This 16 page booklet includes illustrations and a program of events, along with a short history of Williams Lake, a short history of stampedes, a "Dude Dictionary", and a poem entitled "The Old Cow Puncher". Also includes a summary about the "Cariboo Indians" (possibly referring to the Secwepemc Nation and other First Nations near the Williams Lake area) contemporary to the time that contains information that is now considered inaccurate.
Annotated air photograph depicts Scout Island Nature Centre in Williams Lake and surrounding areas.
This fonds illustrates the writing career of Canadian author Ann Walsh. Types of records included in this fonds include: published and unpublished short stories, manuscripts, correspondence, grant applications, photographs, audio and video recordings, contracts, book reviews, plotting notes, speaking notes, promotional materials and workshop materials.
Walsh, AnnPhotograph taken in Williams Lake. A Vancouver bound passenger train on BC Rail (former Pacific Great Eastern) track is visible.
Photograph depicts the yards in Williams Lake. Image captured on the new overpass that was being constructed at the time.
Photograph depicts a BCR track trolley.
Photo depiicts a bridge over the Fraser River, south of Williams Lake. It was in poor condition, but was being prepared by the Department of Highways. The bridge was taken on the Gang Ranch public road, and led to the ranch and its uninhabited hinterland.
Photograph depicts a cabin near Williams Lake. Its interior contained two old treadle sewing machines and a chesterfield. Davies had the impression it had not been inhabited for at least a decade.
Image depicts the Cariboo Road south of Williams Lake.
View from above; unidentified woman also visible with the group. Photograph taken during the chancellor's tour of Xats'ull Heritage Village, Soda Creek First Nation, Williams Lake, B.C.
Unidentified woman stands third from right, with arm raised. Photograph was taken during the chancellor's tour of Xats'ull Heritage Village, Soda Creek First Nation, Williams Lake, B.C.
Two unidentified woman are also visible with the group, on far left and in centre with arm raised. Young girl sits on post in foreground. Photograph was taken during the chancellor's tour of Xats'ull Heritage Village, Soda Creek First Nation, Williams Lake, B.C.
Unidentified women stands in centre background with arm raised, and a young girl sits on post in foreground. Photograph was taken during the chancellor's tour of Xats'ull Heritage Village, Soda Creek First Nation, Williams Lake, B.C.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "UNBC 1992".
Unidentified women stands in centre background with arm raised, and a young girl sits on post in foreground. Photograph was taken during the chancellor's tour of Xats'ull Heritage Village, Soda Creek First Nation, Williams Lake, B.C.
Left to right: Charles Jago and unidentified woman, David Fish, Dennis Macknak, Deborah Poff, unidentified woman and child, Iona Campagnolo, Lee Morrison, Ellen Facey, two unidentified women. Teepees visible in background. Photograph was taken during the chancellor's tour of Xats'ull Heritage Village, Soda Creek First Nation, Williams Lake, B.C.
Image depicts a bridge over the Fraser River, located at Chimney Creek, somewhere south-west of Williams Lake, B.C.
Image depicts the Gibraltar mine site north of Williams Lake, B.C.
Image depicts an 80 tonne truck full of rocks at the Gibraltar mine site north of Williams Lake, B.C.
Image depicts a number of workers putting in blasting powder at the Gibraltar mine site north of Williams Lake, B.C.
Image depicts a loading truck at the Gibraltar mine site north of Williams Lake, B.C.
Image depicts an aerial view of the Gibraltar mine site's pits and waste dumps, north of Williams Lake, B.C.
Image depicts an aerial view of the Gibraltar mine site's pits and waste dumps, north of Williams Lake, B.C.
Photograph depicts (from left to right) Gordon Wyness, Philip Monckton, and Lavender Monckton by their 1930 Buick Series 40 car in the Williams Lake area. In this image, the car may be broken down; Wyness noted that they "were forced to spend the nite in a school house due to condenser burning out in the car". Wyness also noted that they had "just finished tying in Fraser Mtn", suggesting that they had just completed survey work in the Fraser Mountain area.
