Image depicts the Cottonwood House Historic Site along Barkerville Highway, east of Quesnel, B.C. A sign posted by the fence reads: "For over half a century the Boyd family operated this haven for man and beast. Here weary travellers found lodging, food, and drink. Here fresh horses were hitched to stage-coaches and miners bought supplies. This historic road-house, built in 1864, stood as an oasis of civilization on the frontier of a rich new land."
Quesnel, BC
4 Archival description results for Quesnel, BC
2012.13.1.126.49
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Item
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[1990?]
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds
2012.13.1.126.07
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Item
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May 1974
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds
Image depicts the picnic site of the Cottonwood House Historic Site, located on the Barkerville Highway, east of Quesnel, B.C.
2006.9.20
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File
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1982
Part of Bob Harkins fonds
File consists of 1 audiocassette of interview by Gil McCall with Branwen Patenaude who discusses her self-published book, “Because of Gold” about the history of gold mining and its impact on Quesnel's history. She also discusses the challenges of the publishing industry.
2006.9.23
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File
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13 October 1983
Part of Bob Harkins fonds
File consists of 1 audiocassette of interview by Gil McCall of CIBC FM Radio with rancher and author Harold Dude Lavington who discusses ranching life and the publication of his books.