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Climbing the Rockies
2013.6.36.3.02.01 · Item · [before 1906?]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Postcard depicts Field station in the Rockies. Man standing on the left with a bowler hat was Chris McGregor, a professional (mining?) engineer. Earliest frank seen for the postcard was in July 1906.

2006.20.3.14 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
Part of NBCA Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts two unidentified men climbing down crevice in rocks.

Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906.
This particular photo is one of 8 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "From main camp up Kopoka River. Scenes with persons in." See also items 2006.20.3.14 - 2006.20.3.21.

2008.3.3.3.12 · Item · 26 May 1995
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts Moran holding framed certificate while walking up stairs in crowded Canfor Theatre at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C. Moran walks with unidentified woman, both wearing regalia. Accompanying note from Maureen Faulkner: "Up the Stairs you march. This is a very emotional time for all of us!." Photo taken on the day Moran received an Honourary Law Degree.

2008.3.3.3.13 · Item · 26 May 1995
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts Moran holding framed certificate while walking up stairs in crowded Canfor Theatre at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C. Moran walks with Dr. Mary Ellen Kelm, both wearing regalia. Accompanying note from Maureen Faulkner: "Pride & relief. R [Roseanne Moran] is yelling 'Mom, Mom, We're here!'" Photo taken on the day Moran received an Honourary Law Degree.

2006.20.3.35 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
Part of NBCA Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts two men standing on mountain with walking sticks, carrying bundles on their backs. Valley and mountains visible in background below. Handwritten annotation visible on negative: "[?] Climbing [?] Sta - K. River" (Kopoka?).

Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906. This particular photo is one of 7 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Around River Taku and main camp on same." See also items 2006.20.3.35 - 2006.20.3.41.

Pat Allan Morrow
2000.23.1.073 · File · 1980-1985
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of material relating to Patrick Allan Morrow who was a Canadian photographer and mountain climber. In 1986 Morrow was the first person to climb the Seven Summits in the Carstensz-Version. Materials include magazine clippings, newspaper clippings, and correspondence between Morrow and L'Heureux.

2013.6.36.1.027.02 · Item · [23 June 1979]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts bridge #504 crossing Wilkinson Creek at the top end of the Sawyer loop. This is at about mile 50.75 on the CPR line in the Carmi Subdivision. The elevation here is 2973 ft. and the line is climbing at an even ascent. The view is looking northeast.

2007.1.25.7.58 · Item · 1927
Part of Aleza Lake Research Forest fonds

Item is a photograph of a copy print that has been reproduced as a slide, resulting in low photographic quality. Location of original photograph unknown.

"A large Douglas-fir veteran on the ridge above the camp towered above the Spruce-Balsam forest. A decision was made to convert it into a forest fire lookout. This photo shows a climber going up to top it"." --from the notes of Ralph Schmidt

May-July 1998
1994.1.1.1.174 · File · [after 1990]
Part of UNBC Office of External Relations

File consists of photographs of UNBC in May July 1998. Includes images of: GREAT Winners Colleen Bryden and Linda Rankin; Christine Breed -Electron microscope; Climbing at Giscome; Amanda Smashnuk; Terrace Grads Carol Adam & Jacqueline Hoekstra; and the PG Savings donation.

2007.1.25.7.59 · Item · 1927
Part of Aleza Lake Research Forest fonds

Item is a photograph of a copy print that has been reproduced as a slide, resulting in low photographic quality. Location of original photograph unknown.

"A large Douglas-fir veteran on the ridge above the camp towered above the Spruce-Balsam forest. A decision was made to convert it into a forest fire lookout. This photo shows a climber going up to top it. After the top was removed, a platform was built. Large spikes were used to provide steps." --from the notes of Ralph Schmidt in accompanying file

2007.1.25.7.60 · Item · 1927
Part of Aleza Lake Research Forest fonds

Item is a photograph of a copy print that has been reproduced as a slide, resulting in low photographic quality. Location of original photograph unknown.

