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2004.1.2.1.185 · Item · ca. 1930
Part of Phipps-Mackenzie Collection

Item is a photograph of two young women and one elderly woman and one young man posing for am informal photograph in a garden. The elderly woman is seated and is reading "The Bulletin" newspaper.

2011.3.3.88 · Item · 1911
Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

Photograph of an illustration of an elderly man peering over a photograph of Prince Rupert, BC with a magnifying glass. Beaded leather tassels are affixed to the edges of the illustration. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Taken in 1911. And Today The Eyes of the World are on Prince Rupert. Craig N of Prince Rupert."

The Duchess
2012.13.1.98.05 · Item · 1999
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts the Duchess engine, which was built in 1878 and taken out of service in 1919. It was part of a matched set with the Duke and is now a tourist attraction in Carcross, Y.T.

2007.17.3.6 · Item · [192-?]
Part of James Joseph Claxton Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts an overview of a large formation of Royal Irish Constabulary constables lined up for inspection by the Director General in the courtyard of Garda Headquarters, "The Depot," located in Phoenix Park, Dublin, Ireland. Typed annotation on recto of photograph states: "The Royal Irish Constabulary"

The cook on the summit
2000.13.1.8 · Item · 1939.
Part of Ray Williston fonds

Item is a photograph of Gladys Williston sitting at a campfire during her and Mr. Williston’s Hope to Princeton trek in the summer of 1939.

The CNR in Prince Rupert
2011.3.3.29 · Item · [ca. 1910]
Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

Slightly elevated front-facing photograph of a steam engine and cargo coming into a station in Prince Rupert, BC. Coal and lumber yards are visible in the background. Annotation on recto reads: "The C.N.R. Prince Rupert. 79."

2004.1.2.2.6 · Item · ca. 1931
Part of Phipps-Mackenzie Collection

Item is a group photograph of First Nations men, women and children standing around surveying equipment situated next to Takla Lake. One non-native (Mackenzie?) is kneeling in the foreground with a young child in his arms.

The Bullion Pit
2012.13.1.69.25 · Item · [1981?]
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts the Bullion Pit in Likely, B.C. It is a man-made canyon from the days of the gold-rush, formed by the use of hydraulic monitors. The gold-mine operated from 1892 to 1942.

2004.1.2.2.34 · Item · ca. 1931
Part of Phipps-Mackenzie Collection

Caption: The Big Kettle. Omineca River. the gas from this, kills birds, rats and mice. Item is a photograph of three survey crewman standing besie the Big Kettle - a geiser (?)

The Arctic - Pacific Divide
2004.1.2.3.43 · Item · ca. 1935
Part of Phipps-Mackenzie Collection

Caption: Arctic-Pacific divide; To the Pacific (written on left side of photo); To the Arctic (writtn on the right side of the photo); Timber-line valley, lovely open country to live and travel in.

2009.6.1.696 · Item · 28 April 2005
Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

Photograph of a rhododendron above typed message reading: “The Honourable Iona Campagnolo, Lieutenant Governor, British Columbia. As an expression of appreciation for officiating at the opening of the 2005 Annual Convention of the American Rhododendron Society, we are pleased to present to you a rhododendron to be officially named ‘Iona Campagnolo.’ May plant and person continue to flourish. The Victoria Rhododendron Society. 28 April 2005.”

2009.7.1.180 · Item · [ca. 1920]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Indian agency boat the “Naskeena” off Kitkatla B.C. W.E. Collison, Indian Agent standing at the stern.

Handwritten annotation in pen on verso reads: “‘Naskeena’ Gov. patrol boat off Kitkatla BC. W.E. Collison on stern.”