[British Columbia postcards - part 4]
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- [1893-1950?]
[British Columbia postcards - part 4]
[British Columbia postcards - part 1]
[Postcards and photographs from around the world - part 1]
Vancouver, B.C. in a Lighthouse
Postcard that opens to have 12 smaller photographs of Vancouver.
12 Snapshots, Vancouver, Canada
Collection of twelve photographs to be sent together as a postcard.
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
Album of Sixteen View of Vancouver, British Columbia, the Metropolis of Western Canada
An album of sixteen postcards featuring views around Vancouver including street views, buildings, government buildings, ships, and parks,
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
[Postcards and photographs from around the world - part 3]
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
Sight Seeing Automobile, Vancouver, B.C.
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
An album of ten postcards which feature views of streets, parks, and mountains in Vancouver in addtion to totem poles in from Alert Bay, B.C.
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
Photographs North America 1888
An album of photographs from throughout the United States and Canada, by various photographers, in 1888. Predominantly of cities. Housed in a large heavy book with the photographs glued to the page.
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
A collection of photographs taken by Charles Macmunn of places in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario. The album was included in the final lot of images sold by MacMunn’s niece and nephew.
Macmunn, Charles
A Visit to British Columbia 1898
An album of photographs from a trip to British Columbia (plus Spokane, Washington), by a man identified only as F.L.M., accompanied by at least two others (McMillan and English). The images depict a number of cities as well as landscapes and some mining and manufacturing facilities. It is a pre-printed album made by Kodak, though the original housing mechanisms appear to be missing and the photos are glued to the page. Some pages are blank, but it does not appear that photos have been removed; though three sheets have been cut out from the back.
F.L.M
An album of photographs from throughout Eastern Canada. Housed in a large and heavy book, with the photographs glued to the page.
Notman, William
[Canada and the United States in the 1880's]
Photographs from Quebec, Ontario, New York state, Alberta, and BC, taken by various photographers. Likely an album documenting travel along the Canadian Pacific Railway. The album and the photos are in good shape, with some foxing and staining. Most of the images are captioned with their location, but are undated.
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
An album of photographs, possibly assembled by Jock Taylor. At least some of the photos were taken by ‘Bodurtha’. Others were taken by Frederick Dally (many available through Library and Archives Canada). The images are believed to depict travels as part of the British Navy mainly aboard the HMS Zealous. Predominantly taken in 1870 and 1871 in South America, the United States, and British Columbia, it also includes images from Egypt in 1885. The photos are housed in a tattered blue album with the images glued onto the pages. Many photos include captions, though the writing is fading, and sometimes is recopied more legibly.
Taylor, Jock
An album depicting the building of the Fraser River Bridge (also known as the New Westminster bridge of the Fraser River Swing bridge) at various stages. Includes image of the consulting engineers and contractors for substructure of the bridge. Many of the photos are bent and cracking.
Armstrong, Morrison, and Co.
An album of photographs from in and around the townsite of Walhachin B.C., now abandoned. It includes an informal census with all the residents names and occupation. The focus is on scenery and development, with a particular emphasis on agriculture.
The British Columbia Development Association Limited
[South Wellington Coal Mine, Nanaimo, B.C.]
An album of photographs of the South Wellington coal mine near Nanaimo, British Columbia, including portraits of miners and other employees. Also includes three maps/plans tucked in the front:
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
[San Francisco to British Columbia]
An album of photographs from throughout the United States and British Columbia. Predominantly the Western United States, but also a few from New York. The photographs are not in an order that suggest the itinerary of one long trip. They may represent travel photos from an individual from multiple trips.
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
[Barkerville & BC Photographs]
Album likely assembled at a later date by a dealer, however many are related to Barkerville, British Columbia, and a fire that destroyed the town in September of 1868. There are also other assorted images including portraits of prominent British Columbians such as James Douglas, and scenes in other small towns throughout the province. Most of the photographs are reproductions from images at the B.C. Provincial Archives and date from 1857 to 1930.
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
[Kathleen Murray's Photo Album #2]
A photo album collected by Kathleen Murray of Vancouver. It includes her friends and family in various locations throughout Vancouver, plus a few other locales, with a focus on fellow students at the University of British Columbia, and her graduating class of 1931. The album and photos are in good shape, though some images are fading.
Murray, Kathleen
[Cunningham Collection of Carved Nephrite Totems]
Depicts collection of carved nephrite totems by Chief Charlie Edenshaw of the Haidas, and another Aboriginal boy named Chapman. The images display the collection on exhibit.
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
[Construction of the Trans Canada Pipe Lines]
Album documenting the construction of the Trans Canada Pine Lines by the company Poole-Pritchard and the Imperial Esso Refinery. Includes a newsletter from FPE Pioneer Electric Limited tucked in the back.
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
Postcards of BC including the Victory Arch and Stanley Park in Vancouver, shots of the city of Vernon, mines in Nanaimo and military troops.
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
Postcards of BC including aerial view of Dawson Creek, switch board and town view of Powell River, church in Vancouver and a picture of S.S. Prince Rupert in Anyox.
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
[Postcards of Aldergrove Hotel and Langley]
Postcards of Hotel Western Home in Aldergrove, and of a street in Langley.
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
[Postcards Qualicum Tom and St. Paul's Hospital]
Collection of two postcards of Qualicum Tom and his wife in a horse drawn wagon and St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver.
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
An album containing photographs of mining settlements and workers in and around Alice Lake B.C. Many signed by B.W. Leeson, but there are also a few are unsigned. The album itself is stamped E.L. Sullivan on the front cover, and has a plastic coil binding; the photographs are glued to the page.
