Wells Archives Photos Index

The following long list gives the photo number and a one-line description.

wp00890 Wells Townsite and ski hill. Collection consists of photographs (wp603-611, 744,890,896) donated by R.A.Luckow, child of A. (Fred) Luckow. Photographs were taken by Fred Luckow, who was "well known in Wells for a long time and would be remembered well by many people"..
wp00896 The townsite of Wells, showing the baseball diamond in the foreground. In the distant background is the predominant peak of Slide Mountain. Photograph taken from Island Mountain in the 1930's, facing east. 1 photograph : b&w. Collection consists of photographs (wp603-611, 744, 896) donated by R.A.Luckow, child of A. (Fred) Luckow. Photographs were taken by Fred Luckow, who was "well known in Wells for a long time and would be remembered well by many people".
wp00900 B.C. Shaft in Stouts Gulch, 1939-1941. 1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 9 cm. Collection consists of photographs donated by Eric Johnson (wp00614,615,652,657,738,900-902,909,967-969) photographer unknown. Photographs taken between 1930-1941, predominately in the 1930s.
wp00901 Shamrock Gold Mine surface plant, September 1933. "Shamrock Gold Mine buildings" identified in pencil on the back of the photograph. 1 photograph : b&w ; 6.5 x 11 cm. Collection consists of photographs donated by Eric Johnson (wp00614,615,652,657,738,900-902,909,967-969) photographer unknown. Photographs taken between 1930-1941, predominately in the 1930s.
wp00902 Island Mountain Mine buildings under construction in the early 1930's, perhaps 1932 or 1933. 1 photograph : b&w ; 6.5 x 11 cm. Collection consists of photographs donated by Eric Johnson (wp00614,615,652,657,738,900-902,909,967-969) photographer unknown. Photographs taken between 1930-1941, predominately in the 1930s.
wp00903 Ski jumper on the Lowhee Gulch jump, Feruary 13, 1937.
wp00909 Island Mountain Bunkhouse, 1930's. 1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 9 cm. Collection consists of photographs donated by Eric Johnson (wp00614,615,652,657,738,900-902,909,967-969) photographer unknown. Photographs taken between 1930-1941, predominately in the 1930s.
wp00916 Curling in Wells. Two unidentified men measuring rocks with a broom. 1930's.
wp00917 Wells Baseball Team titled the "Merchants".
wp00919 Wells Club Champions, 1940. Identified men are Jim Forman, Jack Gray, Earl Kellogg and Tom Waller.
wp00937 Underground hardrock miner in a mine in the Wells area. One photograph: b&w; copy.
wp00938 Underground in a Wells area mine, unknown driller. One photograph: b&w; copy.
wp00967 Wells Townsite,south end of town showing the tailings of the Cariboo Gold Quartz Mine. 1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 11.5 cm. CCollection consists of photographs donated by Eric Johnson (wp00614,615,652,657,738,900-902,909,967-969) photographer unknown. Photographs taken between 1930-1941, predominately in the 1930s.
wp00968 Island Mountain Mine view towards Cariboo Gold Quartz, 1930's. Collection consists of photographs donated by Eric Johnson (wp00614,615,652,657,738,900-902,909,967-969) photographer unknown. Photographs taken between 1930-1941, predominately in the 1930s.
wp00969 Pooley Street, Wells. Buildings identified are the Wells Hotel, Café DeLuxe, and Sunset Theatre, 1930's. 1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 11 cm. Collection consists of photographs donated by Eric Johnson (wp00614,615,652,657,738,900-902,909,967-969) photographer unknown. Photographs taken between 1930-1941, predominately in the 1930s.
wp00972 Rotary snowplow clearing the road between Barkerville and Wells, 1934. One photograph: b&w;
wp00997 Wells Townsite in the late 1930's or early 1940's. Note: Red Curling Rink on far left.
wp00110 Group of men in front of buildings at Camp 44. One photograph : b&w ; 3.5 x 5.75 inches. Original. From collection Wp-99-144.
wp01003 Clarke's stopping house built in 1901-02, shown here in the 1930s. One photograph : b&w.
wp00013 Possibly A Photograph Of Derk Elvers With Dog Team At Wingdam. Black And White, Original, 5" X 3.5", Part Of A Collection Wp00010-17.
wp01009 Fred Peet with Alice and Myrtle Drinkwater at the Snowshoe Power House, 1939. One photograph : b&w. Collection consists of photographs donated by Fred Peet (wp01009-01017) taken circa 1940 in the Wells area, photographer unknown.
wp01010 Fred Wells mining operation, at the Omenica Gold Quartz Mine. Dates to approximately 1941. One photograph : b&w. Collection consists of photographs donated by Fred Peet (wp01009-01017) taken circa 1940 in the Wells area, photographer unknown.
wp01011 Pooley Street, Wells, facing east towards the Anglican Church on the hill. Island Mountain is in the background. One photograph : b&w.Collection consists of photographs donated by Fred Peet (wp01009-01017) taken circa 1940 in the Wells area, photographer unknown.
wp01012 Ollie Drinkwater showing mine crew how to pan for gold at Little Snowshoe Creek in 1939-1940. One photograph : b&w. Collection consists of photographs donated by Fred Peet (wp01009-01017) taken circa 1940 in the Wells area, photographer unknown.
wp01013 Myrtle Drinkwater, Bill Low, Fred Peet, and Mrs. Snoxell skiing on Snowshoe Summit, 1939-1940. One photograph : b&w. Collection consists of photographs donated by Fred Peet (wp01009-01017) taken circa 1940 in the Wells area, photographer unknown.
