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Ohio Central Railway coach
2013.6.36.1.135.07 · Item · Sept. 2001
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts an Ohio Central Railway coach that was brought to Victoria in 2000 for use in the tourist Pacific Wilderness Railway that commenced business in June 2000. This particular car had never been refurbished, suggesting it had a problem from the start. When rail service ceased in July 2001 and cars were taken back to Ohio Central, this one was refused movement over public railways and remained in the Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway yard in Victoria. Had 22 windows per side.

2009.6.1.593 · Item · [2001?]
Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

Photograph features Campagnolo seated in Lieutenant Governor regalia, large landscape hanging on wall in background. Carved artwork can be seen on table against wall.

Originally accompanied by card paper embossed with the official Lieutenant Governor crest. Photographer’s stamp on verso reads: "Destrube Photography, 604 Yates Street, Victoria, B.C., V8W 1K9, (250) 384-4511, FAX380-6473”.

2009.5.2.61 · Item · 1937
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts car on road, rocky hillside in background. Typed caption beneath this photograph: "The official car of the Government Agent, Atlin". Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Uncle Bert's car as Government Agent".

2006.20.12.21 · Item · [ca. 1940]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Handwritten photo album caption below this photo reads: “Officers' Quarters, Ft St John.” Photograph depicts two men standing in distance at doorway of officers' quarters, wood slat sidewalk in foreground. Fence and trees on horizon in background, dirt pile to right of building. The two men are believed to be Captain Read (2006.20.12.17) and the man in charge of general duties (item 2006.20.12.15).

Royal Canadian Air Force
2000.1.1.3.18.010 · Item · October 1958
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph depicts group of 12 men standing on steps at back of main office. Front row: Jack Berry, Mickey Dopson, Andre Beguin, Fred Murray. 2nd row: Dick Stevens, Rene Pasiaud. Third row: Craigie Hood, Alex Powell. Back row: Dr. Charles Cobb MD, Peter Davies, Chuck Caron (holding paper), Bill Johnston. Berry and Dopson are wearing hard hats. Windows and doors of office building in background. Stamped annotation on recto of photograph: "Munshaw Colour Service Ltd. OCT 24 1958".

Oddly Shaped Tree Branch
2012.13.1.78.40 · Item · 1982
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts an oddly shaped tree branch that appears to have grown downwards, and is covered in green, mossy growths. Located somewhere on Haida Gwaii.

2009.5.3.26 · Item · [ca. 1912]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

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".

Observatory Window
2012.13.1.93.53 · Item · 1978
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts a group of unidentified individuals look through an observatory window at an uncertain location, possibly in Fort St. John, B.C.

Oats at Fort Fraser
2004.5.1.11 · Item · ca. 1914
Part of Fort Fraser historical photograph collection

Typed caption glued to album page directly below photograph reads: "14. Oats at Fort Fraser." Photograph depicts a field of oats edged by a wooden fence. Photographer: Dominion Stock & Bond Corporation.

Northwood Pulpmill
2012.13.1.3.160 · Item · Nov. 2000
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts the Northwood Pulpmill in Prince George, B.C. taken from above the Nechako River looking east. Map coordinates 53°56'00.0"N 122°44'29.7"W