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2022.03.1.33 · Item · 19 Oct. 1975

Part of Stowell Forestry Collection

The photograph depicts a partially built wooden bridge over the Anzac River. Annotation on reverse side of the photograph states, "The Pas Lumber Company Ltd Oct 19/75 Anzac River - Colbourne Road, Quadra Coast."

Bridge construction over Anzac River

2022.03.1.34 · Item · 19 Oct. 1975

Part of Stowell Forestry Collection

The photograph depicts a partially built wooden bridge over the Anzac River. A man is walking near the bridge. A turned over crane can be seen in the middle of the river. Annotation on reverse side of the photograph states, "The Pas Lumber Company Ltd… Read more

Bridge construction over Anzac River

2022.03.1.36 · Item · 19 Oct. 1975

Part of Stowell Forestry Collection

The photograph depicts a partially built wooden bridge over the Anzac River. Annotation on reverse side of the photograph states, "The Pas Lumber Company Ltd Oct 19/75 Bridge - Anzac River - Colbourne Road, Quadra Coast."

Bridge construction over Parsnip River

2022.03.1.37 · Item · [between 1977 and 1979]

Part of Stowell Forestry Collection

The photograph depicts a crane on a partially built wooden bridge over the Parsnip River, B.C. Annotation on reverse side of the photograph states, "The Pas Lumber Co Parsnip River Bridge #2, Missinka, River late 1970's Quadra construction crane"

Bridge over Klinaklini River

2022.03.1.40 · Item · [198-?]

Part of Stowell Forestry Collection

The photograph depicts a logging truck driving on a steel-trussed bridge over the Klinaklini River, B.C. Annotation on back of photograph states, "Global Pace-Setter -- World's longest laminated-timber, steel-trussed span is 575-ft. Klinaklini, near… Read more

Bridge over Upper Bowron River

2022.03.1.39 · Item · [198-?]

Part of Stowell Forestry Collection

The photograph depicts a timber bridge over the Upper Bowron River, B.C. Annotation on back of photograph states, "Indigenous Look -- Laminated-timber bridge, using woods cut from surrounding forest, spans Upper Bowron River, British Columbia's Cariboo… Read more

Crane tipped over in the Anzac River

2022.03.1.35 · Item · 19 Oct. 1975

Part of Stowell Forestry Collection

The photograph depicts a turned over crane in the middle of the Anzac River. A canoe can be seen in the background on the other side of the river. Annotation on reverse side of the photograph states, "The Pas Lumber Company Ltd Oct 19/75 Anzac River, B.C… Read more

Doug Rolfs at Anzac River

2022.03.1.32 · Item · 12 Oct. 1975

Part of Stowell Forestry Collection

The photograph depicts Doug Rolfs overseeing bridge construction over the Anzac River. A crane can be seen on the uncompleted bridge. Annotation on reverse side of the photograph states, "The Pas Lumber Company Ltd Oct 12/1975, Anzac River - Colbourne… Read more

Ejrind Hansen-Woods at Parsnip River bridge construction

2022.03.1.17 · Item · Aug. 1973

Part of Stowell Forestry Collection

The photograph depicts Ejrind Hansen-Woods standing in front of the construction of the Parsnip River Bridge in Anzac, BC. The supports for the bridge are the only things constructed in the photograph. Annotations on reverse side of photograph state, "… Read more

Forestry company lists and directories

2022.03.09 · File · 1977-1993

Part of Stowell Forestry Collection

File contains:

Name and address list for BC forestry companies, circa 1990-2005
Ministry of Forests publication, "Major Primary Timber Processing Facilities in British Columbia, 1993"
Photocopied 1988 chart prepared by the Ministry of Forests, "

Forestry ephemera

2022.03.15 · File · 1995-2006

Part of Stowell Forestry Collection

File contains ephemeral material collected by Bill Stowell over the course of his career in the BC forestry industry. Includes:

"Hug a Logger" bumper sticker
Forestry business cards
Bucking specification cards for various forestry companies
Purden Ski

Forestry news clippings

2022.03.13 · File · 1981-2005

Part of Stowell Forestry Collection

File contains newspaper and periodical clippings collected by Bill Stowell over the course of his career in the BC forestry industry. Includes the following full issues:

Canadian Sustainable Forestry Certification Coalition "Bulletin", Vol. 5, No. 2,

Forestry publications

2022.03.14 · File · 1976-2006

Part of Stowell Forestry Collection

File contains:

