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Geo Du Temple at Watson Lake
2006.20.12.28 · Item · [ca. 1940]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Handwritten photo album caption below this photo reads: "S/L. Geo Du Temple. #4 Unit N.W.S.R. Watson Lake." Photograph depicts man in uniform (wings medallion on left breast) standing in front of white doorway of log building. Ground in foreground covered with sticks and sawdust.

Royal Canadian Air Force
2006.20.12.15 · Item · [ca. 1940]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Handwritten photo album caption below this photo reads: " 'General Duties' (G.D.) man at Officers' Quarters." Photograph depicts man in sweater vest and tie sitting in front of closed door with "R.C.A.F OFFICERS QUARTERS" printed on side. There is a broom on right, boots on left, and wood slat sidewalk in foreground.

Royal Canadian Air Force
2006.20.12.41 · Item · [ca. 1940]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Handwritten photo album caption below this photo reads: "Gathering up the pieces [re. plane crash, item 2006.20.12.42]." Photograph depicts two trucks and a large group of men standing in airstrip believed to be at Whitehorse. Group of various buildings visible in background on right.

Royal Canadian Air Force
2007.17.3.50 · Item · [196-?]
Part of James Joseph Claxton Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts a collection of twenty-three fabric military badges. Visible crests can be seen with the following words: “First Garrison Battalion” and “Second Garrison Battalion”, as well as the following acronyms: "R.C.E." (Royal Canadian Engineers?) and "R.C.C.S." (Royal Canadian Corps of Signals?) Framed military badges believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.

2006.20.12.14 · Item · [ca. 1940]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Handwritten photo album caption beside and below this photo reads: "F/S. I[?].M. McLean, Ft. S. John. C.D. #2 Unit. N.W.S.R. 'Just as you see him'." Photograph depicts the Sergeant in sergeant's hat and rubber boots, sitting in open doorway of Officers' Quarters [see item 2006.20.12.15]. There is a broom on right, boots on far left, and wood slat sidewalk in foreground.

Royal Canadian Air Force
2006.20.12.36 · Item · [ca. 1940]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Handwritten photo album caption beside and below this photo reads: "F/S. J. Hone. C.D. #5 Unit. N.W.S.R. Whitehorse. A 100% soldier." Photograph depicts the Sergeant standing in uniform (wings medallion on left breast) in front of white doorway to unidentified building. A reflection of trees can be seen in door window.

Royal Canadian Air Force
2006.20.12.6 · Item · [ca. 1940]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Handwritten photo album caption below this photo reads: "F/O P.B.COX Grand Prairie. C.D. #1. Unit. N.W.S.R." Photograph depicts the officer standing in uniform at airstrip, wearing what appears to be an RCAF wings medallion on his right breast. Machinery can be seen in background (two sets of land-rollers).

Royal Canadian Air Force
2007.17.3.3 · Item · [192-?]
Part of James Joseph Claxton Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts five men in top hats and overcoats greeting several men in military uniform. Typed annotation on recto of photograph states: "Ministers and their agents: Lloyd George receives men of the Royal Irish Constabulary and reviews a parade of Auxiliaries in Downing Street. With him are Sir Hamar Greenwood and Mr. Bonar Law."

2009.6.1.440 · Item · 1980
Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

Handwritten annotations on verso read: “Thai Border with Cambodia, 1980,” and “CUSO years”.

Photograph is one of 18 images depicting Campagnolo's work with Canadian University Service Overseas (CUSO) in collaboration with Foreign Affairs Minister Flora MacDonald on the facilitation and development of a largely Canadian financed refugee camp near Nakorn Rachisima (formerly Korat), to help the refugees coming over the border from Laos and Cambodia. See also items 2009.6.1.441 - 2009.6.1.457.

2009.6.1.497 · Item · November 1987
Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

Children visible in background. Handwritten annotations on verso read: “Waku Kungo, Angola - Nov/87,” and “MPLA Fighters”.

Photograph was taken during Iona Campagnolo's mission trip with the Canadian University Service Overseas (CUSO). See also items 2009.6.1.490 - 2009.6.1.499 for more images featuring Angola.

Crew Weighing In
2006.20.12.5 · Item · [ca. 1940]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts four men in uniform standing with luggage and supplies in front of a military plane with the number "7632" on its side. Handwritten photo album caption below this photo reads: "WEIGHING IN."

