Photograph depicts a man standing on the deck of a ferry boat. A long row of building line the riverbank in the background.
Photograph depicts a view of the town of Quesnel from a southeast hill. Fraser River and the Fraser River Bridge are visible at left, the Quesnel River at right.
Photograph depicts a view of Front Street and Quesnel Hotel from Fraser River Bridge in Quesnel. Visible buildings include the Quesnel Hotel Cafe, the Quesnel Hotel, and John A. Fraser & Co. Ltd.
Photographs within this file pertain to modes of transportation and transportation routes (including construction, surveying and traveling).
Photograph features three sternwheelers tied to river bank. Buildings visible on far left, hills on shore visible in background.
Printed annotation on recto reads: “Stern Wheelers 1910 Quesnel B.C.” Handwritten annotation on verso in pencil reads: “BX, B.C. Express, Charlotte”
This Collection consists of photographs documenting early development of the Central Interior including such subjects as: homesteading, railway construction, packing & freighting, modes and routes of transportation, schools, mercantile development, leisurely activities, sports, natural resource development and exploitation, political movements, town-site development and policing. This collection also provides a look at history of the Taylor-Baxter Family - a long time pioneering family of this region, including: A.K. & Lillian Bourchier; Hugh & Hermina "Minnie" (nee Wessel) Taylor and family; Herbert & Sarah (nee Wessel) Glassey; and Bob & Violet (nee Taylor) Baxter and family.
File consists of 1 audiocassette of interviews possibly by Bridget Moran with Arnold Davis and Claude Foot.
Moran, BridgetFile consists of 1 audiocassette of interview by Gil McCall of CIBC FM Radio with rancher and author Harold Dude Lavington who discusses ranching life and the publication of his books.
File consists of 1 audiocassette of interview by Gil McCall with Branwen Patenaude who discusses her self-published book, “Because of Gold” about the history of gold mining and its impact on Quesnel's history. She also discusses the challenges of the publishing industry.
File consists of 1 audiocassette of interview by Bob Harkins with rancher, author Harold 'Dude' Lavington who discusses the publication of his books and ranching life in Quesnel area.
Harkins, Bob3 Sternwheelers tied to a river bank. Printed annotation on recto reads: “Stern Wheelers 1910 Quesnel B.C.” Handwritten annotation on verso in pencil reads: “BX, B.C. Express, Charlotte”
Photograph depicts three steamboats anchored near the shore of the Fraser river at Quesnel, BC.
Stern wheeler in river. Printed annotation on recto reads: “Steamer B.X. Monarch of New B.C. Soda Creek, Quesnel and Fort George”
Stern wheeler in river. Printed annotation on recto reads: “S.S. “Charlotte,” Quesnel. B.C.” Handwritten message on verso is addressed to “Mr. O. Winter 1016 V Park St. Victoria B.C.” The dates on the canceled 1 cent Canadian stamp on verso are not readable.
Photograph depicts men on sternwheeler in river, opposite shore in background.
Printed annotation on recto reads: “S.S. “Charlotte,” Quesnel. B.C.” Handwritten message on verso is addressed to “Mr. O. Winter 1016 V Park St. Victoria B.C.” Cancellation stamp on Canadian 1 cent stamp reads: "ASHCROFT B.C. JUN [10?] 11".
Image depicts the location of a slump type of landslide at Moose Heights, north of Quesnel, B.C.
Photograph depicts a road bridge in Quesnel.
Photograph depicts several buildings lining the river bank at Quesnel BC.
Photograph depicts a view of buildings lining the river bank, a steamship is anchored near shore.
Item is a tourist travel brochure for Quesnel, ca. 1963. The date of the brochure based on the image of the newly opened Quesnel Museum on the front of the brochure, which opened in 1963. Includes a pictorial city map inside the brochure.
