Photograph depicts the a painting of three men in the Royal Highland military uniforms. Typed annotation glued to verso of photograph provides an interpretation of this piece of art: "The 42nd (Royal Highland) Regiment of Foot - 1782. The first battalion of this British regiment arrived in New York in 1756. After serving in numerous campaigns and engagements in North America, the 42nd (Royal Highland) Regiment of Foot garrisoned in Nova Scotia. It is from this famous regiment that the Black Watch (Royal Highland) Regiment of Canada derives its name and much of its colorful dress and traditions."; "Le 42nd (Royal Highland) Regiment of Foot - 1782. Le premier bataillon de ce régiment britannique arriva à New-York en 1756. Après plusieurs campagnes en Amérique du Nord, il fit garnison en Nouvelle-Ecosse. C'est de ce fameux régiment que s'inspirent les uniformes et les traditions du Black Watch (Royal Highland) Regiment of Canada. Cornemuses et tambours y ont toujours joué un rôle important et pittoresque."
Photograph depicts a painting of a battle regiment consisting of six men holding rifles and one man looking on. Typed annotation glued to verso of photograph reads: "Le Régiment de Carignan-Salières - 1665. This famous regiment was dispatched to Canada (then called New France) by King Louis XIV and disembarked from its small sailing vessels on eastern shores in the spring of 1665. Historically it was an important event. Until then, the colonists had been obliged to provide their own defence and the French regiment was the first military protection they enjoyed."; "Le Régiment de Carignan-Salières - 1665. Ce fameux régiment fut envoyé au Canada (appelé alors Nouvelle-France) par Louis XIV. Au printemps de 1665, il débarquait sur les rivages de l'est. Jusque-là, les colons avaient dû se défendre par leurs propres moyens; c'était la première protection militaire qui leur était offerte. L'arrivée des troupes régulières ramenèrent l'espoir aux colons découragés."
Photograph depicts a painting of a naval gun race with men in striped shirts pulling canons and an onlooking officer in uniform. Typed annotation glued to verso of photograph provides an interpretation of this piece of art: "Course de canons de la Marine. Deux équipes, en costumes de la Marine de 1812, réalisent une variante sensationnelle de la course de canons traditionnelle de la Marine. Elles doivent démanteler complètement les canons antiques, les porter en une course d'obstacles difficile et les réassembler pour faire feu. Il faut du courage, du muscle, et des mois d'entraînement."; "Naval gun race. Two teams in naval costumes of 1812 stage a thrilling variation on the traditional naval gun race. They must completely dismantle the antique cannons, carry them over a grueling obstacle course and reassemble the guns for firing. It takes courage, muscle and months of training."
Photograph depicts a close-up of a Royal Irish Rangers bagpipe banner featuring embroidery of a harp with a crown on top. Embroidered banner on pipe banner states "Royal Irish Rangers". Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Pipe Banners presented to 2nd BN Royal Irish Rangers by Van. Irish Fug Assn. St Patricks Day 1982”. Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.
Collection consists of 140 photographs pertaining to the life and pursuits of James Joseph Claxton over the course of sixty years. Subject areas identified within this collection include: quartz and placer mining in the Cariboo; Kingcome Village; the Royal Irish Contabulary; Roderick's Jewelers, New Westminster; the "M.S. Columbia III"; Kwakiutl petrographs in Fort Rupert; totem poles at Alert Bay; and the Salmon Arm Boy Scouts of Canada group.
Claxton, James JosephPhotograph depicts a Royal Irish Rangers bagpipe banner featuring embroidery of a maple leaf with a harp and crown in the centre. Embroidered banner on pipe banner states "Presented by the Irish Fusiliers of Canada the Vancouver Regiment Association 1982". Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Pipe Banner 2nd B R. 1. Rang Presented by I. F. (VR) Assn 1982”. Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.
Photograph depicts a close-up of thirty-seven Royal Irish Constabulary badges.
Photograph depicts a collection of twenty-four RMLI badges in a frame believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.
Photograph depicts a framed collection of military badges made of metal and embroidered fabric believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.
Photograph depicts a collection of twenty-three fabric military badges. Visible crests can be seen with the following words: “First Garrison Battalion” and “Second Garrison Battalion”, as well as the following acronyms: "R.C.E." (Royal Canadian Engineers?) and "R.C.C.S." (Royal Canadian Corps of Signals?) Framed military badges believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.
Photograph depicts a collection of eleven metal military badges believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.
Photograph depicts a close-up of Royal Irish Constabulary helmet. Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.
Photograph depicts a Royal Irish Constabulary wall plaque depicting a harp surrounded by text stating "Royal Irish Constabulary" and a crown. Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.
Photograph depicts a close-up of two Royal Irish Constabulary badges, two buckles and a whistle chain. Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.
Photograph depicts a close-up of twenty-one Royal Irish Constabulary badges and seven arm crests. Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia. Sticker on verso reads: “Ulster Museum Copyright not to be reproduced without written permission.”
Photograph depicts a close-up of twelve Royal Irish Constabulary badges. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Royal Irish Constabulary badges from the JJ Claxton Collection”
Photograph depicts a Royal Irish Constabulary pouch badge with metal work depicting a harp and crown in the centre surrounded by a cross and writing that states "Royal Irish Constabulary". Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Pouch badge of officers shoulder belt from about 1884 to time of disbandment ie. 1922” Stamp on verso reads: “CHAS. B. HILL-TOUT 1650 Hampshire Road, oak Bay Victoria, B. C.” Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.
