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Photograph depicts crane visible behind large metal structures, building materials in foreground.

Photograph depicts boom of crane visible behind large metal structure, building materials in foreground.

Photograph depicts a group of people standing on road in front of crane. Unidentified buildings in in background. Trees and power lines also visible.

White spotted dog stands on what appears to be a wood bridge, shed and greenery in background. Photograph sent from Violet (nee Taylor) Baxter to her aunt, Sarah Glassey. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "To Auntie With love From Violet 4/4/26".

Photograph depicts log buildings and tents on left shore. Fraser river in foreground, forest and hillside in background.

Photograph depicts Mr. Bourchier standing on front steps of house balcony. A second man is semi-visible behind him. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "A. K. Bourchier."

Photograph depicts four women seated on fallen log in wood clearing, watching two men and one woman who have their back turned to the camera. It is speculated that Violet Baxter may be seated on right.

Photograph depicts four men standing in front of two log cabins. It is believed that these men are also featured at Meikle's Cabin in item 2009.5.3.17. Forest in background, miscellaneous items on ground in yard. Handwritten photo caption on verso and recto of this photo reads: "at Ah Yee at Giscome." It is believed that Ah Yee was the first Chinese store keeper at Giscome Portage in 1910.

Photograph depicts a woman, man, and dog standing in front of the Chinese general store in a log building with the sign "AH YEE FUR DEALER GENERAL MERCHANT". Power poles, buildings, and trees visible in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "First Store S Ft George A. G. Hamilton" "Boucher [sic]". It is believed that this store was originally owned by A. G. Hamilton.

Plane in foreground, forest trees visible in background.

Plane visible in distance, dark clouds in background.

Photograph depicts men in uniform standing on and around a stage coach with the sign "BREWSTER TRANSFER COMPANY." One man sits inside the coach pulled by four horses. Large building with extended porch and balcony in background. Mountains barely visible in distance. It is believed that one of the men in this photograph may be Mr. A. K. Bourchier.

Photograph depicts a man and woman, elderly couple, and young girl standing on porch of large house. It is believed that A.K. Bourchier stands on far right, next to his niece Jean. House also featured in items 2009.5.3.127.

Photograph depicts Violet Baxter's younger brother Art pushing his son Ian in wheelbarrow. Art is wearing a hat and smoking a pipe. A forest stands in background behind the field and fence that cross midground.

Photograph depicts the Atlin townsite, forest in foreground, hills in background. Town stands on edge of lake located in left midground. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph: "Atlin City B.C., Sept. 3rd 1899. Copyrighted by S.A. Smythe Atlin, B.C."

Photograph depicts town site in foreground, lake and mountains in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Atlin: Atlin, Atlin Lk, & Atlin Mts. looking N.west from Glassey's (Govt. Agent) window."

Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Edna & Alan Baxter - [guided?] with A. Hanson. Bob & Violet Baxter - Bob delivered mail to & from Quesnel in the 1940s." Young Edna sits on Alan's knee. Bob sits behind Violet as she pets the Cocker Spaniel. Large tree trunk stands behind Bob and Violet. A cabin and gate-like structure are semi-visible in background against forest. It is believed that this photograph was taken at Cluculz Lake, BC. Note on negative envelope: "Edna, Alan, Bob & self. Darkie at the Lake."

Left to right: Margaret (nee Baxter) and husband Gus Lund, Bea Baxter and beau, Violet and Bob Baxter. The group stands on road wearing formal attire. Rear of car can be seen in foreground on right; power poles, log building, and unidentified structure stand in front of forest in background.

Left to right: Margaret (nee Baxter) and husband Gus Lund, Bea Baxter and beau, Violet and Bob Baxter. The group stands on road wearing formal attire. Power poles, log building, and forest in background.

Photograph depicts a paddle wheel conveyor believed to be in distress in the Fort George Canyon on the Fraser River. Rocky bank in foreground, trees on opposite shore in background.

Photograph depicts a paddle wheel conveyor believed to be in distress in the Fort George Canyon on the Fraser River. Trees on opposite shore in background.

Photograph depicts a paddle wheel conveyor believed to be in the Fort George Canyon on the Fraser River. Rocky shore in foreground, trees on opposite shore in background.

Photograph depicts Bea (nee Baxter) Skaret and Margaret (nee Baxter) Lund wearing fur coats in snowy area. Tree and building semi-visible in background.

Photograph depicts the head and skin of a bear on display in front of log building. Trees in background.

Group of four leans against car. Bert & Sarah Glassey stand to left of unknown woman and man, field and hillside in background.

Glassey stands among plants to right of house, trees in background.

Group of eleven men and women stands and sits in front of car. Glassey stands on far left, field and hill in background. Similar group also featured in items 2009.5.2.274 - 2009.5.2.294.

