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Photo depicts a historic exhibit with a painting on display at the Provincial Archives.

The photo negative depicts writing on the British Colonist on display at the Provincial Archives.

File consists of a photocopied newspaper clipping (1934) and a newspaper article transcription (1930) regarding the economic depression in Prince George and northern BC in the 1930s.

The photo negative depicts picture on the Smithers District on display at the Provincial Archives.

File consists of newspaper clippings and reproductions regarding Burns Lake, B.C.

File consists of a 1936 thesis written by Arthur J. Johnson entitled "The Canadian Pacific Railway and British Columbia, 1871-1886" from the University of British Columbia.

File consists of research and newspaper clippings collected on Sir Arthur Curtis surrounding the Klondike Gold Rush and Curtis' mysterious disappearance on the Yukon Trail.

File consists of material collected on Frederick William Knewstubb. Frederick William Knewstubb, who first foresaw the possibility of the Kenney Dam/Nechako Reservoir project, which was carried out by the Aluminium Company of Canada (ALCAN). Knewstubb joined the Water Rights Branch as a draughtsman in 1911, became a hydrological engineer in 1926, and was Chief Hydrologic Engineer for the Water Rights Branch at the time of his death, 16 December 1937. Materials includes reproductions of articles, and correspondence.

File consists of oral (aural) history guides, pamphlets, and reproductions from L'Heureux's research at the BC Provincial Archives in Victoria. Highlights include:

• BC Provincial Archives of British Columbia, "British Columbia History: Sound Heritage", 1977 (pamphlet)
• BC Provincial Archives of British Columbia, "People in Landscape", 1980 (pamphlet)
• Contact, "A Victim of Siwash Rock" Vol. 19 No. 2, March 1978 (magazine)
• Province Archives of British Columbia, "Sound Heritage Series", 1983 (pamphlet)
• BC Provincial Archives of British Columbia, "Aural History", [197-??] (pamphlet)
• BC Provincial Archives of British Columbia, "A Guide to Aural History Research", 1976 (booklet)

File consists of material relating to the town of Houston, British Columbia and its namesake John Houston. John Houston (November 1850-March 8, 1910) was a newspaper publisher and politician in British Columbia. Materials include a postcard, a newspaper, and reproductions of articles.

File consists of material relating to placenames in British Columbia, specifically places in the Central Interior. Materials include newspaper clippings and correspondence.

This photographic reproduction from the BC Provincial Archives is captioned: "#10834 - View of Fort St. James, with Mount Murray in the distant background".

This photograph of a book page depicts a printed image of a mountain with text under the image that says "Hazelton District uranium strike proving up".

File consists of material relating to Charles Melville Hays (May 16, 1856 - April 15, 1912) who was the president of the Grand Trunk Railway. He began working in the railroad business as a clerk at the age of 17 and quickly rose through the ranks of management to become the General Manager of the Wabash, St. Louis and Pacific Railway. He became Vice-President of that company in 1889 and remained as such until 1896 when he became General Manager of the Grand Trunk Railway (GTR) of Canada. He died in the sinking of the RMS Titanic before his plan was complete. File consists of newspaper clippings, correspondence, and reproductions of articles.

This photocopy of a 1911 pre-emptor's map depicts land parcels in the vicinity of the Fraser River, Salmon River, and Willow River in the Fort George and Peace River areas.

This photographic reproduction from the BC Provincial Archives is captioned: "Survey Crew on the SS "Chilco" [steamboat, sternwheeler], Upper Nechako River. (copied fr. FC Swannell neg #1141)."

This photographic reproduction from the BC Provincial Archives is captioned: "At the foot of the first canyon - Upper Nechako River, ca. 1911. (Copied fr. Swannell Diary) ADD MSS 392 Volume 51".

File consists of material related to turbine transportation. Materials include newspaper clippings and a photocopied journal article.

This photographic reproduction from the BC Provincial Archives is captioned: "#66313 - Northern Hotel at South Fort George. Note the water on the street. (possibly around 1913)."

File consists of Alberta heritage pamphlets. Highlights include:

• BC Provincial Archives of Alberta, "Documentary Heritage 1832", 1976 (pamphlet)
• BC Provincial Archives of Alberta, "Information Leaflet No 6, 1978", 1978 (pamphlet)
• BC Provincial Archives of Alberta, "Harry Pollard Photographer", 1978 (pamphlet)
• Historical Society of Alberta, "Publications", [after 1978]
• BC Provincial Archives of Alberta, "Ernest Brown and Gladys Reeves", 1978 (pamphlet)
• BC Provincial Archives of Alberta, "Women in Alberta", 1977 (booklet)
• Alberta Culture, "Heritage" magazine Vol. 8 No. 3, May-June 1980 (magazine)
• Alberta Culture, "Heritage" magazine Vol. 7 No. 6, Nov.-Dec. 1979 (magazine)

Photograph depicts Trout Lake Johnny. The original photograph was from the collection of the uncle of G.S. Andrews.

