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Photograph depicts a man cooking over campfire, log building and forest in background.

Photograph depicts man smoking pipe in area believed to be a mining location, sandy cliffs in background.

Photograph depicts three men wearing suits and ties, posed in front of car in gravel area believed to be at a mining location. Hauling truck crosses road in midground, cliffs and hills in background.

Photograph depicts an unidentified man mining in rocky area, trees and hills in background. Handwritten annotations on verso of photograph: "PLACER MINER WSHING FOR GOLD FINDLAY RIVER BC", "PHOTO WWW".

Photograph depicts men standing on shore near what appears to be a long pier extending into the river. Trees on left, opposite shore in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Pete Joy's Bar Finlay River."

Photograph depicts a man standing in a loaded canoe floating close to shore. Two men stand on rocky shore in left foreground. Tall hills in background, river rapids behind canoe in midground. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Parle Pas Rapids Peace River."

Photograph depicts Mount Selwyn rising on opposite shore in right midground. River in foreground, mountains in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Mount Selwyn Peace River."

Photograph depicts a team of dogs and sled resting in a very flat snow-covered area. Hills in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "ATLIN."

Photograph depicts lumber piles and what appears to be a very long sluicing trough along Otter Creek. Forest and hills in background. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph: "Otter Creek 6/6/37". See also item 2009.5.2.70.

Photograph depicts a shallow creek winding through dirt area, forest in background. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph: "Otter Creek Showing overlying moraine 6/6/37". See also item 2009.5.2.69.

Photograph depicts mountain range in distance, forest in foreground. Area speculated to be near Atlin, B.C.

Photograph depicts a large lake, trees in foreground, mountains in background. Area speculated to be near Atlin, B.C. Handwritten annotations on recto of photograph: "36", "Aug 3 on way to A '[Homell?]'."

Photograph depicts a rocky area at base of forest trees, flowing water can be seen in foreground.

Photograph depicts river winding between steep hills, trees in foreground.

Photograph depicts rocks protruding from river in distance, trees on cliffs in background.

Photograph depicts river winding through hills, cleared area in foreground. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "slid".

Photograph depicts unknown river winding through steep cliffs, trees on either side.

Photograph depicts trees standing in foreground, river and hills visible in distance.

Photograph depicts unidentified river flowing through hills, trees in foreground, mountains in background.

Photograph depicts unidentified river or lake. Bushes in foreground, hills in distance.

Photograph depicts a river or lake, trees on shore in foreground.

Photograph depicts river winding through steep hills.

Sarah sits between four men on large tree trunk suspended over canyon in unidentified area, cliffs and hill in background. Man holing Sarah's hand on her left is believed to be a Mr. Murray, also featured in item 2009.5.2.175.

Photograph depicts a small totem pole in front of trees and a roadway. Photographer’s stamp on verso: “W.E. Nicholson, 268 E. 10th, Vancouver 10, B.C.”

Photograph depicts a small totem pole in front of trees and a roadway. Photographer’s stamp on verso: “W.E. Nicholson, 268 E. 10th, Vancouver 10, B.C.”

Photograph depicts a close-up of Alert Bay house posts adorned with First Nations carvings. Photographer’s stamp on verso: “W.E. Nicholson, 268 E. 10th, Vancouver 10, B.C.”

Photograph depicts a close-up of a totem pole behind a fence overlooking a wharf and a ship named Camosun. Photographer’s stamp on verso: “W.E. Nicholson, 268 E. 10th, Vancouver 10, B.C.”

View of pier, cluster of houses and trees with snow topped mountains in background. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Hospital” with an arrow pointing to the building. Postage cancelation stamp on verso reads: "PORT ESSINGTON B.C. JUL 7 07". Handwritten annotation on recto reads: “PORT SIMPSON. Mrs. Noble Port Essington B. C. Hope you are feeling better. I am doing splendidly have not felt so well for years. Dr. advises me to stay at least another month A.W.B.”

Slightly oblique front view of railway cars on a track. Buildings and hills can be seen in the background. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Railway Station and Park Area, McBride, B.C."

Photograph of a large crowd gathered at the McBride train station. Printed annotation on recto reads: "'Rocky Mountain Rangers Band, McBride, B.C.'"

Photograph of a scow traveling down the tumultuous Fraser River. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Scow in Grand Canon Fraser River."

Lofty view of Fort George, B.C., river and paddle wheeler on right. Treed hills can be seen in background. Printed annotation on verso reads: “Fort George B. C.”

Street view photograph of a large brick with a vehicle parked in front. Printed annotation on recto reads: "C.N.R. Station Prince George, B.C."

Overhead view of downtown Prince George with a forested area in the background. Printed annotation on recto reads: "South Fort George- 1914."

Street view of many vehicles parked in front of the Hotel Northern. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Hotel Northern, South Fort George."