B.C. Forest Service, "Site Index: A Growing Issue" pamphlet, 1986
The Working Forest Project, "Clearcuts don't stay cleared... End of argument." pamphlet, 1994
Forest Engineering Research Institute of Canada, "Handbook for Ground Skidding

Indigenous land and the forestry industry

2022.03.12 · File · 1980-2000

Part of Stowell Forestry Collection

File contains material collected by Bill Stowell over the course of his career in the BC forestry industry relating to the conflicts and partnerships between Indigenous peoples and the forestry industry. Primarily consists of clippings and photocopies… Read more

"Making up a sleigh train"

2022.03.1.01 · Item · [between 1950 and 1955]

Part of Stowell Forestry Collection

The item is a photograph depicting a logging truck with fully loaded sleighs of uncut timber in the winter. There is a man standing next to the truck talking to another man leaning out the passenger side window. Annotations on the reverse side of the… Read more

Miscellaneous British Columbia forestry companies

2022.03.10 · File · 1982-2008

Part of Stowell Forestry Collection

File contains records created or collected by Bill Stowell over the course of his career in the forestry industry. Includes material regarding Balco Industries Ltd., Weldwood of Canada Ltd., Babine Forest Products Company, West Fraser Timber Ltd., 100… Read more

Parsnip River bridge construction

2022.03.1.18 · Item · Aug. 1973

Part of Stowell Forestry Collection

The photograph depicts two men and a crane doing construction work on the Parsnip River Bridge in Anzac, B.C. Annotations on reverse side of photograph state, "The Pas Lumber Company Ltd Parsnip River Bridge Anzac, B.C. Aug '73."

Parsnip River bridge construction

2022.03.1.16 · Item · 1973

Part of Stowell Forestry Collection

The photograph depicts two men working on the construction of the Parsnip River Bridge in Anzac, BC. There is a small amount of snow on the ground. Annotations on reverse side of photograph state, "P.R. 13 73 Parsnip River Bridge Anzac, B.C. 1973."

Photographs

2022.03.01 · File · 1950-2005

Part of Stowell Forestry Collection

File contains photographs of The Pas Lumber Company Ltd. Includes other northern BC forestry industry images, including Number 5 Timber Ltd. CP625 Block 101, bridge construction, and heavy machinery. Also includes a graphic postcard of Prince George circa 1970s.

Railway ephemera

2022.03.08 · File · 1933, [between 1973 and 1983]

Part of Stowell Forestry Collection

File contains:

Signed Christmas greeting card from British Columbia Railway, circa 1973-1983
Original commemorative presentation folio with railway illustration print and leaflet "The President and Directors of the Northern Pacific Railway Company

Speeches written or collected by Bob Stowell

2022.03.07 · File · 1981-1987

Part of Stowell Forestry Collection

File contains:

Published pamphlet of the 1981 Burgess-Lane Memorial Lecture, "Timber Supply Management in British Columbia - Past, Present and Future" by W. Young, Chief Forester, BC Ministry of Forests
Photocopied 1987 speech transcript by W. Young, "A

Stowell Forestry Collection

2022.03 · Collection · 1933, 1953-2001

Collection consists of records created and collected by Robert "Bob" Stowell (1922-2018) and his son Bill Stowell over the course of their careers in the British Columbia forestry industry.

Bob Stowell spent the majority of his 50+ year forestry career… Read more

Stowell, Robert

"The log jackladder at reserve"

2022.03.1.03 · Item · [between 1950 and 1955]

Part of Stowell Forestry Collection

The item is a photograph depicting a jack ladder loading logs from the sleighs into the sawmill during the winter. Annotations on the reverse side of the photograph state, "The Pas Lumber Company Ltd. Logs & Sawmill early 1950's Reserve, Saskatchewan."

The Pas Lumber Co. Ltd. company history

2022.03.02 · File · 1985-1993

Part of Stowell Forestry Collection

File contains records created or collected by Bob Stowell over the course of his employment with The Pas Lumber Company (B.C.) Ltd. (1965-1991):

Pamphlet for Winton Company Sales
Photocopied article from June 1988 issue of Logging & Sawmill Journal,

The Pas Lumber Company (B.C.) Ltd.

