Collection consists of 73 photographs featuring the construction of the John Hart Highway in Prince George, BC from 1945-1946. Images depict construction, machinery, workers, bunkhouses, persons, wildlife, and buildings all associated with this construction project around the Summit Lake region of the city.
John Hart HighwayPhotograph depicts Jon Furberg at "Words, Loves" conference.
Image depicts a junk pile of bottles, cans and bags, as well as the gutted frame of an old car, at Island Cache.
Photograph depicts three unidentified individuals gathered around Justa Monk as he signs a copy of 'Justa: a First Nations Leader'. Plants and bookshelves in background.
Photograph depicts Justa Monk standing to right of Premier Harcourt in unknown room. John Alexis can be seen between them in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Justa Monk / John Alexis Tachie Village / The Premier / Taken in Prince George, B.C. Jan 23/95 / 'The day Kemano 2 was killed'."
Photograph depicts Justa Monk standing to right of Premier Harcourt in unknown room. John Alexis can be seen between them in background.
Photograph depicts Ken Belford at "Words, Loves" conference.
Image depicts a log house located somewhere on Kerry Street in Prince George, B.C.
Photograph depicts a young man standing between two young women in front of three-story elementary school in Prince George, B.C. Power lines, buildings, and trees on hillside in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Em Joyce + Barb."
Image depicts the King George V School in Prince George, which was demolished sometime around 2006 and Duchess Park Secondary School was built in its place.
Photograph depicts KLM Engineering Ltd. at 1924 3rd Avenue. Annotation on verso: "KLM c-7, Native Head Start program?".
Image depicts the La Tienda Hair and Nail Salon on an uncertain street somewhere in Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts the Lakeland Sawmill in Prince George, B.C, identified by the beehive burners; the one with white smoke belonged to Pas Lumber Co. which was bought out by Lakeland in 1987.
Image depicts the Lakeland Sawmill in Prince George, B.C.
Photograph depicts one man standing on the bank of a river, forest in the background. The image is not in focus or possibly a double exposure.
Image depicts a large saw at an indoor location, likely in a saw mill somewhere in Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts the Lheidli T'enneh Burial Grounds in Fort George Park.
Image depicts the Lheidli T'enneh Burial Grounds in Fort George Park.
Image depicts the Lheidli T'enneh Burial Grounds in Fort George Park.
Image depicts a grave-marker in the Lheidli T'enneh Burial Grounds in Fort George Park.
Image depicts the Lheidli T'enneh Burial Grounds in Fort George Park.
Photograph depicts a cluster of wooden buildings including a flagpole and church spire at a Lheidli T'enneh village site. Original photo identified this image as "Indian Village, Fort George".
View of a scow loaded with provisions and several people passing through rapids of the Grand Canyon. Printed annotation on recto reads: “A scow loaded with provisions passing through the Grand Canyon on it’s way to Fort George.” Handwritten annotation in pencil on recto reads: “Nearly Bumped, Nachaco River” Handwritten annotation in pencil on verso reads: “My address will be Fort George BC. Dear Mrs. Cooper, I am up in the wild part of BC now where men horses and everything get drowned every day, sometimes automobiles get drowned also. This is the way we travel up where I am now. I saw a boat upside down in this Canyon it had a bundle of blankets tied on it and one oar was dancing in the whirlpool. This made my hair stand straight up and down.”
Photograph depicts 2 steam locomotives, handwritten annotations on recto read, "59 & 161 at North Yard P.G.E. R."
Photograph depicts 2 steam locomotives, handwritten annotations on recto read, "59 & 161 at North Yard P.G.E. R."
Image depicts the balcony of a log house, likely somewhere in or near Prince George B.C.
Image depicts an area undergoing logging somewhere in Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts a logging area somewhere near Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts a logging area somewhere near Prince George, B.C.
The Mabel Rutherford Photograph Collection consists of 8 photographs depicting images of Red Rock and region: family, road and rail construction, landscape, farming equipment.