wp01014 Fred Wells snowmobile stuck on the Snowshoe Summit, 15 miles S.E. of Barkerville. Photograph shows Ollie Drinkwater and Fred Wells in 1939-1940. One photograph : b&w. Collection consists of photographs donated by Fred Peet (wp01009-01017) taken circa 1940 in the Wells area, photographer unknown.
wp01015 Fred Wells snowmobile stranded on the Snowshoe Summit, 15 miles S.E. of Barkerville. Photograph shows Ollie Drinkwater and Fred Wells in 1939-1940. One photograph : b&w. Collection consists of photographs donated by Fred Peet (wp01009-01017) taken circa 1940 in the Wells area, photographer unknown.
wp01016 Fred Wells snowmobile equipped with wooden cleats. Photograph shows Ollie Drinkwater in 1939-1940. One photograph : b&w. Collection consists of photographs donated by Fred Peet (wp01009-01017) taken circa 1940 in the Wells area, photographer unknown.
wp01017 Fred Wells snowmobile on the Snowshoe Summit. Photograph taken in 1939-1940. One photograph : b&w. Collection consists of photographs donated by Fred Peet (wp01009-01017) taken circa 1940 in the Wells area, photographer unknown..
wp01021 Cariboo Gold Quartz Mine, 1930s. One postcard : b&w.
wp01022 Pooley Street, Wells. Buildings identified from left to right are the Gas Station (Imperial sign), Wells Hotel, Pool Hall, General Store, Good Eats Cafe and the Sunset Theatre in 1938. One postcard : b&w; 15 x 10 cm.
wp01165 Aerial photograph of the Wells area, 1954, by photographer Roger Fox.
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wp00324 A group of five men seated on the stairs of the Lode Theatre. The names "Conrad Lein, Ernie Taylor, Olie Mage, McLeod, Ernest Bell" are printed in ink on the back. 1 photograph : b&w ; 4.5 x 2.75 inches. Collection of photographs and postcards donated by Ernest Bell, wp00308-342. Photographer unknown, photographs taken in Wells and surrounding area.
wp00115 Two unidentified men sitting on fallen tree stumps by a stream. One photograph : b&w ; 2.5 x 3 inches. From collection Wp-99-144.
wp00118 Unidentified man standing on cords of wood. One photograph : b&w ; 3.5 x 4.5 inches. Original. From collection Wp-99-144.
wp00123 Two unidentified men on a mountain. One photograph : b&w ; 2.75 x 4.25 inches. Original. From collection Wp-99-144.
wp00148 Community Hall Located In Wells, Located On Saunders Avenue. Color Photo, 3.5" X 5.5". From Collection Wp00147-175.
wp00020 Townsite of Wells, November 8, 1937. Taken From Above The Old Hospital On Mountain Side. Black And White, Photo Copy, 11" X 8.5".
wp00023 Photograph Of Two Gold Bricks from the Cariboo Gold Quartz Mine. b&w: copy; 7 .5" X 9", (8 .5" X 11")
wp00183 Wells Townsite, view from unknown mountain. One photograph : b&w ; 3.5 x 5 inches. Original. From collection Wp-183-198.
wp00184 Wells Townsite, 1934. View from mountain above the Cariboo Gold Quartz Mine. One photograph : b&w ; 3.5 x 5 inches. From collection Wp-183-198.
wp00190 Cariboo Gold Quartz Mine, crew working (possibly on building construction). One photograph : b&w ; 3.5 x 5 inches. Original. From collection Wp00183-199.
wp00203 Written on the back of the photograph "Frank Campbell (L) and Dave Ogden (R) in Island Mountain Mill. 1936. Dorr Model "F" Multizone Classifier and Marcy No.64.5 ball mill." One photograph : b&w ; 3.5 x 5.75 inches. Collection of photographs donated by Dave Johnson (wp-200-307). Photographs date between 1930 and 1941.
wp00205 Group of skiers. Written on the back of the photograph "More Sunday skiers, March 1936" Skiers identified from left to right are Paddy McDonnell, Mary Adair, Bob Cockburn, Barbara McDonnell, and Flora Boyd. One photograph : b&w ; 3.5 x 5.75 inches. Collection of photographs donated by Dave Johnson (wp-200-307). Photographs date between 1930 and 1941.
wp00208 Wells Community Hall Under Construction, August 1937. Located On Saunders Avenue. Black And White, 2.75" X 3.75".
wp00213 "Employees of Island Mountain Mine sitting in front of bunkhouse" written on the back of the photograph. Men identified on the back of the photograph are (left to right) Jim Brennan , George Marllene, and Tom Munn, with an unknown boy. One photograph : b&w ; 4.5 x 2.75 inches. Collection of photographs donated by Dave Johnson (wp-200-307) and date between 1930 and 1941.
wp00217 View Of Wells Townsite, Showing Two Schools, Hospital And Coronado Mine In Background. Black And White, 2.75" X 3.25". From Collection Wp-200-307.
wp00222 Intersection, raise to Midlake Tunnel, Island Mountain mine. One photograph : b&w ; 4.5 x 2.75 inches. Collection of photographs donated by Dave Johnson (wp-200-307) and date between 1930 and 1941
wp00224 Dennis and Mary Fairbarn Wedding reception in the Jack of Clubs hotel lobby. People identified from left to right are Rene Mooney, Pat Pike, Kay King, Inez Cherry, Anne Johnson and Jack Ratledge. One photograph : b&w ; 3.24 x 2.25 inches. Original.
wp00232 Dog Team Race In Wells, March,1940. Shown Is George Rivere's Dog Team. Other People Unidentified. Black And White, 2.5" X 3.5". From Collection Wp-200-307.
