Photograph depicts several men and a dog stand on snowy ground, a canvas tent on the left. A rough hewn table on the right background.
Photograph depicts a skiff of fresh snow covering a fallen tree in the foreground. Tents and suspended tarps in the midground. A haze of wood smoke drifts into the snowy forest in the background.
Large crowd is gathered around main building in a harbor. Many boats visible in foreground. Smoke from tugboat partially obscures the scene. Annotation on recto reads: "Prince Rupert BC. Photo by MCrae Bros."
Photograph depicts one man standing on the bank of a river, forest in the background. The image is not in focus or possibly a double exposure.
File consists of notes and reproductions relating to land surveyors working in British Columbia. Includes material on Rupert Williams Haggen who became a land surveyor in 1911 and surveyed Prince George, Quesnel, Bowron River, and the Fraser River area below Quesnel; Henry Fry who worked in Victoria between 1871 and 1897; Otto Julius Klotz who surveyed the Alaska-British Columbia boundary and also surveyed for the Canadian Pacific Railway between 1871 to 1927; James Herrick McGregor who worked in the Kootenays and assisted for the survey of the British Columbia Alberta border between 1891 and 1903; and Forin Campbell who came to Prince George in 1908.
File consists of notes and reproductions relating to land exploration and surveying in British Columbia by Alfred R.C. Selwyn, who was a British geologist and public servant, director of the Geological Survey of Victoria from 1852 to 1869, director of the Geological Survey of Canada from 1869 to 1894, and President of the Royal Society of Canada from 1895 to 1896. Includes: "Photography: Mirror of the Past" American History magazine special edition (Sept. 1989) and a photocopied article "Ninety Years Later" by F.C. Swannell from The Beaver magazine (1956). File also includes reproduced photographs depicting scenes from Selwyn's exploration around British Columbia (1989).
Photograph depicts a small inland lake, trees and low hills border the lake.
This collection is of Kutcho Creek Camp that was set up by a crew led by Cassiar's Chief Geologist Bill Plumb in 1966.
There are six photographs showing the temporary buildings, paths and barrels. These photos were taken from a high hill looking down at the camp. Two photographs depicts the valley of Kutcho Creek area, and the exploration camp is in the distance at foot of hill. One photograph depicts valley of Kutcho Creek area with a body of water in foreground, and mountains in background.
Another photograph depicts man believed to be Matt Bell standing in Kutcho Creek exploration camp. There are tents on either side, a wood structure in background and a sign on wood post: "PLUMB BLVD."
One photograph believed to have been taken near Kutcho Creek, during the initial 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.
Another photograph of this initial trip shows a bulldozer working along talus slope in centre of image.
Photograph depicts Knox McCusker’s pack train traversing across an unidentified mountain ridge, ca. 1930. Caption on verso reads: “Knox McCusker’s pack train, ‘30’s”.
Formal portrait of Knox McCusker wearing a suit and tie and seated against a studio backdrop. Photograph believed to be taken by Pittaway – Jarvis Ltd., in Ottawa Canada, as photographer's name and location is printed into the surrounding matteboard.
File consists of an interview with Knox McCusker by J. Frank Willis of the CBC which focuses upon providing an overview of McCusker's life and professional accomplishments.
The Knox McCusker Collection consists primarily of photocopies of publications written by Mary Henry (1931-1935); annual reports; articles and papers written about Knox McCusker (1935-1997) as well as research materials pertaining to his life; articles and speeched written by Knox McCusker and general correspondence regarding surveying. Aside from these photocopies are some original records; namely: original correspondence between McCusker and G.G. Aitken (1934-1938); photographs (ca. 1930-1950); McCuskers 1909 certificate enabling him to be an Articled Pupil with the Dominion Land Surveyors; and an interview with McCusker conducted by J. Frank Willis (CBC, 1954).
McCusker, KnoxPhotograph depicts view of Kitseucla mountain summit with snow patches and a rocky peak.
