This series contains the overall view of the social events that accompanied the creation of the Packers on the Trail project. Most of these events are annual, but during 2009 were Bedaux expedition themed to highlight the project. A large number of photos were taken to document these events including the launch of Bannock & Beans. Jay Sherwood, Vancouver author, and the relatives and friends of the Bedaux cowboys are showcased throughout. This series is arranged into two sub-series: Reunion, and Harvest social.
This sub-series consists of both textual and photographic material pertaining to the Bedaux cowboys' relatives and friends reunion. The second edition of the book "Bannock and Beans" written by Bob White, a cowboy on the Bedaux expedition, and edited by Jay Sherwood, was launched at this time with extracts being read by Mr. Sherwood. During the reunion the 4th annual Paddle for the Peace event took place which celebrates and raises awareness about the beauty and historical significance of the river. Volunteers built a replica of the raft used by three of the Bedaux cowboys who travelled down the Peace River to join the expedition in Fort St. John. This new raft was launched and manned by two descendants of the original cowboys and one of the boatmen. Also included in this sub-series are photos of the actual reunion and those in attendance, and well as a page of text detailing the events that took place. This sub-series is arranged into three files: Book launch, Paddle for the Peace, and family cowboy reunion.
This sub-series consist of photographs donated by Madeline Carlson and Norm Busche. Madeline Carlson lives in Dawson Creek. She is related to the Lundquist boys, who were included in the Bedaux Expedition as trail cutters. Ms. Carlson graciously donated a collection of photographs, as well as a textual letter, briefly explaining one of her encounters with the cowboys, to the Hudson’s Hope Museum. They are mostly of the Lundquist family and boys. Norm Busche was a little boy when the Citroens went through the town of Montony. He saw and photographed the Citroens and donated the photographs to the Hudson’s Hope Museum for the Packers on the Trail project. This sub-series is arranged into two files: Madeline Carlson, and Norm Busche.