wp00234 Mill at Island Mountian mine and Wells Townsite in the Background. One photograph : b&w ; 2.5 x 3.5 inches. Collection of photographs donated by Dave Johnson (wp-200-307) and date between 1930 and 1941.
wp00235 View Towards Cariboo Gold Quartz Taken From Island Mountain. Black And White, 2.5" X 3.5". From Collection Wp-200-307
wp00236 Wells Townsite. Black And White, 2.5" X 3.5". From Collection Wp-200-307.
wp00237 Photograph Taken Of Wells Townsite. Black And White, 2.5" X 3.5". From Collection Wp-200-307.
wp00240 Machinery from Island Mountain mill. Described as a Dorco Filter, 10' diameter by 5' wide, Internal Drum. Operated by Frank Campbell, an employee of the Island Mountain Mill. One photograph : b&w ; 2.5 x 3.5 inches. Collection of photographs donated by Dave Johnson (wp-200-307) and date between 1930 and 1941.
wp00248 Written on the back of the photograph "Island Mountain Plant and buildings and Townsite, December 8 1939. No Snow!" One photograph : b&w ; 2.5 x 3.5 inches. Collection of photographs donated by Dave Johnson (wp-200-307) and date between 1930 and 1941.
wp00251 Underground In Island Mt. Mine. Ken Mcdermid Shown, Contract Miner. Black And White, 2 .25" X 3 .25". From Collection Wp-200-307.
wp00254 "W.J. Tough mining engineer, getting ready for the hills" written on the back of the photograph. One photograph : b&w ; 3.25 x 2.25 inches. Collection of photographs donated by Dave Johnson (wp-200-307) and date between 1930 and 1941.
wp00255 "Barkerville-Quesnel Highway, May 1933" written on the back of the photograph. One photograph : b&w ; 3.25 x 2.25 inches. Collection of photographs donated by Dave Johnson (wp-200-307) and date between 1930 and 1941.
wp00259 Construction of Island Mountain mill, August 27,1934. "Island Mountain Mine under construction, Aug 27, 1934"One photograph : b&w ; 4.5 x 2.5 inches. Collection of photographs donated by Dave Johnson (wp-200-307) and date between 1930 and 1941.
wp00261 Construction of Island Mountain plant site, August 27,1934. One photograph : b&w ; 4.5 x 2.75 inches. Collection of photographs donated by Dave Johnson (wp-200-307) and date between 1930 and 1941.
wp00263 Christmas day, 1933, men at Camp. Left to right are Norman McFee, Pont Johnson, "Smitty" Smith, and Bernard Gallie. "25 degrees below zero" written in ink on the back. One photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 3.5 inches. Collection of photographs donated by Dave Johnson (wp-200-307) and date between 1930 and 1941.
wp00264 Written on the back in ink "Installed and operating No.6 Diesel and compressor. Norman Mcfee is at hand",Norman McFee is the Mechanical Supervisor for Island Mountain Mine.Written on the front in ink "Engine no.6 C.G.Q.M. January 1934" One photograph : b&w ; 3.25 x 5.5 inches. Collection of photographs donated by Dave Johnson (wp-200-307) and date between 1930 and 1941.
wp00265 Inside the Cariboo Gold Quartz. Mine. Written on the back in ink "Installation of No.6-Fairbanks Morse Diesel and Bellis & Morcom compressor.C.G.Q. Mine - January 1934". On the front is written "Installing Engine no.6 C.G.Q.M. January 1934" One photograph : b&w ; 3.25 x 5.5 inches. Collection of photographs donated by Dave Johnson (wp-200-307) and date between 1930 and 1941.
wp00267 Written in ink on the back of the photograph : "Interior of the Powerhouse and Compressor house - C. G.Q. Mine. Aug 1933. In background L- Art Scott, Operator, and R- Bernard Gallie, Chief Electician." Written in ink on the front "Powerhouse C.G.Q.M., October 1933" One photograph : b&w ; 3.5 x 5.5 inches. Collection of photographs donated by Dave Johnson (wp-200-307) and date between 1930 and 1941.
wp00269 Gordon McArthur and John Leonard travelling to Wells, through Devil's Canyon. One photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 3.25 inches. Collection of photographs donated by Dave Johnson (wp-200-307) and date between 1930 and 1941
wp00270 HankWiseman and George Kitchen, maintenance personnel at the Cariboo Gold Quartz Mine. Written on the front of the photograph "Hank and George". One photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 3.25 inches. Collection of photographs donated by Dave Johnson (wp-200-307) and date between 1930 and 1941
wp00271 Written on the back of the photograph "The No.4 Unit, Ingersol-Rand Diesel Compressor, 110 Hsp. - 660 C.F.M. CGQuartz Mine - 1933". Written on the front of the photograph "I.R. Single Unit Diesel and Comp. 110 H.P. 660 C.F.M., Aug 1933". One photograph : b&w ; 4.5 x 3.25 inches. Collection of photographs donated by Dave Johnson (wp-200-307) and date between 1930 and 1941.
wp00272 Written on the back of the photograph "Building new "Dry" - C.G.Q. August, 1933". Written on the front of the photograph "New "Dry" C.G.Q.M. Aug 1933". General office in left background. One photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 3.25 inches. Collection of photographs donated by Dave Johnson (wp-200-307) and date between 1930 and 1941
wp00274 Written on the back of the photograph "Moving Frame No.4 diesel and No.3 Compressor. Among those in picture - August 1933 - L to R: Louis Schelling, Dan Turnville, Jens Jensen, Pont Johnson, Alf Tregillus, Magne Hambre C.GQ." Quartz Power Plant.All men are employees of the Cariboo Gold Quartz Mine.Written on the back of the photograph "Moving in Frame of No.3 Comp. & No.4 Eng". One photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 3.25 inches. Collection of photographs donated by Dave Johnson (wp-200-307) and date between 1930 and 1941.
