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Mrs. Murray on Horse
2009.5.2.179 · Item · [ca. 1905?]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts Mrs. Murry wearing overalls and hat, seated on horse. A team of horses pulling wagon can be seen in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Mrs. Murray."

Mr. Murray on Horse
2009.5.2.177 · Item · [ca. 1905?]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts a man and woman standing to left of Mr. Murray and horse. Cardboard box lies in left foreground, and a team of horses pulling wagon can be seen in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Mr. Murray on the horse."

2013.6.36.3.01.13 · Item · [between 1910 and 1930]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Postcard taken at the Laggan Subdivision, the most famous photograph location on the CPR system due to its official photographer, Nicholas Morrant, 1910-1986. Possibly a 1920's view. From 1978, this location became known as 'Morant's Curve.' This view was a rarity in showing no train on the track.

"Mount Stephen"
2013.6.36.1.120.02 · Item · Aug. 1997
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts close up of the car named "Mount Stephen," built in 1926. It was one of the cars that comprised the President's train that stayed in Nelson for the first weekend of August, 1997 during the city's centennial celebrations.

2005.3.51 · Item · [ca. 1945]
Part of John Hart Highway Photograph Collection

Handwritten caption below this photo reads: "Bought in Picture Prince George". Photograph depicts a mother grizzly bear standing on her hind legs against tree, so that her facial profile is visible. Two cubs stand on hind legs facing and leaning against her.

Moose Hunt
2006.25.1.45 · Item · Oct. 1962
Part of Al Elsey Moving Images Collection

Footage of a moose hunt, moose kill, and butchering of the moose.

Possible locations of this footage are the Chilcotin region, Rainbow Mountains or Tweedsmuir Provincial Park.

Moha Bridge
2013.6.36.1.069.25 · Item · [July 1969]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts Moha Bridge which crosses the Yalakon River. Taken at the side of a derelict mining village.

Model of Mine
2000.1.1.3.15.04 · Item · 1955
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph depicts what appears to be a small model of projected bench mining on McDame mountain. The model stands outdoors on small wood table, car partially visible in background. Annotation printed in border on verso of photograph: "1955."

Model of 2 man track car
2013.6.36.1.121.01 · Item · Sept. 2002
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a model of a 2 man track car presented to Giovanni Marra in 1973 upon his retirement as a CPR Kamloops road master. Model made by L.G. Snowden (modeller and then locomotive engineer for CPR).

Miworth Ferry
2012.13.1.025 · Subseries · 1979
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File contains slides depicting the remains of the old Miworth Ferry in Miworth, B.C.

2013.6.36.1.017.12 · Item · [3 June 1973]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the Mission City rail and road bridge. It is owned by the CPR and was opened in 1891. It was used by road vehicles between 1 July 1927 and the 23 June 1973, using a one way flow system. On the latter day, a new high level road bridge was unofficially opened. By early July 1973, the CPR had removed the wooden deck planking.

Mission City CPR depot
2013.6.36.1.016.23 · Item · 9 Oct. 1971
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the Mission City CPR depot located at mile 87.3 from North Bend in Cascade Substation. It was built in 1902 and add onto in 1909. It has living quarters on the 2nd floor that are still in use, which is quite rare for BC in 1973.

Mission City CPR depot
2013.6.36.1.016.25 · Item · [3 June 1973]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the Mission City CPR depot located at mile 87.3 from North Bend in Cascade Substation. It was built in 1902 and add onto in 1909. It has living quarters on the 2nd floor that are still in use, which is quite rare for BC in 1973. It is 41.7 miles from Vancouver and 2, 839.6 miles from Montreal.