The Pas Lumber company Anzac mill crane

2022.03.1.19 · Item · [between 1970 and 1975]

Part of Stowell Forestry Collection

The photograph depicts a crane loading a logging truck. There is a man standing next to the truck securing the load. Annotations on reverse side of the photograph state, "The Pas Lumber - Anzac Mill Crane Anzac, B.C. early '70's."

The Pas Lumber Company Anzac sawmill

2022.03.1.22 · Item · [between 1970 and 1975]

Part of Stowell Forestry Collection

The photograph depicts an ariel view of the Anzac Sawmill. The sawmill is next to the Anzac River. Mutiple stacks of lumber are next to the mill. Seven mobile homes are on the outskirts of the mill. Annotations on reverse side of the photograph state, "… Read more

The Pas Lumber Company Anzac sawmill

2022.03.1.12 · Item · [between 1960 and 1965]

Part of Stowell Forestry Collection

The item is a photograph depicting an ariel view of The Pas Lumber Company Anzac Sawmill. Logs are being loaded into the mill and there are stacks of lumber arranged throughout the property. Annotations on reverse side of photograph state, "W.D. West… Read more

The Pas Lumber Company Anzac sawmill

2022.03.1.25 · Item · [between 1970 and 1975]

Part of Stowell Forestry Collection

The photograph depicts an ariel view of the Anzac Sawmill along the Anzac River. A train and multiple living residences can be seen on the outskirts of the mill. Annotation on reverse side of the photograph state, "The Pas Lumber Co. Ltd. Anzac Sawmill,… Read more

The Pas Lumber Company (B.C.) Ltd. - 1955-1969

2022.03.03 · File · 1953-1969

Part of Stowell Forestry Collection

File contains records created or collected by Bob Stowell over the course of his employment with The Pas Lumber Company (B.C.) Ltd. (1965-1991):

Photocopied 1953 Annual Report of The Pas Lumber Company, Limited
Photocopied "Questions Regarding The Pas

The Pas Lumber Company (B.C.) Ltd.

The Pas Lumber Company (B.C.) Ltd. - 1970-1979

2022.03.04 · File · 1970-1979

Part of Stowell Forestry Collection

File contains records created or collected by Bob Stowell over the course of his employment with The Pas Lumber Company (B.C.) Ltd. (1965-1991):

Invoice from Howard J. Lloyd Logging Ltd., 1970
Correspondence from Flynn Bros Logging Ltd., 1971
Report

The Pas Lumber Company (B.C.) Ltd.

The Pas Lumber Company (B.C.) Ltd. - 1980-1989

2022.03.05 · File · 1980-1989

Part of Stowell Forestry Collection

File contains records created or collected by Bob Stowell over the course of his employment with The Pas Lumber Company (B.C.) Ltd. (1965-1991):

Photocopied draft of proposed Plantation Performance Assessment System from the B.C. Forest Service, 1980

File contains records created or collected by Bob Stowell over the course of his employment with The Pas Lumber Company (B.C.) Ltd. (1965-1991):

Photocopied draft of proposed Plantation Performance Assessment System from the B.C. Forest Service, 1980
1980 Annual Report of The Pas Lumber Company Ltd., Prince George, B.C.
Photocopied memorandum to The Pas Lumber Company Management Group re: "Background Information and Thoughts for Management Group's Consideration in Future Planning Strategies and Objectives for Company", 1982
Correspondence between The Pas Lumber Company and the Ministry of Forests regarding planting on "Third Band" cutting permits, 1983
Photocopied report "Prince George T.S.A. Committee - Preliminary Analysis of Strategy Options for Sustut and North Takla Areas of Prince George T.S.A." by Industrial Forestry Service Ltd., 1984
1984 Annual Report of The Pas Lumber Company Ltd., Prince George, B.C.
1985 Annual Report of The Pas Lumber Company Ltd., Prince George, B.C.
Photocopied letter from P.T. Eastman of the Canadian Department of External Affairs thanking The Pas Lumber Company for the successful visit of U.S. and Canadian officials to the mill, 1986
Photocopied briefing book for Hon. Jack Kempf, Minister of Forests and Lands, Province of British Columbia, 1986
Correspondence between The Pas Lumber Company and the Ministry of Forests regarding stumpage rates, 1987
Notes relating to a meeting with Dave Parker, Ben Marr, Bob Stowell and Don Gould, 1987
"The Forest Industry in British Columbia 1987 Comparative Cost Report - Lumber: Northern Interior Region" data and statistical tables compiled by Price Waterhouse
The Pas Lumber Company Ltd. November 1987 Cost & Financial Statements
"Written Submission by The Pas Lumber Company Ltd. to the Select Standing Committee on Forests and Lands - Timber Harvesting Contracts", 1988
Faxed copy of letter from the BC Ministry of Forests and Lands to the City of Prince George regarding a response to their letters concerning timber prices in the Prince George area, 1988
Newspaper articles from the Prince George Citizen, 1988-1989
"The Forest Industry in British Columbia 1988 Comparative Cost Report - Lumber: Northern Interior Region" data and statistical tables compiled by Price Waterhouse
November 1989 newsletter to all employees of The Pas Lumber Company Ltd. outlining poor economic outlook for the upcoming 1990 fiscal year

