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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.

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.

Photograph depicts large social gathering of men, women and children seated in wooded area, fallen trees behind them. Smoke from a campfire can be seen behind group. It is speculated that Violet Baxter may be seated in foreground, with her back turned to the photographer.

Photograph depicts large social gathering of men, women and children seated in wooded area, fallen trees behind them. Smoke from a campfire rises behind group. It is speculated that Violet Baxter may be seated in foreground on right, with her back turned to the photographer.

Photograph depicts four men on conveyor, and clear view of paddle wheel. A small boat is docked to the conveyor with men and equipment. Crowd of men on shore in foreground on right, trees on opposite shore in background. Mountains visible in distance. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph reads: "Str. Conveyor".

Cane floats in flooded area of camp, tent buildings and forest trees in background. It is believed that this photograph may depict the Island Cache in flood, at Prince George, BC.

Photograph depicts lane in front of tent buildings flooded with water, and a man standing near doorway to first building. It is believed that this photograph may depict the Island Cache in flood, at Prince George, BC.

Photograph depicts lane in front of tent buildings flooded with water. Tree in midground, forest trees in background. A man can be seen between first and second row of tent buildings. Photograph taken from canoe, portion of canoe visible in right foreground. It is believed that this photograph may depict the Island Cache in flood, at Prince George, BC.

Photograph depicts lane in front of tent buildings flooded with water, forest trees in background. Photograph taken from canoe, portion of canoe visible in foreground. It is believed that this photograph may depict the Island Cache in flood, at Prince George, BC.

Photograph depicts two men standing in snow-cleared area next to firewood pile. Two tent buildings stand behind them, forest trees visible in background. Photograph taken at what is believed to have been a railway construction camp.

Photograph depicts nine men standing on small dirt lane between rows of tent buildings at what is believed to have been a railway construction camp. Snow and firewood piles line the road, forest trees in background.

Photograph depicts railway crossing in front of tent buildings. Dirt road in foreground, forest trees in background. Photograph speculated to have been taken in a construction camp at Prince George.

Photograph depicts dog standing next to man smoking pipe and leaning against large snow bank (snow stands taller than man). Power lines connect to wood building standing in background. Photograph believed to have been taken in railway construction camp.

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.

Photograph depicts a crowd of men standing under balcony of three story hotel. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph: "South Fort George, B.C."

Three men stand under deck of three story hotel. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph: "Empress Hotel South Fort George, B.C.", on recto: "according to Mrs [illegible] Williams this Hotel burned down New Years 1914 and the owner collected insurance & moved to Anchorage Alaska. (smell of kerosene)", "Boucher [sic]".

Photograph features the hotel on George Street, Prince George BC. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph reads: "Xmas [1948?]", on recto: "From Mr. & Mrs. Fask Douglas." Poem on verso reads: "May Christmas Joy And all its cheer Be yours throughout A good New Year".

Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph reads: "George St. Prince George BC Photo. S Wrathall". Prince George Hotel and Cafe stand on left side of street in foreground, and many other buildings and businesses can be seen. Vehicles line the street, cut banks visible in background. Photograph believed to have been taken while George Street was being prepared for a new lawyer of asphalt.

Photograph depicts the major buildings and streets of the town. Sloped cutbank visible across the Nechako River in background. It is believed that this photograph was taken from Connaught Hill. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph reads: "PRINCE GEORGE, B.C."

Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph reads: "St. Michael's Church at Easter. S. F. G." Rows of pews on either side of center aisle in foreground. Ceremonial ornaments in place at front of church in background.

Photograph depicts crowd of people in foreground near log fence. More crowds can be seen in distance at base of ski jump on either sides of the run. Jump visible at top of tree-covered hill in background. It is believed that this photograph was taken near the current location of City Hall.

Photograph depicts Mrs. Houghtaling standing with four small children near doorway of tent building (Gertrude, Mary, Henry, and Charlie). This photograph is believed to have been taken at Sand Creek, BC. Forest trees in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph reads: "Tete Jaune 1912".

Photograph depicts three small children (Henry, Charlie and Mary) standing at Sand Creek settlement. A dog stands beside them pulling a small wagon of firewood. Tent and wood buildings in background, including a cafe on far right. Hillside can be seen in distance. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph reads: "Houghtaling Sand Creek Bourchier 1912".

Photograph depicts small log buildings and loaded wagons in cleared dirt area. Building on far left has the sign "POOL HALL" posted on front . Treetops, lumber piles, and hills in background. Mountains can be seen in distance. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph reads: "Sand Creek. B.C."

Photograph depicts street in McBride, wood buildings and tent buildings on either side. Small businesses and restaurants line the left side of the street. Forest slash stands in newly cleared area in foreground. Railway tracks cross right foreground, hills visible in background. Annotation on verso of photograph reads: "MC.Bride, B.C.", handwritten on recto: "1914 [Bourchier?]"

