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2000.1.1.1.14 · File · September 1975
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

File contains set of images taken in Faro, Y.T. Annotation on photo envelope reads: “Visit to / CYPRUS ANVIL / FARO Y.T. / SEPT 1975 / BY DALE CARIN / R. WILSON.” Images depict the pit mine operated by Cyprus Anvil Corporation, including a grader, ore hauling truck (likely a Wabco), an explosives transport truck, and unidentified equipment including an electrical utility box and some type of rotating wheel in the mill building.

Dawson Ck Spray
2016.5.4.11 · File · [1980-2000]
Part of Harry Coates fonds

File consists of 47 photographs of Dawson Creek forestry activities.

2012.05.01.02 · File · 1957-1963
Part of Columbia Cellulose Company, Ltd. fonds

File consists of:

  • "Development Study - Northern Resources" by the Columbia Cellulose Company, Limited, September, 1963. This report includes: background information on the company and a contextual background of forestry in British Columbia; a description of resources and proposed facilities, which covers northern wood resources and requirements for future sulphite and sulphate mills; an economic study for new Kraft operations.
  • 2 maps: one of British Columbia entitled "Status of Sustained-Yield Forestry Programme as at 31 December 1962" by the Department of Lands, Forests, and Water Resources; the other of British Columbia Forest Service Forest: Surveys and Inventory Division, Key Map Showing: Maps published on scale 1 inch to 2 miles and summary zones of the provincial forest inventory by the Department of Lands and Forests (1957).
Diamond core drilling
2000.1.1.1.11 · File · 1971- 1977
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Six metal storage cases containing primarily slides depicting drill core sections in wooden storage trays. Cases contain inventories of slide images as well as annotations which document the year, drill hole number, and the length along the drill hole from which core sections are taken. In addition to the documentation of drill core sections, the cases contain slides depicting the following subjects: “Representative samples” of drill core fragments, drill core fragments in perspective, “physical characteristics” of the drill cores and the storage trays, the pit mine, a worker in a plaid shirt, close up shots of the geology of the working face, and images annotated “SHOTS OF JADE BOULDER CORE J5-J1”. Five slides originally filed separately and stamp dated “Jul. ‘73” depict what is speculated to be employees working on the diamond drilling project include 2 images annotated ‘R. Dickin Aug ‘72’, ‘I. Oliver Aug ‘73’, ‘S. Zimmer Aug ‘73’, and ‘core shack ’73’. The cases contain 234 7x7cm slides and at least 8 5x5 cm slides which are duplicates of the remaining images. The file also contains a slide strip containing several 7x7 cm slide images.

2016.7.3.46 · File · 1995-2005
Part of Dr. Joselito Arocena fonds

File consists of digital photographs from Dr. Joselito Arocena's external hard drives. Images depict a variety of subjects, including research imagery, photographs from Arocena's travels, UNBC, the construction of the UNBC Northern Medical Program building, Prince George, and the Northern BC region.

Documented Exploration
2000.1.1.1.02 · File · June 1951
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

A collection of 10 photographs of documented exploration in the early 1950s in and around the Cassiar area. Noted locations are Quartz Creek, Mocassin Mines, Blue River Bridge and the Alaska Highway.

1996.8.4.52 · File · [between 1970 and 1990]
Part of Chander Suri fonds

File consists of twenty one photographs of downtown Prince George, some taken from Connaught Hill, Cottonwood Park, and 6th Avenue as well as one photograph of the Pentecostal Tabernacle and a few going up Foothills to the Hart.

2002.14.1.12.12 · File · 1989-1997
Part of Marianne (Marika) Ainley fonds

File consists of records concerning the publication of Dr. Ainley's two monographs: "Despite the Odds: Essays on Canadian Women and Science" and Restless Energy: A Biography of William Rowan 1891-1957."""