Photograph depicts a close-up of a Royal Irish Constabulary helmet. Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.
Photograph depicts a close-up of the blades of four swords of the Royal Irish Constabulary. Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.
Photograph depicts a collection of eleven badges believed to be of the An Garda Síochána - the police force of the Republic of Ireland. Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.
Photograph depicts a close-up of twelve Royal Irish Constabulary badges. Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.
Photograph depicts a close-up of twenty Royal Irish Constabulary badges and pieces of an arm crest. Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia. Sticker on verso reads: “Ulster Museum Copyright not to be reproduced without written permission.”
Photograph depicts a close-up of four sword hilts of the Royal Irish Constabulary. Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.
Photograph depicts a close-up of Royal Irish Constabulary helmet. Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.
Photograph depicts a close-up of thirty-seven badges of the Royal Irish Constabulary, Belfast Harbour Police and the Royal Irish Rangers(?). Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.
Photograph depicts a framed collection of thirty-one University crests from across Canada. Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.
Photograph depicts a close-up of twenty-eight Royal Irish Constabulary badges, a buckle and a whistle chain. Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia. Sticker on verso reads: “Ulster Museum Copyright not to be reproduced without written permission.”
Photograph depicts James Joseph Claxton seated beside an unidentified man on a floral patterned couch with Claxton’s framed badge collection visible on the wall behind them.
Photograph depicts a close-up of five Royal Irish Constabulary badges.
Photograph depicts a Royal Irish Constabulary belt buckle with metal work that depicts a three-leaf clover surrounded by a wreath and a crown. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Constabulary of Ireland W/B clasp 18h0”. Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.
Photograph depicts a Royal Irish Constabulary brooch featuring metal work of a harp surrounded by text stating "Constabulary of Ireland" and clovers. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Shako Date previous to 1869”. Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.
Photograph depicts a Royal Irish Constabulary helmet badge depicting metal work of a harp surrounded by a clover wreath, a crown, and writing stating "Royal Irish Constabulary". Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Rank and File Helmet badge worn after 1887 officer same pattern but of white metal R & F bronze”. Stamp on verso reads: “CHAS. B. HILL-TOUT 1650 Hampshire Road, oak Bay Victoria, B. C.” . Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.
Photograph depicts a Royal Irish Constabulary ornament with metal work that depicts a harp with a crown on top surrounded by a circle of writing that states "Royal Irish Constabulary". Handwritten annotation on verso reads: Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Silver Celtic ornament worn by all officers after 1884 on the shoulder belt up to disbandment - 1922” Stamp on verso reads: “CHAS. B. HILL-TOUT 1650 Hampshire Road, oak Bay Victoria, B. C.” Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.
Photograph depicts a collection of sixty-seven military badges in a frame believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.
Photograph depicts a collection of eighty-four military badges in a frame believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.
Photograph depicts a close-up of Royal Irish Constabulary leather belt and case with attached gold badges and chain. Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.
Photograph depicts a close-up of Royal Irish Constabulary helmet. Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.
Photograph depicts a close-up of Royal Irish Constabulary helmet. Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.
Photograph depicts a close-up of nine Dublin Metropolitan Police badges. Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.
Photograph depicts a close-up of twenty-eight Royal Ulster Constabulary badges and pins. Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia. Sticker on verso reads: “Ulster Museum Copyright not to be reproduced without written permission.”
Photograph depicts a collection of exhibit badges of the Royal Air Force. Photograph accompanied by 3 pages of textual material describing each badge. Exhibit on loan to [?] by Cap. F. Durand. Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.
Photograph depicts two unidentified, young First Nations girls standing hand in hand on a rocky beach. Rail tracks extending from the water to the shore are visible in the lower right corner and in the background. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Kingcome Reserve”
Photograph depicts five First Nations children leaning over the deck on the M.S. Columbia. Stamped annotation on recto: “Oct – 64”. Handwritten annotation in pen on verso reads: “Mamalicula”
Unidentified people stand around and between totem poles. A row of buildings and snowy mountain peaks are visible in the background. Location is believed to be Kingcome Indian Village
Photograph depicts five First Nations children and a ship captain on the deck of the M.S. Columbia. Stamped annotation on recto states: “Oct – 64”
Photograph features interior perspective of the front of an Anglican church as seen from the nave. A large stained glass window, a carved Thuderbird lecturn and the altar are visible.
Photograph depicts a woman wearing a Cowichan sweater rowing a boat away from a rocky island with a lighthouse. Handwritten annotation in pencil on verso reads: “Gal in boat wearing Indian sweater knit by my mother Eileen M. Jackson (she also spun the wool) for her brother J.J. Claxton, cook on the Columbia Coast Mission Boat. - S.K. Jackson”
Photograph depicts James Joseph Claxton and an unidentified man pulling a large fish onto a dock with a peugh. Handwritten annotation in pencil on verso reads: “x JJC"; "C/C Missions”
Photograph depicts several carved totem poles and house posts in a clearing with a forested area in the background. Photographer’s stamp on verso: “W.E. Nicholson, 268 E. 10th, Vancouver 10, B.C.”
Photograph depicts a memorial totem pole in front of a fence line and a forested environment. Inscription on memorial pole states: “In loving memory of Tlaqwa Latle of the Qidwasudinuk Tribe, Died Nov. 9 - ” Photographer’s stamp on verso: “W.E. Nicholson, 268 E. 10th, Vancouver 10, B.C.”