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Photograph of a large crowd in formal wear gathered on a slope. Some spectators can be seen perched atop extremely high poles. Annotation on recto reads: "The Crowd at Prince Rupert's Dominion Day Celebration 1909. Allen Photo 1-7-09."

Photograph of Centre Street in Prince Rupert on Dominion Day. The Union Bank of Canada is located on the left side of the street, and a decorative arch can be seen in the background. Annotation on recto reads: "Centre Sr. Prince Rupert Dominion Day Celebrations 1909 Allen Photo July 09."

Large crowd gathered on the street in downtown Prince Rupert. Decorations are hung around and town, and a lavishly decorated arch in the background reads "Come One Let 'Em All Come Come All. Welcome to Prince Rupert."

Large crowd gathered on the street in downtown Prince Rupert around a lavishly decorated arch which reads "Come One Let 'Em All Come Come All. Welcome to Prince Rupert." Annotation on recto reads: "Arch Prince Rupert, BC. Dominion Day Celebration 1909. Allen Photo."

Crowd is gathered for Dominion Day Parade. Decorated float can be seen in centre of street, and Hotel Prince Rupert stands in background. Printed annotation on recto reads: “Dominion Day Prince Rupert 1914 Photo W.W.W.” Handwritten message in ink on verso is addressed to “Mr. S. Smart 2550 Blackwood St Victoria B.C.”

Photograph depicts an event on Lillooet Main Street with spectator crowds. The Union Jack and Canadian Red Ensign flags suggest this may be a Dominion Day event. The Lillooet community put on large, multi-day Dominion Day events between 1912 and 1916 with many planned activities. The particular activity depicted in this photograph may be a horse race or rodeo-type event. Main Street businesses visible include the Lillooet Restaurant, the Lillooet Pool Hall, and the "OK" Baths.

Photograph depicts an event on Lillooet Main Street with spectator crowds. The Union Jack and Canadian Red Ensign flags suggest this may be a Dominion Day event. The Lillooet community put on large, multi-day Dominion Day events between 1912 and 1916 with many planned activities. The particular activity depicted in this photograph appears to be a horse race event. Main Street businesses visible include the Lillooet Restaurant and the "C.A. Phair General Merchant" store.

Large crowd gathered on the street in downtown Prince Rupert around a lavishly decorated arch which reads "Come One Let 'Em All Come Come All. Welcome to Prince Rupert." Annotation on recto reads: "Arch Prince Rupert, BC. Dominion Day Celebration 1909. Allen Photo."

Photograph of a large crowd gathered around several young boys running a race in Prince Rupert, BC. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Boys Race Dominion Day Prince Rupert BC."

Elevated street view of a large crowd gathered on Centre Street in Prince Rupert for Dominion Day celebrations. The Dominion Day arch is visible in the background. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Centre Street, Prince Rupert, B.C. Dominion Day Celebration."

People, cars, and trucks visible on street, buildings in background. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “P. Rupert Main Street British Columbia Canada, McRae Bros".

Photograph depicts a team of Clydesdale horses pulling a decorated wagon. Printed annotation on recto reads: “Dominion Day Prince Rupert BC 1914” Handwritten annotation in pencil on verso reads: “1914 Dominion Day Prince Rupert.” Handwritten annotation in ink on verso is addressed to “Mrs. Herbert Hampton New Harvey House Niagara Falls New York” Cancelation mark on Canadian 1 cent stamp is dated: July 22, 14

Photograph was taken during a tour of the Skeena riding in the summer of 1978.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “P. J. Lester - Mayor, Pr. Rupert - July 1st/78”.

Street scene in Prince George B.C. Several Union Jack flags are visible and there is a celebration banner at the end of the street. Long shadows in photo indicate summer (perhaps Dominion Day?). River in foreground, railroad and city in mid ground and hill in background. Printed annotation on recto reads: “Prince George. B.C.”

Photograph depicts a row of spectators wearing nice clothing, sitting on the curb in the shade of mature chestnut trees. Many of the spectators appear to be Indigenous women and children. They may be gathered to watch a parade or special event. There are Union Jacks and Canadian Red Ensign flags hanging in the trees, suggesting the event may be a Dominion Day event. Although the location is unknown, the presence of the chestnut trees suggests that this may have been taken on Lillooet Main Street.

Summary of the diary of Willard Freer, January 1, 1958 to December 31, 1961:

• January 1-March 11, 1958: Lower Post
• March 11-May 26, 1958: Kechika River valley
• May 26-June 3, 1958: Trip to Lower Post
• June 4-July 15, 1958: Lower Post
• July 15-July 27, 1958: Work for George Midgley in the Dease Lake area
• July 28-August 5, 1958: Travel to Denetiah Lake
• August 5-September 6, 1958: Packer for Geological Survey of Canada
• September 6-14, 1958: Travel in Kechika River valley
• September 14-October 8, 1958: Hunting guide for Amos Alec
• October 8-15, 1958: Watson Lake
• October 15-26, 1958: Travel to Freer's cabin on Horneline Creek
• October 26-December 31, 1958: Freer's cabin
• January 1-March 4, 1959: Kechika and trips to Lower Post
• March 4-June 5, 1959: Freer's cabin
• June 6-September 3, 1959: Packer for Geological Survey of Canada
• September 6-16, 1959: Travel and return to Freer's cabin
• September 17-October 3, 1959: Hunting guide for Robin Dalziel and return to Freer's cabin
• October 3-December 31, 1959: Freer's cabin
• January 1-May 27, 1960: Kechika River valley
• May 27-September 11, 1960: Work for Geological Survey of Canada as packer and boatman
• September 11-December 31, 1960: Alaska Highway and Fireside, BC
• October 1-December 31, 1961: Alaska Highway and Fireside, BC

