Item is a photograph of the signing of the protocol agreements with reference to the Columbia River Treaty at the White House on January 22, 1964. Seated from the left seated are: Paul Martin, Sr., Lester B. Pearson and Lyndon Johnson. Mr. Williston is on the extreme right at the edge of the picture.
Item is a photograph of Mr. Williston and others at the signing of Eurocan’s pulp mill license. Pictured from left to right: Hamish C. Cameron, a lawyer representing Finnish interests; Ben Ginter; Clarence Cooper, the lawyer for the BC Forest Service; Mr. Williston and unknown.
Side perspective street view of Prince Rupert Post Office, as well as neighbouring buildings including the Prince Rupert Bazaar. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Post Office Prince Rupert B.C." Unidentifiable photographer's stamp is on lower right corner.
Shops stand along riverside boardwalk. Storefront sign for R. Cunningham & Sons visible. Many people stand and sit on boardwalk, and canoes and small boats float in water in foreground.
Handwritten photo captions beside image read: "R. Cunningham & Sons - Probably Port Essington", "NW coast canoe".
File contains photographs pertaining to the transportation of asbestos fibre.
- These include portraits of Clinton trailer trucks, trucks from the Cassiar Transport Division at Mile 860 on the Alaskan Highway, the assembly of large freight trucks, an unidentified bridge, and ships and buildings at the Cassiar Shipping Facilities at Pier 94 on the Asbestos Warf in North Vancouver, B.C.
- Twenty-three photographs dated 1982 depict asbestos fiber bales on pallets and inside shipping containers, with accompanying annotations commenting on the quality of the packing. Several images show fibre bales broken during shipment. An accompanying note reads: "SMD - please ensure this cannot reoccur.", and a photo caption reads: "pierced bags are resulting as an environmental problem as fibre is beginning to build up in certain containers." One of the photographs depicting the Cassiar Transport Division was used for promotional posters with the following commentary: "The Cassiar Transport Division operates out of Whitehorse, Yukon Territory and is responsible for delivering the asbestos to the White Pass and Yukon Route terminal in Whitehorse. Fuel oil and supplies are backhauled to the mines. By the end of 1967, the fleet will consist of 65 tractor-trailer units, each of which will carry 23 tons of asbestos. The distance from Whitehorse to Cassiar is 357 miles and Clinton is 403 miles. During the past year, the Division's trucks traveled 2,213,534 miles and handled 75,100 tons, and the mileage to 3.5 million miles. This is a year-round operation and convoys arrive at the mine daily in spite of the long difficult haul. The Division currently employs 43 drivers and 35 mechanics and operates its own maintenance and rebuild facilities in Whitehorse. Over the years these men have established and enviable record of safety, cost and performance."
- Additional photographs that have been integrated depict the Asbestos wharf and its condition, 31 slides of wharf, maps of shipping routes, storage, forklifts, shipping trucks, and packaged asbestos.
- Also included in this file are two copies of a "Photo Survey - Cassiar Ton Units - "Amstelveld & Trojoland" on arrival to Brisbane & Sidney - August 1967." This collection of photographs is a part of an assessment of the efficiency of shipping and transport to Australia from Cassiar. Pictures include: loading, forklifts, storage, ripped bags, broken straps, wharfs, trucks, slings. There are accompanied annotations with each of the photos explaining the safety hazards or inefficiency of the situation. This report was found inside a box linked to James Hardie Industries Ltd. This company is not mentioned in the photograph annotations, but could be related to the report since James Hardie Industries Ltd. was a key player in asbestos mining and manufacturing in Australia.
- Collection of photos of roadside spill of Asbestos, depicting a man with shovel cleaning up on 5 June 1985
- Photos from Eternit Societe Anonyme (a European company that Cassiar shipped to) of packaged Asbestos in storage in 1967
- Collection of photos of James Hardie Coy. Pty. Ltd. shipment of asbestos that was not stored or transported effectively. Many photos depict broken bags as a result of inadequate storage and forklift punctures.
- Collection of photos of Cassiar/Stewart Road Proposal. Photos depict tests of the various stages of shipping and transportation process including forklift tests, Marineo Sling tests, stacking tests, durability tests, container loading tests, problems with current units etc. Also included is a marketing drawing if proposed shipping plan - drawn by "Stewart 1977."
- Photos of shipping process of Turners Asbestos Fibres Lmt. Photos depict lowering asbestos pallets onto barge with swing, and storage on barge.
- Collection of photos of a shipment of asbestos, but the bags of fibre are not identified as a Cassiar shipment therefore the location is unknown.