Photograph depicts Kitseucla creek, trees and a mountain peak in the distance.
Photograph depicts Kettle River canyon near Cascade, BC.
Photograph depicts a lofty view of the Kettle river near Cascade, BC.
Photograph depicts looking down on a canyon, steep cliffs on either side, a traffic bridge crosses the chasm. Near Cascade BC.
Photograph depicts a view of the Kettle River canyon and traffic bridge.
Photograph depicts a view of the Kettle River canyon and traffic bridge.
Photograph depicts a view of the Kettle river with mountains in the background.
Photograph depicts a view of the Kettle River with sparse vegetation in the background and a mountain range in the background.
Image depicts Kent Sedgwick standing in a forest somewhere on Haida Gwaii.
Image depicts Kent Sedgwick smoking a pipe at camp, with two other unknown individuals nearby.
Image depicts Kent Sedgwick pointing out what is possibly the Robson Glacier in the background. Another, unknown individual is also present in the image.
Image depicts Kent Sedgwick crouching and holding a stick; the slug on the end is barely visible. Located somewhere on Haida Gwaii.
Image depicts Kent Sedgwick speaking to a group of hikers.
Footage of men grooming horses, saddling horses and loading horses as they prepare for a journey. Location is believed to be Holt Homestead.
Unidentified people can be seen behind plants in public area in background.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Johnny Esau - CTV + George Gross - T.O. Sun,” and “International Ice Hockey Championships, Vienna, 1977”.
Photograph depicts a creek with canvas tents set up on the opposite shore. Survey of 55th parallel.
Photograph depicts a creek with forest on both sides.
Collection consists of a travel scrapbook created by Jill Singleton documenting a trip to Alaska, Yukon, Haida Gwaii, and northern BC. Includes photographs, ephemera, handwritten notes, pamphlets, issues of local newspapers, and maps.
Photograph depicts men loading a line of approximately twenty mules facing large building in background with the sign: "[WBBAILEY?] ANDCO'S OFFICE." A second sign is posted on deck of building: "ALWAYS CURES! CHAMBERLAIN'S COUGH REMEDY." More men wearing suits watch from deck. Small building in hillside can be seen in background. Annotation along bottom recto of photograph reads: "Last Pack Train leaving Ashcroft for Hazelton -1909." Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "CATALINE 1909".
Photograph consists of Jean Caux and several men loading supplies onto a horse and mule pack train. Large building in background. Annotation along bottom recto of photograph reads: "Jean Caux's Pack Train, loading at Harvey Baileys for Babine Lake - 1897." Handwritten annotations on recto of photograph: "CATALINE 1897" "Born in 1856 in Mexico on Spanish border. Died at Hazelton 1922 burried in old cemetery."
Photograph consists of Jean Caux and several men loading supplies onto a horse and mule pack train. Annotation along bottom recto of photograph reads: "Jean Caux's Pack Train, loading at Harvey Baileys for Babine Lake - 1897."
File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to James C. Anderson and engineer J. Gill. James Anderson arrived in Fort George in 1912. Anderson did topographical surveys of the Fort George area for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway between 1912 and 1913. Engineer J. Gill did a topographical survey of the Indian reserve for the Grand Trunk Pacific in 1912. Includes "Grand Trunk Pacific Maps" typescript document by Kent Sedgwick (3 June 1980).
Photograph depicts fallen pine trees on a sparsely treed area.
Iona Campagnolo at the Old Town Market Square, Warsaw, Poland Photograph taken during European Sports Tour with Team Canada.
See also item 2009.6.1.240 for image featuring similar content.
Old Town Market Square, Warsaw, Poland. Campagnolo can be seen on left in pink suit.
See also item 2009.6.1.239 for image featuring similar content. Photograph taken during European Sports Tour with Team Canada.
Tire swings hang in background.
