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2011.3.3.20 · Item · [ca. 1910]
Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

View of fish boat in water, with net spread and smaller boat on opposing side of net. Several gulls can be seen flying in the air. Rail cars town and treed hills in background. Printed annotation on recto reads: “Herring Fishing In Prince Rupert Harbour McRae Bros.” Handwritten message in ink on verso is addressed to “Mr. H. Smart 2550 Blackwood St. Victoria B.C.”

H.F. Glassey aboard Ship
2009.5.2.78 · Item · [ca. 1935]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts H.F. Glassey sitting on bench on upper deck of unidentified watercraft, rope ladder in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "To Sarah for old Times Sake. Yours Bert."

2009.5.2.85 · Item · 18 April 1936
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts Bert Glassey in winter gear standing with snowshoes and what appears to be a dogsled. Bushes and trees in background. Typed annotation on recto of photograph: "The Tribulations and privations of a Coroner in Northern British Columbia. April 18th, 1936. Taken in the Teslin Lake country of B.C."

Highway
2012.13.1.7.246 · Item · Mar. 2003
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts a highway, possibly Highway 97, in Prince George, B.C.

Highway 97
2012.13.1.3.164 · Item · May 2001
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts a section of Highway 97 looking south. Map coordinates 53°55'10.3"N 122°46'54.9"W

Highway and Mountains
2012.13.1.98.68 · Item · 1999
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts a van on a highway with mountains in the distance; the location is uncertain, though it is possibly along the Alaska Highway.

Highway and Mountains
2012.13.1.98.70 · Item · 1999
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts a van on a highway with mountains in the distance; the location is uncertain, though it is possibly along the Alaska Highway.

HMCS St. Croix
2013.6.36.1.062.08 · Item · [23 May 1971]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the HMCS St. Croix that was built by Marine Industries Ltd. Of the Restigouche class and was one of the 22 Canadian destroyer escorts.

Horse drawn mowing machines
2013.6.36.1.080.13 · Item · [July 1966]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a horse drawn mowing machines on an Indian Reserve. The machine in the foreground was named "Champion" made by B.F. Avery and Company. The other one was named "McCormack Deering."

2009.5.3.23 · Item · [ca. 1914]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts two men seated in horse-drawn sled. Horses stand in front of short picket fence in foreground, large log building and shed in midground. Trees on hill visible in background. It is speculated that the man seated behind the white horse may be Mr. A. K. Bourchier. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Alexandria road house".

2011.3.3.23 · Item · 1914
Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

Photograph depicts a team of Clydesdale horses pulling a decorated wagon. Printed annotation on recto reads: “Dominion Day Prince Rupert BC 1914” Handwritten annotation in pencil on verso reads: “1914 Dominion Day Prince Rupert.” Handwritten annotation in ink on verso is addressed to “Mrs. Herbert Hampton New Harvey House Niagara Falls New York” Cancelation mark on Canadian 1 cent stamp is dated: July 22, 14

Houses and Train in Giscome
2012.13.1.87.073 · Item · [between 1975 and 1995]
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts the Giscome B.C. townsite from across the railroad tracks looking southeast. Map coordinates 54°04'19.7"N 122°22'04.7"W

2013.6.36.1.010.66 · Item · Apr. 1966
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0 diesel shunter locomotive #21, owned and on the premises of Vancouver Wharves Ltd. in North Vancouver. It is having a new transmission installed and receives an annual paint job in sky blue. It has a Gardiner (Manchester) engine. Comes the plate "Samuel Williams & Sons Ltd." (of Dagenham, Essex, U.K.), which is the parent company of the V.W. Ltd.

2009.5.1.51 · Item · [ca. 1905]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Hugh Taylor Sr. stands between two horses, holding reigns. Hermina sits on left horse, Ellen and Violet sit in packboard on right horse. Five men sit on deck of large building with detailed porch in background on left. A fence, log shed, and wood pile can be seen in background on right. A dog stands beside Hugh. It is believed this photograph was taken at Hazelton, B.C.

2009.5.1.52 · Item · [ca. 1905]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Hugh Taylor Sr. stands between two horses, holding reigns. Hermina sits on left horse, Ellen and Violet sit in packboard on right horse. Five men sit on deck of large building with detailed porch in background on left. A fence, log shed, and wood pile can be seen in background on right. A dog stands beside Hugh. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph: "Hazelton, B.C. 1910."