Rutherford, MabelPhotograph taken in front of the 'main line' that led to a pulp mill and river crossing. To the left was a lesser used connector to the CN main line. Behind the camera was a 4-track interchange yard. Beyond that, the CN line to Alberta could be found.
Photograph depicts a man bathing himself while standing in a small metal tub. Photograph description in album notes this as "His 'Semi Annual'" [bath]. On the left is a log structure, presumably a cache building. A large clearing surrounds the building and bathing man. There is a forest and bluff in the background. Possibly located near Giscome Portage.
Cane floats in flooded area of camp, tent buildings and forest trees in background. It is believed that this photograph may depict the Island Cache in flood, at Prince George, BC.
Photograph depicts lane in front of tent buildings flooded with water, and a man standing near doorway to first building. It is believed that this photograph may depict the Island Cache in flood, at Prince George, BC.
Unidentified man can be seen walking on railroad tracks on far right. Utility poles, field, small building and background hills are visible in image.
Photograph depicts Dave seated in lawn chair on deck in backyard. Chairs and tables set with food and beverages are also visible on deck. Accompanying note from Maureen Faulkner: "Dave looks on... He wished he'd been able to attend the ceremony. Next time?" Photo taken on the day Moran received an Honourary Law Degree from the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts a snow sculpture of a man with a shovel, possibly during the Winter City Conference, in Prince George, B.C. Taken at the Prince George Civic Center. Map coordinates 53°54'45.6"N 122°44'59.6"W
Image depicts a man holding up a board which appears to have maps of the Cottonwood Park on it.
Series consists of maps, plans, and drawings collected by faculty in the UNBC School of Planning and Sustainability. The majority of these maps reflect the planning history of the City of Prince George and include large format, hand-drawn plans created by the City Planning Department from the 1970s and 1980s. Maps from City of Prince George Official Community Plans are also included.
Image depicts a marching band with numerous other unidentified individuals. One man is carrying a Canadian flag with the depiction of men in a boat and the words "Canada Sea-to-Sea" on it.
Image depicts a marching band with numerous other unidentified individuals. One man is carrying a Canadian flag with the depiction of men in a boat and the words "Canada Sea-to-Sea" on it.
Image depicts a marching band with numerous other unidentified individuals. One man is carrying a Canadian flag with the depiction of men in a boat and the words "Canada Sea-to-Sea" on it, and there is a mascot beside him that appears to be a chipmunk in an RCMP uniform.
Photograph depicts Marcia Macaulay at "Words, Loves" conference.
Photograph depicts Mary John sitting next to aisle in Canfor Theatre at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C. Unidentified individuals seated in foreground and background. Accompanying note from Maureen Faulkner: "Mary John takes my seat." Photo taken on the day Bridget received an Honourary Law Degree, before ceremony began.
Photograph depicts Maureen Faulkner seated to left of woman at table set with food and beverages on deck in backyard. Barbeque, trees and building visible in background. Photo taken on the day Bridget Moran received an Honourary Law Degree from the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C.
Photograph depicts Maureen Faulkner holding baby named Caitlin on deck in backyard. Bridget Moran's daughter Roseanne sits on far right, beside black dog. Forest and fence visible in background. Accompanying note from Faulkner: "Me, batting bugs & chatting to Caitlin. A lovely wee girl." Photo taken on the day Moran received an Honourary Law Degree from the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C.
Photograph depicts young girls dressed in white, walking in front of crowd. One girl holding bouquet wears a long train carried by smaller girls, and is escorted by older man wearing suit. Buildings and decorations can be seen in background.
Handwritten annotation on verso: “The May Queen, Maude Renwich attendants and Mayor Patterson".
File consists of materials related to official events and invitations for Mayor Garvin Dezell of Prince George. File includes correspondence, invitations, event schedules, and two photographs: one of a local dinner with RCMP and the other of Winnipeg CFL Grey Cup win celebration.
Image depicts the McMillan Creek from Northwood Pulpmill Road, in Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts part of the McMillan Regional Park in Prince George, B.C.