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2013.6.35.09 · Stuk · [between 1948 and 1968]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Map depicts the Canadian National Railway system, including trackage for the Central Vermont Railway, the Detroit & Toledo Shore Line Railroad, the Grand Trunk Western Railroad, the Duluth Winnipeg & Pacific Railway, and the Northern Alberta Railway.

2012.13.2.11.11.57 · Stuk · Dec. 1948
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

The item is a photograph depicting Caine Lumber Co. Ltd. during the Nechako River flood on 20 December 1948. Annotation on the front of the photograph states, "opposite C.L.C. Ltd Garage Riverside Ave.." Annotation on reverse side of photograph states, "Nechako Ice Flood. Dec. 20/48 from Garage Riverside Ave. Caine Lbr Co Ltd Looking East"

2012.13.2.11.11.48 · Stuk · Dec. 1948
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

The item is a photograph depicting a small structure along the river during the Nechako River flood on 20 December 1948. Annotation on reverse side of photograph states, "Nechako River Flood. Dec. 20th, 1948."

2012.13.2.11.11.59 · Stuk · Dec. 1948
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

The item is a photograph depicting the river during the Nechako River flood on 20 December 1948. Annotation on reverse side of photograph states, "Nechako River Flood Dec. 20/48 At Caine Lbr Co Mill Site River Road."

2012.13.2.11.11.46 · Stuk · 20 Dec. 1948
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

The item is an album of three photographs depicting the Nechako River flood in December 1948. Photographs depict Caine Lumber Co. Ltd. Annotations on the album state, "Nechako River Ice Flood on Riverside Ave. Dec. 20th 1948 Looking East from office of Caine Lbr. Co. Ltd."

2012.13.2.11.11.47 · Stuk · 20 Dec. 1948
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

The item is an album of three photographs depicting the Nechako River flood in December 1948. Photographs depict Caine Lumber Co. Ltd. and the Nechako Bridge. Annotations on the album state, "At Caine Lumber Co Mill Site. River Road. Nechako River Flood Dec. 20/1948 - Opposite the Cut Bank - Nechako Bridge Dec. 20/1948."

2012.13.2.11.11.56 · Stuk · Dec. 1948
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

The item is a photograph depicting Riverside Avenue during the Nechako River flood on 20 December 1948. Annotation on the front of the photograph states, "River Avenue water level." Annotation on reverse side of photograph states, "Nechako River Ice Flood on Riverside Ave. Dec 20th, 1948 - Looking East from office of Caine Lbr Co Ltd."

2012.13.2.11.11.60 · Stuk · Dec. 1948
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

The item is a photograph depicting the river during the Nechako River flood on 20 December 1948. Annotation on reverse side of photograph states, "Nechako River Flood Dec. 20/48 Opposite the Cutbank."

An Exile Returns
2001.14.2.3 · Stuk · December 1948
Part of Norah Banbery Doherty fonds

An Exile Returns consists of an article written by N.L. Doherty for S.T.U. Magazine, No. 2, Wolverhampton & Staffordshire Technical College, entitled "An Exile Returns"

"The Canadian"
2013.6.36.3.05.10 · Stuk · [after 1949]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Postcard depicts "Canadian Pacific's all Stainless Stel Scenic Dome Streamliner-"The Canadian"-in the Canadian Rockies."

Revelstoke Railway Museum
2013.6.36.3.07.01 · Stuk · [after 1949]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Postcard depicts the Revelstoke Railway Museum. "Take a run down the track of Canadian History at the Revelstoke Railway Museum, located in the beautiful Columbia Valley. Museum exhibits trace the pople and events involved in the development of the CPR. Highlights include Steam Locomotive 5468 and a unique gift shop."

General view of Revelstoke
2013.6.36.3.07.03 · Stuk · [after 1949]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Postcard depicts the "general view of the town facing west with the railway station in the foreground. Revelstoke became a divisional centre of the railway in 1889 and has increased in importance with the growth of the railway and the Trans-Canada Highway."

"The Canadian"
2013.6.36.3.08.01 · Stuk · [after 1949]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Postcard depicts "VIA Rail Canada Nos. 6456 and 6454 hauling Train No. 1, "The Canadian" between Spences Bridge and Drynoch, British Columbia, on Canadian Pacific's Thompson Subdivision, having been delayed by the need to detour, from its usual route, on Canadian National's Ashcroft Subdivision, seen here across the Thompson River. May 14, 1993."