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The Pas Lumber Company (B.C.) Ltd.

The Pas Lumber Company (B.C.) Ltd. - 1990-2001

2022.03.06 · File · 1990-2001

Part of Stowell Forestry Collection

File contains records created or collected by Bob Stowell over the course of his employment with The Pas Lumber Company (B.C.) Ltd. (1965-1991):

Handwritten notes from Westward Timber regarding Table River C.P. 814, March 1990
Photocopied "Freight

The Pas Lumber Company (B.C.) Ltd.

The Pas Lumber Company Crooked River, Mooney Brothers truck and loader

2022.03.1.23 · Item · March 1973

Part of Stowell Forestry Collection

The photograph depicts a Mooney Brothers logging truck and loader in a snowy area. There is a man walking next to the truck approaching the loader. Annotations on reverse side of the photograph state, "March 73. Crooked River Logging near Davie Lake, B.C.… Read more

The Pas Lumber Company Hart sawmill at Bear Lake, B.C.

2022.03.1.38 · Item · [between 1980 and 1984]

Part of Stowell Forestry Collection

The photograph depicts an ariel view of the Hart Sawmill located near Bear Lake, B.C. Multiple stacks of lumber can be seen surrounding the mill. Multiple roads surround the mill. Annotation on reverse side of the photograph states, "The Pas Lumber Co… Read more

The Pas Lumber Company Hart sawmill, Bear Lake

2022.03.1.26 · Item · [between 1973 and 1977]

Part of Stowell Forestry Collection

The photograph depicts an ariel view of the Hart Sawmill at Bear Lake, B.C. Multiple lumber stacks and a train can be seen. Annotation on reverse side of the photograph state, "The Pas Lumber Co. Ltd. Hart Sawmill, Bear Lake, B.C. mid 1970's"

The Pas Lumber Company Hart sawmill, Bear Lake

2022.03.1.27 · Item · [between 1973 and 1977]

Part of Stowell Forestry Collection

The photograph depicts an ariel view of the Hart Sawmill at Bear Lake, B.C. Annotation on reverse side of the photograph state, "The Pas Lumber Co. Ltd. Hart Sawmill, Bear Lake, B.C. mid 1970's"

The Pas Lumber Company Hart sawmill, Bear Lake

2022.03.1.28 · Item · [between 1973 and 1977]

Part of Stowell Forestry Collection

The photograph depicts an ariel view of the Hart Sawmill at Bear Lake, B.C. Multiple lumber stacks and a train can be seen. Annotation on reverse side of the photograph state, "The Pas Lumber Co. Ltd. Hart Sawmill, Bear Lake, B.C. mid 1970's"

The Pas Lumber Company Kerry Lake sawmill

2022.03.1.08 · Item · [May 1963?]

Part of Stowell Forestry Collection

The item is a photograph depicting an ariel view of The Pas Lumber Company Kerry Lake Sawmill. The lake contains log booms and logs are being loaded into the mill. Annotations on reverse side of photograph state, "The Pas Lumber Co, Kerry Lake Sawmill early 1960's"

The Pas Lumber Company Kerry Lake sawmill

2022.03.1.09 · Item · [May 1963?]

