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2009.7.1.045 · Item · [1903?]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Three men stand in centre, each wearing a chief's dress and head-dress. Family members stand and sit on either side. Carved boxes and masks are positioned in foreground. The group poses in front of drapery hung against tall wooden wall.

Community members have stated that the people in this photo are from the Gitwilluyaxw clan from the wolf tribal house of Ksdiyaawak. The photo was taken at Gitlax̱t’aamiks along the Nass River.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Tsimpshian Chiefs & family. Goods [for or fr.] Potlatch".

2008.3.4.01 · File · 1999
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of article clippings from the following newspapers: The Citizen; the National Post; The Free Press; the Vancouver Sun; The Province; and The Globe and Mail. File also includes the Memorial Service program: "A Celebration of the Life of Bridget Ann Moran, September 1, 1923 - August 21, 1999; CNC Atrium, Saturday, September 11, 1999; 2:00pm."

News cuttings
2002.14.2.5 · File · 1976-2002
Part of Marianne (Marika) Ainley fonds

File consists of news clippings from newspapers, newsletters, bulletins, etc. where Ainley has been mentioned or has published a piece.

Mrs. Murray on Horse
2009.5.2.179 · Item · [ca. 1905?]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts Mrs. Murry wearing overalls and hat, seated on horse. A team of horses pulling wagon can be seen in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Mrs. Murray."

Mr. Murray on Horse
2009.5.2.177 · Item · [ca. 1905?]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts a man and woman standing to left of Mr. Murray and horse. Cardboard box lies in left foreground, and a team of horses pulling wagon can be seen in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Mr. Murray on the horse."

Mr. Blamey & Puppy on Steps
2009.5.2.267 · Item · [ca. 1950]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

A man named Mr. Blamey sits beside dog while smoking a pipe. Unknown building in background. Ladder and stool on right, building material on left. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Mr. Blamey on Buddy when he was tiny" (see also item 2009.5.2.262 for reference to Blamey family).

2004.12.1.12 · File · 1959-1978
Part of Bertha Wood fonds

File consists of legal papers regarding a mortgage shared between James and Bertha Wood and Alfred and Gladys Bower. Contains fire insurance documents from Reliance Insurance Company from Philadelphia.

2009.5.3.141 · Item · [ca. 1917]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts car parked in dirt yard. House stands in background on right, surrounded by miscellaneous items. White tent stands in left background. Water and shore visible in distance. House believed to belong to the Bourchier's niece Jean (see items 2009.5.3.120 & 2009.5.3.122).

Miworth Ferry
2012.13.1.25.11 · Item · 1979
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts five unknown individuals sitting on the remains of the old Miworth Ferry, somewhere near Miworth, B.C.

2008.3.1.126 · File · 1972-1999
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of:

  • Letter from Charlene Wyse, on behalf of the Hilye'yu Lelum Society, to Bridget Moran, January 27, 1995
  • Transcript of "Harkins Comment" by Bob Harkins which features both Mary John and Bridget Moran (April 5, 1993)
  • Copy of open letter from Brian Lam, Managing Editor, Arsenal Pulp Press regarding Bridget Moran's publications and Mary John's story (April 2, 1993)
  • Two draft versions of eulogy for Bridget Moran for her memorial service at the College of New Caledonia, September 12, 1999.
  • "We Three"- poem written in memory of a trip taken by Bridget and her daughters Mayo and Roseanne in 1994.
  • One original draft and one copy of "A Minority of One" by Bridget Moran (26 pages)
  • One original and signed draft letter to Dave [?] from Bridget Moran discussing the social welfare situation in the province and offering a plea for dialogue with the intended recipient.
  • Letter from John H. Wood, administrative officer for the Leader of the Opposition to Bridget Moran in answer to a number of questions routed to this office via Dave [?] (August 10, 1972)
  • Letter from Norman Levi, Minister of Rehabilitation and Social Improvement to Bridget Moran in answer to her letter dated October 18, 1972. (October 23, 1972)
  • Copy of letter from Bridget Moran on behalf of the Greater Vancouver Area Branch of the BC Association of Social Workers to Minister Norman Levi in follow-up to a previously submitted questionnaire. (October 18, 1972).
  • Letter to Bridget Moran from Rosemary Brown, M.L.A. acknowledging her receipt of an article previously sent to Ms. Brown by Ms. Moran. (October 9, 1973)
  • Newspaper clippings regarding Moran's various appointments in Prince George.
  • Various published stories written by Bridget Drugan in her youth: "How to Spend a Drizzly Day"; "How She Spent November 5"; "Camping Trip"; Story contest submission and announcement of winners.
  • Torchbearer's Club "Carry On" certificate recognizing the printing of one of Bridget's stories. (September 10, 1938).
2000.1.1.3.24 · File · 1952 - 1992
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds
  • File contains photographs done to item level description, depicting miscellaneous people and locations at or around Cassiar, B.C. This includes a photograph of renowned prospector William (“Bill”) Storie, Bill Pratt with a fox, a community gathering in a someone's home, and a hockey game.
  • Also included but not to item level is a photo of "David Madore" as part of his application to Cassiar, photo of "William Field" a local hire maintenance mechanic, and photos of a RNWMP Post sign (Royal North West Mounted Police) that depicts annotations "Indian grave" , "Miners Cabin" , "Road House" , "Customs House" , "St. James Church" , "Swansons Store" etc., and 15 negatives of various individuals at what appears to be someone's home.
  • Also included is cabin at Boya Lake, which used to be named Chain lake, located off the Stewart-Cassiar highway. This land of this cabin may have been involved legal issues , which was related to people at Cassiar.
2008.3.3.3.17 · Item · 26 May 1995
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts group of three standing in Agora courtyard at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C. Unidentified individuals sit in background. Accompanying note from Maureen Faulkner: "Mike, Tracy & Pat - we're having cookies & juice." Photo taken on the day Bridget Moran received an Honourary Law Degree.