"A large Douglas-fir veteran on the ridge above the camp towered above the Spruce-Balsam forest. A decision was made to convert it into a forest fire lookout. This photo shows a climber going up to top it. After the top was removed, a platform was built. Large spikes were used to provide steps." --from the notes of Ralph Schmidt in accompanying file

Sports Programs / General
2009.6.13.40.002 · File · 1977-1978
Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

File consists of Campagnolo's incoming and outgoing correspondence in French and English regarding emerging sports in Canada, climbing in Nepal, and financial assistance for sports organizations. Also includes original and photocopied newspaper clippings, a statute by the International Luge Federation, minutes from the 1977 general meeting for the Canadian Ball Hockey Association, fliers for various sports by Apollo Exercises, adages about boys and sports, notes, telexes, and memoranda.

1994.1.1.5.1.56 · Item · 1998
Part of UNBC Office of External Relations

Digital video recording is an episode of Spotlight on UNBC from June 1998. Features include highlights from Convocation 1998, rock climbing with UNBC students, forestry news at UNBC, construction of the Irving K Barber Enhanced Forestry Laboratory, the Forest Expo hosted in Prince George in May 1998, the Northern BC GIS conference, the Festival of the Arts, and the Children's Miracle telethon. Includes interviews with Dwight Wolfe from Northwood.

2000.1.1.3.19.132 · Item · [ca. 1980]
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph depicts part of the vacuum dust control and removal system in the Cassiar mill building. Unidentified man can be seen at rotary air-lock, in which heavy blown dust would collect before dropping to plenum conveyor resting just above floor. From here, the dust would eventually be expelled at the tailings pile outside of the mill. Second unidentified man can be seen climbing steps in background. This section of the mill was located above the lab.

2006.20.3.34 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
Part of NBCA Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts two men climbing up snowy area with walking poles and other gear. Handwritten annotation visible on negative: "Nellis & Gilroy Snow [?] - No.3."

Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906.
This particular photo is one of 13 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "SOME OTHERS." See also items 2006.20.3.22 - 2006.20.3.33.

1994.1.1.5.2.179 · Item · 1998
Part of UNBC Office of External Relations

Videotape contains footage of: 8-May-98 - GIS Conference - Wolfe, Dwight / 8-May-98 - Value-Added Seminar / 9-May-98 - Forest Expo - FRBC Bursaries - Olsen, Dionne / 20-May-98 - Recreation Class goes Climbing at Giscome - Stewart, Gord; Murphy, Kevin; Pagnucco, Joel; Ewert, Alan / 22-May-98 - Unity Panel presentation - DeVillers, Paul / 23-May-98 - BC Festival of Arts on campus

May-July 1997
1994.1.1.1.167 · File · [after 1990]
Part of UNBC Office of External Relations

File consists of photographs of UNBC in May July 1997. Includes images of: Tulips; Richard Lazenby Psyc Presentation - Hiroe Wood, Philip White (Prince Rupert Grad), Barbara Isaac, Mary-Ellen Kelm, Ken Prkachin; Charles Hogg & Laura Firth; Daycare Shots; Edmond Constantineau; Air BC students; Annette Browne; Wendy Marks Wins BC Poli Sci Student essay contest; Tour guide Bipasha Barouha; Joe Ackerman; Curtis' Park Bench; FRBC Announcement; CIBC Contributes $100,000; Students on a tour of the Brewery; Darwyn Coxson & Jocelyn Campbell in the trees conducting research on lichens; Slocan Banner Raising; First Nations mask-making; Climbing at The Crag; Carol Lo at Grabba Jabba; Mountain-biking on the Greenway; International Student Yumi Kanaoka in the Himalayas; Honourary Degree Gift Presentations & Conference Centre Art Dedication; Mudslide, University Way.

Jack Boudreau Collection
2001.11 · Collection · 1910-1996

Collection consists of over 120 images, copy prints, originals, digitized images, postcards and reproductions of textual materials relating to the pioneers, wildlife, and trapping of the Prince George region.

Boudreau, Jack