Photograph of two men relaxing on some short exterior stars. A surveying transit can be seen in the background.
Photograph of two men posing with large surveyor's measuring sticks in a forested area during winter.
Photograph speculated to have been taken during a Cadets award ceremony (see also item 2009.6.1.749). One man in uniform speaks from behind microphone. Group of unidentified men and women can be seen standing in line in background.
The photographs depict the geographic areas of Stewart, BC, Boundary Pass, Nelson River, Bitter Creek Glacier, Portland Canal, Red Cliff and Bear Creek; as well as the ships “Camosun” and “S.S. Prince George.” Types of subjects identified in this collection include: community life, surveying, mining and transportation (i.e. dog-sledding, horse and buggy, and the Portland Canal Short Line Railway “P.C.S.L. Rlwy”).
Photograph of a happy man reclining on a short exterior staircase. A surveyor's transit can be seen in the background.
Handwritten notation on accompanying piece of paper reads: “Skeena Liberals, Stewart 1st Campaign, John Hanquest ('Midgie' John) + Pals.”
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo with John C. Lundquist and others in front of the Stewart Historical Museum. This photograph was taken with the intention of including it in Campagnolo's householder newsletter which was regularly sent to her constituents.
Photograph of a large group of people gathered around a steam engine loaded with coal situated on a wooden bridge. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Stewart BC Aug 9th 1911."
Photograph of a group of men gathered outside of "G.A. Clothier Assay Office." Two of the men are carrying a large bear carcass between them on a tree branch. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Bear Shot Near Stewart B.C. Hughes #18."