negative: "[?] hauling canoe. Big [?], Kopoka".

Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906.
This particular photo is one of 8 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "From main camp up Kopoka River. Scenes with persons in." See also items 2006.20.3.14 - 2006.20.3.21.

2006.20.3.18 · Stuk · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts two unknown men walking on rocky shore with canoe over their heads. Water and forest in background. Handwritten annotation visible on negative: "[?] portaging canoe".

Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906.
This particular photo is one of 8 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "From main camp up Kopoka River. Scenes with persons in." See also items 2006.20.3.14 - 2006.20.3.21.

2006.20.3.17 · Stuk · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts unknown man in canoe, opposite shore and hills in background.

Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906.
This particular photo is one of 8 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "From main camp up Kopoka River. Scenes with persons in." See also items 2006.20.3.14 - 2006.20.3.21.

2006.20.3.16 · Stuk · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts three unidentified men loading canoe on river shore.

Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906.
This particular photo is one of 8 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "From main camp up Kopoka River. Scenes with persons in." See also items 2006.20.3.14 - 2006.20.3.21.

2006.20.3.11 · Stuk · [between 29 August 1906 and 9 October 1906]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts two unidentified men on small boat with sail, opposite shore in background. Handwritten annotation on negative: "Prospectors on Taku Sailing".

Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906.
This particular photo is one of 13 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Kopoka River - river scenes Aug 29 to Oct. 9 [19]06". See also items 2006.20.3.1 - 2006.20.3.13.

2006.20.12.8 · Stuk · [ca. 1940]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts building with small second story attached, and a tall red and white pole in front. Signal tower and power poles in background on right, semi-trailer in background on left. A man in uniform can be seen in the far right sitting on a small staircase on wheels. Small unidentified buildings and miscellaneous shop supplies in background. Handwritten photo album caption beside this photo reads: "Grand Prairie Tower and Adm. Bldg."

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Military Plane Called "32"
2006.20.12.7 · Stuk · [ca. 1940]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

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".

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2006.20.12.6 · Stuk · [ca. 1940]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Handwritten photo album caption below this photo reads: "F/O P.B.COX Grand Prairie. C.D. #1. Unit. N.W.S.R." Photograph depicts the officer standing in uniform at airstrip, wearing what appears to be an RCAF wings medallion on his right breast. Machinery can be seen in background (two sets of land-rollers).

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Crew Weighing In
2006.20.12.5 · Stuk · [ca. 1940]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts four men in uniform standing with luggage and supplies in front of a military plane with the number "7632" on its side. Handwritten photo album caption below this photo reads: "WEIGHING IN."

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2006.20.12.47 · Stuk · [ca. 1940]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Handwritten photo album caption below this photo reads: "D.O.T [Department of Transportation?] Bldgs & Garage, Whitehorse." Photograph depicts numerous buildings and a four-door garage on streets in Whitehorse. Dump trucks and other various vehicles surround garage. Road and gravel covered area crosses foreground.

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2006.20.12.46 · Stuk · [ca. 1940]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Handwritten photo album caption below this photo reads: "Ordinary 'Nose-Hanger'." Photograph depicts airplane hangar with large circles in a darker fabric to accommodate the nose and engines of plane. Large truck and stacks of unidentified packages in foreground on right. Unidentified vehicle to left of hangar. It is believed that photograph was taken at Whitehorse, YT.

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2006.20.12.45 · Stuk · [ca. 1940]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Handwritten photo album caption below this photo reads: "Another view from Tower at Whitehorse." Photograph depicts various unidentified buildings, vehicles, and machinery behind dirt road in mid ground. Power poles in foreground; trees, river, and mountains in background.

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