Street level photo of George Street in Prince George, Visible businesses include the "Prince George Hotel" and "Ford" dealership. Printed annotation on recto reads: "George St. Looking North Prince George, B.C. N&D."

Printed captions below images on recto read: “Souvenir of Prince Rupert BC; Prince Rupert June 1st, 1909; Prince Rupert Sept 1st, 1913; Public School; Water Front; City Hall; Haye Cove; Margaeto Fleet; Harbour Scene; SS Prince Marquitta at Prince Georg; Sunrise Prince Rupert Harbour; General Hospital; Gold Storage Place; Prince Rupert from Summit”.

View from water of large industrial building (cannery?). Handwritten annotation in pencil on verso reads: “Seal Cove BC P. Rupert BC.” Handwritten message in ink on verso is addressed to “Miss Belding 33 Marlbro Avenue Hull Josks Eng.” 2 cancelled Canadian postage stamps read: “Vancouver B.C. Jul 4, 8 PM 1914”

Street view of Prince Rupert storefronts. A high cliff can be seen in the background with several large houses perched atop it. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Prince Rupert Residences on the Cliff which runs thru the Heart of the City." Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "8-18-24 I am still on the go but heading for home when [illegible] to be by Soft cot. Here seen some great scenery in Canada. Trains by boat to-night for Vancouver. Nan felt better. Love for all Chas[??]." Handwritten address on verso reads: "Mrs. Friderich Eley R [illegible] 3 Santa Ana Calif. U.S.A." Postmark stamped on verso reads: "Prince Rupert BC. 10 PM Aug 18 1924."

Overhead view of a block of business and harbour buildings in Prince Rupert BC. The "Savoy Hotel" is visible in the foreground. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Part of Business Section & Harbour. Prince Rupert B.C. F. Button Photo Pr. Rupert No. 494."

Photograph of many fishing boats in a harbour. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Fishing Boats Unloading at Prince Rupert, B.C."

Photograph of a large explosion on a rocky shoreline. A bridge is visible in the foreground and a body of water is partially visible in the background. Printed annotation on recto reads: "McRae Bros Moving Mountains at Prince Rupert BC Apr 24th" Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Rupert. July 17 1913. Dear [illegible]. Just a card for that album if you've got any room left by now. This is one of the blasts for the clearing of the drydock up here. [Illegible] W.M." Postcard is addressed to: "Miss C.M. Ranip[??] 931 Northlane Av.[sic] Seattle Wash." Two Canadian one cent stamps are affixed on verso. Postmark reads: "Prince Rupert BC. PM Jul 17 13."

Photograph of a large wooden bridge across Hayes Creek, Prince Rupert, BC. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Hayes Creek Bridge Prince Rupert BC." Handwritten annotation on recto reads: "Dear Mary. Why don't you and my letter hyp[illegible] old [illegible] Louisa A./ P.O. Box 32./ P.R." Handwritten address on verso reads: "Miss Mary Wonoghue Prideaux St., Nanaimo. B.C." Postcard is affixed with a one cent Canadian stamp. Postmarks on verso read: "Prince Rupert B.C. PM Jun 18 11." and "Nanaimo B.C. 18 Jun 21 11."

Street view of a crowd of men milling around on Centre Street in Prince Rupert, BC. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Centre Street, Prince Rupert, B.C."

Street view down Centre Street in Prince Rupert, BC. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Centre Street, Prince Rupert, B.C. 1664." Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Minnie sent a parcel to you by express to-day- some things you left behind you. I hope you and Bertie had a good trip up. Florrie and the children will leave on the morning train. All are pretty well and send their love to you. Harrie." Postcard is addressed to: "Miss M.V. Beattie Enderby, B.C." Verso is affixed with a two cent Canadian stamp. Postmarkson recto and verso are illegible.

Lofty view of the buildings along the Prince Rupert wharf with workers unloading a vessel. Water and mountains can be seen in the background. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Prince Rupert Wharf."

Hand coloured photo of Main Street in Prince Rupert, with various tents and buildings on either side of the wooden road. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Main Street, Prince Rupert, B.C. : On comparatively Level Line London to Yokohama." Artist's mark on lower right corner reads: "104,035 J.V."

Hand coloured photo of lumber piles and buildings along the edge of the railway. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Prince Rupert, B.C. : View from Wharf Grand Trunk Pacific Railway." Artist's mark in lower left corner reads: "103,110 J.V."

Stern wheelers “Operator” and “Conveyor” in dock. Printed annotation on recto reads: “S.S. “Operator” and “Conveyer” at Fort George, B.C. No. 107.”

B.C. Express Steamer, Fraser River. Trees and mountains in background. Printed annotation on recto reads: “B.C. Express Steamer, Fraser River.” Handwritten annotation in pencil on verso reads: “BC Express Fraser River BC”