Photograph depicts a totem pole along a shoreline with canoes overturned at its base. A forested area is visible in the background. Pole is likely on the territory of the Wuikinuxv Nation, also known as the Oweekeno Nation whose traditional territory includes the shores of Rivers Inlet and Owikeno Lake. Annotation on recto of photograph states: "Indian Totem Pole, Rivers Inlet, B.C"
Photograph depicts a First Nations cemetery built on a rocky shoreline.
Photograph depicts a landscape shot of a body of water with two women standing on a forested shoreline in mid-ground with a mountain in the background.
Photograph depicts a wood planked building on pilings under construction in a forest clearing.
Photograph depicts several log booms on the water with a forested area in the foreground.
Photograph depicts piles of wood planks and log booms in the foreground with a waterfall in the background.
Photograph depicts a man standing on the deck of a sailboat with a view of a cannery along the shoreline of Ocean Falls with mountains in the background.
Photograph depicts four women cleaning a rug on a wooden walkway with three houses in the background behind the walkway.
Photograph depicts an elderly First Nations women and First Nations man seated beside each other.
Photograph depicts a First Nations man seated on a chair beside his younger sister. Annotation on verso of photograph states: "Canada B.C Indian mission Indian and his little sister"
Photograph depicts an older First Nations boy posed for the camera.
Photograph depicts a First Nations man standing next to a First Nations woman seated in a rocking chair in front of a house.
Photograph depicts several wooden buildings on the shoreline with a forested area in the background.
Photograph depicts a distance perspective of several cannery buildings with a body of water in the foreground and a mountain range in the background.
Photograph depicts the wooden Hagwilget Bridge spanning a rocky gorge over the Bulkley River. Forested area visible in the background. Annotation on recto of photograph states: "W.W.W. Old Indian Bridge, Bulkley River"
Photograph depicts a man diving off a wooden dock while crowd of people watch from the dock and a person watches from a boat stopped at the base of the dock.
Photograph depicts a young child petting a small fawn surrounded by lush greenery.
Photograph depicts a wooden building under construction and piles of wood planks on the shoreline.
Photograph depicts a lighthouse on a rocky shoreline with a forested area in the background. Annotation on verso of photograph states: "Driad Pt. light near Bella Bella kept by B.B. indian"
Photograph depicts two large snowbanks flanking a walkway with houses visible in the background.
Photograph depicts three men at a whaling station with debris on the ground and a large elevated tank in the background.
Photograph depicts several buildings along a forested shoreline with a church in the background.
Photograph depicts several fishing boats on the water with a wooden dock in the foreground to the left of the image.
Photograph depicts a cannery in front of a forested mountains with water in the foreground.
Photograph depicts a cow with a bell around its neck standing in the front yard of a house.
Photograph depicts a large group of people sitting on a rock on the shoreline with trees in the background.
Photograph depicts the interior of a church decorated with white streamers. Annotation on verso states: "Canada, B.C., Indian(?) Bella Bella Church decorated for Christmas by Indian "decoration""
Photograph depicts a multi-level hospital surrounded by smaller buildings and a wooden walkway. Annotation on recto of photograph states: "Methodist Hospital, Bella Bella B.C. George E. Darby, B.A., M.B., Superintendent"
Photograph depicts an unidentified individual leaning against a large overturned dugout canoe; barrel, bucket, and wood planks in foreground. Houses and other buildings can be seen on shore above beach, and two unidentified individuals stand in distance on far right.
Handwritten annotations on verso read: “Haida canoe on beach at Masset / ? 1898”; “No. 4 Page 5. Haida Canoe ready for steaming to [widen?] out and finish.”
An original negative of this photograph is held by the Canadian Museum of Civilization, no. 26664.
Photograph depicts buildings and signage on either side of dirt road. Unidentified man stands on far left, Atlin Lake and mountains can be seen in background.
Hand inscribed annotation on recto of photograph reads: “Pearl St., Atlin, B.C. Aug. 1899. A.C. Hirschfeld, No.74”.
Photograph depicts tent buildings on either side of dirt road. Unidentified men are visible on left, Atlin Lake and mountains can be seen in background.
Hand inscribed annotation on recto of photograph reads: “Pearl Av. looking towards Atlin Lake, Atlin, B.C., A.C. Hirschfeld, No. 174”
Photograph depicts group of working men and 6 dogs standing outside wood building. Hill in background.
