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Woman stands in front of trimmed hedges and palm trees, tall buildings in background. Photograph speculated to depict Sarah Glassey in a warm location such as Los Angeles, California.

Group of four women and one man stands in front of large rock pile in unidentified area. Sarah stands second from left, unknown object hangs above pile in right background. Similar group also featured in items 2009.5.2.274 - 2009.5.2.294.

Photograph depicts the Giscome Rapids. Opposite shore in background, rocky beach in foreground. Handwritten photo caption on verso and recto of this photo reads: "Point where G.T.P. [Grand Trunk Pacific] canoe capsized at Giscome Rapids & where 3 men were drowned."

Photograph depicts one man seated in rear of canoe on still water. Trees on opposite shore in background. This man is believed to be a member of the Bourchier forestry crew.

Photograph depicts three men wearing semi-formal attire at doorway to log building, miscellaneous supplies leaning against base of building. Dirt road in foreground, forest trees on hillside in background. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph reads: "Mile 47 B.C. Police Barracks.", on recto of photograph: "Summit of Yellowhead pass and east boundary of British Columbia Mile 0. 699 miles to Prince Rupert. Tete Jaune Mile 52. Mile 47 east of Tete Jaune in the Park.", "1911".

Photograph depicts men walking among stumps and log piles in forest clearing of the railway right-of-way.

Photograph depicts small log buildings and loaded wagons in cleared dirt area. Building on far left has the sign "POOL HALL" posted on front . Treetops, lumber piles, and hills in background. Mountains can be seen in distance. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph reads: "Sand Creek. B.C."

Photograph depicts man standing among six snow-covered buildings in what is believed to be a railway construction camp. Power line in foreground, forest trees in background.

Photograph depicts dog standing next to man smoking pipe and leaning against large snow bank (snow stands taller than man). Power lines connect to wood building standing in background. Photograph believed to have been taken in railway construction camp.

Photograph depicts lane in front of tent buildings flooded with water, forest trees in background. Photograph taken from canoe, portion of canoe visible in foreground. It is believed that this photograph may depict the Island Cache in flood, at Prince George, BC.

Photograph depicts lane in front of tent buildings flooded with water. Tree in midground, forest trees in background. A man can be seen between first and second row of tent buildings. Photograph taken from canoe, portion of canoe visible in right foreground. It is believed that this photograph may depict the Island Cache in flood, at Prince George, BC.

Photograph depicts the head and skin of a bear on display in front of log building. Trees in background.

Photograph depicts an unidentified person seated on rocks in foreground. River crosses midground, cliffs and trees on opposite shore in background. Unidentified structures believed to be buildings can be seen on opposite shore. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph: "Grand Canyon. fraser R."

Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph: "Grand Canyon, Nechaco, B.C.", on recto: "Steamer Nechacco in the Grand Canyon 1909." River rapids in foreground, opposite shore in background.

River in foreground, trees on shore in background. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph: "Grand Canyon Fraser R."

Photograph depicts creek barely visible at bottom of steep valley in cliffs. Trees and underbrush in foreground, mountains visible in background. It is believed that this photograph may have been taken near Mt. Robson. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph duplicate reads: "Sand Creek."

Photograph depicts bridge built with wooden planks and poles, braced from below, with triangles built into its frame. The bridge crosses Hagwilget Canyon on the Bulkley River, five kilometres from its confluence with the Skeena River. This is one of the many bridge structures that have crossed this location since at least 1859.

Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "old bridge at the Bulkley River."

Photograph depicts the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway Bridge crossing the Bulkley River. A smaller bridge speculated to be used by pedestrians stands below and parallel to the railway bridge. Photo was taken from shore, with opposite shore crossing midground. Trees in foreground, mountains in background. A small building can be seen at opposite end of bridge. Other sections of railway can be seen on hill in background. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph: "HAZELTON BULKLEY BRIDGE."

Photograph depicts two men in fenced garden, forest in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Yours truly and Jack [Chilmen?] picking turnips at 3rd [?] July 31 +- /[?]. Bert."

Photograph depicts a miner spraying enclosed area of river bed with water at high velocity. Cliffs in background.

Photograph depicts water being sprayed from a pipe at high velocity over edge in mining area. Man's leg in foreground, cliffs in background.

Photograph depicts water being sprayed from pipes at high velocity in mining area. Unidentified man in midground, cliffs in background.

Photograph depicts two log buildings in fenced area on lake shore, forest trees in background. A man can be seen standing near docking area and small boat pier extending into water in foreground. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Fur Farm Red Rock Lake". This location is believed to at mile 27, north of Summit Lake.

