Item consists of transcript and tape summary of recorded interview with Gordon Wood, pharmacist, businessman and sports enthusiast who lived in Prince George c.1920s-c.1970s. He discusses various events that impacted Prince George including the Great Depression of the 1930s and set up of relief camps; the set up of army camps during World War II. He also discusses local politicians, his drugstore business and community members.
Harkins, BobPhotograph depicts a log bridge interrupting a wide dirt road in forest. Distant hills in background. Image has been cropped to an oval shape. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph: "Fort George - Hazleton Highway Near Burn's Lake".
Image depicts Burns Lake, B.C.
Image depicts Burns Lake, B.C.
Image depicts Burns Lake, B.C.
Image depicts a stretch of road somewhere at Burns Lake, B.C.
Image depicts a street in Burns Lake, B.C.
Image depicts the welcome sign in Burns Lake, B.C.
Photograph depicts the Canadian Airways Ltd Fairchild 71C CF-AWV float airplane at the shore of Burns Lake. The float plane was serving as a photography plane.
Photograph depicts the CNR depot in Burns Lake. Image captured looking eastward.
Photograph depicts (from left) Jack Lee and Philip Monckton leaning up against their 1930 Buick Series 40 car before leaving for Southbank Francois Lake. Behind them is the cabin they stayed in at Burns Lake, which was owned by Ben[?] Smith.
This is an excerpt from the Lake District News regarding a public notice of rezoning in Burns Lake. Map is provided.
Photograph depicts Skeena MP Iona Campagnolo speaking into a microphone to open the National Cross-Country Ski Championships in Burns Lake. Skiers stand behind the starting line.
Photograph depicts Skeena MP Iona Campagnolo speaking into a microphone to open the National Cross-Country Ski Championships in Burns Lake. Skiers stand behind the starting line.
Photograph depicts Skeena MP Iona Campagnolo speaking into a microphone to open the National Cross-Country Ski Championships in Burns Lake. Skiers stand behind the starting line.
Photograph depicts Skeena MP Iona Campagnolo speaking with George Brown of Burns Lake Community Development Corporation in Burns Lake.
Photograph depicts Skeena MP Iona Campagnolo speaking with George Brown of Burns Lake Community Development Corporation in Burns Lake while being filmed by director Paul Rockett. Unknown man in centre.
Photograph depicts Skeena MP Iona Campagnolo speaking with George Brown of Burns Lake Community Development Corporation in Burns Lake while being filmed by director Paul Rockett.
Photograph depicts Skeena MP Iona Campagnolo speaking with George Brown of Burns Lake Community Development Corporation in Burns Lake while being filmed by director Paul Rockett. Unknown man in centre.
Photograph depicts a view of Burns Lake, as seen from the survey crew's temporary lodgings at the cabin of Ben[?] Smith. Wyness notes in the photograph transcription that float planes landed in the bay below the buildings visible in this image.