This photographic reproduction from the BC Provincial Archives is captioned: "#68319 - G.T.P. Track Layer Laying Steel from Kitselas to Hazelton."

This photographic reproduction from the BC Provincial Archives is captioned: "#56538 - Copied from original watercolor in album by Mr. J.C. White, during Western Union Telegraph Expedition - 1865. Resembles terrain encountered in the Skeena area."

File consists of material relating to Charles George Horetzky or Horetsky (20 July 1838 - 30 April 1900). Horetzky was a Canadian surveyor and photographer noted for his work in western Canada as a member of the Canadian Pacific Survey under Sir Sandford Fleming and Frank Moberly. Materials included a summary write-up by L'Heureux, correspondence, newspaper clippings, and reproductions of articles.

Negative depicts machinery of the SS Enterprise.

Negative depicts machinery of the SS Enterprise.

File consists of reproduced photographs from the BC Provincial Archives and postcards collected from various places in British Columbia. Also includes newspaper clippings, negatives, maps, and articles. Highlights include:

• Signed Christmas card from William K. Blackburn, director of the B.C. Canoe Racing Association, which includes an original photograph of a canoe team alongside a canoe painted with the names "British Columbia" and "Simon Fraser" (possibly for a BC centennial event).
  • BC Provincial Archives reproduction, "Bates Camp, on Summit Near Headwaters of Omineca River", [189?] (photograph reproduction)
  • BC Provincial Archives reproduction, "View from Camp XX., on Summit near Headwaters of Sustut River", [189?] (photograph reproduction)
  • BC Provincial Archives reproduction, "Athabascan Indians at Stoney Creek, Fort Fraser District", 1905 (photograph reproduction)
  • Original photographs of Huble homestead, "Front View", [197-?]
  • Original photographs of Huble homestead, "Side View", [197-?]
  • Original photographs of Huble homestead, "House and Barn view", [197-?]
  • BC Provincial Archives reproduction, "Mile 145-2nd crossing on the Fraser River", 1913 (photograph reproduction)
  • BC Provincial Archives reproduction, "Ferrying across the Fraser, Quesnel-Xmas", 1910 (photograph reproduction)
  • BC Provincial Archives reproduction, "Old Mining cabins Vitai[?] Creek", 1913 (photograph reproduction)
  • BC Provincial Archives reproduction, "Hudson's Bay Company Post at Fort McLeod (McLeod Lake). Founded in 1805 First post built West of the Rocky Mountains", [191-?] (photograph reproduction)
  • Seven photograph reproductions taken from an unknown book, [191-?]
  • BC Provincial Archives reproduction, "Colonel Charles Bulkley", [189?] (photograph reproduction)
  • BC Provincial Archives reproduction, "Cassiar M.C. Hydraulic Plant Kleanza Creek Omineca", [191-?] (photograph reproduction)
  • BC Provincial Archives reproduction, "Mile Hydraulic Kleanza Creek, Omineca Mining District", [189?] (photograph reproduction)
  • BC Provincial Archives reproduction, "Stuart River Ferry ", 1912 (photograph reproduction)
  • BC Provincial Archives reproduction, "Sinkut? Lake Telegraph Cabin- Atlin- Quesnel Telegraph Line", [191-?] (photograph reproduction)
  • BC Provincial Archives reproduction, "Ah Hao- A Miner of 1871- Aged 63 Years, Germansen Creek", 1913 (photograph reproduction)
  • BC Provincial Archives reproduction, "Ferry Across the Fraser River Quesnel", [191-??] (photograph reproduction)
  • BC Provincial Archives reproduction, "Deserter Canyon- Blasting out lodge Finlay River", 1913 (photograph reproduction)

File consists of collected poetry and song relating to northern British Columbia.