Photograph depicts crowd and horses gathered in front of street building with the sign "The Northern Lumber Co Ltd."
Handwritten annotation on verso “Second St., South Fort George, 1912".
Photograph depicts a street scene along Second St. in Fort George. Wagons line the dirt road which is flanked by wooden buildings. A group of unidentified men stand on the boardwalk outside of Rigg's Restaurant. Handwritten annotation along bottom of photograph: "Second St. Ft. George".
Side perspective street view of the Canadian Bank of Commerce on a deserted dirt road. Printed annotation on recto reads: "2nd Ave Prince Rupert BC." Illegible faded photographer's mark on lower right corner. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "The houses and pavements are made of wood. Love Daddy. xx." Postcard is addressed to: "Miss Greta Poole 'Airoudale'[??] Collingwood Road Paigulou Devon England." Postmark on verso reads: "Prince Rupert BC 10:30 AM Aug 5 1925."
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”
Photograph depicts a crew of 13 men on a scow believed to be maneuvering through the Upper Fraser River at Scow's Last Lap (Scow Rapids), downriver from the Grand Canyon of the Fraser. Trees on opposite shore in background, rocky shore in foreground. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph reads: "the last lap".
Photograph depicts men on a scow, maneuvering what is believed to be the Upper Fraser River. Opposite shore in background, close shore in foreground. Handwritten photo caption below this photo reads: "1. Turning above the whirlpool where the dog swam across."
Photograph depicts men on a scow in distance at bend in river. Unidentified objects or structures on opposite shore in background, rocky shore in foreground. Handwritten photo caption on verso and recto of this photo reads: "Scow coming through upper Grand Canyon".
Photograph depicts men on a scow near opposite shore of river. Treetops in foreground. Photograph taken from above. Handwritten photo caption on verso and recto of this photo reads: "in the lower Grand Canyon".
Sub-subseries consists of sawmill operations records concerning Northwood Mills that were created or accumulated by Adam Zimmerman during his tenures as the company's President, Director, and Chairman. Includes records regarding sawmill operations in the Okanagan, specifically Penticton Sawmills, Church Sawmill, Boundary Sawmills, and the Princeton and Okanagan Falls sawmills.
Northwood Mills Ltd.Photograph depicts Sarah walking amongst people on sidewalk lined with cars and tall buildings. Power lines cross midground. Photograph believed to have been taken by street photographer. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Sarah Glassey."
The pair walks on sidewalk, wearing hats and fur lined coats, Glassey on left. Car, power lines, and tall buildings stand in background. Photograph believed to have been taken by street photographer.
Photograph depicts group of men and women standing on front steps to unknown building. Sarah stands second from left, Bert stands on far right with dog.
Polaroid photograph depicting large building with the sign "TRADES SHOP". Power line and red car in foreground; hill and trees in background. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph: "The Sanatorium. Fort Qu'Appelle - July 6/79".
Sub-subseries consists of sales and marketing records concerning Northwood Mills that were created or accumulated by Adam Zimmerman during his tenures as the company's President, Director, and Chairman. Includes financial records, reports, and marketing studies. Also includes records of Northwood Mills of Canada Ltd. (British sister company), Candawa, Eighty-Four Lumber Company, and McBride Lumber & Building Supplies.
Northwood Mills Ltd.Sub-subseries consists of sales records of Northwood Pulp. These records were created or accumulated by Adam Zimmerman during his tenure as the President of Northwood Mills, the parent company of Northwood Pulp.
Northwood Pulp and Timber Ltd.Photographic negatives depict men on tour in unknown locations in Russia. Images depict urban areas, mining areas, construction of buildings, railway, mineral samples, and equipment including dump truck and electric shovel. Also includes images of area speculated to be a mine pit. Men on tour are dressed in formal attire.
Handwritten annotation in pencil on envelope containing negatives: "Russian 'Asbest' Mine Slides" "7 copies of each - 23 negatives - 161 prints".
Photograph depicts team of horses pulling heavily loaded wagon with the sign: "RUDDY & MACKAY. BAGGAGE. STAGE & TRANSFER." One man stands holding head of horse and smoking a pipe. A second man sits in wagon holding reigns, (believed to be same man featured in items 2009.5.1.79 & 2009.5.1.80). Large "Grand Trunk Pacific" building can be seen in background, as well as a smaller building with the sign "HAZELTON" hanging from its eaves.
Fonds consists of Royal Bank of Canada records from branches across Northern British Columbia and the Yukon.
Royal Bank of CanadaItem is a photograph of Mr. Williston and Roy Thorstenson studying together in Princeton in 1938.