Photograph is one of seven images believed to have been taken on a Canadian University Service Overseas (CUSO) mission in Mozambique; see also items 2009.6.1.483 - 2009.6.1.488.
Large buildings and skyscrapers visible in background.
Photograph is one of seven images believed to have been taken on a Canadian University Service Overseas (CUSO) mission in Mozambique; see also items 2009.6.1.484 - 2009.6.1.489.
Photograph is one of seven images believed to have been taken on a Canadian University Service Overseas (CUSO) mission in Mozambique; see also items 2009.6.1.483 - 2009.6.1.489.
Marcel Dionne and several unidentified men stand in background.
Item is one of 7 photographs accompanying letter from Derek Holmes, Hockey Canada to Iona Campagnolo, dated 24 November 1978, which reads: “Dear Iona, A few pictures recalling some of the happier moments in Canada’s otherwise stormy hockey scene which I thought you would appreciate.” Handwritten notation included with photographs reads: “Sport Minister in Europe - DDR - East Germany - Hungary - Poland - Austria”. See also items 2009.6.1.248 - 2009.6.1.254.
Celebratory crystal vase stands on table in foreground.
Item is one of 7 photographs accompanying letter from Derek Holmes, Hockey Canada to Iona Campagnolo, dated 24 November 1978, which reads: “Dear Iona, A few pictures recalling some of the happier moments in Canada’s otherwise stormy hockey scene which I thought you would appreciate.” Handwritten notation included with photographs reads: “Sport Minister in Europe - DDR - East Germany - Hungary - Poland - Austria”. See also items 2009.6.1.248 - 2009.6.1.253.
Photographer’s stamp (with handwritten areas) on verso reads: “L’action, 15, Rue de 2 Mars la Kasbah - Tunis - Tel:264.899, Service Photo, Sujet: Hon I.C. 1 Amb Blanchette, Tunis/Tunisia, Date: May 14/81, Photographer: Airport, Reproduction Interdite: No”.
Photograph taken during European Sports Tour with Team Canada.
Item is one of 7 photographs accompanying letter from Derek Holmes, Hockey Canada to Iona Campagnolo, dated 24 November 1978, which reads: “Dear Iona, A few pictures recalling some of the happier moments in Canada’s otherwise stormy hockey scene which I thought you would appreciate.” Handwritten notation included with photographs reads: “Sport Minister in Europe - DDR - East Germany - Hungary - Poland - Austria”. See also items 2009.6.1.248 - 2009.6.1.254.
Unidentified men can be seen in background, unidentified woman with camera walks in foreground.
Item is one of 7 photographs accompanying letter from Derek Holmes, Hockey Canada to Iona Campagnolo, dated 24 November 1978, which reads: “Dear Iona, A few pictures recalling some of the happier moments in Canada’s otherwise stormy hockey scene which I thought you would appreciate.” Handwritten notation included with photographs reads: “Sport Minister in Europe - DDR - East Germany - Hungary - Poland - Austria”. See also items 2009.6.1.248 - 2009.6.1.254.
Handwritten annotations on verso read: “92%, P. 7,” “Jerusalem with Pia Lindstrom--Ingrid Bergman’s Daughter,” and “Wife of Israeli President Mme Ophira Navon, July/80”.
Dionne holds celebratory crystal vase. Unidentified men look on from background.
Item is one of 7 photographs accompanying letter from Derek Holmes, Hockey Canada to Iona Campagnolo, dated 24 November 1978, which reads: “Dear Iona, A few pictures recalling some of the happier moments in Canada’s otherwise stormy hockey scene which I thought you would appreciate.” Handwritten notation included with photographs reads: “Sport Minister in Europe - DDR - East Germany - Hungary - Poland - Austria”. See also items 2009.6.1.248 - 2009.6.1.254.
Forest in background.
Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph reads: “Anthony Island, Ninstints, on Q.C.I., Sept/77”.