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Hansard Rail Bridge
2012.13.1.89.184 · Item · 2004
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts the Hansard railroad bridge taken from the new Hansard vehicle bridge. Map coordinates 54°04'58.1"N 121°50'58.0"W

2011.3.1.02 · Item · [ca. 1905]
Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

View of building, dock, harbour and small islands with snow peaked mountains in background. Printed caption on verso reads: “Port Essington B.C. Photo by P. E. Fisher”. Handwritten annotation in ink on verso reads: “up the Skeena”, in pencil on verso: “Port Essington, North Coast Commercial Coy”.

2013.6.36.1.014.39 · Item · Apr. 1966
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the Harbour Park Development site in Coal Harbour, Vancouver. Taking rock from the scow to face fill with anti-erosion material. The site is for new high rise apartments at the edge of Stanley park between Georgia St. and the sea.

Harbour seal
2013.6.36.1.088.11 · Item · [196-]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a harbour seal diving into the water after sunning on a boom log. The bow of Davies' sailboat is in the foreground.

2007.1.30.2.002 · Item · [30 June 1966]
Part of Aleza Lake Research Forest fonds

Caption describing photograph: "Hardwood stand on Lacustrine deposits following severe burn, negligible coniferous understory. 1922 burn N side Eaglet Lake. Aspen with scat Birch +/-20 yrs. +/-6 D.B.H. +/-35'. Understory willow and alder, twin flower R O Dogwood Rose H B Cranberry, scat sorylus, rubus, was A-D S-B site."

2005.3.63 · Item · [ca. 1946]
Part of John Hart Highway Photograph Collection

Handwritten annotation on recto of photo reads: "Harry Monson Edmonton Prince George." Harry reclines on bed under window, surrounded by personal effects. Photograph was taken after nightfall. Handwritten caption beside this photo reads: "Harry talked my dad into selling him my boat".

Hat
2009.7.1.212 · Item · [ca. 1939]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Conical woven hat with a flat top and circular brim. Shells sewn to hat.
Handwritten annotation in pen on verso reads: “W.E. Collison.” Stamped annotation on verso reads: “Department of Mines and Resources, Photographic Section. Oct. 6, 1939”. Numeric annotation on verso: “50-2”

2012.13.1.58.05 · Item · June 1987
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts the McLean Cabin, built in 1861, which belonged to a retired Hudson's Bay Chief trader named Donald McLean, who was shot and killed while part of a posse that was searching for the murderers of a survey party. It is located at the historic Hat Creek Ranch site north of Ashcroft, B.C.

Hat Creek Ranch - Road
2012.13.1.58.12 · Item · June 1987
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts the road leading to the historic Hat Creek Ranch site north of Ashcroft, B.C. Several individuals are sitting on the front porch of the Ranch house.

2005.3.30 · Item · [ca. 1945]
Part of John Hart Highway Photograph Collection

Handwritten caption beside this photo reads: "Haulback Rig on a D8 Cat". Photograph depicts the rig in operation, two operators standing on the caterpillar (only one face visible). These men are believed to be Fred Youngstrom on left, and his foreman on right [see 2005.3.31]. Dirt and debris in foreground, forest in background. It is believed this rig is operating in a long-line skidding system.

2011.3.3.90 · Item · 18 June 1911
Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

Photograph of a large wooden bridge across Hayes Creek, Prince Rupert, BC. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Hayes Creek Bridge Prince Rupert BC." Handwritten annotation on recto reads: "Dear Mary. Why don't you and my letter hyp[illegible] old [illegible] Louisa A./ P.O. Box 32./ P.R." Handwritten address on verso reads: "Miss Mary Wonoghue Prideaux St., Nanaimo. B.C." Postcard is affixed with a one cent Canadian stamp. Postmarks on verso read: "Prince Rupert B.C. PM Jun 18 11." and "Nanaimo B.C. 18 Jun 21 11."

Hazel
2009.10.2.045 · Item · Dec. 1924
Part of Fred Jeffery Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts a young girl dressed in a coat, hat and scarf standing on a broken chair outside. There is a row of trees and a snowy field behind her. Handwritten annotation below photograph reads, "Hazel Dec. 1924".