wp00275 Written on the back of the photograph "1500 level Portal and First power plant C.G.Q.- December 1931." Written on the front of the photograph "1500 level C.G.Q.M. Dec 1931" One photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 3.25 inches. Collection of photographs donated by Dave Johnson (wp-200-307) and date between 1930 and 1941
wp00277 First gold bricks produced at the Cariboo Gold Quartz Mine. Fred Wells is identified with the backpack and is transporting the bricks. Others identified in ink on the back of the photograph are "Les Walker in background on the left, Bob Morgan on the far right and Dr.Burnett at back end of sleigh. Jack Boulding nearby to the right." One photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 3.25 inches. Collection of photographs donated by Dave Johnson (wp-200-307) and date between 1930 and 1941
wp00278 Fred Wells behind the sleigh on the road to Barkerville. Written on the front of the photograph "On road to Barkerville March, 1933". Written on the back "Fred Wells behind sleigh on the track to the mine March , 1933". One photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 3.25 inches. Collection of photographs donated by Dave Johnson (wp-200-307) and date between 1930 and 1941
wp00281 Snowplow use to clear the roads of the Cariboo Gold Quartz Mine. Fred Wells is in the foreground. Written on the front "On road to C.G.Q. March, 1933". Written on the back of the photograph "On road to C.G.Q. Mine 1932-1933, Fred Wells in foreground". One photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 3.25 inches. Collection of photographs donated by Dave Johnson (wp-200-307) and date between 1930 and 1941
wp00282 Cariboo Gold Quartz Mine plant, operated by Alf Tregillus between the years 1932-33. "Alf Tregillus as Diesel Plant Operator" written on the back. Written on the font "No.1 Diesel Engine C.G.Q.M. 94 HP". One photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 3.25 inches. Collection of photographs donated by Dave Johnson (wp-200-307) and date between 1930 and 1941.
wp00290 Jack of Clubs Lake and the Cariboo Gold Quartz Mill and Plant in the foreground. Alf Tregillus is seated on a stack of logs. "Ice breakup Jack of Clubs Lake" is written on the front of the photograph". One photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 3.25 inches. Collection of photographs donated by Dave Johnson (wp-200-307) and date between 1930 and 1941
wp00296 Barkerville Highway, between Wells and Stanley. Written on the back of the photograph 'En route to Wells from Stanley, May 14, 1933. On the way to Wells!" One photograph : b&w ; 4.5 x 2.75 inches. Collection of photographs donated by Dave Johnson (wp-200-307) and date between 1930 and 1941
wp00298 Cariboo Gold Quartz Mine Plant, Jack O' Clubs Lake. Black And White, 2.75" X 4.25". From Collection Wp-200-307.
wp00301 Employees of the Cariboo Gold Quartz Mine, identified from left to right are J.Leonard, C.Keith, and A.Webster. Written on the back of the photograph " Three of the best at the Quartz. L-R J.Leonard, C.Keith, A. Webster July 1933". One photograph : b&w ; 4.5 x 2.25 inches. Collection of photographs donated by Dave Johnson (wp-200-307) and date between 1930 and 1941
wp00304 Man is identified on the back of the photograph "William Livingstone, Teamster for the Cariboo Gold Quartz, August 1933". One photograph : b&w ; 4.5 x 2.25 inches. Collection of photographs donated by Dave Johnson (wp-200-307) and date between 1930 and 1941
wp00308 Tommy Humdrum with drill in stope underground in Wells area, possibly the Cariboo Gold Quartz Mine. 1 photograph : b&w ; 14.5 x 9 cm. Collection of photographs and postcards donated by Ernest Bell, wp00308-342. Photographer unknown, photographs taken in Wells and surrounding area.
wp00309 Andy Cruickshack with drill in stope, in a 4a stope underground in Cariboo Gold Quartz Mine, 1936. Written in pencil on the front of the photograph "The white streak is a gold vein". 1 photograph : b&w ; 5.75 x 3.25 inches. Could be a duplicate photograph which is part of the collection of photographs and postcards donated by Ernest Bell, wp00308-342.
wp00310 Red Bridger operating a drill, underground in Wells area area, possibly the Cariboo Gold Quartz Mine. 1 photograph : b&w ; 3.5 x 2.75 inches. Collection of photographs and postcards donated by Ernest Bell, wp00308-342. Photographer unknown, photographs taken in Wells and surrounding area.
wp00311 Island Mountain Mine site on the Jack of Clubs lake. Postcard backing label reads "Made in Canada". 1 postcard : b&w ; 3.5 x 5.25 inches. Collection of photographs and postcards donated by Ernest Bell, wp00308-342. Photographer unknown, photographs taken in Wells and surrounding area.
wp00312 Island Mountain Mine site on the Jack of Clubs lake, alternate angle from wp00311. Postcard backing label reads "Made in Canada". 1 postcard : b&w ; 3.5 x 5.25 inches. Collection of photographs and postcards donated by Ernest Bell, wp00308-342. Photographer unknown, photographs taken in Wells and surrounding area.
wp00313 Cariboo Gold Quartz Mine in the foreground.To the left in the background is the Wells townsite. Number on left hand bottom corner reads "2210". "Cariboo Quartz Mine" is written in ink on the top of the photograph. "Cariboo Gold Quartz Complex" printed in pencil on the back of the image. 1 photograph : b&w ; 3.2 x 5.5 inches. Collection of photographs and postcards donated by Ernest Bell, wp00308-342. Photographer unknown, photographs taken in Wells and surrounding area.
