File consists of a transcript of an oral history interview with Marilyn Wheeler.
File consists of a transcript of an oral history interview with Arne and Carrie Mellows.
Iska sits on horse led by Ward, autumn trees in background.
Typed message on front reads: “Happy Birthday Your Honour, You have a way of making each person you come in contact with feel so special, so we all want to wish you the happiest birthday year ever. Staff of Government House, October 18, 2002.” Signed by the staff of Government House.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “The Rock - I spent 6 years creating 6 gardens surrounding”.
The group stands on the sidewalk of a residential street. Photograph believed to have been taken at the Countess Aline Dobrzensky's Garden Party.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “June 04”.
Crowd and lawn chairs visible in what appears to be a park area in background.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “I.C., 1, photo: Norah Scholhew [?], June 2004, Iona greets Hlia”.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “I.C., 7, Norah Scholhew [?] photo, Iona + Hlia, two of former Prince Rupert gardeners, Victoria B-C, June 2004”
Handwritten notation on verso reads: “This is a favorite of mine. Thanks for inviting us. Love Gail”.
Item is a photograph of the McGregor family on land that was subsequently flooded to create the reservoir for the W.A.C. Bennett Dam.
Item is a photograph of Ray Williston and Bruce Brown with a bicycle.
Photograph depicts Knox McCusker sitting in his living room. The caption on verso reads: “His home in Fort St. John on the banks overlooking the Peace”.
Photograph depicts Gwen and Knox McCusker standing outside, side by side. Caption on verso reads: “Knox & Gwen McCusker, late ‘40’s or early ‘50’s”.
Photograph depicts a grown Hugh Taylor Jr standing, wearing a suit. A small tree and corner of a shingled building in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Many returns of the day. Best wishes for a very happy Birthday. Love from your brother Hugh."
Photograph depicts a young Hugh Taylor Jr wearing skis in snowy yard, one foot raised. The white porch of a house crosses background, laundry hanging in windows. Hermina Taylor can be seen standing behind doorway in porch.
Close profile of Hugh from shoulders up, in high collar jacket. Hugh is a young adult in this photograph.
6 year old Hugh Jr. sits on top of wood gate in doorway of log building, holding hands with older sister Virginia who stands in a hat and coat. Virginia is 16 years old in this photo. Straw-covered dirt ground in foreground.
Close view of young man in suit and tie, from elbows up. Believed to be either Dixon or Tom Taylor. See also item 2009.5.1.17.
Twenty-three year old Violet sits on a fallen log, in a group of unidentified men, women and children. Trees in background. Photograph has been cut in two and only part of the group is visible. See item 2009.5.1.19 for similar image.
Twenty-six year old Violet wearing hat and fur coat, and holding a purse. A second train is visible in background. Handwritten caption below this photo reads: "1931".
Seven year old Virginia stands beside older sister Violet who is seated on chair in front of house at South Fort George. Two small children can be seen standing in porch. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Violet & Virginia - 1921 -" (date believed to be incorrect).
Violet Taylor stands in front of hedges wearing a white dress and holding what appears to be the handle of a shovel or hoe. Forest in background.
Photograph depicts a man seated with bundles and briefcase in front of two small log cabins with sod roofs. What appears to be an elevated log cache stands to left behind cabins, with a ladder raised to its door. Rocky, dry field crosses foreground, mountains visible in background.
A group of approximately 70 people in costume stand in large room with wood interior and two British flags in background. The group includes men, women, and children of all ages. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "I Say were you ever in the Old Country?". See also item 2009.5.1.56.
Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Frank [Johnstron?] Oct. 13th/11 Hazelton BC". Photograph depicts Frank sitting in suit and hat with dog on a wood walkway, unidentified building in background on left. Wood pile is visible behind them.
Photograph depicts an unidentified man seated on rocks in tall grass. Bushes cross midground, forest stands in background.
