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2002.12.26.1 · Item · 1980
Part of Bob Harkins fonds

Item consists of transcript and tape summary of interview with musician Max Sexsmith, member of the Rhythm Ranch Hands musical group. Sexsmith discusses history of the musical group formed in Prince George in1950. Promotes reunion dance with the group to be held Sept 8, 1980.

Harkins, Bob
2002.12.1 · Item · c.1970 - c.1989
Part of Bob Harkins fonds

Item consists of transcript of interview with former Provincial Deputy Minister Mike Apsey conducted by Bob Harkins at Prince George Radio Station, CJCI regarding the Forest Act.

Harkins, Bob
2002.12.7.1 · Item · c.1970 - c.1989
Part of Bob Harkins fonds

Item consists of typed transcript and tape summary of interview with Olive Foote who discusses her family's history in Fort Fraser, Stellaco area c.1930s and later move to Prince George region.. Includes discussion of her father working mineral claims in Endako area c.1950s

Harkins, Bob
2002.12.21 · Item · 1979
Part of Bob Harkins fonds

Item consists of transcript and tape summary of interview with Tom Payne who discusses his life, emigration from England, service in World War I, and career as shoemaker in Quesnel. Also discusses his subsequent work at the Experimental Farm in Prince George

Harkins, Bob
2002.12.16.2 · Item · 1979
Part of Bob Harkins fonds

Item consists of transcript and tape summary of interview with Tom Waller who discusses fire protection and forest fires in the Prince George and Peace River region.

Harkins, Bob
2002.12.8.2 · Item · c.1979 - c.1989
Part of Bob Harkins fonds

Item consists of printed transcript and tape summary of interview with Tony and Alma Skae who discuss their family's history in Stone Creek and later Prince George particularly in the newspaper and food and hospitality industry

Harkins, Bob
2002.12.10 · Item · c.1970 - c.1989
Part of Bob Harkins fonds

Item consists of interview with Walter Gill who discusses his career in the BC Provincial Police in Central Interior. Also talks about trapping in region.

Harkins, Bob
2002.12.28 · Item · 1987
Part of Bob Harkins fonds

Item consists of transcript of interview with Ambrose Trick discussing the sawmilling and logging industry in Northern BC, c.1930s-1950s including the 1953 strike; the creation of the Northern Interior Lumbermen's Association. Trick also discusses his involvement in railway work, his involvement with hockey in Prince George and discusses Prince George politics, prominent personalities in the North.

Harkins, Bob
2002.12.30 · Item · c.1970s
Part of Bob Harkins fonds

Item consists of transcript and tape summary of recorded interview with Gordon Wood, pharmacist, businessman and sports enthusiast who lived in Prince George c.1920s-c.1970s. He discusses various events that impacted Prince George including the Great Depression of the 1930s and set up of relief camps; the set up of army camps during World War II. He also discusses local politicians, his drugstore business and community members.

Harkins, Bob
2002.12.27.2 · Item · c.1970-c.1989
Part of Bob Harkins fonds

Item consists of transcript of interviews with various guests including Bob Crosby, manager of the Simon Fraser Hotel; Sammy Labadiere (sp?); and Prince George resident Chuck Williams discussing the re-enactment of the Simon Fraser voyage down the Fraser River in 1958.

Harkins, Bob
2002.12.29.1 · Item · c.1970-c.1989
Part of Bob Harkins fonds

Item consists of transcript and taped summary of recorded interview with long-time resident Ted Williams who discusses his father' Chuck Williams early years in Prince George c.1920s. He also discusses river transportation, steam boats on the Fraser River and river scowing adventures on the Grand Canyon (BC) and fatalities that occurred.

Harkins, Bob
2002.12.29.2 · Item · c.1970-c.1989
Part of Bob Harkins fonds

Item consists of typed transcript and tape summary of recorded interview with long-time resident Ted Williams who discusses his involvement in Boy Scouts Association of Canada as District Commissioner and setting up a group in Prince George c.1930s-c.1950s

Harkins, Bob
2009.5.3.33 · Item · [ca. 1913]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

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."

2009.5.3.32 · Item · [ca. 1913]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

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."

Bob Potts with Crew in Camp
2009.5.3.34 · Item · [ca. 1913]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

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."

2004.1.2.3.28 · Item · ca. 1935
Part of Phipps-Mackenzie Collection

Caption: Bob. I'm eclipsed by the tree. On the trail; note the blaze on the tree. Item is a photograph of a man, Bob, leaning against a large tree, a packsack is on his back and a pipe is in his mouth.

2007.1.25.7.20 · Item · 1913
Part of Aleza Lake Research Forest fonds

Item is a photograph of a copy print, resulting in a low quality photographic reproduction. Reproduced as a print, slide, and a negative. Location of original photograph is unknown.

Bob St. Claire was an American forester who came to BC with an MF degree and some experience in the US Forest Service. He was familiar with the US Forest Experimental Stations. In 1923, as Assistant Chief Forester, he wrote a report recommending: 1) a research station centred in Victoria, and 2) an experiment station in each major forest region in the province. His recommendations were followed. In 1924, Aleza Lake Experimental Station was established and in 1929 Cowichan Lake Experimental Station was established. Bob St. Claire was Assistant Chief Forester three times, but never became Chief Forester.

2004.1.2.3.41 · Item · ca. 1935
Part of Phipps-Mackenzie Collection

Caption: Time exposure. St. Lawrence and his Grid. The stools Bob made out of his head; he must be thinking up an arm-chair. Item is a photograph of two men each with a foot on a hand-made stool, standing by the cook tent.

Bobtail cabin
2012.13.2.19.03.1 · Item · July 1977
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

The item is a photograph depicting a cabin at Bobtail Lake on the telegraph trail. Annotation on the slide states, "Cabin T.T."

Bobtail cabin
2012.13.2.19.03.2 · Item · July 1977
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

The item is a photograph depicting a cabin at Bobtail Lake on the telegraph trail. Annotation on the slide states, "Cabin T.T. NE corner Bobtail L."

Boiler in Savona
2013.6.36.1.053.09 · Item · Oct. 1980
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a compressed air operated locomotive frame and H.K. Porter boiler, built in 1912. It was believed that the locomotive frame came from the Canmore coal mines.

Boiler in Savona
2013.6.36.1.053.08 · Item · Oct. 1981
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a narrow gauge contractor's locomotive boiler owned by Mr. Shane Sherman of Lake Shore Road, Savona. It was built by H.K. Porter as boiler #1451 B on August 18, 1912.

Bonnet Hill schoolchildren
2012.13.2.16.42.2 · Item · [between 2001 and 2005]
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

The item is a photograph depicting schoolchildren in front of the Bonnet Hill school. The photograph is a photograph taken of the original print. Annotation on reverse side of the photograph states, "Bonnett Hill." The Bonnett Hill pub is located at 6957 Giscome Road, Prince George.

Bonnet Hill schoolchildren
2012.13.2.16.42.1 · Item · [between 2001 and 2005]
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

The item is a photograph depicting schoolchildren in front of the Bonnet Hill school. The photograph is a photograph taken of the original print. Annotation on reverse side of the photograph states, "Bonnett Hill school, photo in pub." The Bonnett Hill pub is located at 6957 Giscome Road, Prince George.