File consists of financial records of Rose's Ice Cream Ltd.
Photograph depicts an unidentified First Nations man standing to right of wolf pelts that hang from eaves of house in Atlin, B.C. Stewart and Glassey stand on left, Glassey wearing a suit and tie. Typed annotation on recto of photograph: "Wolf pelts from Teslin, B.C.", handwritten: "Ron Stewart is policeman." See also items 2009.5.2.67 & 2009.5.2.68.
Image depicts the "Riske Creek General Store" in Riske Creek, B.C.
Image depicts the Esso gas station in Riske Creek, B.C.
Image depicts the Esso gas station in Riske Creek, B.C.
Subseries consists of correspondence and accompanying informational material related to the Department of Regional Economic Expansion and local development projects. Records include petitions; newspaper clippings; news releases; brochures; reports; and copies of speeches given by Trudeau, W.R. Bennett, and the Minister of Regional Economic Expansion. Includes correspondence regarding construction and development projects in the Skeena riding, the Husky Bushplane, the 1977 drought in northern BC, timber licenses, helicopter logging, the Assistance to Small Enterprise Program, and requests for the extension of the Regional Development Incentives Act. Also includes applications for grants from the Regional Development Incentive Act (RDIA) and the Agricultural and Rural Development Act (ARDA).
Map is a "Recreation and Logging Road Guide to the Forest Lands of Vancouver Island Alberni Valley and the Surrounding Area" created for the public. Backside states "Welcome to TFL 44", along with promotional imagery and information for backcountry travelers.
Map is a "Recreation and Logging Road Guide to the Forest Lands of Vancouver Island Alberni Valley and the Surrounding Area" created for the public.
Item is a photograph of Mr. Williston on May 18, 1976 at his desk at BC Cellulose with the Hermes portable typewriter he purchased in 1938.
Image depicts the Ramada Hotel in Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts the Ramada Hotel in Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts a general store in Quick, B.C.
Image depicts the Hudson Bay Store in Quesnel, B.C.
File consists of one pulp dollar bill made of thick paper.
Hand annotated map depicts the proposed location of the Northwood Pulp Ltd. Beaver Bridge over the Fraser River near Prince George.
File contains photographs taken for promotional purposes.
- Two photos depict a Cassiar display at an unknown event in 1963.
- Eight photos were professionally taken for use in the 1978 Cassiar Asbestos Corportaion Ltd. Annual Report, and possibly other publications. These photos depict a skyscraper and products made with asbestos.
- Additionally, two hand painted postcards of McDame Mountain and Christmas Tree House are included that may have been used for promotional reasons. Also, four slides of a display, "Story of Asbestos."
- five photographs of unofficial tour of Cassiar via airplane in the 1970s.
Photo of entire ship building plant, including several vessels in the foreground. Hills are visible in the background. Annotation on recto reads: "Prince Rupert Ship Repair and Ship Building Plant. Prince Rupert BC. Frank E Kirby, William T Donnelly, Engineers. 17 Battery Place. NYC."
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."
Image depicts an old building on the main street of Prince Rupert, B.C. Only half of the business name is visible: "Skeena Color [sic]."
Image depicts the main street of Prince Rupert, B.C.
Image depicts the Bank of Nova Scotia located on "Besner Block" in Prince Rupert, B.C.
Item is a photograph of, from left: John G. Prentice of Canadian Forest Products; Peter Bentley of CanFor; Mr. Williston; unknown; Premier W.A.C. Bennett; an unknown representative of Reed Paper and L.L.G. “Poldi” Bentley of Can For.
Postcard image depicts streetview looking west along 3rd Ave in Prince George, B.C. Storefronts and period automobiles are visible. Handwritten annotation on photographic negative, now visible along bottom of print image reads: "3rd Ave, Prince George B.C. Looking West. HND 41".
Photograph features the hotel on George Street, Prince George BC. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph reads: "Xmas [1948?]", on recto: "From Mr. & Mrs. Fask Douglas." Poem on verso reads: "May Christmas Joy And all its cheer Be yours throughout A good New Year".
Collection contains photographs depicting community life in Prince George, B.C. Images depict holiday events, sports teams, government buildings, businesses (hotels, banks, retail, newspaper office), riverboats, railroad construction, fishing, a cemetery, street scenes, aerials, and landscapes. Also includes photos taken outside of the Prince George vicinity including Prairie Creek, Thomas Creek and Barkerville, B.C.
Image depicts downtown Prince George looking northwest across Dominion Street. Map coordinates 53°54'48.7"N 122°44'45.6"W