Annotated overview of the Quesnel Quartz Mine Camp, with buildings numbered and a corresponding legend provided. Annotation on recto of photograph states: "1. BRIDGE OVER CREEK 2. BLACKSMITH SHOP 3. POWEROUSE 4. HEADFRAME OVER 200' SHAFT 5. OFFICE 6. WATER TANKS FROM POWERHOUSE 7. BUNKHOUSE 8. TRUCK 9. COOKHOUSE BEHIND #6 CANNOT BE SEEN" Additional annotation associated with photograph states: "We were always able to find the cookhouse even though hidden in this picture. Taken about 1935 by Russell Ross Supt. Quesnel Quartz Mine"
Photograph depicts a long row of buildings bordering a river.
Photograph depicts a long row of buildings bordering a river. A scow is anchored near the river bank.
Image depicts the train station in Quesnel, B.C.
Image depicts numerous wood piles near the sawmill somewhere in Quesnel, B.C.
Image depicts a sawmill somewhere in Quesnel, B.C.
Image depicts a sawmill somewhere in Quesnel, B.C.
Image depicts a sawmill somewhere in Quesnel, B.C.
Image depicts the original main street of Quesnel, B.C.
Image depicts the Hudson Bay Store in Quesnel, B.C.
Image depicts the Hudson Bay store in Quesnel, B.C. It was built in 1859.
Image possibly depicts the Fraser River from Highway 97 near Quesnel, B.C.
Image possibly depicts the Fraser River from Highway 97 near Quesnel, B.C.
Image depicts the Fraser River from Highway 97 near Quesnel, B.C.
Image depicts the Bohanon House in Quesnel, B.C.
Image depicts the Bohanon House in Quesnel, B.C.
Image depicts the Bohanon House in Quesnel, B.C.
Image depicts numerous unknown individuals at the Bohanon House in Quesnel, B.C.
File consists of records created or collected by Kent Sedgwick relating to various community projects associated with river parks. Example projects included in the file are a proposed Carrier village at Hudson Bay Slough, a Cottonwood Island park, proposed commercial boat tours on the Nechako and Fraser River, and the Quesnel Paddlewheel Park. Includes a project proposal document by the Fort George Band entitled "Establishing a Permanent Carrier Village in Prince George" (1990); a 1991 meeting package of the Nechako and Fraser River Valleys Committee (regarding the Cottonwood Island property and development of the Heritage River Trails System); a 1991 memorandum entitled "Prince George River Runners - Proposed commercial boat tours on the Nechako and Fraser River"; a 1983 "Submission to Rivers Committee Public Hearings by Heritage Advisory Committee, City of Prince George" describing the various river-adjacent heritage sites in Prince George; and documentation from the Quesnel Paddlewheel Association.
File contains postcard photographs portraying life in various Northern BC Communities. Images depict buildings and streets, church structures, harbours and docks, and views of the shore from the water to name a few.
Photograph location is unknown, but Davies stated it to be possibly somewhere north of Quesnel. A bridge is visible.
Photograph depicts a chip car #9581 loading at a sawmill on the northern outskirts of Quesnel.
Photograph depicts a down freight of 75 cars passing under the Quesnel to Barkerville road about 4 miles out of Quesnel.
Photograph taken at the Pacific Great Eastern depot in Quesnel.
File contains slides depicting landforms at various locations.
File consists of an electronic oral history transcript documenting the life of Bea Dezell from approximately 189? to 2004. Interview conducted in May and June 2004 by Denise Torgerson and transcript prepared by Elaine Hauck, both of Prince George Oral History Group.
Photograph depicts man (presumably A.H. Holland) with survey pole standing next to loaded pack horse.
Photograph depicts four men standing under balcony of hotel near other buildings on street. Trees line the street, with protective structures built around their trunks. It is speculated that one of these men may be Mr. A. K. Bourchier. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "As you were".
This file consists of 10 photographs pertaining to the Hixon Creek Cariboo Gold Company, and the Quesnel Quartz Mine; as well as two sheets of letterhead from the "Hixon Gold Recovery Ltd." a handwritten speech re: a mineral claim, and a hand drawn map and overlay pertaining to the Wellington and Highland (Belle or Lass) mineral claims.
Photograph depicts a group of men standing near a building with the sign, "James Reid Ltd. General Merchants". There are a few fences and buildings in the background.