Photograph depicts four men and small cart standing in street, lines of log buildings on either side. Tents can be seen at end of left side of street. First building on left is larger, with the sign "STOPPING PLACE". Trees cross midground, mountains stand in background. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph reads: "Tete Jaune Cache. B.C."

Photograph depicts settlement across frozen lake. Trees cross midground, mountains stand in background. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph reads: "Distant view of Tete Jaune B.C.", on recto of photograph: "I marked about where you loaded your boat the telephone pole is down the road toward 53. Tete Jaune Mile 52."

Photograph depicts an empty canoe floating directly in front of small white tents on opposite shore. Forest trees in background.

Photograph depicts nine men sitting and standing in front of tall wood building. Man on left in foreground holds an infant on his knee. Stairs in foreground on right, forest visible in background on left. Individuals have been numbered 1 to 10 in blue ink on verso. Corresponding annotations on recto: "[Longlursh?] 1, Fraser 2, Lauce, Yip [Saur Luig?], Claude 5, Morrison, [Le - Clair?], [Graut?], [Eoaen?], Greyson."

Photograph depicts seven men and one dog sitting in forest, trees standing in background. It is speculated that chef Bob Potts may be seated third from left (see also items 2009.5.3.32 - 2009.5.3.34).

Photograph depicts men standing on shore in front of tents, forest trees in background. Photograph was taken from a boat; portion of boat and oar are visible in foreground. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "View of all four tents."

Photograph depicts four men around fireside in forest clearing. A man believed to be Bob Potts kneels on far right, next to dog. These men are believed to be members of A. K. Bourchier's crew. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "The Last of a Comfortable Camp."

Photograph depicts six men around fireside in forest, trees felled on either side. Bob Potts sits on far right, next to dog in foreground. These men are believed to be members of A. K. Bourchier's crew on the Upper Fraser River. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Preparing The miday meal. frying Bacon on sticks. Potts. Chief Chef."

Photograph depicts two men standing in front of a short tent. Cooking supplies are scattered throughout campsite. Trees cross midground, and snow-covered mountains stand in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "POTT FALLS ON REDDEER RIVER. A Plate of Beans before Lunch. ON THE RIGHT Bob - Potts. Sampling his own Cooking."

Photograph depicts four men sitting on forest floor, supplies scattered throughout campsite. A small tent stands in background, and wood poles have been erected above fire site in foreground.

Photograph depicts two men standing in street at the Fort George Reserve. A church with steeple stands in midground, on left side of street. Forest in background. Handwritten annotation on verso and recto of this photograph reads: "Fort George Temple." See item 2009.5.3.28 for photograph depicting this reserve which belonged to the Lheidli T'enneh Band.

Photograph depicts the early settlement of Fort George. The buildings to the left of the fence are believed to be owned by the Hudson's Bay Company. The land to the right of the fence belonged to the Fort George Reserve, the home of today's Lheidli T'enneh Band who relocated to a reserve at Shelley when this reserve was sold in 1912. Handwritten annotation on verso and recto of this photograph reads: "Fort George from opposite side of Fraser River".

Photograph depicts four men standing under balcony of hotel near other buildings on street. Trees line the street, with protective structures built around their trunks. It is speculated that one of these men may be Mr. A. K. Bourchier. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "As you were".

Photograph depicts four men standing near fully packed horse-drawn cart in front of wood buildings, including a long building with a porch and chairs. Trees on hill visible in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Changing teams on the Cariboo Road".

Photograph depicts four men eating and drinking at campsite, cooking and camping supplies scattered throughout. A dog sits in foreground, and many items are hung from a horizontal pole behind men. Forest trees in background.

Photograph depicts men standing in cleared dirt area, in front of oars and poles that lean against fallen tree trunk. One man holds a shovel, and forest trees can be seen in background. Handwritten annotation on verso and recto of this photograph reads: "Tilicums". It is is believed that this photograph was taken near the Upper Fraser River.

Photograph depicts three men and dog in tent campsite. Cooking supplies and miscellaneous items in throughout, forest trees in background. Handwritten annotation on verso and recto of this photograph reads: "Camp on Upper end of Grand Canyon".

Photograph depicts four men in campsite. Cooking supplies and miscellaneous items in foreground, forest trees in background. Handwritten annotation on verso and recto of this photograph reads: "Camp at Portage in Grand Canyon".

Photograph depicts four men standing in front of small log cabin with sod roof. It is believed that these men are also featured at Ah Yee's in item 2009.5.3.16. A man believed to be Meikle sits in window of cabin. Forest in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of this photograph reads: "Meikle's Cabin mouth of Clearwater".

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 many buildings among forest trees on hillside of opposite shore. River in foreground.

Photograph depicts many buildings among forest trees on hillside of opposite shore. River in foreground.

Photograph depicts a large group of women, men, and children standing and sitting on grass. Stand of trees crosses midground, forest visible in background. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph: "Picnic at Fort George (Central) 1920." Photograph believed to have been taken at current location of Spruceland Shopping Center.

Photograph depicts snow bank between construction camp and railway tracks. Power lines and forest trees in background.