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Canyon Ridge
2012.13.1.15.29 · Item · [1975?]
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts a view of the ridge above the Fraser River which forms the Grand Canyon, B.C.

2009.7.1.184 · Item · [ca. 1900]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Photo featuring Captain Vancouver’s tombstone in the churchyard of St. Peter’s Church in Petersham, England.

Handwritten annotation in pen on verso reads: “Illustration from this to be inserted. No. 4.3. on page 183 of manuscript. Vancouver’s tomb, Petersham, England”.

2006.20.12.18 · Item · [ca. 1940]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Handwritten photo album caption below this photo reads: “The Next Morning.” Photograph depicts man believed to be Captain Read, arms linked with a second unidentified man in uniform. The two men are standing on wood slat sidewalk in front of building with many windows speculated to be barracks [see item 2006.20.12.16] at Fort St. John. This photograph was beside item 2006.20.12.19 which depicts unidentified man in this photo and a second man, ready to go out for the evening.

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
"Cariboo Prospector"
2013.6.36.1.126.03 · Item · 15 Oct. 2002
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a train called the "Cariboo Prospector." It was supposed to arrive to the station earlier, but a freight locomotive failed north of Williams Lake and blocked the line.

Cariboo Road
2012.13.1.6.031 · Item · June 1974
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts the Cariboo Road at Hat Creek Ranch, near Highway 99 on the way to Lillooet.

2009.5.2.31 · Item · [ca. 1900]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph: "Early Days on the Cariboo Road. No. 8." Photograph depicts man driving two covered wagons pulled by team of six horses on gravel road. Valley crosses midground, hills in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "H. F. Glassey Esq. P.O Box 950 Prince Rupert B.C. Dear Bert: We have been kept very busy have been on committee work all through the convention but it was wonderful will write you a long letter from Vancouver. Mrs Earley wants me to stay until Monday morning train. Met Mr. [Colley?] everything going fine here. I am sure you are busy [...?] Love from Sadie. Mr & Mrs. [Graif?] are living here."

Cariboo Rooms
2012.13.1.37.18 · Item · 1978
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts an old, boarded up building labelled as "Cariboo Rooms" in Wells, B.C.

2006.20.9.6 · Item · 19 October 1911
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts two, four-horse stagecoaches laden with passengers parked outside the Hotel Northern in South Fort George. A group comprised of primarily men watch the stagecoaches from the veranda of the hotel. Handwritten annotation in bottom right corner of photograph reads: "Cariboo Stage at South Ft. George, BC. Oct 19-1911."

Carmi CPR depot
2013.6.36.1.027.21 · Item · [23 June 1979]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the Carmi Depot located at mile 46.6 on the CPR line in the Carmi Subdivision. This is the only surviving building at the depot. The layout here consisted of 4 passing/storage tracks and 1 short siding. The view is looking north and upgrade.