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Yukon Telegraph Trail
2012.13.2.19.03 · File · 1977-2004
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to the Yukon Telegraph Trail, which runs through British Columbia from Ashcroft in the south to Atlin in the North. The telegraph line was constructed by the Dominion Government Telegraph Service from 1898 to 1901. The groundwork for this telegraph line was laid by the Collins Overland Telegraph and the Western Union Telegraph (Russian-American Telegraph). File also includes photographs depicting a cabin at Bobtail Lake along the telegraph trail (1977).

Yukon Telegraph
2000.23.1.105 · File · 1970-1997
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of material relating to the Yukon Telegraph. Materials include newspaper clippings, correspondence, a magazine, pamphlets, a newspaper, and reproductions of articles. Highlights include:

  • Beautiful British Columbia Magazine, Vol. 32 No. 2 , 1990
  • Ministry of Lands, Parks, and Housing, "Provincial Parks of British Columbia Map", 1980 (pamphlet)
  • Telegraph Trail Preservation Society, "Telegraph trail Hiking & Recreational Guide", [198-?] (pamphlet)
  • BC Provincial Archives, "Atlin- Quesnel Telegraph Line", [191-?] (photograph reproduction)
  • BC Provincial Archives, "Pack Train Atlin Quesnel Telegraph Line", [191-?] (photograph reproduction)
  • BC Provincial Archives, "Cooking at Teamsters Camp Atlin Quesnel Telegraph Line", [191-?] (photograph reproduction)
  • Original photographic slides from 1981 depicting Sinkut Lake Ranch and Nulki Lake Resort south of Vanderhoof
Yukon 2002
2016.7.3.38 · File · Oct. 2002
Part of Dr. Joselito Arocena fonds

File consists of slides depicting a visit to Yukon Territory in 2002, including Dawson City.

2009.5.1.32 · Item · [ca. 1921]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

The two girls stand in front of a house at South Fort George, B.C. Young boy believed to be Arthur Taylor can be seen in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "After the Ball was over, Violet and Virginia lay [...] August 22, [192...] South fort George B.C." (Annotation is cut off).

2009.5.1.36 · Item · 1919
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Seven year old Virginia stands beside older sister Violet who is seated on chair in front of house at South Fort George. Two small children can be seen standing in porch. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Violet & Virginia - 1921 -" (date believed to be incorrect).

Young Mary Houghtaling
2009.5.3.76 · Item · [ca. 1911]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts Mary standing in dirt area at corner of log building. Image has been cropped to an oval shape. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph reads: "Mary Houghtaling to Mrs Boucher [sic] Born [July 17] 1910 Prairie [Creek] 1911".

2009.7.1.015 · Item · [ca. 1917]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Photograph depicts two young granddaughters of Marion and W.H. Colllison, holding flowers in grassy area. Forest and hills in background.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Winnie & Joyce at Kincolith". Marion Winnifred is the daughter of John Maxwell Collison, and Joyce is the daughter of William Edwin Collison.

2009.6.1.001 · Item · August 1937
Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

Photograph depicts Rosamond Murchison-Hardy outside with her arms around her two children, all dressed in white. Trees in background.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Rosamond Murchison-Hardy’s 2 children: Iona Age 4 years 10 mos. ; Harold Age 3 yrs. 1 mos. ; August, 1937”.

2004.2.1.46 · Item · [ca. 1910]
Part of Reverend R.W. Large fonds

Photograph depicts a young First Nations man with his little sister posed for the camera on a porch. Annotation on verso of photograph states: "Canada B.C. Indian missions A Present day Edwardian Indian boy and his little sister"

2000.1.1.4.4.2 · Item · 1963
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph depicts group of young boys observing "CASSIAR ASBESTOS CORPORATION LTD" display table. Table features photos existing in this archival collection (see items 2000.1.1.3.19.10 and 2000.1.1.3.19.11). Photo speculated to have been taken at an event in Vernon, B.C. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph: "1963".