Large group of women, men, and children pose on front steps of church. Some men standing in back hold brass instruments. Bishop Ridley (with long beard) sits in front centre between W.H. Collison (on right) and his son W.E. Collison. Photograph depicts the first church built in Metlakatla, which was burned in a fire in 1901, and replaced in 1903.
Handwritten annotation below image reads: "A gathering of Missionaries and Indians in front of Metlakahtla Church During Synod"; on verso: "[Ven?] Arch Collison & Mrs Collison".
Village can be seen in distance. Large church building stands in centre, hills in background.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "For heading of Page 18. Kincolith or 'The Rock of Scalps.' Section of Kincolith [...]"
Photograph depicts the a painting of three men in the Royal Highland military uniforms. Typed annotation glued to verso of photograph provides an interpretation of this piece of art: "The 42nd (Royal Highland) Regiment of Foot - 1782. The first battalion of this British regiment arrived in New York in 1756. After serving in numerous campaigns and engagements in North America, the 42nd (Royal Highland) Regiment of Foot garrisoned in Nova Scotia. It is from this famous regiment that the Black Watch (Royal Highland) Regiment of Canada derives its name and much of its colorful dress and traditions."; "Le 42nd (Royal Highland) Regiment of Foot - 1782. Le premier bataillon de ce régiment britannique arriva à New-York en 1756. Après plusieurs campagnes en Amérique du Nord, il fit garnison en Nouvelle-Ecosse. C'est de ce fameux régiment que s'inspirent les uniformes et les traditions du Black Watch (Royal Highland) Regiment of Canada. Cornemuses et tambours y ont toujours joué un rôle important et pittoresque."
Overview of a snow covered mountain tops of the Cassiar Mountains. Handwritten annotation on verso in pen reads: “Cassiar mtns.”
Group poses between two buildings, small dog visible behind. Wood piles and tree stumps can be seen on hill in background.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Metlakatla BC / Back row - W.E. Collison, Fr. Hogan, ?, ? Canon Keen / Front row - ?, ?, Bishop Du Vernet, Archdeacon Laycock". See also item 2009.7.1.32 for image featuring Father Hogan, and 2009.7.1.29 for image featuring Bishop Du Vernet.
Rev. W.E. Collison sits to left of totem pole, smoking a pipe (oldest son of Marion and Archdeacon W.H. Collison). Log fence can be seen in front of forest in right background.
Handwritten annotations on verso read: “W.E. Collison at Massett, QCIs."; "Dad beside totem pole".
Photograph depicts a flock of birds at beach, water and shoreline in background.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “North Beach Massett QCIs."
The David Davies Railway Collection encompasses all facets of railway history specifically in the province of British Columbia and the Yukon territory. The collection consists of research material accumulated over the course of more than fifty years, and includes monographs, periodicals, articles, clippings, railway timetables, photographs, maps and plans, and excerpts. Material covers public, tourist, and private (industrial) railways, including: CPR, KVR, E&N; CNR, CNoR, GTPR; and PGER, BCR. The collection excludes material regarding streetcar systems and rapid transit, but includes long distance electric interurbans.
Photograph depicts a cluster of canvas tents on the edge of an alpine meadow.
Photograph depicts 2 railroad workers. Annotation on verso of photograph reads, "Carl Wagner (top) leaning on car loader - early 1900's; Mountain Park Alberta".
Group portrait featuring 3 rows of unidentified men in suits and one member of the clergy posed on a sidewalk outside a storefront at Atlin, B.C.
The pair sits on ground beside large totem pole, Bertha on left (wife of W.E. Collison). Log fence can be seen in front of forest in right background.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Mother & Josie Edenshaw at Massett".
Village can be seen in distance. Large church building stands in centre, hills in background.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Grand Dad on beach at Kincolith".
Chief’s ceremonial Chilkat robe hung for portrait; associated headress is attached to wall above it. Woven headress features the inset face of a carved wooden bird.
Handwritten annotation in pen on verso: “Chief’s Dancing Robe surmounted by Dancing Headress for page 8.” Verso also has additional handwritten annotations which have been crossed out. Stamped photographers mark on recto: “Werner & Son; 39 Grafton St. Dublin.”
Photograph depicts a mortuary pole situated against a snowy landscape.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Chapter XVIII, Nom. 1 Chief Gwaksho’s totem pole. The Great Hunter.”