2008.3.3.3.34 · Item · 26 May 1995
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts Bridget Moran's son Mike speaking on telephone in backyard, man named Mike in foreground. House in background. Accompanying note from Maureen Faulkner: "Mayo on the phone to Mike. Dave looks like he's got an onion in his eye." Photo taken on the day Bridget Moran received an Honourary Law Degree from the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C.

Medicine log book
2004.12.1.30 · File · 1993
Part of Bertha Wood fonds

File consists of Bertha Wood's medical log book, which contains information about daily medicine intake and dosages.

Medicine log book
2004.12.1.32 · File · 1995-1996
Part of Bertha Wood fonds

File consists of Bertha Wood's medical log book, which contains information about daily medicine intake and dosages.

Medicine log book
2004.12.1.33 · File · 1996-1998
Part of Bertha Wood fonds

File consists of Bertha Wood's medical log book, which contains information about daily medicine intake and dosages.

Medicine log book
2004.12.1.31 · File · 1994-1995
Part of Bertha Wood fonds

File consists of Bertha Wood's medical log book, which contains information about daily medicine intake and dosages.

Medicine log book
2004.12.1.35 · File · 1998-2000
Part of Bertha Wood fonds

File consists of Bertha Wood's medical log book, which contains information about daily medicine intake and dosages.

Medical journal
2004.12.1.25 · File · 1996-1999
Part of Bertha Wood fonds

File consists of Bertha Wood's medical journal, which contains information about doctors appointments and medication, doctor updates and new prescriptions, and logs of daily side effects and ailments.

2008.3.3.3.25 · Item · 26 May 1995
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts Maureen Faulkner holding baby named Caitlin on deck in backyard. Bridget Moran's daughter Roseanne sits on far right, beside black dog. Forest and fence visible in background. Accompanying note from Faulkner: "Me, batting bugs & chatting to Caitlin. A lovely wee girl." Photo taken on the day Moran received an Honourary Law Degree from the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C.

Mary John Wearing Blanket
2008.3.1.22.6 · Item · [ca. 1990]
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts Mary John wearing long blue material with red caribou in traditional artwork on back. Plant and ornamented fireplace in background. Photo speculated to have been taken in Mary John's home.

Marriage certificate
2004.12.1.03 · File · 1951
Part of Bertha Wood fonds

File consists of Bertha Schenk and James Wood's marriage certificate and a newspaper clipping of their wedding announcement.

2009.7.1.016 · Item · [ca. 1910]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Photograph depicts Marion and William Henry Collison standing on left with shovel, Bertha Collison on right, and young Muriel and Katherine Collison in centre with shovel (eldest daughters of W.E. Collison). Wood buildings cross midground, trees and hills visible in background.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Garden at Kincolith / Grandad, Grannie / Mimi, Katie / Mother".

2009.7.1.012 · Item · [1916 or 1917]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Marion sits to left of husband Archdeacon William Henry, small boy in between. Young children sit and stand in foreground, Katherine 'Katy' and Muriel 'Mimi' stand in background (daughters of W.E. Collison). The group poses in front of a wood door, ivy on either side.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Grand-dad (Arch. W.H. Collison) & Grannie with grandchildren at Kincolith".

2009.7.1.017 · Item · [ca. 1910]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Photograph depicts Archdeacon William Henry Collison to left of wife Marion, who stands bent over garden on right. Church steeple visible behind wood fence in background. Hills can be seen in distance.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Grandad & Grannie in garden at Kincolith".

2009.5.4.18 · Item · [ca. 1935]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Margaret (nee Baxter) Lund stands in snowshoes wearing skirt, high socks, sweater, hat and gloves. Log fence crosses midground, power poles and unidentified building stand in background. Margaret is younger sister to Bob Baxter.