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2000.1.1.1.06.02 · Item · 1966
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph depicts man believed to be Matt Bell standing in Kutcho Creek exploration camp. The camp was set up by a crew led by Cassiar's Chief Geologist Bill Plumb. Tents on either side, wood structure in background. Sign on wood post: "PLUMB BLVD."

Bulldozer on Talus Slope
2000.1.1.1.06.04 · Item · [1966?]
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph believed to have been taken near Kutcho Creek, BC during an outside exploration trip led by Cassiar's Chief Geologist Bill Plumb. Bill stands to left of man believed to be Matt Bell in right foreground. Bulldozer works along talus slope in left foreground.

2000.1.1.1.01.06 · Item · [27 January 1951?]
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph depicts the projected mining area of Asbestos Mountain, taken during the expedition of George Edzerza's party and their exploration of the future mine at Cassiar.

Handwritten annotations on verso in blue ink describing sections of photograph which have been pointed to or outlined in blue ink: "PROJECTED STRIKE - LOOKING NORTH - OVER -->" "<500'>" "NORTH".

Handwritten annotations in black ink on verso also outline areas and mark areas with "x".

Handwritten annotation on recto in blue ink: "No. 2. This is the continuation of the ore zone, over the top of the mountain, away from the 'fluff'' deposit."

Glacier on McDame Creek Road
2000.1.1.1.03.09 · Item · 24 December 1951
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph depicts McDame Creek Road, snow-covered and taken from center of road 1.5 miles from the early construction camp at Cassiar. Two stakes in foreground, one on either side of road. Glacier is believed to be crossing road between two stakes. Trees on either side of road, trees and hills in background.

Mountain North of Townsite
2000.1.1.1.03.10 · Item · 22 Demember 1951
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph depicts snow-covered mountain north of townsite, partially covered in shadow. Photo taken with sun at highest point in the sky. Plant site clearing in foreground, trees behind clearing.

Early Cookery
2000.1.1.1.03.17 · Item · 27 December 1951
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph depicts cookery building with truck on right, in front of door. Snow-covered lumber piles and machinery in foreground, trees and mountain in background.

Cassiar Aerial
2000.1.1.1.07.09 · Item · [ca. 1965]
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph depicts the Cassiar town in foreground, mine valley and north mountain range in background. Photograph speculated to have been taken during the plane ride of an outside exploration trip.

2000.1.1.2.1.050 · Item · 15 February 1953
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph depicts boxed shipment in back of hauling truck, snow pile in foreground. Second truck, building and mountain in background. Corresponding note on accompanying photo description page: "Feb. 15th, 1953: 6. Second diesel, 6VEBX, on two trucks on arrival at property."

2000.1.1.2.1.053 · Item · 27 February 1953
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph depicts scaffolding around building under construction, snow-covered road in foreground. Corresponding note on accompanying photo description page: "Feb. 27th: 10. All roof trusses on and starting on shiplapping the roof. Machine Shop."

2000.1.1.2.1.072 · Item · [August 1952 ?]
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph depicts a man in a hat and tie on a tractor pushing ore to chute area on crest of mountain in the mine area. Corresponding note on accompanying photo description page reads, "August 5th: 10. Bulldozing ore to chute on crest of mountain."

2000.1.1.2.1.105 · Item · 19 August 1952
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph depicts chute on mountain, men in background. Corresponding notes on accompanying photo description page: "August 19th, 1952: 2. Chute to convey the broken rock from adit. This chute required to convey the rock over the talus roads. (Note: The above two pictures were taken in dull weather therefore they may not have turned out.) [referring to this item and 2000.1.1.2.104]".