Royal Canadian Air Force
2009.5.2.295 · Item · July 1942
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Man in military uniform, woman, and young boy stand on grass in front of flowering trees. Woman holds infant, bassinet stands on far right. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "The Connell family, Halifax, July 1942. Joan - age 3 months."

Commissioning script
2004.12.2.08 · Item · 5 Aug. 1943
Part of Bertha Wood fonds

Item is a Commission Script for Second Lieutenant Bertha Schenk for her officer appointment in the Canadian Women Army Corps.

2009.6.1.628 · Item · 4 June 2006
Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

Commemorative stone reads: “Our People…. Our Heritage, Hon Col Iona Campagnolo, 19 Wing Comox, Saluting a Glorious Past”.

Item is one of three photographs accompanying a paper reading: “Comox Valley Air Force Museum Association, Inaugural Dedication of Heritage Stones, Sunday 04 June 2006”; see also items 2009.6.1.626 and 2009.6.1.627.

2007.17.3.44 · Item · 1982
Part of James Joseph Claxton Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts a close-up of a Royal Irish Rangers bagpipe banner featuring embroidery of a harp with a crown on top. Embroidered banner on pipe banner states "Royal Irish Rangers". Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Pipe Banners presented to 2nd BN Royal Irish Rangers by Van. Irish Fug Assn. St Patricks Day 1982”. Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.

2007.17.3.45 · Item · 1982
Part of James Joseph Claxton Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts a Royal Irish Rangers bagpipe banner featuring embroidery of a maple leaf with a harp and crown in the centre. Embroidered banner on pipe banner states "Presented by the Irish Fusiliers of Canada the Vancouver Regiment Association 1982". Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Pipe Banner 2nd B R. 1. Rang Presented by I. F. (VR) Assn 1982”. Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.

2007.17.3.43 · Item · [196-?]
Part of James Joseph Claxton Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts a Royal Irish Constabulary ornament with metal work that depicts a harp with a crown on top surrounded by a circle of writing that states "Royal Irish Constabulary". Handwritten annotation on verso reads: Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Silver Celtic ornament worn by all officers after 1884 on the shoulder belt up to disbandment - 1922” Stamp on verso reads: “CHAS. B. HILL-TOUT 1650 Hampshire Road, oak Bay Victoria, B. C.” Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.

2007.17.3.42 · Item · [196-?]
Part of James Joseph Claxton Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts a Royal Irish Constabulary pouch badge with metal work depicting a harp and crown in the centre surrounded by a cross and writing that states "Royal Irish Constabulary". Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Pouch badge of officers shoulder belt from about 1884 to time of disbandment ie. 1922” Stamp on verso reads: “CHAS. B. HILL-TOUT 1650 Hampshire Road, oak Bay Victoria, B. C.” Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.

2007.17.3.41 · Item · [196-?]
Part of James Joseph Claxton Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts a Royal Irish Constabulary helmet badge depicting metal work of a harp surrounded by a clover wreath, a crown, and writing stating "Royal Irish Constabulary". Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Rank and File Helmet badge worn after 1887 officer same pattern but of white metal R & F bronze”. Stamp on verso reads: “CHAS. B. HILL-TOUT 1650 Hampshire Road, oak Bay Victoria, B. C.” . Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.

2007.17.3.40 · Item · [196-?]
Part of James Joseph Claxton Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts a Royal Irish Constabulary brooch featuring metal work of a harp surrounded by text stating "Constabulary of Ireland" and clovers. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Shako Date previous to 1869”. Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.

Cenial Crew of "32"
2006.20.12.2 · Item · [ca. 1940]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts three men (two in uniform) in front of a military plane with the number "7632" on its side. Handwritten photo album caption below this photo reads: "OUR CENIAL CREW OF "32". It is believed this photograph was taken at the military base in Whitehorse, YT.

Royal Canadian Air Force
2006.20.12.11 · Item · [ca. 1940]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts man in uniform reclining on the ground against what appears to be the tarp of a tent, with eyes closed and bottled beverage in hand. A second man is semi-visible in background behind tent. Handwritten photo album caption above and below this photo reads: "Our Cpt, Dreaming of his Third Stripe."

Royal Canadian Air Force