wp00314 Lowhee Placer Mine, Wells-Barkerville area. 1 photograph : b&w ; 2.5 x 3.5 inches. Collection of photographs and postcards donated by Ernest Bell, wp00308-342. Photographer unknown, photographs taken in Wells and surrounding area.
wp00315 The Cariboo Gold Quartz Mine in the background, and the Jack of Clubs Lake in the foreground. "The Quartz" is the title, printed on the bottom right hand corner of the postcard. Postcard backing label reads "Made in Canada". 1 postcard : b&w ; 3.5 x 5.25 inches. Collection of photographs and postcards donated by Ernest Bell, wp00308-342. Photographer unknown, photographs taken in Wells and surrounding area.
wp00316 The pile of tailings from the Cariboo Gold Quartz Mine, Wells. Postcard backing label reads "Made in Canada". 1 postcard : b&w ; 3.5 x 5.25 inches. Collection of photographs and postcards donated by Ernest Bell, wp00308-342. Photographer unknown, photographs taken in Wells and surrounding area.
wp00317 The Cariboo Gold Quartz Mine postcard titled "Cariboo Gold Quartz". "Archie Robertson" is printed on the back in blue ink, identifing the man in the scene. Postcard backing label reads "Made in Canada" 1 postcard : b&w ; 3.5 x 5.25 inches. Collection of photographs and postcards donated by Ernest Bell, wp00308-342. Photographer unknown, photographs taken in Wells and surrounding area.
wp00318 Pooley Street, Wells. Pioneer General Store and café on the left side of the street. Pool Hall located at the second signboard on the right. Dated in pencil printed "1935" on the back of the postcard. Postcard backing label reads "Made in Canada". 1 postcard : b&w ; 3.5 x 5.25 inches. Collection of photographs and postcards donated by Ernest Bell, wp00308-342. Photographer unknown, photographs taken in Wells and surrounding area.
wp00319 Main Street, Barkerville. "1935" is written in ink on the back of the postcard. Stores identified on the right side of the street are Shanty Lunch, Nicol Hotel, and Coffee Shoppe Café. 1 postcard : b&w ; 3.5 x 5.25 inches. Collection of photographs and postcards donated by Ernest Bell, wp00308-342. Photographer unknown, photographs taken in Wells and surrounding area.
wp00320 Wells, 1934. Printed in pencil on the back of the postcard is "When it started 1934, Town at Cariboo Gold Quartz and Island Mountain Mines" Possibly Pooley Street under construction. Postcard backing label reads "Made in Canada". 1 postcard : b&w ; 3.25 x 5.3 inches. Collection of photographs and postcards donated by Ernest Bell, wp00308-342. Photographer unknown, photographs taken in Wells and surrounding area.
wp00321 K. Beamish on horseback, riding down Main street, Barkerville. Two unidentified people race K.Beamish on horseback also. Labour Day, September 1935. Written in pencil on back of the photograph "Labor Day Barkerville BC Sept. 1935 K.Beamish winner". 1 photograph : b&w ; 3.25 x 4.25 inches. Collection of photographs and postcards donated by Ernest Bell, wp00308-342. Photographer unknown, photographs taken in Wells and surrounding area.
wp00322 Devil's Canyon, outside Wells on the road to Quesnel. "2206" labeled on the bottom right hand corner. 1 photograph : b&w ; 3.25 x 4.25 inches. Collection of photographs and postcards donated by Ernest Bell, wp00308-342. Photographer unknown, photographs taken in Wells and surrounding area.
wp00323 Wells Ski Hill covered with snow. "Wells Ski Club" printed in pencil on the back. 1 photograph : b&w ; 3.5 x 2.5 inches. Collection of photographs and postcards donated by Ernest Bell, wp00308-342. Photographer unknown, photographs taken in Wells and surrounding area.
wp00325 A group of six men and a dog seated on the stairs of the Lode Theatre. The names "Conrad Lein, Walter McKay, Olie Mage, McLeod, Ernie Bell, ? Front Man" are similarily identified on wp00324. 1 photograph : b&w ; 4.5 x 2.75 inches. Collection of photographs and postcards donated by Ernest Bell, wp00308-342. Photographer unknown, photographs taken in Wells and surrounding area.
wp00326 "Harry And Hazel Sturenburg" written in ink on the back of the photograph. Standing together in front of corn stalks. group of five men seated on the stairs of the Lode Theatre. The names "Conrad Lein, Ernie Taylor, Olie Mage, McLeod, Ernest Bell" are printed in ink on the back. 1 photograph : b&w ; 4.3 x 2.5 inches. Collection of photographs and postcards donated by Ernest Bell, wp00308-342. Photographer unknown, photographs taken in Wells and surrounding area.
wp00327 Tommy Humdrum sitting on the porch of the Wells Ski Club cabin. "Wells Ski Club Cabin" is printed in ink on the front of the photograph. "Tommy Humdrum" identified in ink on the back. 1 photograph : b&w ; 2.5 x 3.5 inches. Collection of photographs and postcards donated by Ernest Bell, wp00308-342. Photographer unknown, photographs taken in Wells and surrounding area.
wp00328 Ernest Bell sitting on a beach at Bowron Lake."Ernest Bell taken Bowron Lake August 9th, 1939" written in pencil on the back of the photograph. 1 photograph : b&w ; 2.5 x 3.5 inches. Collection of photographs and postcards donated by Ernest Bell, wp00308-342. Photographer unknown, photographs taken in Wells and surrounding area.
wp00329 "Von Paul, Eric North, Tommy Humdrum and Mac Grady" waxing their skis, as identified on the back of the photograph. 1 photograph : b&w ; 2.5 x 3.5 inches. Collection of photographs and postcards donated by Ernest Bell, wp00308-342. Photographer unknown, photographs taken in Wells and surrounding area.