Drill Bit Testing
2000.1.1.3.02 · File · 1978
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

File contains photographs depicting close view of drill bits used in the Cassiar mine. The photos were taken for documentary purposes during an evaluation procedure in which the bits were tested and compared. 32 of the photos are adhered to three reports containing detailed analysis of the condition and function of the drill bits used. Reports were addressed to "E. Komperdo / Assist. Mine Superintendent, Production," and were sent by "Bob Clark / Industrial Engineer" and "E. Isaaks / Engineer Trainee." All of the photos are heavily annotated on verso and recto, often documenting the date, bit number, drilling depth, and notes on general condition.

Duke of Sutherland
2012.13.2.20.03 · File · 2011
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to the Duke of Sutherland. Also includes photographs depicting the area of White's Landing in Strathnaver (2010).

2012.13.2.15.22 · File · 1979-2010
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists notes and reproductions relating to the Dunster station and Mcbride station. Includes: "Re: Dunster Station - Grants, etc". typescript letter from Derek Trimmer, Heritage Advisory Committee, to Karen Craigue, Dunster Community Association (21 Apr. 1988) and "Proposal for the Acquisition, Restoration and use of the Dunster C.N.R. Station" typescript document prepared by Heritage Committee of Dunster Community Association (Feb. 1986). Also includes a photograph depicting the Dunster station (1980?).

Dust sampling images
2016.7.3.44 · File · [May 2006]
Part of Dr. Joselito Arocena fonds

File consists of digital dust sampling images taken May 5-10, 2006. These may have been taken in the area around Williston Lake.

Early Cassiar Site
2000.1.1.1.03 · File · 1951
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

A collection of photographs from the site that Cassiar was being built in the early 50s. Photos depict lumber piles, early camp area, the first buildings, mountains, and the creek.
Along with this collection there are a set of images also from the early Cassiar site mainly depicting a dirt road and various individuals and machinery along it.

2008.3.1.015 · File · 1983-1989
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of:

  • Press release and order form: "Tillacum Library announces the publication of Stoney Creek Woman: The Story of Mary John" (Winter 1989)
  • Book launch invitation: "Tillacum / Pulp Press invite you to a book launching for Stoney Creek Woman by Bridget Moran
  • Letter to Bridget Moran from Linda [Field], Tillacum Library (a division of Arsenal Pulp Press Book Publishers) re: formatting and editing of Stoney Creek Woman (June 21, 1988)
  • News release for Stoney Creek Woman: The Story of Mary John by Bridget Moran
  • Handwritten note featuring "Stoney Creek Woman" in the Carrier language
  • Letter to Bridget Moran from John Matters re: Stoney Creek Woman (Jan. 25, 1989)
  • Letter of acceptance to Bridget Moran from Linda Field re: publication of Stoney Creek Woman by Tillicum Library (May 26, 1988)
  • Newspaper clipping re: news release of Stoney Creek Woman
  • "A step or two in her moccasins" by Bridget Moran; a synopsis of Stoney Creek Woman; a Prologue of Stoney Creek Woman*"Pictures" - photograph key
  • Book signing newspaper advertisement: "Bridget Moran & Mary John will once again be at Mosquito Books to autograph copies of Stoney Creek Woman"
  • Publishers press release for Stoney Creek Woman: The Story of Mary John (Winter 1989)
  • Memorandum sent to The Bulletin re: Bridget Moran's newly published book Stoney Creek Woman. (May 24, 1989)
  • Handwritten note sent by Mary Ann [Lyall] to Bridget (?) re: strategic gifting of copies of Stoney Creek Woman
  • Handwritten note sent to Oscar Bedard, Executive Director, Program Development, Ministry of Education from Bridget Moran re: Stoney Creek Woman (Jan. 4, 1989)
  • Photographs: Elders' gathering, 1983, Mary John stretching a hide, Mary John in a flower print dress, standing in a field, Lazare in a kitchen serving ice cream to a little boy.
East Line photos
2012.13.2.17.06 · File · [between 1999 and 2005]
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes and printed photographs relating to the East Line. The file includes photographs that depict various areas on the Upper Fraser and within the communities, including Dome Creek; Sinclair Mills; Penny; Grand Canyon; and Crescent Spur (between 1999 and 2005).