Leeson, B.W.
The Vanishing Race, The Long Headed Indian of the West Coast of BC
An album of photographs believed to be in British Columbia, including landscape images as well as a number of portraits of Aboriginal peoples, many hand-coloured. Only the photos on the right-hand pages are signed by Ben William Leeson (as B.W. Leeson). It is possible that an unknown individual added their snapshots on the facing pages to a book of Lesson images.
Leeson, B.W.
An album of photographs by Charles Wesley Mathers depicting life in the Northwest Territories, including the people, the settlements, their boats, tools, etc. The photographs were taken during Mathers's trip to Northern Alberta and the Northwest Territories in 1901 and 1902. The album was published by the Albertype Company in 1902.
Mathers, C. W.
A photo album of images taken in and around Vancouver, including Stanley Park, Howe Sound, Bowen Island, and Deep Cove; also includes family portraits and other miscellaneous scenes. Housed in a leather-bound album with an image of an Aboriginal Chief burned onto the cover. The captions are badly faded, and some of the photos are fading as well.
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
[Kathleen Murray's Photo Album #1]
An album by Kathleen Murray of Vancouver consisting predominantly of photos of her friends and family. Almost all of the photos are captioned and dated.
Murray, Kathleen
[Possible Kathleen Murray Album]
An album of family snapshots and other photos, possibly kept by Kathleen Murray of Vancouver, or one of her relatives. None of the photos are captioned or dated.
[Possible Murray Family Photo Album]
An album of predominantly landscape photographs from throughout British Columbia, as well as a few in Vancouver, including some of ships in the harbour. In the back after a number of blank pages are also some family snapshots. Many of the photos are captioned in fading pencil. The album may have belonged to a member of Kathleen Murray's family.
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
[Possible Murray Family Photo Album #2]
An album of family portraits, possibly of the Murray family of Vancouver. There are also some photos tucked in the back from a much later date. There are also 8 negatives in an envelope addressed to "Mr. Unger."
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
[Early British Columbia Photographs]
An album of photographs, plus some loose images, focused on early British Columbian life taken throughout the province. The album is badly damaged and the spine is virtually non-existent; though some photos are faded, many are still remarkably vibrant.
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
[Family Photo Album - Vancouver]
An album of photographs from a Vancouver family. Mainly portraits around Vancouver and other parts of British Columbia, as well as a couple from Alaska. Some of the photos have captions written on them, others have very faint pencil inscriptions. There are also two additional images tucked into the front.
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
Souvenir of my Trip Though the Canadian Rockies on the Canadian Pacific Railway
A preprinted album purchased as a souvenir. The inside cover is inscribed: "To Mother + Dad from their every loving son Chas".
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
Reproductions of photos by a variety of photographers depicting Victoria and its environs around the turn of the century. The pages of the album are wearing badly at the edges, but the images are still in good condition.
T.N. Hibben & Co.
Souvenir - Atlin-Quesnelle Telegraph Line P.W.D.
Album documenting the construction of the Atlin-Quesnelle Telegraph Line. Photographs were taken throughout that area of B.C. by Lance Burdon. Housed in a long album bound with string, still in good condition.
Burdon, Lance
[Edith Thompson's Photo Album]
A family and travel photo album believed to be kept by Edith E. Thompson. It depicts travels throughout Canada, particularly in the Rockies, as well as Europe (the United Kingdom, Belgium, and France), and Alaska. The album and photos are still in fairly good shape; though one page has a quarter of the page cut away.
Thompson, Edith E.
[Assembly of Early British Columbia Photographs]
An assemblage of photographs, likely packaged together by a photograph dealer, of early photos throughout British Columbia. Including Vancouver, Nanaimo, Esquimalt, and Victoria.
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
[Eastern North America and the United Kingdom]
A large album of photographs with images from Eastern Canada and the United States, as well as a few from the United Kingdom. The spine of the album is quite worn, but is in otherwise fairly decent condition.
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
A photo album, with a few loose images tucked in, believed to be kept by a sailor in the navy, likely stationed in Comox or Esquimalt, British Columbia. It includes a number of images from around the world including many of ships and navy crew. Also a few images of an apparent train journey in the Canadian Rockies. Some of the locations are unknown. The album is missing its back cover and only small portions are still bound together at the spine.
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
An album of photograph reproductions by various photographers, including the Edwards Brothers, detailing life in Vancouver around the turn of the century. Including images of prominent buildings, downtown streets, beaches, and Stanley Park.
Thomson Stationery Co., Ltd.
A photo album from a man named Robert Sinclair. The photos are predominantly of family snapshots, and images from around their rural home in British Columbia. There are also some of farming and logging, and a few of different cities and locales throughout British Columbia. Some of the photos are captioned, but none are dated. The album is secured with a metal clasp and is in quite good condition, as are the photographs.
Sinclair, Robert
A personal photo album kept by Clara and/or Kitty Wilson of Vancouver. Mainly portraits of the two sisters and their friends and family, plus some shots in and around Vancouver and British Columbia, including photographs of the Vancouver Pier 'D' Fire of 1938. Very few of the images are captioned. There are also a couple of postcards, and at least one negative included. The album and photographs are in great shape. See also UL_1591 for an album of Clara and Kitty's cycling trips, a few of whose photos are repeated here.
Wilson, Clara
A family album put together by Bob MacLachlan. The family moved from Edinburgh, Scotland to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and then finally to Vancouver, British Columbia. The photos encompass all of these locations. It is predominantly photos of the family, but there are also drawings, cards, and newsclippings, as well as other ephemera pasted in.
MacLachlan, Bob