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Group at Prairie Creek
CA UNBC 2010.13-2010.13.28 · Item · 1912
Part of Prince George Historical Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts small buildings with canvas roofs and signs reading: "Do Drop In, Ladies & Gents Furnishings Boots & Shoes, Two Per Cent Beer." One woman, nine men,and three dogs can be seen in image. Handwritten annotation on verso: “Prairie Creek 1912".

A Road Through the Brush
CA UNBC 2002.17-2002.17.1-2002.17.1.01 · Item · 21 December 1912
Part of Henderson-Roe collection

Photograph depicts a snow-covered road through the forest lined with fallen trees. Reads on verso as follows : "A road through the brush. All these trees had to be sawn up by hand and removed after one day's strong autumnal gale. This may make you appreciate English roads better! (1)" Other writing crossed out, but reads, among other things, "Taken Dec 21/1912".

CA UNBC 2002.17-2002.17.6 · Item · 3 July 1912
Part of Henderson-Roe collection

Map is entitled "Latest Map of Fort George District" and published 1912. Includes Peace River Recording Land District, Fort George Land Recording District, and Cariboo Land Recording District. Several sections are marked with red pencil.

CA UNBC 2002.17-2002.17.1-2002.17.1.08 · Item · [between 1912 and 1914]
Part of Henderson-Roe collection

Photograph depicts the view from the side of Jack Henderson-Roe's log cabin. A mountain and forests form the background; a home-made toboggan leans against the side of the cabin. Reads on verso as follows : "View looking towards my Western boundary which lies just this side of the distant hill. Taken after a heavy thaw, hence the patches of bare earth on the southern shapes of the hill. A home-made toboggan in this foreground. (8)".

CA UNBC 2002.17-2002.17.1-2002.17.1.12 · Item · [between 1912 and 1914]
Part of Henderson-Roe collection

Photograph depicts Jack Henderson-Roe drinking from a hole in the ice at the side of the road. His dog, Billy, is beside him, and there is a pack in the foreground. Brush or swamp in background. Reads on verso as follows : "On the road back from West Lake to Fort George. I am having a drink at a hole in the ice. My dog 'Billy' looking for food. Williams' pack in the foreground, mine is on my back. Taken four days before Xmas. 12 miles out. (12)".

CA UNBC 2002.17-2002.17.1-2002.17.1.13 · Item · [between 1912 and 1914]
Part of Henderson-Roe collection

Photograph depicts a log cabin on a treed lot, with a fence in foreground. Reads on verso as follows : "The log house situated on Lot 2b. This house is worth $400 as it stands, and is good deal larger than it looks in the photo. This was taken from the government road just in front of it."

CA UNBC 2002.17-2002.17.1-2002.17.1.15 · Item · [between 1912 and 1914]
Part of Henderson-Roe collection

Photograph depicts a ploughed meadow with treed hills in the background. Reads on verso as follows : "Lot 14 showing part of ploughed meadow. This lot is all ready for immediate cultivation, and the price will probably be raised to $2000, unless bought locally, in which case it will make good advertising to let it go at the listed price of $1600."

Sawing Wood
CA UNBC 2002.17-2002.17.1-2002.17.1.05 · Item · [between 1912 and 1914]
Part of Henderson-Roe collection

Photograph depicts Jack Henderson-Roe sawing wood in front of a woodshed. Reads on verso as follows : "Sawing wood ; the chief winter occupation. Note my classical costume!".

My Mansion in BC!
CA UNBC 2002.17-2002.17.1-2002.17.1.06 · Item · [between 1912 and 1914]
Part of Henderson-Roe collection

Photograph depicts Jack Henderson-Roe standing in front of his log cabin, with his dog Billy at his feet. Reads on verso as follows : "My mansion in BC! with its owner. Taken by Williams. (The black object in front of my legs is Billy, the dog (6)".

CA UNBC 2002.17-2002.17.1-2002.17.1.16 · Item · [between 1912 and 1914]
Part of Henderson-Roe collection

Photograph depicts a view of a grassy logged clearing. Treed hills in background. Reads on verso as follows : "Looking up the valley from the front door of the log house. The high hill on the left is just off the western boundary on the next section."

CA UNBC 2002.17-2002.17.1-2002.17.1.02 · Item · [between 1912 and 1914]
Part of Henderson-Roe collection

"Billy" & "Tiny" on West Lake depicts two dogs walking in tracks across a snow-covered lake, with a treed hill in the background. Reads on verso as follows : "'Billy' & 'Tiny' on West Lake (2)".

Burning a Brush Pile
CA UNBC 2002.17-2002.17.1-2002.17.1.04 · Item · [between 1912 and 1914]
Part of Henderson-Roe collection

Photograph depicts a burning brush pile in front of a snow-covered cabin and lean-to. Trees in background. Reads on verso as follows : "Burning a brush pile, taken during my visit to West Lake last December. Williams just at the back of the fire. The smoke shows up well (4)".

A Nice View of My Shack
CA UNBC 2002.17-2002.17.1-2002.17.1.07 · Item · [between 1912 and 1914]
Part of Henderson-Roe collection

Photograph depicts Jack Henderson-Roe's log cabin, set in a lightly treed clearing. Reads on verso as follows : "A nice view of my shack taken from the Southern line. The light easy clearing which abounds over nearly all my land is clearly shown here. (7)".