Group of eleven men and women stands and sits in front of log building. Woman on far left holds infant, Glassey stands on far right. Similar group also featured in items 2009.5.2.274 - 2009.5.2.294.

Photograph depicts Bill and canoe on sandy shore, river and opposite shore in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Billy Barnett at Giscome Portage."

Photograph depicts three men guiding canoe through water. Bushes and forest slash in foreground, bushes on swampy shore in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Bill Barnett at stern of canoe."

Photograph depicts Mr. Barnett seated in floating canoe tied to tree on shore. Forest on opposite shore in background. Handwritten annotation on verso of this photograph reads: "Billy Barnett". It is speculated that this photograph may have been taken on the Fraser River near Giscome Portage, B.C.

Photograph depicts a man in snowshoes leading a line of dogs pulling supplies on a toboggan. The second figure, walking behind dogs, is believed to be a man named Fred Burden. Forest trees in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph reads: "Billy Seymour at toboggan". Billy Seymour was a South Fort George man of First Nations descent, employed by the Hudson's Bay Company, and well-known for his ability and endurance in land travel by foot.

Photograph depicts boats on river and shore. Riverbank in foreground, buildings and forest on opposite shore in background. Mountains can be seen in distance. Illegible handwritten annotation on verso of photograph. Poor image quality, left portion of image is not visible.

Bob Baxter stands in snow beside younger sister Bea. Bob wears white shirt and dark pants, and Bea is dressed in formal outfit and necklace. Two buildings are semi-visible behind trees in background. See item 2009.5.4.31 for image of Violet Baxter and Bea in same location.

Photograph depicts two dark horses pulling a loaded sleigh on a snowy road, trees on either side. Bob stands behind them on sleigh. Handwritten caption below this photo reads: "Dec. 1926 Bob with Munroe's team Mud River." Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Robbie & Munro's team B.C. Dec. 1926."

Photograph depicts man believed to be Bob Baxter on bulldozer in dirt area. Men on machinery in right foreground, trees and buildings in background.

Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph: "PRINCE GEORGE B.C. FARMERS TAKING DELIVERY OF CATERPILLAR TRACTORS." Bob sits on first tractor in line of three. Fifteen men stand in a line against street buildings. "THE SALVATION ARMY" building stands in background on right. This photograph was taken at the corner of 4th and George St.

Trees in background, shadow of unidentified person in foreground. See item 2009.5.4.28 for image of wife Violet seated on same car.

Bob stands wearing hat and gloves in snowy clearing. A small fence and what appears to be tree stumps can be seen in midground, trees in background.

Bob stands with one foot raised and resting on what appears to be a small toolbox that sits on the side step of car. Trees in background. Car has a soft top.

Photograph depicts Bob wearing a sweater and hat in forest clearing. Unidentified wood structure speculated to be a shelter stands behind him against trees. A ladder leans against the structure in background.

Left to right: Edna Woke (friend), Bob Baxter, Virginia (Violet's sister), young Edna Baxter (daughter of Bob and Violet). Tree and unidentified object visible in background.

Photograph depicts Bob holding a cat in doorway of unidentified wood building. A dog stands at his feet in walkway leading up to them in foreground. Wooden barrel and miscellaneous items stand against house in background.

Photograph depicts Bob holding a cat in doorway of unidentified wood building. A dog stands at his feet in walkway leading up to them in foreground. Wooden barrel and miscellaneous items stand against house in background.

Photograph depicts Bob standing to right of house, holding an eagle by the wings. A very young Alan stands beside him, and younger brother Fred in front. Short wood fence crosses midground, trees in background. Typed annotation on recto of photograph: "Quesnel B.C. 1936 Northern B.C. Eagle shot at Dragon Lake, B.C. 7 ft. 6 in spread. Mounted by Jack Lestin, Prince George,"

Photograph depicts twenty year old Bob standing in a field next to Harriet. Fence and trees visible in background. Handwritten photo caption below this photo reads: "Bob & Mother 1925".

Young Bea and Margaret stand in front of Bob Baxter and mother Harriet. The group stands in a clearing, rear of soft-top car visible in foreground on right, trees in background. It is believed that this car is also featured in item 2009.5.4.16.

Young Bea and Margaret stand in front of Bob Baxter and mother Harriet. The group stands in a clearing, trees in background.

Left to right: Bob, Margaret, Harriet (mother), Bea. Bob is wearing a suit, and the women are wearing fur coats. Tire of vehicle is visible in left foreground. Wood pile, trees, truck, and corner of building are visible in background.

Left to right: Margaret, Harriet (mother), Bea, Bob. The group stands by trees in front of house.