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Barracks at Watson Lake
2006.20.12.32 · Item · [ca. 1940]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Handwritten photo album caption below this photo reads: "Barracks at Watson Lake". Photograph depicts three long log buildings connected in a U shape. The barracks are in a forest, surrounded with trees. The area around the building is strewn with wood debris and log piles. Dirt road in foreground.

Royal Canadian Air Force
Barrier Lake
2004.1.2.1.110 · Item · ca. 1930
Part of Phipps-Mackenzie Collection

Item is a photograph of a Barrier Lake in the foreground and a forest and mountain range in the background.

Barrier Lake
2004.1.2.1.130 · Item · ca. 1930
Part of Phipps-Mackenzie Collection

Item is a panoramic photograph of Barrier Lake, featuring a rocky shoreline, whitecaps and a mountaineous background.

Barrier Lake
2004.1.2.1.111 · Item · ca. 1930
Part of Phipps-Mackenzie Collection

Item is a photograph of forested landscape in the midground and a barely visible mountain range in the background.

Barriere
2012.13.1.74.01 · Item · Aug. 1974
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts a section of river located somewhere near Barriere, B.C.

Barton's creek
2009.10.3.27 · Item · [between 1923 and 1926]
Part of Fred Jeffery Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts a view of the creek looking up toward the treed mountain. Handwritten annotation below photograph reads, "Barton's creek".

Barton's Creek, Nass river
2009.10.2.037 · Item · [between 1923 and 1925]
Part of Fred Jeffery Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts a creek with lush vegetation on both banks, a snow-capped mountain in the distance. Handwritten annotation below photograph reads, "View on Barton's Creek - Naas River".

Battle Hill
2012.13.1.51.108 · Item · 1978
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts the Battle Hill National Historic Site in Kitwanga, B.C.. The sign located there says: "The small knoll in the valley was a native fortress. Legends maintain that it was man-made: built to repel marauding coastal tribes. The hill was the scene of local tribal battles, and at one time was crowned with the defenders' buildings. Known as Dhawdezp, the unique mound is a prominent feature in the legends and history of the Indian people."

2009.5.4.52 · Item · [ca. 1955]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Edna & Alan Baxter - [guided?] with A. Hanson. Bob & Violet Baxter - Bob delivered mail to & from Quesnel in the 1940s." Young Edna sits on Alan's knee. Bob sits behind Violet as she pets the Cocker Spaniel. Large tree trunk stands behind Bob and Violet. A cabin and gate-like structure are semi-visible in background against forest. It is believed that this photograph was taken at Cluculz Lake, BC. Note on negative envelope: "Edna, Alan, Bob & self. Darkie at the Lake."

2009.5.4.22 · Item · [ca. 1935]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Left to right: Margaret (nee Baxter) and husband Gus Lund, Bea Baxter and beau, Violet and Bob Baxter. The group stands on road wearing formal attire. Rear of car can be seen in foreground on right; power poles, log building, and unidentified structure stand in front of forest in background.

Bay at Klemtu
2009.10.2.088 · Item · [between 1923 and 1925]
Part of Fred Jeffery Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts looking toward a treed shoreline from the water. Klemtu was also known as China Hat due to the shape of Cone Island, which protects it from the open water. Handwritten annotation below photograph reads, "Bay at China Hat, BC Coast".

2020.4.8.2.009 · Item · [1977 or 1978]
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

Photograph is a group portrait of BC Agricultural Land Commission staff members at a Christmas party. Back row, left to right: Patti, Terry Lewis, unknown, Julie Glover, Gordon Gram, Gary Holisko, Kirk Miller, unknown, Shirley Brightman. Middle row, left to right: Eve Lew, Jim Plotnikoff (Santa). Front row, left to right: Verona Hoosen, unknown, Jane Perch, Denise Jankovich, unknown, unknown.

2020.4.8.2.006 · Item · [ca. 1970]
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

Photograph is a group portrait of the British Columbia Canada Land Inventory team. Back row, left to right: Rob Hawes, unknown, Ivan Cotic, Terje Vold, John Wilcox [?], Keith Valentine, unknown, Alec Green [?], Horst Baender, Dick Marshall, unknown, John Senyk, Bill Watt, Neville Gough, Dan Blower, unknown, Gavin Young, Craig Brownlee. Middle row, left to right: unknown, Peter Murtha, unknown, unknown, John Harris, Al Aldred, Gary Runka, Ed Oswald, Mary Redmond. Front row, left to right: Rick Williams, Gerry Howell-Jones, Chris Stanley-Jones, Larry Lacelle, John Jungen, Tom Pierce, Jim Van Barneveld.

2013.6.36.1.063.02 · Item · Aug. 1975
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the Department of Highways ferry named "Nimpkish" that was based in Port McNeill. It maintained a frequent daily triangle run, that travelled from Port McNiell to Sointula, then to Alert Bay. It held a capacity for 16 cars and 150 passengers.

2000.13.1.53 · Item · 1961.
Part of Ray Williston fonds

Item is a photograph of the B.C. Electric Board taken the day after the company’s take over by the Social Credit government on August 1, 1961. Pictured from the left are: Bill Means, former Lieutenant-Governor Frank Ross, Einar Gunderson, board secretary W. Goth, Gordon Shrum, Mr. Williston, Hydro lawyer Arthur Fouks and John Dunsmuir.