File consists of material relating to Smithers, B.C. Materials include newspaper clippings, a postcard, pamphlets, a booklet, a map, and reproductions of images, articles, and photographs. Highlights include:

• District of Smithers, "Smithers, British Columbia", [197-?] (pamphlet)
• Winter Games Committee, "Northern British Columbia Winter Games", 1979 (pamphlet)
• Bulkley Valley Museum, "An Historical Tour of Main Street, Smithers", 1981 (pamphlet)
• Town of Smithers Chamber of Commerce Industrial Development Commission, "Smithers, British Columbia", [197-?] (booklet)
• Department of Regional Economic Expansion, "Land Capability Analysis, Canada Land Inventory Bulkley Area", [197-?] (Map)
• Province of British Columbia Lands Service, "The Prince Rupert Smithers Bulletin Area", [197-?]
• BC Provincial Archives, "Indians leaving Aldermere, B.C with dog team", 1911 (photograph reproduction)
• BC Provincial Archives, "Post office Telkwa Hotel at Aldermere B.C.", [191-?] (photograph reproduction)

This photographic reproduction from the BC Provincial Archives is captioned: "Passing through the Fort George Canyon- possibly the S.S. BX [steamboat, sternwheeler]".

This BC Provincial Archives photograph reproduction photograph depicts two surveyors in the Omineca region. The photograph caption notes: "copied fr. Swannell Diary MSS 392 (Volume 3)".

File consists of material relating to Terrace, British Columbia, including a magazine and pamphlets. Highlights include:

• Terrace and District Chamber of Commerce, "Your Guide to Terrace B.C.", [197-?] (magazine)
• Terrace and District Chamber of Commerce, "Welcome to Terrace, the hub of the Pacific Northwest", [197-?] (pamphlet)

This photographic reproduction from the BC Provincial Archives is captioned: "#80977 - Fort Fraser, B.C. - c 1914." Photograph depicts the Fort Fraser general store.

This photographic reproduction from the BC Provincial Archives is captioned: "#59874 - Prince George, B.C. from the foot of Victoria St., looking Southeast. April 12, 1914."

This photographic reproduction from the BC Provincial Archives is captioned: "#59876 - Grading Prince George railway yards. Marion steam shovel + mules. Late summer 1913." Photograph depicts Foley Welch & Stewart rail cars filled with gravel, a work horse, and a Marion Shovel Model 40 shifting gravel.

This photographic reproduction from the BC Provincial Archives is captioned: "#59864 - S.S. Chilcotin and the S.S. Conveyor at Foley, Welch & Stewart dock at the "cache" - Prince George, B.C. - Summer of 1913".

This photographic reproduction from the BC Provincial Archives is captioned: "#36523 - Transportation - Hazelton, B.C. Believed to be a Hudson Bay Pack train."

This photographic reproduction from the BC Provincial Archives is captioned: "#38210 - Mule train at Hazelton, B.C."

This photograph of a photograph [poor reproduction] depicts the B.X. sternwheeler on the Fraser River at South Fort George.

File consists of material relating to the Stikine River, predominantly consisting of newspaper clippings. Includes a photocopied 1976 annotated bibliography by Thomas Buri entitled "Of the Stikine River Country and its People".

File consists of material relating to pioneers and their stories. Materials include newspaper clippings, a booklet, and reproductions of articles. Highlights include:

• Canadian Federation of University Women, "Street Names A-Z", 1970 (booklet)

This photographic reproduction from the BC Provincial Archives is captioned: "#10843- Hudson's Bay Co. post at Fort St. James (Stuart Lake)."

This photographic reproduction from the BC Provincial Archives is captioned: "Prince George District - Another 'town' - Mile 129, BC - Summer 1913". In August 1913, Foley, Welch and Stuart, railway contractors, moved their distribution depot from Tete Jaune to Mile 129, in the vicinity of present day Loos, BC.

Photograph depicts Audrey L'Heureux holding a book.

This photograph reproduction contact print and negative depicts a Portrait of Perry McDonough Collins.

File consists of entirely of newspaper clippings collected regarding Les Cox who served in World War II under the first Special Service Force designed by Churchill and Roosevelt. Cox is also known for his position as a BC conservation officer for 32 years.

This photographic reproduction from the BC Provincial Archives is captioned: "#69967 - Indian Village at Fort St. James - (Stuart Lake)."

This photographic reproduction from the BC Provincial Archives is captioned: "Tug-of-war - Fort St. James - July 29, 1911".

File consists of material relating to Louis Adelbert LeBourdais (June 26, 1888 - September 27, 1947) was a telegraph operator, life insurance agent and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Cariboo in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1937 to 1947 as a Liberal. LeBourdais had mining interests in the Barkerville area. He was also an amateur historian. From 1941 to 1948, he was a member of a Liberal-Conservative coalition in the provincial assembly. LeBourdais died in office in 1947. Materials include reproductions of articles, correspondence, and newspaper clippings.