wp00330 Six unidentified men standing on snow hill, dressed in suits. "Ski Club" identified on the back of the photograph. 1 photograph : b&w ; 2.5 x 3.5 inches. Collection of photographs and postcards donated by Ernest Bell, wp00308-342. Photographer unknown, photographs taken in Wells and surrounding area.
wp00331 A`Cat'machine pulling a house down Saunders Ave, Wells.1 photograph : b&w ; 2.5 x 3.5 inches. Collection of photographs and postcards donated by Ernest Bell, wp00308-342. Photographer unknown, photographs taken in Wells and surrounding area.
wp00332 "Wells Ski Jump" identified on the back of the photograph. People are standing on the ski hill watching the jump. 1 photograph : b&w ; 2.5 x 3.5 inches. Collection of photographs and postcards donated by Ernest Bell, wp00308-342. Photographer unknown, photographs taken in Wells and surrounding area.
wp00333 "Wells Ski Jump" identified on the back of the photograph. People are standing on the ski hill watching the jump. 1 photograph : b&w ; 2.5 x 3.5 inches. Collection of photographs and postcards donated by Ernest Bell, wp00308-342. Photographer unknown, photographs taken in Wells and surrounding area.
wp00334 Unidentified people swimming in Wendel Lake. Incorrectly identified as "Bonner Lake" on the back of the photograph. 1 photograph : b&w ; 2.5 x 3.5 inches. Collection of photographs and postcards donated by Ernest Bell, wp00308-342. Photographer unknown, photographs taken in Wells and surrounding area.
wp00335 A`Cat'machine pulling a house down Saunders Ave, Wells. 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 6.5 cm. Collection of photographs and postcards donated by Ernest Bell, wp00308-342. Photographer unknown, photographs taken in Wells and surrounding area.
wp00336 "Dorothy McKinrick and hazel Kibbie" identified in ink on the back of the photograph. 1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 7 cm. Collection of photographs and postcards donated by Ernest Bell, wp00308-342. Photographer unknown, photographs taken in Wells and surrounding area.
wp00337 A crowd of unidentified people at the Wells Ski Club Cabin. "Wells Ski Club" identified on the back of the photograph. 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 6.5 cm. Collection of photographs and postcards donated by Ernest Bell, wp00308-342. Photographer unknown, photographs taken in Wells and surrounding area.
wp00338 "A. Grady" cross country skiing, as identified on the back of the photograph. 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 6.5 cm. Collection of photographs and postcards donated by Ernest Bell, wp00308-342. Photographer unknown, photographs taken in Wells and surrounding area.
wp00340 "Mac Grady, Olie Nelson, Tommy Humdrum" as identified on the back of the photograph. 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 6.5 cm. Collection of photographs and postcards donated by Ernest Bell, wp00308-342. Photographer unknown, photographs taken in Wells and surrounding area.
wp00341 Pooley Street 1935, Wells. "2207" is printed on the front right hand corner and "Wells, BC" is printed on the top of the photograph. "1935" is written in ink on the back". 1 photograph : b&w ; 14 x 8 cm. Collection of photographs and postcards donated by Shirley Brown and Mrs. Frew (wp00341, 710-714, 747-752), photographer unknown. All photographs were taken in the Wells area, except one in Barkerville. May be associated with collection of photographs and postcards donated by Ernest Bell, wp00308-342.
wp00342 Postcard of the Cariboo Gold Quartz Mine, similar to . "Quartz 1936" identified in ink on the back of the postcard. 1 postcard : b&w ; 14 x 8.5 cm. Collection of photographs and postcards donated by Ernest Bell, wp00308-342. Photographer unknown, photographs taken in Wells and surrounding area.
wp00349 The crowning of the Ski Queen and Princesses, in the Wells Community Hall. Possible identification of A. Hong, fourth from the left. One photograph : b&w ; 7.2 x 5.2 inches. Original.
wp00362 Three men, identified as Dan Abbot, Pete Bloder, and Larry Boucher in an underground shaft around a drill. One photograph : b&w ; 25.5 x 20 cm.
wp00365 Men identified as Rollie Badmington, Paul Pavich, Ed Titley, and Gerry Titley holding up a board with fish. One photograph : copy: b&w ; 10 x 8 inches.
wp00370 Members of the Jack Ratledge mens store softball team and Jack Ratledge. Back row Left to right are Jim Hearthur, Albert Klassen, Sandy James, B.McElhann, Frank Shook, Noel Hendry. Front row left to right are Peter Yip, Malcom Roxburg, Russel Selmen, John Lamb, Jack Rutledge and Mike Havyrko. July 27, 1941. One photograph : copy : b&w ; 10 x 8 inches.
wp00382 Men identified from left to right are Colin McDougall, Pont Johnson, Bob Newman, and Bob Morgan. The Cariboo Gold Quartz Mine Powerhouse 1933-1934. One photograph : copy : b&w ; 10 x 8 inches.
wp00388 Larry Boucher standing in front of machinery, holding levers. One photograph : b&w ; 25.5 x 20 cm.
wp00046 Pooley Street, Wells. Island Mountain Mine in the background. The nearest building on the right was the Wells Museum from 1974-1997. This building was originally a Chinese Laundry and then the Miners' Union Hall. The second building was the telegraph office and attached printing shop. (possibly the Wells Chronicle building?). The fourth building held rooms for rent (possibly the Finnish boarding House ?). One photograph : b&w ; 19.5 x 23.5 inches, mounted on cardboard.
wp00399 Bernard Gallie sitting in the cab of a truck. To the right, standing on the truck is Bob Vear, and to the far right is Colin McDougall and Pont Johnson on the end. One photograph : b&w ; 10 x 8 inches.
