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2007.1.25.7.26 · Item · 1925
Part of Aleza Lake Research Forest fonds

Item is a photograph of a copy print, resulting in a low quality photographic reproduction. Reproduced as a print, slide, and a negative. Location of original photograph is unknown.

"Another expression of the high morale which prevailed was a joint project which we pursued after hours, on our own time. Out of one huge spruce log we made a set of furniture using an axe and a crosscut saw. We made chairs, a table and a sofa." -- quote from Cedric W. Walker (1907-2003) in "An Early History of the Research Branch, British Columbia Ministry of Forests and Range" (p. 48)

Survey crew at Thutude Lake
2004.1.2.4.37 · Item · July 1931
Part of Phipps-Mackenzie Collection

Annotation on recto: "Group at Thutade Lake, July 1931". Photograph depicts survey crew gathered around the cook tent and fire. A log cabin is visible in the background.

Survey crew
2011.13.62 · Item · ca.1910-ca.1930
Part of Parker photograph collection

Photograph is a printed postcard of a group of unidentified men and a dog in front of a rustic building.

Survey crew
2011.13.64 · Item · ca.1910-ca.1930
Part of Parker photograph collection

Photograph is a printed postcard of a group of unidentified men and a dog in front of a rustic building possibly near Stewart B.C.

Survey and Construction
2013.6.03 · Series · 2003-2012
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Series consists of material regarding railway survey and construction in British Columbia. Includes information about construction statistics, surveying and tendering, construction methods, contractors, and equipment. Also includes details about the construction of specific railways, including the Canadian Northern Railway, the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, the Kettle Valley Railway, the Pacific Great Eastern Railway, the Crow’s Nest Pass Railway, and others.

Surrey, B.C
1996.8.1.415 · Item · 1990
Part of Chander Suri fonds

2 compatible b&w (photocopy) plans, re subdivision of a region lies within the Greater Vancouver District. 168th Street is identified on the plan. Produced by Dyck and Associates. The handwritten note attached to one of the plans reads as follows "Right of Way Plans"

Surrey, B.C
1996.8.1.414 · Item · 1990
Part of Chander Suri fonds

12 compatible b&w plans, two of which are drafted on tracing papers re subdivision of a region lies within the Greater Vancouver District. Cherryhill Cresc. is identified on the plan. Produced by Dyck and Associates

Surface Geology
2016.5.1.73 · File · [1971-1972]
Part of Harry Coates fonds

File consists of:

  • "A Short Course on Mapping Forest Lands Sept. 21-23/72. Prince George (Feb. 15-19/71). Victoria. as for Glacial Landforms and Surficial Materials" - G. Runka
  • "Landforms and Soils of Prince George Area: Field Trip September 23, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m."
  • "A Selected Bibliography on Surficial Geology, Glaciation & Permafrost Pertaining to the Prince George Forest District" compiled by N. Keser and J. Murphy
  • "Soil Classification and Mapping" L.M. Lavkulich
  • "Description of Landforms (Cordillera and Pacific Coast)" - G.G. Runka.
Suppressed Poems
1996.2.5.1.47 · File · [198-?]
Part of Brian Fawcett fonds

File contains Brian Fawcett's suppressed works of poetry in digital format. Item is a computer diskette labelled: " # 505 - Suppressed Poems ".

Suppressed Poems
1996.2.5.1.50 · File · [198-?]
Part of Brian Fawcett fonds

File contains Brian Fawcett's suppressed works of poetry in digital format. Item is a computer diskette labelled: " # Symphony - Print Graph ".

Suppressed Poems
1996.2.5.1.46 · File · [198-?]
Part of Brian Fawcett fonds

File contains Brian Fawcett's suppressed works of poetry in digital format. Item is a computer diskette labelled: "# 42 - Suppressed Poems # 2".

Suppressed Poems
1996.2.5.1.48 · File · [198-?]
Part of Brian Fawcett fonds

File contains Brian Fawcett's suppressed works of poetry in digital format. Item is a computer diskette labelled: " # 580 - Suppressed Poems # 11 ".

Suppressed Poems
1996.2.5.1.49 · File · [198-?]
Part of Brian Fawcett fonds

File contains Brian Fawcett's suppressed works of poetry in digital format. Item is a computer diskette labelled: " # 582 - Suppressed Poems ".

Suppressed Poems
1996.2.5.2.040 · File · 1989-1992
Part of Brian Fawcett fonds

File consists of a 3.5-inch floppy disk containing Brian Fawcett's digital records.

Suppressed Poems
1996.2.6.1.02 · File · [after 1982]
Part of Brian Fawcett fonds

File consists of miscellaneous poetry manuscripts, many of which are untitled and unidentified, which Fawcett identifies as "suppressed poems". Fawcett stopped publishing poetry after 1982, although he did not stop producing it.

