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Photograph depicts men and women standing on the floating platform of Mrs. Lanes’ floating home with two boats docked in the foreground. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “This taken after service at Mrs. Lanes”. Photographer’s stamp on verso states: “W.E. Nicholson”

Photograph depicts the boat "John Antle" motoring on the water near a rocky, tree covered cliff. Handwritten annotation on verso states: "M.S. John Antle on her rounds entering Smuggler Cove". Stamped annotation on verso reads: “The National Film Board”

Photograph depicts an unidentified priest and man standing in the doorway as a small house under construction.

Photograph depicts J.J. Claxton sitting on a rocky shore with the Columbia Mission Ship in the background at dock at Bendickson. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Bendickson”; “JJ Claxton on rock”; photographer’s stamp on verso: “W.E. Nicholson, 268 E. 10th, Vancouver 10, B.C.”

Photograph depicts a wharf and buildings along the shore of an unidentified fishing community with a forested environment visible in the background.

Photograph depicts James Joseph Claxton sitting on a tree stump with binoculars in hand and trees in background. Handwritten annotation in pen on verso reads: “JJC 1955"; "1955”

Photograph depicts James Joseph Claxton wearing a Cowichan sweater and military hat standing on the deck of the M.S. Columbia with a forested mountain visible in the background. Handwritten annotation in pencil on verso reads: “JJ. Claxton (JJC), Sweter [sic]: woolspun sweater knit by JJC’s sister Eileen Jackson My mother. SKJ Kelowna. My sister Barb LeDuc Kamloops has the sweater now.”

Photograph depicts two men in a row boat, one rowing and one holding a peugh (J.J. Claxton) and watching the catch being reeled in on the fishing pole of another man wearing a hospital gown. A small boy on the deck watches. Handwritten annotation in pencil on verso reads: “JJC x”

Photo is adhered to paper backing, upon which handwritten annotation on recto reads: “Placer mining Hixon B.C. Hungry 30ies. This picture taken on top of hill across from Quesnel Quartz Mine maybe 800 ft west of Quartz taken approx 45 yrs ago (1933) 1978.12.19”

Photograph depicts a wooden flume funneling water in a forested area. Photo is adhered to paper backing. Original annotations on verso of photo are covered by paper mounting. Typed annotation on recto of paper reads: “First wash for gold by Hixon Creek Cariboo Gold Co. Across Hixon from Quesnel Quartz up the hill. North side of creek 1930’s”

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 group of seven men standing in front of buildings. This is believed to be a cropped copy print of an original photo of the erroneously entitled the "Cairo Gang." Handwritten annotation on verso of photo reads: “Members of IGOE Gang. These were a group of police spies under the leadership of a fearless R.I.C. officer who were brought in from country posts to identify volunteers who would come in from Command Post in the country to visit H.Q. Dublin.” This annotation may be incorrect; instead, the photograph may depict members of the Special Gang "F" Coy. Auxiliary.

Photograph states the Canadian Army in uniform standing in rows in a field reading a lesson. Typed annotation on recto of photograph states: “Canadian army in Holland and Germany: First Canadian Army reading the lesson at an impressive Victory service near Enshede, Holland” It is believed this image along with text noted above was published on p. 197 of "Canada’s Weekly."

Photograph depicts a formal portrait of a large group of older men outside an unidentified building. Snow is still visible in the foreground and men are displaying medals on the front of the heavy overcoats. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Jim Claxton"; "JJC"; "Toc H Kelowna"

Photograph depicts a formal portrait of a group of eighteen men standing outside the Kelowna Branch of the Toc-H Headquarters. Handwritten annotation written on paper adhered to verso reads: "Toc H. Kelowna. Front Row: Bill Brown, Owen Jones, Ford Martin, Les Harrison, Paul Wayze. Middle: Bill Benmore, Ches Coles, Bill Bredin, Bill Talbot, Larry Kelly, Lee Weston, Abie Ablott, ? Known to police only. Back: Roy Pollard, Ward Rennie, Ray Stone, Bill Hughes-Games, Joe Barns. Photo by member Bill McEwan, 1930"

Photograph depicts the Canadian Provost Corps in motorcycle formation. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "No. 1 Provost Coy, England 1940". Stamped annotation on verso reads: "[--]egative No. 727-1. Please quote when reordering."

Stamped annotation on verso reads: "Negative No. 662, Please quote when reordering"

Photograph depicts Sir Neville Chamberlain posed in full military attire. Photograph is most likely a copy print and/or a photograph taken of an image in a book or newspaper due to its extremely poor clarity. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Sir Neville Chamberlain, Inspector-General, R.I.C."

Typed annotation associated with photograph: “City Hall – Port Coquitlam taken in 1950, according to the licence plate on the left-hand car. Left to Right: Jensen; Unidentified; R.P. Stone; Ralph Cave; Unidentified"

Photograph depicts a close-up of five Royal Irish Constabulary badges.

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 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 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 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 James Joseph Claxton’s framed badge collection visible on the wall behind the store counter. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Part of JJC’s Collection of badges 1954 Rodericks’ Jeweler’s New West.”

Photograph depicts an unidentified man holding the lever of a piece of wharf machinery on a dock.

Photograph depicts families at Dedrickson’s Camp at Drury Inlet standing on a wharf on baptism day.

Photograph depicts a group of people standing on the boat "Columbia" with a forested environment visible in the background. Handwritten annotations on verso read: “Christening at Dedricksons Camp. Drury Inlet”; “Three babies baptized this time”

Photograph depicts two unidentified men walking across a large log over water at Knight's Inlet. Handwritten annotations on verso read: “W.C. Baker, Chaplain”; “Knights Inlet, 23 April 1960"

Photograph depicts James Joseph Claxton, on board the M.S. Columbia, awaiting the arrival of a public health nurse, lighthhouse keeper and assistant lighthouse keeper who are approaching in a small boat. Handwritten annotations on verso read: “James Joseph Claxton - my uncle. Cook on the Columbia”; “James Joseph Claxton. JJC awaiting arrival of Public Health Nurse, Lighthouse Keeper and Asst Light house Keeper at Pine Island between Port Hardy & Bull Harvour. M.S. Columbia, Columbia Coast Missions (Anglican)”

J.J. Claxton fishing aboard the M.S. Columbia while a public health nurse does laundry on deck. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “JJ Claxton fishing”.

Photograph depicts a two men on small fishing boat, called a gillnetter, moored at a fish packer dock with six men at work. One man is transferring materials from crates into large bags while several others watch. Handwritten annotation in pen on verso reads: “Fish Packer”

Photograph depicts a Kwakiutl petroglyph exposed at low tide in Fort Rupert near Port Hardy. Handwritten annotations on verso read: “1957 Port Hardy, visible at low tide”; “Right negative, rock (?) Port Hardy visible at low tide”

Photograph depicts five totem poles of various sizes in a fenced enclosure 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 crowd of youth in cadet uniforms with Queen of England in foreground. Annotation on verso reads: “Okanagan Scouts, Guides & Sea Cadets. Royal visit 1939. From Penticton, Oliver, Osoyoos, Princeton, Hedley, Keremeos, Kelowna, Westbank, Summerland, Peachland, Rutland, Winfield, Oyama, Enderby, Vernon, Armstrong, Salmon Arm”