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William John "Wiggs" O'Neill
2000.23.1.078 · File · 1960-1963
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of material relating to William John "Wiggs" O'Neill, a riverboat pioneer. Wiggs began working on a Skeena River sternwheeler in 1898 and continued working on the river until the end of the steamboat era in 1911. He then moved to Smithers, where he operated the first power plant and owned an auto agency for 43 years. Materials include two books, newspaper clippings, and reproductions of journal articles. Highlights include:

  • Wiggs O'Neill, "Steamboat Days on the Skeena River British Columbia", 1963 (book)
  • Wiggs O'Neill, "Whitewater Man of the Skeena", 1960 (book)
2009.6.13.30.70 · File · 1974-1976
Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

File consists of Campagnolo's incoming and outgoing correspondence regarding federal financial assistance for ferry services in northern British Columbia, and the termination of Northland Shipping services. Also includes a news release concerning the withdrawal of funds to Northland Shipping Company Limited, a statement by Campagnolo concerning alternate passenger services to northern British Columbia, newspaper clippings, a chronological list of Northland subsidies, a summary report entitled "Summary of Northland's Ten-Year Study," a draft news release concerning alternate shipping services, a photocopied article entitled "Whistle up the Inlet: the Union Steamship Story," excerpts from "Ideas" newsletter with an article entitled "Ahousaht Freight Service," notes, telexes, telegrams, and a memorandum.

2011.3.4.15 · Item · 24 December 1915
Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

Stern wheeler “Port Simpson” tied to riverbank. Printed annotation on recto reads: “On the Skeena river, Hazelton, B.C.” Handwritten message on verso is addressed to “Mrs. Flossie Strong 6 Nah St. Watermill ME, U.S.A” 1 cent Canadian postage stamp has been canceled with a date of “Dec 24, 5:30 PM 1915 Buffalo N.Y.”

Sternwheelers
2012.13.2.15.10 · File · 1988-1989
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to sternwheelers. Includes material regarding Pacific Great Eastern sternwheelers on the Fraser River; the B.X. sternwheeler; Trelle Morrow's book "Sternwheelers on the Upper Fraser" published in 2009; and sternwheeler travel on the Fraser River. Includes: "The Pirates of South Fort George" clipped article from Today's Consumer magazine (April 1989).

2009.7.1.065 · Item · [ca. 1873 - ca. 1920]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Unidentified man can be seen standing by small boat on shore in foreground, a second boat visible in water behind. Hills on opposite shore can be seen in background.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Metlakathla B.C. 'Stern-wheeler' passing village."

Sternwheeler on Land
2009.5.3.78 · Item · [ca. 1912]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Close view of sternwheeler resting on brick supports. Building supplies and sawhorse in foreground. A man can be seen on lower deck, and another above on third deck. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph reads: "Operator".

Steam tug, "Naramata"
2013.6.36.1.066.10 · Item · Mar. 1978
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a former sternwheeler building and repair slipway as well as a steam tug called the "Naramata." Steamer passengers ceased at the location in 1935 and rail service to the "Landing" in 1940.

2006.20.9.23 · Item · 1915
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Postcard photograph depicts sternwheeler tied to riverbank.

Printed annotation on recto reads: “On the Skeena river, Hazelton, B.C.” Handwritten message on verso is addressed to “Mrs. Flossie Strong 6 Nah St. Watermill ME, U.S.A” 1 cent Canadian postage stamp has been canceled with stamp reading “Dec 24, 5:30 PM 1915 Buffalo N.Y.”

S.S. Comosun
2004.2.1.159 · Item · [between 1910 and 1920]
Part of Reverend R.W. Large fonds

Photograph depicts the steamship Camosun on the water with numerous passengers aboard. Annotation on verso of photograph states: "SS Camosun"

S.S. Charlotte, Quesnel BC
2011.3.4.02 · Item · [ca. 1901-1915]
Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

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.

2004.2.1.130 · Item · [between 1910 and 1920]
Part of Reverend R.W. Large fonds

Photograph depicts the steamship Camosun on the water with a mountain range in the background. Annotation on recto of photograph states: "S.S. Camosun Port Essington B.C." Annotation on verso of photograph states: "Canada B.C. The Coast Steamer "Camosun" passing Port Essington"

Ship "Camosun"
2011.13.79 · Item · ca.1910-ca.1930
Part of Parker photograph collection

Photograph depicts a steamship "Camosun" in water with mountains in the background. Possibly near Stewart B.C.