Suppressed Poems
1996.2.5.1.45 · File · [198-?]
Part of Brian Fawcett fonds

File contains Brian Fawcett's suppressed works of poetry in digital format. Item is a computer diskette labelled: "# 23 - Suppressed Poems # 1".

Suppressed Poems
1996.2.5.2.036 · File · 1989-1991
Part of Brian Fawcett fonds

File consists of a 3.5-inch floppy disk containing Brian Fawcett's digital records.

2004.1.2.4.69 · Item · 16 August 1934
Part of Phipps-Mackenzie Collection

Photograph depicts the supply laden canoes of the Bedaux expedition at Pete Toy's bar, taken during the Bedeaux Canadian Sub-Arctic Expedition in the summer of 1934. Original annotation on photograph recto: "River boats on the Peace River". However, this annotation is likely incorrect; if this photograph does depict Pete Toy's bar, the location of the photograph is actually the Finlay River. There may be an error in the original annotation. Also annotated on the back of this print is the code "B-04444" which denotes the same photograph in the collection of the BC Archives.

2009.6.13.29.1 · File · 1974-1978
Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

File consists of Campagnolo's incoming and outgoing correspondence in French and English regarding Department of Supply and Services contracts, the Royal Canadian Mint, public libraries in British Columbia, ferry services to the Queen Charlotte Islands, federal programs, and employment concerning Europe through the National Firearms Association. Also includes a pamphlet promoting the 1978 one hundred dollar coin, a news release concerning Ralph Gillen's appointment as president and chief executive officer of the Canadian Commercial Organization, a list of the board of directors for the Canadian Commercial Corporation, a bulletin listing financial contracts with Canadian companies, a news release concerning financial assistance for scientific research to the Department of National Defence, a news release concerning the export of wheat to Korea, a photocopied magazine article entitled "Operation Access Complete Success," a brochure by American Unifax promoting copyfax carbon paper, a sample of "Error-Gone" for typing corrections, copyfax sheets, photocopied newspaper clippings, notes, telexes, and memoranda.

2009.6.13.29.2 · File · 1979
Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

File consists of Campagnolo's incoming and outgoing correspondence in French and English regarding Department of Supply and Services contracts, and Royal Canadian Mint gold coins. Also includes a list of contracts awarded by the Department of Supply and Services to Skeena companies, a booklet entitled "A Canadian Report" promoting the Sperry Rand Corporation, a press release concerning price increases for Hansard services, and memoranda.

Supply and Services
2009.6.13.29 · Subseries · 1974-1979
Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

Subseries consists of correspondence and accompanying informational material related to the Department of Supply and Services. Records include news releases, pamphlets, brochures, press clippings, promotional material, and memoranda. Includes correspondence regarding Department of Supply and Services contracts, especially those awarded to Skeena companies; the Royal Canadian Mint; ferry services to the Queen Charlotte Islands (Haida Gwaii); public libraries in British Columbia; and various federal programs.

2000.1.1.3.08 · File · July 1987 - Apr.1989
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

File contains images of mine operations and construction, as well as a variety of other subjects.

  • Elements of the underground mine are depicted, including miners working, the marked rock face, yellow ducting and ventilation fan, the portal, mesh rockbolted onto adit walls, shotcrete being applied, and stacked mining construction materials.
  • Mining equipment depicted in this file includes underground ore haulage truck, Wabco ore haulage truck, jackleg drill, stoper drill, scoop tram, jumbo drill, conveyor, pickup trucks, unidentified mixing or grinding machine, a cable wagon and half constructed ore haulage truck in the shop, and a continuous miner (also known as alpine miner or roadheader).
  • A set of images show a dozer and a lowbed truck transporting a temporary building down the pit mine access road.
  • Several images depict drill core fragments, asbestos ore, and geological features of the mine.
  • Mining related process are depicted, including a young man sluicing and panning, a mine building under construction, and an unidentified steel frame structure with a hydraulic device suspended on a rail.
  • A set of images shows a railway or highway construction project, including stockpile of construction materials, rail cars, caboose, locomotive, front end loader, dump truck, concrete mixing trucks, semi-trucks, and a rail car with large steel drums which are speculated to be specialized for tunnel construction.
  • Further images show what is speculated to be tunnel construction.
  • A set of images at a high ceiling underground mine which is not Cassiar depicts a man in a suite by a underground ore haulage truck, and other mining vehicles including a crane.
  • A set of images depict an ungulate herd, possibly bighorn sheep, on a mountain side.
  • The file includes several images which depict personal life, presumably from a family vacation, and access to these images may be restricted. These images depict man with children on a fishing trip, adults and children around a pool, a woman on a motorcycle, and a house and kitchen. Several groups of images are contained in envelopes annotated with dates and “K. Minty”.