Part of Stowell Forestry Collection

The item is a photograph depicting an ariel view of the Pas Lumber Company Kerry Lake Sawmill. The lake contains log booms and logs are being loaded into the mill. Annotations on reverse side of photograph state, "The Pas Lumber Co, Kerry Lake Sawmill early 1960's"

The Pas Lumber Company Kerry Lake sawmill

2022.03.1.11 · Item · [between 1960 and 1965]

Part of Stowell Forestry Collection

The item is a photograph depicting an ariel view of The Pas Lumber Company Kerry Lake Sawmill. The lake contains log booms and logs are being loaded into the mill. Annotations on reverse side of photograph state, "W.D. West Studios of Photography Prince… Read more

The Pas Lumber Company Kerry Lake sawmill

2022.03.1.07 · Item · [May 1963?]

Part of Stowell Forestry Collection

The item is a photograph depicting an ariel view of The Pas Lumber Company Kerry Lake Sawmill. The lake contains log booms and logs are being loaded into the mill. Annotations on reverse side of photograph state, "The Pas Lumber Co, Kerry Lake Sawmill,… Read more

The Pas Lumber Company Kerry Lake sawmill

2022.03.1.06 · Item · May 1963

Part of Stowell Forestry Collection

The item is a photograph depicting an ariel view of The Pas Lumber Company Kerry Lake Sawmill. The lake contains log booms and logs are being loaded into the mill. Annotations on reverse side of photograph state, "May/63, The Pas Lumber Co Kerry Lake… Read more

The Pas Lumber Company Kerry Lake sawmill

2022.03.1.10 · Item · [May 1963?]

Part of Stowell Forestry Collection

The item is a photograph depicting an ariel view of the Pas Lumber Company Kerry Lake Sawmill. The lake contains log booms and logs are being loaded into the mill. Annotations on reverse side of photograph state, "The Pas Lumber Co, Kerry Lake Sawmill… Read more

The Pas Lumber Company Parsnip River

2022.03.1.24 · Item · [between 1970 and 1975]

Part of Stowell Forestry Collection

The photograph depicts an ariel view of the Parsnip River north of Arctic Lake. Two rivers and multiple roads are shown. Annotations on revers side of the photograph state, "Parsnip River just north of Arctic Lake, early '70's"

The Pas Lumber Company planer mill

2022.03.1.04 · Item · 1954

Part of Stowell Forestry Collection

The item is a photograph depicting an ariel view of The Pas Lumber Company Planer Mill during the summer in Prince George. Annotations on reverse side of photograph state, "Summer 1954, The Pas Lumber Company Ltd, Summer 1954 Planer River Rd Planer Mill Operations."

The Pas Lumber Company planer mill

2022.03.1.05 · Item · Feb. 1955

Part of Stowell Forestry Collection

The item is a photograph depicting an ariel view of The Pas Lumber Company Planer Mill during the winter in Prince George. Annotations on reverse side of photograph state, "Craftsman Photographers Feb. 1955 : 1955 Prince George, The Pas Lumber Company Ltd Planer Mill"

The Pas Lumber Company planer mill

2022.03.1.31 · Item · Apr. 1974

Part of Stowell Forestry Collection

The photograph depicts an ariel view of planer operations at The Pas Company Planer Mill in Prince George, B.C. Multiple stacks of lumber, a train and multiple cars can be seen. Annotation on reverse side of the photograph state, "Doug Weller, Apr. 1974,… Read more

The Pas Lumber Company River Road planer mill

2022.03.1.20 · Item · Apr. 1974

Part of Stowell Forestry Collection

The photograph depicts an ariel view of the River Road Planer Mill in Prince George. Multiple stacks of lumber, the railway and a section of downtown Prince George can be seen. Annotations on reverse side of the photograph state, "The Pas Lumber Co. Ltd… Read more

The Pas Lumber Company River Road planer mill

2022.03.1.21 · Item · [between 1970 and 1975]

Part of Stowell Forestry Collection

The photograph depicts an ariel view of the River Road Planer Mill in Prince George. Multiple stacks of lumber, the railway and the cutbanks can be seen. Annotations on reverse side of the photograph state, "The Pas Lumber Co. Ltd, Planer Mill River Road… Read more

The Pas Lumber Company River Road planer mill interior

2022.03.1.13 · Item · [between 1960 and 1965]

Part of Stowell Forestry Collection

The item is a photograph depicting three men working in the planer mill on River Road in Prince George B.C. Annotations on reverse side of photograph state, "The Pas Lumber Co. Ltd. P.O. Box 879 Prince George, B.C. Canada V2U 4T8, Planer Mill River Road… Read more

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