Near Spences Bridge
2013.6.36.3.08.06 · Stuk · [after 1949]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Postcard depicts Spences Bridge "overlooking the scenic beauty of the Thompson River as it flows past the entrance to the Nicola River and Valley, downstream from Kamloops-the Heart of Funland."

2006.18.4 · Reeks · 1949-2016
Part of Aleza Lake Research Forest Society fonds

Series consists of publications created by those associated with the Aleza Lake Research Forest as well as the Aleza Lake Research Forest Society itself. Includes various clippings and articles from serial publications such as newspapers and newsletters that focus on the ALRF. Also includes publications that served as reference material on topics relevant to the ALRF.

World War II medals
2004.12.2.16 · Bestanddeel · [1949?]
Part of Bertha Wood fonds

File consists of two medals earned in World War 2 and a booklet describing medals.

2006.20.11.29 · Stuk · 9 August 1949
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Postcard overview of the Bulkley River running closely past the village of Telkwa. Handwritten annotation in pen on verso reads: "Don Choracy [?] Prince Rupert, B.C. c/o Wrathall's Photo Shop. Aug. 9 Lake Kaetlyn. We had to drive all the way to Telkwa the other nite for postcards, imagine. We were sure glad and surprised to see Jack & Dick drive in at 7 to-nite. Just like being home. We are having so much fun. The boys are out on Lake to-nite, went to visit Dr. Macdonald's me thinks. I have bad head cold so have to stay home first nite at home I've since we came, Dieks is taking me on Lake tomorrow I hope, Love Bea-P."

2001.1.060 · Stuk · [1949]
Part of NBCA Document and Ephemera Collection

This promotional map of the city of Prince George describes the city as "the hub of our northwest empire". Includes a printed map drawn by Hammond that shows significant locations in Prince George, including the Prince George Citizen office, civic arena, bus depot, civic centre, city hall, city hospital, CNR station, fire hall, government building, post office, provincial library, and the junior-senior high school. Includes numerous handwritten annotations of other locations including the women's provincial jail, old army buildings, power house, armories, bowling alley, Connaught Hill, and "The Cache".

Thompson Canyon
2013.6.36.3.08.03 · Stuk · [after 1949]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Postcard depicts a "Spectacular sight to be seen while travelling through this Canyon. Many trains rumble past with heavy loads making a grand sight when they twist and turn around corners along the clear blue water of the Thompson River."

Spences Bridge
2013.6.36.3.08.07 · Stuk · [after 1949]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Postcard depicts a "few miles up river from Spences Bridge this spectacular sight of the deep-blue Thomspon, among the sagegreen hills. Scores of ardent fishermen have found this river excellent for catching Steelhead throughout the fish run." Eastbound way freight of the CPR, upgrade. Way freights going from Kamloops to Ashcroft, etc. Still carried cabooses in 1996. Main line freights lost their cabooses in Jan./Feb. 1990. Photo likely taken in the late 1980s.

"Scenic Fraser Canyon"
2013.6.36.3.08.36 · Stuk · [after 1949]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Postcard depicts Fraser River Canyon, BC"When travelling through this mighty scenic gorge, the highway often gets too narrow at points, and rock ledgeds required cutting tunnels in order to restore safety. This tunnel lies just north of Yale, BCIt handles traffic along the Trans-Canada Highway."

2013.6.36.3.05.06 · Stuk · [after 1949]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Postcard depicts the collapse of the bridge in Surprise Creek, BC1929. Showing locomotive 5767. Both crewmen killed. This locomotive was coupled to locomotive 5779 and as pusher engines were returning light to Beavermouth, when approaching, span collapsed. Sister locomotive escaped.

Projects
2007.1.60 · Reeks · 1949-2001
Part of Aleza Lake Research Forest fonds

Series contains aerial photos, measurement tables, plot sheets, research studies, correspondence, handwritten notes, climate station data, government reports, working plans, and project expenditures.

CPR Selkirk locomotive
2013.6.36.3.06.30 · Stuk · [after 1949]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Postcard depicts "one of Canadian Pacific's powerful 2-10-4 Selkirk locomotives grab[bing] hold of a 2800 Hudson to take a passenger run through the Canadian Rockies."