wp00406 Placer Mine operated by two unidentified men. One photograph : b&w ; 8 x 10 inches.
wp00421 People identified from left to right are John Elderkin Bell, George Kitchen, Wesley Allan Mullett, Elizabeth Lily Mullett (Nee Laughlin), Thelma Teleske (?), Jack Rutledge, January 23, 1937. John Elderkin Bell was the Minister of the United Church. John Bell presided at the marriage between Wes Mullett and Betty Laughlin. Information on John Bell and the Mullets provided by Jennifer A. Bell. One photograph : b&w ; 25.5 x 20 cm.
wp00005 Harold Berg inscribing gold brick from Cariboo Gold Quartz Mine. 1 photograph : mounted on cardboard backing : b&w ; 8 x 7.6 inches. Copy positive.
wp00432 Brownies identified from left to right starting at the back of the lineup are: Phyllis Galder at the back, two unknown girls paired, Marina Andrechuck or Betty McDougall paired with Elaine Allen, two sets of unknown girls, Mary Pike paired with an unknown girl, Kathy Andreychuck paired with an unknown girl, and Hanna Randall and Mable Kempster paired at the front. Shown standing on the sidewalk in front of the Wells Community Hall.One photograph : b&w ; 25 x 20 cm.
wp00433 Written on the back of the photograph "Paul Neilson at wheel and Fred Jensen. I've heard that Paul worked for a Mr.McConnel Wells Hotel. 1935-1936" Both men are in the Wells Dairy truck. 1 photograph : copy : b&w ; 10 x 8 inches .
wp00437 Pooley Street, Wells. Island Mountain Mine in the background. The nearest building on the right was the Wells Museum from 1974-1997. This building was originally a Chinese Laundry and then the Miners' Union Hall. The second building was the telegraph office and attached printing shop. (possibly the Wells Chronicle building?). The fourth building held rooms for rent (possibly the Finnish boarding House ?). Inscription: "Miners Union Hall (newspaper office), Finnish Boarding House, Lumberyard". One photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 8.5 cm, mounted on cardboard.. From Collection Wp-437-439.
wp00439 Saunders Street, Wells. Buildings identified are the Wells Community Hall, Rexall Drugs, and Mackenzie's Ltd. One photograph : b&w ; 8 x 10 inches. From collection Wp-437-439.
wp00478 Barkerville Highway, in the Devil's Canyon area. One photograph : b&w : mounted on cardboard; 3 x 5.5 inches.
wp00006 O.H. Solibakke watches as two men assist in pouring gold brick. The man wearing a hat is possibly John Stone. The man in a checkered shirt is possibly Harold Berg. 1 photograph : b&w ; 7.6 x 8.2 inches.
wp00060 Wells showing Catholic Church. One photograph : b&w ; 8 x 8.3 inches.
wp00551 Unidentified man and truck in front of a building to the right of the Sunset Theatre. Two unidentified men in the background. One photograph : b&w : copy made by R.Candy ; 11.5 x 7 cm.
wp00561 Vancouver Kiwanis Glee Club concert at the openning of the Wells Community Hall. June 4,1938. One photograph : b&w.
wp00562 Barnards Fastball Team, 1940. Unidentified group. 1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 8 cm. Collection consists of photographs donated by Colin MacDonald (wp00562-566,586-591,618,625,631,647,655,660,663,664,680,696-701) photographer unknown. Photographs are predominately in the Wells area.
wp00563 Cariboo Gold Quartz plant buildings. 1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 8 cm. Collection consists of photographs donated by Colin MacDonald (wp00562-566,586-591,618,625,631,647,655,660,663,664,680,696-701) photographer unknown. Photographs are predominately in the Wells area.
wp00564 Cariboo Gold Quartz staff, house and garden. Identified men from left to right are R.Elfstrom, R. McElhaney, F. Richards, and J. Runkle. 1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 8 cm. Collection consists of photographs donated by Colin MacDonald (wp00562-566,586-591,618,625,631,647,655,660,663,664,680,696-701) photographer unknown. Photographs are predominately in the Wells area.
wp00565 Cariboo Gold Quartz Mine from the Jack of Clubs Lake. 1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 8 cm. Collection consists of photographs donated by Colin MacDonald (wp00562-566,586-591,618,625,631,647,655,660,663,664,680,696-701) photographer unknown. Photographs are predominately in the Wells area.
wp00566 Cariboo Gold Quartz Powerhouse and unidentified armed guard during wartime. Collection consists of photographs donated by Colin MacDonald (wp00562-566,586-591,618,625,631,647,655,660,663,664,680,696-701) photographer unknown. Photographs are predominately in the Wells area.
wp00573 "Wells Hospital From Island Mountain, 1936" written in ink on the back of the photograph. One photograph: b&w ; 9 x 7 cm.
wp00586 Townsite of Wells, view from frozen Jack of Clubs Lake. Snow covered mountain on the right is Slide Mountain. 1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 8 cm. Collection consists of photographs donated by Colin MacDonald (wp00562-566,586-591,618,625,631,647,655,660,663,664,680,696-701) photographer unknown. Photographs are predominately in the Wells area.
wp00587 F. Field Jr. surveying townsite, Wells. 1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 8 cm. Collection consists of photographs donated by Colin MacDonald (wp00562-566,586-591,618,625,631,647,655,660,663,664,680,696-701) photographer unknown. Photographs are predominately in the Wells area.
wp00588 Dog Sled races on Saunders Ave. Buildings identified are MacKenzies Ltd, Buckley's Pharmacy, and the Wells Community Hall. 1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 8 cm. Identical to photograph wp 00680. Collection consists of photographs donated by Colin MacDonald (wp00562-566,586-591,618,625,631,647,655,660,663,664,680,696-701) photographer unknown. Photographs are predominately in the Wells area.