Photograph depicts two small children standing with snowshoes in front of wolf pelts hung from a pole in snow-cleared area, miscellaneous items throughout. Forest in background. Typed annotation on recto of photograph: "Wolf pelts, taken at Teslin Lake B.C." See also items 2009.5.2.66 & 2009.5.2.67.

Photograph depicts men and haul trucks visible in distance on snowy road in tree-covered hills.

Photograph depicts an unidentified river flowing through snowy area, trees on left, hill on right. Barbed wire fence crosses foreground.

Photograph depicts logs lying in brush in foreground, unidentified structures in background (possibly a tent)?

Photograph depicts river in foreground, trees on opposite shore in background. Photo also appears to depict two unidentified individuals on small boat or canoe.

Photograph depicts a dog sitting in shoveled walkway in steep snow, snowshoes inserted in the snow banks over dog's head. Unidentified building in background.

Photograph depicts open field with dark clouds overhead. Cow grazing in left, forest in background.

Photograph depicts four long logs crossing flowing water, rocks and bush on opposite shore in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Canyon Creek near 4th Cabin".

Photograph depicts man standing on ice over river, near unidentified bridge. Trees on opposite shore in background. Handwritten annotation on recto: "This was the way the ice Jammed up in the river at Princeton. This bridge is normally 13 ft above the water."

Photograph depicts car on water's edge at bottom of incline, possibly damaged, with back doors open. Trees and bushes in foreground.

Photograph depicts man standing with women believed to be Sarah Glassey. The pair holds a line of fish between them. Boat and trees in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "[Mert?] and myself after an hours trolling."

Sarah Glassey stands behind woman seated on ground, lake and hills in background.

Three unidentified women lean over flowing stream in area speculated to be a mining location. Sluiceway appears to be visible in foreground.

Unidentified woman stands on grass beside pond with water fountain. Trees and large building in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "this was taken in August in the C.N.R. Gardens."

Unidentified woman holds pan in area speculated to be a mining location. Steel drums stand behind her, road and grassy hillside in background.

Group of four women and one man stands in front of large rock pile in unidentified area. Sarah stands on far left, ladder visible in background. Similar group also featured in items 2009.5.2.274 - 2009.5.2.294.

Photograph depicts three men and dog in tent campsite. Cooking supplies and miscellaneous items in throughout, forest trees in background. Handwritten annotation on verso and recto of this photograph reads: "Camp on Upper end of Grand Canyon".

Photograph depicts four men eating and drinking at campsite, cooking and camping supplies scattered throughout. A dog sits in foreground, and many items are hung from a horizontal pole behind men. Forest trees in background.

Photograph depicts tree-covered cliffs on opposite shore, river in foreground.

Photograph depicts six men around fireside in forest, trees felled on either side. Bob Potts sits on far right, next to dog in foreground. These men are believed to be members of A. K. Bourchier's crew on the Upper Fraser River. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Preparing The miday meal. frying Bacon on sticks. Potts. Chief Chef."

Photograph depicts four men around fireside in forest clearing. A man believed to be Bob Potts kneels on far right, next to dog. These men are believed to be members of A. K. Bourchier's crew. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "The Last of a Comfortable Camp."

Photograph depicts three men standing with oars in small boat, forest slash at their feet. More slash lies in foreground behind bushes and plants on swampy shore. Trees in background. These men are believed to be members of the Bourchier forestry crew.

Photograph depicts an empty canoe floating directly in front of small white tents on opposite shore. Forest trees in background.

Photograph depicts a man in snowshoes leading a line of dogs pulling supplies on a toboggan. The second figure, walking behind dogs, is believed to be a man named Fred Burden. Forest trees in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph reads: "Billy Seymour at toboggan". Billy Seymour was a South Fort George man of First Nations descent, employed by the Hudson's Bay Company, and well-known for his ability and endurance in land travel by foot.

Photograph depicts three men in semi-formal attire standing on front steps of log building with tin roof. Shovels, saw, ladder, buckets, boxes and logs lean against building. Forest trees, buildings, and hillside can be seen in background. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph reads: "Police Barracks. Mile 29 B.C.", on recto of photograph: "Mile 29 East of Tete Jaune Mile 52."

Photograph depicts settlement across frozen lake. Trees cross midground, mountains stand in background. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph reads: "Distant view of Tete Jaune B.C.", on recto of photograph: "I marked about where you loaded your boat the telephone pole is down the road toward 53. Tete Jaune Mile 52."

Photograph depicts stumps and log piles in forest clearing of the railway right-of-way.