Summary of the diary of Willard Freer, January 1, 1964 to December 31, 1966:

• January 1-March 28, 1964: Working at Fireside
• March 28-June 8, 1964: Living at his cabin in Kechika Valley and engaging in fur trading
• June 8-July 3, 1964: Working at Fireside and Alaska Highway
• July 3-27, 1964: Preparing for hunting trips, working for Robin Dalziel
• July 27-September 6, 1964: Packer and hunting guide for Robin Dalziel
• September 6-14, 1964: Travel back to Freer's cabin in Kechika Valley
• September 14-27, 1964: Worked on fencing and clearing trails
• September 28-October 5, 1964: Raft trip to Fireside down the Kechika River
• October 5-17, 1964: Work at Fireside and trip back to Kechika
• October 18, 1964-June 18, 1965: Kechika River Valley
• June 18-July 24, 1965: Watson Lake and Canadian Geological Survey watchman, Mile 130, Cantung
• July 25-August 4, 1965: Preparing for work, Fireside and Kechika Valley
• August 4-September 14, 1965: Packer and hunting guide for Robin Dalziel
• September 15-30, 1965: Return to Kechika Valley cabin and errands
• September 30-October 29, 1965: Bringing Gordon Toole's horses to Kechika River valley to winter
• October 30, 1965-July 2, 1966: Kechika River Valley
• July 2-15, 1966: Watson Lake and Fireside
• July 15-August 11, 1966: Preparation for hunting trips
• August 11-October 2, 1966: Hunting guide and packer for Skook Davidson
• October 2-12, 1966: Freer's cabin in Kechika River valley
• October 12-December 31, 1966: Working at Fireside, BC

"The Asbestos Sheet" is a newspaper that documents the community and work life of the residents of Cassiar BC. Content includes text and photographs, as well as jokes, comics, and games.

"The Asbestos Sheet" is a newspaper that documents the community and work life of the residents of Cassiar BC. Content includes text and photographs, as well as jokes, comics, and games.

"The Asbestos Sheet" is a newspaper that documents the community and work life of the residents of Cassiar BC. Content includes text and photographs, as well as jokes, comics, and games.

"The Asbestos Sheet" is a newspaper that documents the community and work life of the residents of Cassiar BC. Content includes text and photographs, as well as jokes, comics, and games.

"The Asbestos Sheet" is a newspaper that documents the community and work life of the residents of Cassiar BC. Content includes text and photographs, as well as jokes, comics, and games.

"The Asbestos Sheet" is a newspaper that documents the community and work life of the residents of Cassiar BC. Content includes text and photographs, as well as jokes, comics, and games.

"The Cassiar Courier" is a newspaper that documents the community and work life of the residents of Cassiar BC. Content includes text and photographs, as well as jokes, comics, and games.

"The Cassiar Courier" is a newspaper that documents the community and work life of the residents of Cassiar BC. Content includes text and photographs, as well as jokes, comics, and games.

"The Asbestos Sheet" is a newspaper that documents the community and work life of the residents of Cassiar BC. Content includes text and photographs, as well as jokes, comics, and games.

"The Cassiar Courier" is a newspaper that documents the community and work life of the residents of Cassiar BC. Content includes text and photographs, as well as jokes, comics, and games.

File consists of a transcript of an oral history interview with Myra and Glen Hooker.

"The Cassiar Courier" is a newspaper that documents the community and work life of the residents of Cassiar BC. Content includes text and photographs, as well as jokes, comics, and games.

"The Cassiar Courier" is a newspaper that documents the community and work life of the residents of Cassiar BC. Content includes text and photographs, as well as jokes, comics, and games.

"The Cassiar Courier" is a newspaper that documents the community and work life of the residents of Cassiar BC. Content includes text and photographs, as well as jokes, comics, and games.

This document is an unpublished draft manuscript of a Northern British Columbia history annotated bibliography. The document is based overwhelmingly on research into secondary sources published prior to 2016; more recent sources are not included. The annotated bibliography includes the following sections:

• Historiography
• Settlement Histories
• Alexander Begg's History of British Columbia
• R.E. Gosnell
• E.O.S. Scholefield
• Regional History
• New Histories
• Environment
• Northern History
• Ancient History
• Bibliography

This external hard drive contains back-up files from Gary Runka and Joan Sawicki's computers. The digital files consist of personal, professional, and business records. Includes textual documents (PDF and Word format), spreadsheets (Excel), digital images (JPEG), and email backup files.