Edith Berkeley
2002.14.1.10.21 · File · 1997-2001
Part of Marianne (Marika) Ainley fonds

File consists of research materials regarding the life and career of Edith Berkeley, these include photocopied secondary research materials, photocopied archival materials, correspondence, and notes. File includes photo of the Berkeley's farm house.

Edward R. Gosnell
2000.23.1.052 · File · [197-?]
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of material relating to Edward R. Gosnell. Gosnell was the first Provincial Librarian from 1893 to 1898 and also the first Provincial Archivist from 1908 to 1910. He wrote one of the earliest histories of British Columbia. Research materials include reproductions of photographs from BC Archives and reproductions of articles. Highlights include:

  • Reproduction of photograph from BC Archives depicting the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway entitled "Track layer laying steel from Kitselos to Hazelton", 1913
  • Reproduction of photograph from BC Archives depicting the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, [191-??]
Eleanor Millard - Yukon
2008.3.1.100 · File · 1970, 1995-1998
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of:

  • Christmas card and letter from Eleanor Millard to Bridget Moran re: personal update (Dec.8, 1997)
  • Letter from Eleanor Millard to Bridget Moran re: copy of letter to John Pollard (Aug.13, 1996)
  • Letter from Eleanor Millard to Bridget Moran re: personal update (Oct.20, 1995); includes photo of Eleanor and her dog Lupin.
  • Letter from Eleanor Millard to Bridget Moran re: personal update (May 10, 1995)
  • Letter from Eleanor Millard to Bridget Moran re: personal update (Dec.10, 1995)
  • Letter from Eleanor Millard to Bridget Moran re: being fired from social work for being outspoken (March 26, 1995)
  • Copy of letter from Bridget Moran to Eleanor Millard et al. re: North Star article written by Bridget on Eleanor's situation (July 15, 1970)
  • Letter from Eleanor Millard to Bridget Moran re: personal update (Sept.15, 1997)
  • Card from Eleanor Millard to Bridget Moran re: personal update (July 7, 1997)
  • Letter from Eleanor Millard to Bridget Moran re: personal update (Feb.24, 1998).
2000.1.1.2.09 · File · [ca. 1950 - 1976]
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Images contain technical engineering drawings from the Asbestos Mining Corp. Drawings are primarily of plant buildings and mining and milling equipment, but also include drafts of town site and utilities, (extensive images of water and sewer pipes and septic systems). Microfiche slides are 4.6cm x 3.5cm mounted on 8.3 x 18.2 cm paper cards with systematic puncture marks, presumed to be an antiquated form of computer memory. Slides are numbered ranging from 1001 to 1549 and a drawing number ranging from 1006 to 8008, generally in the format “2017/02/02”. Microfiche are dated 1950- 1976, several are dated “OLD”, and several are undated. All microfilm reels are annotated “CASSIAR ENGINEERING DRAWINGS”.

EP 668 photographs and notes
2016.5.4.09 · File · 1972-[199-?]
Part of Harry Coates fonds

File consists of two sets of photographs. The first set consists of 19 photographs of a cleared site with evidence of former fire damage and new growth. The second set consists of 40 photographs from EP 668 from 1972 of seedling or [wildling] heights, this set of photographs are documented with notes.

Equipment United Keno Hill
2000.1.1.1.36 · File · 1989
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

This file contains a collection of photographs of Elsa Mine and Venus Mine in the Yukon Territories that were operated by Equipment United Keno Hill, and were subsequently closed after Keno shut down operations in 1989.

It can be assumed that the Cassiar mine was looking at the equipment at Elsa and Venus mine for purchase as the collection depicts various machinery including: shotcrete machine, long hole drill, auger screw, compressed air powered generator, Cat engine, scooptram and slusher from Elsa Mine; and an empty trailer, first aid trailer, compressed air powered tugger, air receivers, cooling system, twist air compressors, and a bit sharpener from Venus Mine.