Photograph depicts an elderly woman standing beside two younger women who kneel beside small girl on front yard. Trees, car, road, and neighbouring yards visible in background. Young girl speculated to be also featured in item 2009.5.2.5.
Photograph depicts a woman sitting on wood bench, and a second woman holding a cat standing behind her on mowed grass. Hedges and unidentified house in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "May Leigh - '[Blink--?],' & yours truly."
Photograph depicts a man and woman standing beside an elderly woman on wood boardwalk near front porch. Neighbouring yards in background.
Photograph depicts a man and woman standing beside an elderly woman on grass lawn. Wood boardwalk runs beside house, steps and porch featured on left. A jack russell terrier stands at their feet. Neighbouring yards in background.
Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph: "Early Days on the Cariboo Road. No. 8." Photograph depicts man driving two covered wagons pulled by team of six horses on gravel road. Valley crosses midground, hills in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "H. F. Glassey Esq. P.O Box 950 Prince Rupert B.C. Dear Bert: We have been kept very busy have been on committee work all through the convention but it was wonderful will write you a long letter from Vancouver. Mrs Earley wants me to stay until Monday morning train. Met Mr. [Colley?] everything going fine here. I am sure you are busy [...?] Love from Sadie. Mr & Mrs. [Graif?] are living here."
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."
Photograph depicts close view of woman in elaborate coat and hat. It is speculated that this woman may be Agnes Wessel, the mother of Hermina Taylor and Sarah Glassey.
Woman stands in walkway cleared of snow in front of tall brick home with a detailed porch, believed to be in Victoria, B.C. Woman wears long winter coat, fur hand-warmer, and large hat. It is believed this woman may be a cousin to Sarah Glassey's family, possibly through the Taylor line.
Woman speculated to be mother of H.F. Glassey stands in open doorway of porch, leaning her head against the sill.
Group stands on path, field in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Granny, Miss Jennie Pomeroy a school mate of mine who is visiting Granny, myself, Mrs. Bunker, Archie, Governor (Jim), Mrs. B's children her oldest boy is not here we could not find him in time for picture."
Young girl stands with dog in front of an adult on flatbed pulled by horse in foreground. Fence, building, trees, and hills in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "[Gineva?] - and Eleanor (my niece)."
Young woman believed to be Sarah Glassey stands in farm yard with two small dogs. One is hanging from the air as its teeth grip the dish Sarah holds. Fence and buildings in background. It is also possible that this woman may Violet (nee Taylor) Baxter, niece to Sarah Glassey.
Young woman believed to be Sarah Glassey stands in farm yard holding unidentified object. A small dog stands at her feet. Fence, supplies, and unidentified building stand in background. It is also possible that this woman may Violet (nee Taylor) Baxter, niece to Sarah Glassey.
The couple stands on wood boardwalk in unknown area, greenery and town in background.
Sarah Glassey stands to left of two unidentified women on boardwalk. Small dog in foreground, trees in background.
Two women sit at small table in front yard of large house, woman on right believed to be Sarah Glassey. Pillows, chairs, and plants on porch in background. Handwritten annotation on recto: "Mrs. Bradbury, Myself taken when I was sick. Her house in Saanich."
Handwritten caption beside this photo reads: "I built this boat." Photograph depicts canoe and paddles afloat in water, grassy shore in foreground. A pair of pants can be seen in boat, as well as wood planks, box, and rope on shore.
Sarah and Bert stand amongst two other men and one woman in group of five at unknown building, hillside in background.
Sarah sits with three other women on and near porch of unknown building.
Wedding party posed with family members in unknown location, trees in background. Photograph speculated to depict members or relatives of the Glassey family.
Wedding party stands behind ornate table in room of unknown building, cake in background on right. Kitchen can be seen through door in left background.
Two Women sit on hood of car parked in mud road, one man stands on right. Forest in background.
Five woman and one young girl pose on grass in front of palm trees.
Elderly woman stands to left of a young couple with infant. Building with tiled roof stands in left background. Poor image quality.