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Climbing the Rockies
2013.6.36.3.02.01 · Item · [before 1906?]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Postcard depicts Field station in the Rockies. Man standing on the left with a bowler hat was Chris McGregor, a professional (mining?) engineer. Earliest frank seen for the postcard was in July 1906.

2006.20.3.14 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts two unidentified men climbing down crevice in rocks.

Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906.
This particular photo is one of 8 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "From main camp up Kopoka River. Scenes with persons in." See also items 2006.20.3.14 - 2006.20.3.21.

2008.3.3.3.13 · Item · 26 May 1995
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts Moran holding framed certificate while walking up stairs in crowded Canfor Theatre at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C. Moran walks with Dr. Mary Ellen Kelm, both wearing regalia. Accompanying note from Maureen Faulkner: "Pride & relief. R [Roseanne Moran] is yelling 'Mom, Mom, We're here!'" Photo taken on the day Moran received an Honourary Law Degree.

2008.3.3.3.12 · Item · 26 May 1995
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts Moran holding framed certificate while walking up stairs in crowded Canfor Theatre at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C. Moran walks with unidentified woman, both wearing regalia. Accompanying note from Maureen Faulkner: "Up the Stairs you march. This is a very emotional time for all of us!." Photo taken on the day Moran received an Honourary Law Degree.

2006.20.3.35 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts two men standing on mountain with walking sticks, carrying bundles on their backs. Valley and mountains visible in background below. Handwritten annotation visible on negative: "[?] Climbing [?] Sta - K. River" (Kopoka?).

Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906. This particular photo is one of 7 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Around River Taku and main camp on same." See also items 2006.20.3.35 - 2006.20.3.41.

Morning comes
Item · 8/1/1962
Part of Mary Fallis fonds

Lone climber on rocky slope, Mount Unwin in background, Jasper National Park

Pat Allan Morrow
2000.23.1.073 · File · 1980-1985
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of material relating to Patrick Allan Morrow who was a Canadian photographer and mountain climber. In 1986 Morrow was the first person to climb the Seven Summits in the Carstensz-Version. Materials include magazine clippings, newspaper clippings, and correspondence between Morrow and L'Heureux.

2013.6.36.1.027.02 · Item · [23 June 1979]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts bridge #504 crossing Wilkinson Creek at the top end of the Sawyer loop. This is at about mile 50.75 on the CPR line in the Carmi Subdivision. The elevation here is 2973 ft. and the line is climbing at an even ascent. The view is looking northeast.

May-July 1998
1994.1.1.1.174 · File · [after 1990]
Part of UNBC Office of External Relations

File consists of photographs of UNBC in May July 1998. Includes images of: GREAT Winners Colleen Bryden and Linda Rankin; Christine Breed -Electron microscope; Climbing at Giscome; Amanda Smashnuk; Terrace Grads Carol Adam & Jacqueline Hoekstra; and the PG Savings donation.

2007.1.25.7.58 · Item · 1927
Part of Aleza Lake Research Forest fonds

Item is a photograph of a copy print that has been reproduced as a slide, resulting in low photographic quality. Location of original photograph unknown.

"A large Douglas-fir veteran on the ridge above the camp towered above the Spruce-Balsam forest. A decision was made to convert it into a forest fire lookout. This photo shows a climber going up to top it"." --from the notes of Ralph Schmidt

2007.1.25.7.59 · Item · 1927
Part of Aleza Lake Research Forest fonds

Item is a photograph of a copy print that has been reproduced as a slide, resulting in low photographic quality. Location of original photograph unknown.

"A large Douglas-fir veteran on the ridge above the camp towered above the Spruce-Balsam forest. A decision was made to convert it into a forest fire lookout. This photo shows a climber going up to top it. After the top was removed, a platform was built. Large spikes were used to provide steps." --from the notes of Ralph Schmidt in accompanying file

2007.1.25.7.60 · Item · 1927
Part of Aleza Lake Research Forest fonds

Item is a photograph of a copy print that has been reproduced as a slide, resulting in low photographic quality. Location of original photograph unknown.

"A large Douglas-fir veteran on the ridge above the camp towered above the Spruce-Balsam forest. A decision was made to convert it into a forest fire lookout. This photo shows a climber going up to top it. After the top was removed, a platform was built. Large spikes were used to provide steps." --from the notes of Ralph Schmidt in accompanying file