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2007.1.25.7.40 · Item · 1926
Part of Aleza Lake Research Forest fonds

Item is a photograph of a copy print that has been reproduced as a slide, resulting in low photographic quality. Location of original photograph unknown.

"Another expression of the high morale which prevailed was a joint project which we pursued after hours, on our own time. Out of one huge spruce log we made a set of furniture using an axe and a crosscut saw. We made chairs, a table and a sofa." -- quote from Cedric W. Walker (1907-2003) in "An Early History of the Research Branch, British Columbia Ministry of Forests and Range" (p. 48)

Spring House
2012.13.1.52.61 · Item · [1980?]
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts an old building at an uncertain location. The slide is simply labelled "Spring house."

Sprawl
2012.13.1.3.026 · Item · Oct. 1975
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts a few houses, most likely near the airport in Prince George, B.C.

Spirit Fishing Boat
2012.13.1.77.12 · Item · Aug. 1979
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts a fishing boat on the water somewhere near Prince Rupert, B.C. Only half of its name is visible: "spirit."

Spigot?
2012.13.1.56.68 · Item · 1973
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts a man, most likely Kent Sedgwick, using what appears to be some type of a spigot on a tree.

Sperry Rail testing car
2013.6.36.1.104.11 · Item · Nov. 1993
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a Sperry Rail testing car in the CPR yard in downtown Kamloops. These cars must have been between 60 and 70 years old, but they were kept in excellent condition. Car #127 was built in 1926 and modernized in 1989.

2013.6.36.1.089.04 · Item · Jan. 2002
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a Sperry Rail Service inspection car that had broken down in the CPR Kamloops yard. Car #127 was built in 1927 as a gas electric car for Boston and Maine R.R. It was modernized in 1989.

2013.6.36.1.123.01 · Item · [29 June 2002]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a speeder meet of "Motor Car Operators West" enthusiasts. Comprised of 25 cars. All taking part in a weekend tour of the Okanagan. On this day, they were going from Vernon to Lumby and Kelowna. Cars were getting ready to depart at the yard of the Kelowna Pacific Railway in Vernon. The cars were headed south to be preceeded by hi-rail of the KPR.