Sports, Recreation and Leisure

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  • Physical activity, occupations or amusements for the purpose of wellness, socializing, relaxation, entertainment or competition
  • Sports, outdoor recreation, hobbies, games, travel, etc.
  • Individuals, organizations, clubs
  • Professional and amateur competitors/teams
  • Education and training related to sports, recreation and leisure
  • Businesses related to sports, recreation and leisure

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          1110 Archival description results for Sports, Recreation and Leisure

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          Canoe at Summit Lake
          2005.3.23 · Item · [ca. 1945]
          Part of John Hart Highway Photograph Collection

          Handwritten caption beside this photo reads: "I built this boat." Photograph depicts canoe and paddles afloat in water, grassy shore in foreground. A pair of pants can be seen in boat, as well as wood planks, box, and rope on shore.

          Man with Trout on Shore
          2005.3.73 · Item · [ca. 1946]
          Part of John Hart Highway Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts a man kneeling by row of trout between two small logs on grassy bank of a water's shore. What appears to be the vertical handle of a knife is foregrounded at bottom of image. Handwritten caption below this photo reads: "Trout Fishing."

          Hugh Taylor Jr in Ski Gear
          2009.5.1.12 · Item · [ca. 1933]
          Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts a boy believed to be Hugh Taylor Jr wearing skis, goggles, and holding poles. The side of a snow-covered car is visible on left. A house and two wood buildings stand in background in front of trees.

          Tom Taylor's Basketball Team
          2009.5.1.41 · Item · 1935
          Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

          Seven men in basketball uniforms stand next to coach Morrison, who wears a suit. Twenty year old Tom Taylor stands last in line, next to coach. Each man holds the waist of the next, and the first man holds a basketball. A building and trees can be seen in background. Handwritten annotation on verso: "1935", on recto: "Danny Palumbo, Bill Smith, Owen Duprie, Hilton, Bill Aikin, Jack McKinzie, Tom Taylor, Dr. Morrison."

          Men at Formal Event
          2009.5.1.58 · Item · [ca. 1920]
          Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

          A group of approximately forty men are seated and standing around a formally dressed table. British and American flags are mounted on wall in background beneath drapery hung from ceiling. This is speculated to be a sports event.

          Hazelton Hockey Banquet
          2009.5.1.59 · Item · [ca. 1920]
          Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

          A group of thirty men stand behind a formally dressed table. British flags and a flag that says "WELCOME" are mounted on wall in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Hockey Banquet Hazelton. Myself with a patch over my eye." Man with eye patch in far back left is speculated to be Bob Baxter.

          Hazelton Hockey Game
          2009.5.1.60 · Item · 20 February 1911
          Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

          Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph: "HOCKEY - HAZELTON. VS G.T.P.R [Grand Truck Pacific Railway] FEB. 20/11" Twelve players can be seen skating on ice, surrounded by large crowd of people standing on either side of the game. Referees dressed in suits stand around players, and a dog can also be seen in crowd. Snow pile in foreground; river banks, forest, and mountains in background.

          Hazelton Hockey Game
          2009.5.1.61 · Item · [ca. 1910]
          Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

          Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Longs Vs. Shorts. Hockey - Hazelton B.C. Yours truly in Goal." Ten players can be seen skating on ice enclosed in rink boards made of wood planks. Goalie stands on far left. Trees and hills in background.

          Hazelton Baseball Team
          2009.5.1.62 · Item · 24 May 1915
          Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

          Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph: "Hazelton Ball Team. Winners. May 24th. 15". Ten men in baseball uniforms stand in a line, each player holding the shoulder of the one in front of him. A crowd of men, women, and children stands behind them near a tent and wood barrels. Trees in background.

          2009.5.1.63 · Item · [ca. 1945]
          Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

          Hermina stands beside four women in front of wood house. Cake stands on short stool in foreground. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "This is for dear Freddy, with love and thanks for all the letters and reports & cards you have sent to me. Lovingly Grannie. Grannie, Betty Angus, Donna, cake, Mrs. Gillies, Aunt Marge [wife of Tom Taylor]."

          2009.5.1.64 · Item · [1921 or 1922]
          Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

          Violet stands second from left among group of six girls wearing uniforms, posed in front of backdrop. Two sit on floor, and four stand behind their coach, who is seated in a chair and wearing a suit. A basketball sits between his feet, painted with "COMETS 1921-1922". Violet's shirt has a letter "C" on its front. This photograph was taken in Prince Rupert where Violet attended high school while living with her relatives Sarah and Herbert Glassey.

          2009.5.4.3 · Item · [1937?]
          Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts Bob standing to right of house, holding an eagle by the wings. A very young Alan stands beside him, and younger brother Fred in front. Short wood fence crosses midground, trees in background. Typed annotation on recto of photograph: "Quesnel B.C. 1936 Northern B.C. Eagle shot at Dragon Lake, B.C. 7 ft. 6 in spread. Mounted by Jack Lestin, Prince George,"

          Large Picnic Gathering
          2009.5.4.4 · Item · [ca. 1930]
          Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts large social gathering of men, women and children seated in wooded area, fallen trees behind them. Smoke from a campfire rises behind group. It is speculated that Violet Baxter may be seated in foreground on right, with her back turned to the photographer.

          Large Picnic Gathering
          2009.5.4.5 · Item · [ca. 1930]
          Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts large social gathering of men, women and children seated in wooded area, fallen trees behind them. Smoke from a campfire can be seen behind group. It is speculated that Violet Baxter may be seated in foreground, with her back turned to the photographer.

          2009.5.4.18 · Item · [ca. 1935]
          Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

          Margaret (nee Baxter) Lund stands in snowshoes wearing skirt, high socks, sweater, hat and gloves. Log fence crosses midground, power poles and unidentified building stand in background. Margaret is younger sister to Bob Baxter.

          2009.5.4.20 · Item · [ca. 1925]
          Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

          An unidentified woman holding a fishing rod sits next to man speculated to be Bob Baxter in what appears to be a small boat on water. Opposite shore visible in background. She wears a dress and pearls, and he sits in a suit, tie and hat.

          2009.5.3.138 · Item · [ca. 1910]
          Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts interior of one of Mr. & Mrs. Bourchier's "camp cabins" on the Upper Fraser River. A cushioned chair stands next to decorated shelf on log wall, wall hangings in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph duplicate: "Mr. Bourchier's bedroom."

          2009.5.3.149 · Item · 1920
          Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts a large group of women, men, and children standing and sitting on grass. Stand of trees crosses midground, forest visible in background. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph: "Picnic at Fort George (Central) 1920." Photograph believed to have been taken at current location of Spruceland Shopping Center.

          Herd of Elk on Horizon
          2009.5.3.131 · Item · [ca. 1920]
          Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

          Field and tree in foreground. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "These are the ones we took at the park. The ones of the antelope and yak didn't turn out plain enough to print." It is believed that this photograph was given to Lillian & A.K. Bourchier by their niece Jean.

          Dogsled Team
          2009.5.2.54 · Item · [ca. 1934]
          Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts a team of dogs pulling a sled and an unidentified person across a very flat area under heavy clouds. Mountains in background. Handwritten annotations on verso of photograph: "Unbroken Trails", "Taylor". Photograph speculated to have been taken near Atlin, B.C.

          Dogsled Team
          2009.5.2.57 · Item · [ca. 1934]
          Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts a team of dogs and sled resting in a very flat snow-covered area. Hills in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "ATLIN."