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2007.17.4.30 · Item · [ca. 1960]
Part of James Joseph Claxton Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts two men in a row boat, one rowing and one holding a peugh (J.J. Claxton) and watching the catch being reeled in on the fishing pole of another man wearing a hospital gown. A small boy on the deck watches. Handwritten annotation in pencil on verso reads: “JJC x”

Fishing on McCleary Lake
2012.13.1.55.19 · Item · 1971
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts two individuals fishing in a canoe on McCleary Lake. The slide is also labelled "dolly," likely meaning the fish in the net is a Dolly Varden trout.

2004.6.23 · Item · [between 1920 and 1940]
Part of Stuart Lake Photograph Collection

Typed annotation on recto: "Fishing party at Stuart Lake, B.C." Two men and one woman on either side of a line of fish hung from boat. Trees and water can be seen in background. It is speculated that the man on left may be Vivian Grey (see item 2004.6.22), and the couple on right may be Mr. and Mrs. Factor (see item 2004.6.28).

Five boats breaking ice
2014.10.1.138 · Item · 1910
Part of Arthur Holland Land Surveying Collection

Photograph depicts five long canoes with several men attending. The canoes are traveling through a narrow strip of open water. The majority of the river is covered in ice. Forested trees are on the far river shore.

Five boats breaking ice
2014.10.1.139 · Item · 1910
Part of Arthur Holland Land Surveying Collection

Photograph depicts five long canoes with several men attending. The canoes are traveling through a narrow strip of open water. The majority of the river is covered in ice. Forested trees are on the far river shore.

Five huge IMPCO washers
2012.05.01.01.20 · Item · [ca. 1967]
Part of Columbia Cellulose Company, Ltd. fonds

Attached description: Five huge IMPCO washers are shown in this interior shot of the pulping group. The washers are situated parallel with the bleaching towers outside the building, matching the conventional five-stage bleaching sequence used. The picture is taken from a spacious centre isle which makes housekeeping duties and maintenance easy. Centered in the picture is ventilating equipment which keeps the operating floor at comfortable temperatures for operating personnel. Four of the washers are conventional conical valve washers; Washer No. 2 is an IMPCO CV (centre-valve) caustic washer.

2012.05.01.01.22 · Item · [ca. 1967]
Part of Columbia Cellulose Company, Ltd. fonds

Attached description: The world's largest airborne Flakt drier, manufactured by SF Products of Canada, is in operation in the 750 t/d Skeena Kraft mill. The pulp sheet, 228 inches wide, makes 23 passes through the drier in just over eleven minutes. The picture shows the huge laminated beam used in this section of the mill. The building is bright and well-ventilated, providing excellent working conditions for the operating and maintenance personnel. In the foreground, the cutter-layboy is in operation.

2013.6.36.1.027.18 · Item · [July 1966]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a flat car on the CPR line at Rock Creek, located about mile 11.7 from Midway, which is east of Osoyoos. The flat car had a temporary roof to carry work train supplies. The sidings capacity is 70 cars.

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
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
2006.20.12.14 · 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