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Bulldozer on Talus Slope
2000.1.1.1.06.04 · Item · [1966?]
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph believed to have been taken near Kutcho Creek, BC during an outside exploration trip led by Cassiar's Chief Geologist Bill Plumb. Bill stands to left of man believed to be Matt Bell in right foreground. Bulldozer works along talus slope in left foreground.

Equipment United Keno Hill
2000.1.1.1.36 · File · 1989
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

This file contains a collection of photographs of Elsa Mine and Venus Mine in the Yukon Territories that were operated by Equipment United Keno Hill, and were subsequently closed after Keno shut down operations in 1989.

It can be assumed that the Cassiar mine was looking at the equipment at Elsa and Venus mine for purchase as the collection depicts various machinery including: shotcrete machine, long hole drill, auger screw, compressed air powered generator, Cat engine, scooptram and slusher from Elsa Mine; and an empty trailer, first aid trailer, compressed air powered tugger, air receivers, cooling system, twist air compressors, and a bit sharpener from Venus Mine.

2000.1.1.1.01.06 · Item · [27 January 1951?]
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph depicts the projected mining area of Asbestos Mountain, taken during the expedition of George Edzerza's party and their exploration of the future mine at Cassiar.

Handwritten annotations on verso in blue ink describing sections of photograph which have been pointed to or outlined in blue ink: "PROJECTED STRIKE - LOOKING NORTH - OVER -->" "<500'>" "NORTH".

Handwritten annotations in black ink on verso also outline areas and mark areas with "x".

Handwritten annotation on recto in blue ink: "No. 2. This is the continuation of the ore zone, over the top of the mountain, away from the 'fluff'' deposit."

Glacier on McDame Creek Road
2000.1.1.1.03.09 · Item · 24 December 1951
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph depicts McDame Creek Road, snow-covered and taken from center of road 1.5 miles from the early construction camp at Cassiar. Two stakes in foreground, one on either side of road. Glacier is believed to be crossing road between two stakes. Trees on either side of road, trees and hills in background.

Mountain North of Townsite
2000.1.1.1.03.10 · Item · 22 Demember 1951
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph depicts snow-covered mountain north of townsite, partially covered in shadow. Photo taken with sun at highest point in the sky. Plant site clearing in foreground, trees behind clearing.

Early Cookery
2000.1.1.1.03.17 · Item · 27 December 1951
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph depicts cookery building with truck on right, in front of door. Snow-covered lumber piles and machinery in foreground, trees and mountain in background.

2000.1.1.1.4.069 · Item · May 1965
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Flight index for 68 aerial photographs accompanying item. Map depicts Clinton Creek area, identifying airfield and mine. Cartographic legend: "CASSIAR ASBESTOS CORP LTD" "FLIGHT INDEX" "DATE OF PHOTOGRAPHY MAY 1965" "SCALE OF PHOTOGRAPHY 1" = 900 APPROX." "McELHANNEY ASSOCIATES VANCOVER B.C." "JOB No C189/6524".

Bill Plumb Exploration
2000.1.1.1.07 · File · 1963 - 1965
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph of Cassiar's Chief Geologist Bill Plumb who led many exhibitions for the purposes of Cassiar's outside exploration endeavors. Various photos in this collection depict Bill on some of these exhibitions.

Cassiar Aerial
2000.1.1.1.07.09 · Item · [ca. 1965]
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph depicts the Cassiar town in foreground, mine valley and north mountain range in background. Photograph speculated to have been taken during the plane ride of an outside exploration trip.

2000.1.1.1.09.04 · Item · [196-?]
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph depicts miner tramming ore in mine shaft at Hector-Calumet Mines (owned by United Keno Hill Mines Ltd.), Mayo Mining District, Y.T. It is speculated that this photo may have been kept for research purposes.