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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 men standing on shore in front of tents, forest trees in background. Photograph was taken from a boat; portion of boat and oar are visible in foreground. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "View of all four tents."

Photograph depicts seven men and one dog sitting in forest, trees standing in background. It is speculated that chef Bob Potts may be seated third from left (see also items 2009.5.3.32 - 2009.5.3.34).

Photograph depicts nine men sitting and standing in front of tall wood building. Man on left in foreground holds an infant on his knee. Stairs in foreground on right, forest visible in background on left. Individuals have been numbered 1 to 10 in blue ink on verso. Corresponding annotations on recto: "[Longlursh?] 1, Fraser 2, Lauce, Yip [Saur Luig?], Claude 5, Morrison, [Le - Clair?], [Graut?], [Eoaen?], Greyson."

Photograph depicts four men standing in front of small log cabin with sod roof. It is believed that these men are also featured at Ah Yee's in item 2009.5.3.16. A man believed to be Meikle sits in window of cabin. Forest in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of this photograph reads: "Meikle's Cabin mouth of Clearwater".

Photograph depicts the early settlement of Fort George. The buildings to the left of the fence are believed to be owned by the Hudson's Bay Company. The land to the right of the fence belonged to the Fort George Reserve, the home of today's Lheidli T'enneh Band who relocated to a reserve at Shelley when this reserve was sold in 1912. Handwritten annotation on verso and recto of this photograph reads: "Fort George from opposite side of Fraser River".

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

Photograph depicts the rooftops of four wood buildings behind bushes on opposite shore. Forest trees in background. These buildings are speculated to be a Bourchier forestry camp.

Photograph depicts group of men seated on scow carrying unidentified material. One man stands on rocky shore in left foreground, leaning on plank attached to scow. A second scow can be seen behind men. Tree-covered hills on opposite shore in background.

Photograph depicts one woman with her back turned, and four men standing on scow next to chairs and table adorned with food. Trees on shore in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph reads: "Bourchier Scow".

Photograph depicts men on a loaded scow, believed to be floating on the Upper Fraser River. Opposite shore in background.

Tree branches in right foreground, and forest above banks on opposite shore in background.

Photograph depicts men standing on different deck levels of conveyor on the Fraser River. Wood planks built into shore in foreground, trees on opposite shore in background. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph reads: "Launching Conveyor", on recto: "Launching the rebuilt steamer Conveyor at Tete Jaune 1912".

Photograph depicts men standing on different deck levels of conveyor in river. Wood planks built into shore in foreground, trees on opposite shore in background. It is speculated that this photo may have been taken near Tete Jaune Cache shortly after the conveyor was rebuilt. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph reads: "Str. Conveyor".

Photograph depicts men standing on upper deck of conveyor, close to opposite shore, where lumber and buildings can be seen. Canoe in left foreground, trees and mountains in background.

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

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

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

Photograph depicts tree stumps in forest clearing of the railway right-of-way.

Riverboat floats in midground, canoes float by shore. Trees and hillside on opposite shore in background. Poor image quality.

Photograph depicts street in McBride, wood buildings and tent buildings on either side. Small businesses and restaurants line the left side of the street. Forest slash stands in newly cleared area in foreground. Railway tracks cross right foreground, hills visible in background. Annotation on verso of photograph reads: "MC.Bride, B.C.", handwritten on recto: "1914 [Bourchier?]"

Photograph depicts a paddle wheel conveyor believed to be in distress in the Fort George Canyon on the Fraser River. Rocky bank in foreground, trees on opposite shore in background.

Photograph depicts a paddle wheel conveyor believed to be in distress in the Fort George Canyon on the Fraser River. Trees on opposite shore in background.

Photograph depicts a woman and man seated on two tractors parked close together and facing each other. Railway cars in background, child's pram in foreground.

Photograph depicts log buildings and tents on left shore. Fraser river in foreground, forest and hillside in background.

Photograph depicts a paddle wheel conveyor believed to be in the Fort George Canyon on the Fraser River. Rocky shore in foreground, trees on opposite shore in background.

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 four men on conveyor, and clear view of paddle wheel. A small boat is docked to the conveyor with men and equipment. Crowd of men on shore in foreground on right, trees on opposite shore in background. Mountains visible in distance. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph reads: "Str. Conveyor".

Close view of sternwheeler resting on brick supports. Building supplies and sawhorse in foreground. A man can be seen on lower deck, and another above on third deck. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph reads: "Operator".

Snow and trees can bee seen on opposite shore in background. Sign posted at top of bridge reads: "NOTICE. ANY PERSON OR PERSONS DRIVING OVER BRIDGE AT A PACE FASTER THAN A WALK WILL BE [?] BY [?] DISTRICT FRONTIER".

Photograph depicts four men standing in front of two log cabins. It is believed that these men are also featured at Meikle's Cabin in item 2009.5.3.17. Forest in background, miscellaneous items on ground in yard. Handwritten photo caption on verso and recto of this photo reads: "at Ah Yee at Giscome." It is believed that Ah Yee was the first Chinese store keeper at Giscome Portage in 1910.

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 nine men standing on small dirt lane between rows of tent buildings at what is believed to have been a railway construction camp. Snow and firewood piles line the road, forest trees in background.

Photograph depicts two men standing in snow-cleared area next to firewood pile. Two tent buildings stand behind them, forest trees visible in background. Photograph taken at what is believed to have been a railway construction camp.

Photograph depicts railway crossing in front of tent buildings. Dirt road in foreground, forest trees in background. Photograph speculated to have been taken in a construction camp at Prince George.

Cane floats in flooded area of camp, tent buildings and forest trees in background. It is believed that this photograph may depict the Island Cache in flood, at Prince George, BC.

Photograph depicts snow bank between construction camp and railway tracks. Power lines and forest trees in background.

Photograph depicts large bridge and dam over a wide river, industrial structures throughout. Hills on opposite shore in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Coulee Dam, This is were[sic] I went this fall. Wished you had of been with me."

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.

Photograph depicts men on river scow, large rock island or peninsula protruding into river behind them. Trees on opposite shore in background, large rock in foreground. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph: "Grand Canyon. Fraser River. Big Rock.", on recto of copy print: "1911."

Photograph depicts men on river scow in distance. Rocks in foreground, trees and cliffs on opposite shore in background. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph: "Scow in Upper Grand Canon. Fraser River. B.C.."

Photograph depicts horse and rope in Fraser River. Hill on opposite shore in background.

Photograph depicts two men believed to be North-West Mounted Police officers standing on either side of white packhorse. Forest and mountains in background. Photograph may have been taken in Vanderhoof, B.C.

Officers are mounted on four horses in cleared area. Field and two buildings visible in background. Photograph may have been taken in Vanderhoof, B.C.

Officers are mounted on three horses standing in water. Fifth horse stands on right, trees on shore in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Jas Tracey, Vanderhoof. Srg. Birch."

Officers are mounted on four horses in cleared area. Fifth horse stands on left, dog stands behind officers. Trees and white building visible in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Jas Tracey - Vanderhoof. A. Birch. Gilbert."

Photograph depicts a young woman believed to A.K. Bourchier's niece Jean. Young colt stands on right, picket fence and porch to wood building in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "To my dearest Uncle Alan. This is little Betty Beauty's little colt. I broke her in to lead myself so I feel quite proud."