Image depicts an aerial view of Highway 97 just north of Williams Lake, B.C.
Image depicts an aerial view of the Williams Lake Airport along Highway 97, just north of Williams Lake, B.C.
Image depicts a number of houses at an uncertain location, possibly Williams Lake, B.C.
File consists of records created and accumulated by Gary Runka over the course of his consultancy work for Williams Lake Field Naturalists for the "Scout Island Nature Centre" project in Williams Lake. This file was numbered as G.G. Runka Land Sense Ltd. client file #032; that client number may be seen referenced elsewhere in the G. Gary Runka fonds. The Land Sense Ltd. client files generally include records such as correspondence, contracts, invoices, project reports, publications, ephemera, memoranda, maps or map excerpts, legal documents, meeting materials, clippings, and handwritten notes. File also includes 3 accompanying aerial photographs.
File consists of records created and accumulated by Gary Runka over the course of his consultancy work for Lignum Group of Companies for the "Forestry Consultation" project in Williams Lake. This file was numbered as G.G. Runka Land Sense Ltd. client file #536; that client number may be seen referenced elsewhere in the G. Gary Runka fonds. The Land Sense Ltd. client files generally include records such as correspondence, contracts, invoices, project reports, publications, ephemera, memoranda, maps or map excerpts, legal documents, meeting materials, clippings, and handwritten notes.
File contains slides depicting places in and around the Junction Sheep Range Provincial Park south-west of Williams Lake.
Photograph depicts MLA Grace McCarthy speaking into a CKWL microphone at the Williams Lake Stampede.
Image depicts a stretch of land from Highway 97 near Williams Lake, B.C.
Image depicts an aerial view of some scenery near Williams Lake, B.C. The highway and BCR tracks are visible among the trees.
Image depicts an aerial view of a stretch of power lines somewhere near Williams Lake, B.C.
Image depicts the Onward Ranch near Williams Lake, B.C.
Item is a photograph of Mr. Williston and Premier W.A.C. Bennet with two other gentlemen at the official opening of the provincial Government Building in Williams Lake.
File consists of an electronic oral history transcript documenting the life of Bea Dezell from approximately 189? to 2004. Interview conducted in May and June 2004 by Denise Torgerson and transcript prepared by Elaine Hauck, both of Prince George Oral History Group.
Photograph depicts a caboose and flanger car #1823.
Photograph depicts the Pacific Great Eastern line through Williams Lake.
Photograph depicts a caboose and flanger car #6016
Photograph depicts horses beside track about 300 yards south of the passenger depot in Williams Lake.
Photograph shows a portable engine at Gang Ranch on the Fraser River. The engine was made by Robert Bell Engine and Thresher Company, Seaforth, Ontario.
Photograph depicts the Soda Creek reaction ferry.
Photograph depicts a telegraph line on the Williams Lake to Bella Coola road.
Photograph depicts a view of the community of Williams Lake, taken from the Chilcotin Road to the west.
Collection consists of digitized home videos created by the Viksten family. The videos include scenes of Horsefly Lake and the Williams Lake Stampede.
This West Fraser Timber Company Ltd. 50th anniversary video covers the history of the company through interviews, narration, and historical images.
Collection consists of a 50th anniversary video about the history of the West Fraser Timber Company Ltd.
Files contain a grade six report card, high school entrance certificate, certificates of appointment to various positions, a photocopy about the Dow Family, a map of the Cariboo District, Judge Ferry’s law degree from the University of British Columbia, his Law Society diplomas and his certificate of appointment to the Supreme Court of British Columbia.
Series consists of records and photographs relating to Judge William Ferry's life and career. Includes school records from Prince George Public School and the University of British Columbia, military photographs, and records, certificates and photographs relating to his his judicial career.
Ferry, William DowPortrait photograph shows William D. Ferry in his judicial robes.