wp00589 Ice Hockey on the Jack of Clubs Lake. Men identified from left to right are Spike Enemark, S. Scott, J. Lamb, and Noel Hendry. 1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 8 cm. Collection consists of photographs donated by Colin MacDonald (wp00562-566,586-591,618,625,631,647,655,660,663,664,680,696-701) photographer unknown. Photographs are predominately in the Wells area.
wp00590 View of Wells from across the Willow River. 1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 8 cm. Collection consists of photographs donated by Colin MacDonald (wp00562-566,586-591,618,625,631,647,655,660,663,664,680,696-701) photographer unknown. Photographs are predominately in the Wells area.
wp00591 Construction of the Wells tennis courts in 1941, unidentified men. 1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 8 cm. Identical to photograph WH 00647. Collection consists of photographs donated by Colin MacDonald (wp00562-566,586-591,618,625,631,647,655,660,663,664,680,696-701) photographer unknown. Photographs are predominately in the Wells area.
wp00602 Photograph showing Harold Fullerton and the School Bus. Written in ink on the back of the photograph "Harold beside the school bus he drove to pick up students in Barkerville to altered school in Wells, after which he drove them back." Fullerton. One photograph, b&w; 6 x 6.5 cm.
wp00603 Pooley Street, Wells BC. Photograph facing west towards Island Mountain. Buildings identified on the right are the DeLuxe General Store, Wells Hotel, Garage & Esso Gas Station and the Hill Meat Market. 1 photograph : b&w. Collection consists of photographs (wp603-611, 744, 896) donated by R.A.Luckow, child of A. (Fred) Luckow. Photographs were taken by Fred Luckow, who was "well known in Wells for a long time and would be remembered well by many people".
wp00604 Winter scene in Wells, name of street unknown. 1 photograph : b&w. Collection consists of photographs (wp603-611, 744, 896) donated by R.A.Luckow, child of A. (Fred) Luckow. Photographs were taken by Fred Luckow, who was "well known in Wells for a long time and would be remembered well by many people".
wp00605 Townsite of Wells. View from Wells Hospital towards back of Community Hall. 1 photograph : b&w. Collection consists of photographs (wp603-611, 744, 896) donated by R.A.Luckow, child of A. (Fred) Luckow. Photographs were taken by Fred Luckow, who was "well known in Wells for a long time and would be remembered well by many people".
wp00606 Townsite of Wells. Photograph facing the Wells Hospital and Island Mountain in the background. 1 photograph : b&w. Collection consists of photographs (wp603-611, 744, 896) donated by R.A.Luckow, child of A. (Fred) Luckow. Photographs were taken by Fred Luckow, who was "well known in Wells for a long time and would be remembered well by many people".
wp00607 Pooley Street, Wells. Photograph shows the Hill Meat Market, Pacific Great Eastern Rly and the Wells Garage. 1 photograph : b&w. Collection consists of photographs (wp603-611, 744, 896) donated by R.A.Luckow, child of A. (Fred) Luckow. Photographs were taken by Fred Luckow, who was "well known in Wells for a long time and would be remembered well by many people".
wp00608 The town of Wells, showing both school buildings. The three story, flat roofed building to the left is the first school, beside which a new school classroom was erected to the far right. 1 photograph : b&w. Collection consists of photographs (wp603-611, 744, 896) donated by R.A.Luckow, child of A. (Fred) Luckow. Photographs were taken by Fred Luckow, who was "well known in Wells for a long time and would be remembered well by many people".
wp00609 Wells Townsite and the Cariboo Gold Quartz Mine, from 1200 level. 1 photograph : b&w. Collection consists of photographs (wp603-611, 744, 896) donated by R.A.Luckow, child of A. (Fred) Luckow. Photographs were taken by Fred Luckow, who was "well known in Wells for a long time and would be remembered well by many people".
wp00067 Members of The Wells Volunteer Fire Brigade in front of the fire truck. Firehall building in the background. Men identified from left to right are Whitney, M; Titley, Ed; McKelvie, J; Peterson; Johnson, L.A; Bobier, E.L; Adams, B.M; Allen, H; Forman, Jim; Hong, R; Hadfield, Herb; Caron, R; Warawa, N; Stitt, R; Morgan, R; and Halvorsen, V; One photograph : b&w ; 8 x 10 inches.
wp00610 Dredge located on an unknown site in 1949. 1 photograph : b&w. Collection consists of photographs (wp603-611, 744, 896) donated by R.A.Luckow, child of A. (Fred) Luckow. Photographs were taken by Fred Luckow, who was "well known in Wells for a long time and would be remembered well by many people".
wp00611 Wells at minus forty degrees fahrenheit, showing smoke rising from wood chimneys. 1 photograph : b&w. Collection consists of photographs (wp603-611, 744, 896) donated by R.A.Luckow, child of A. (Fred) Luckow. Photographs were taken by Fred Luckow, who was "well known in Wells for a long time and would be remembered well by many people".
wp00613 Group of band members at the Wells Community Hall. Left to right, back row: Ruth Ronigan (Sp?), Ruth Robertson, Mckelvie. Middle row fourth from the right is Patricia Star Fraser Robertson. In the front row, fourth from the right is Donnie Robertson (identifications By Judy (Nee Peevers) Mooring. One photograph : b&w.
wp00614 Island Mountain manager's house on Island Mountain. 1 photograph : b&w ; 14 x 24.5 cm. Collection consists of photographs donated by Eric Johnson (wp00614,615,652,657,738,900-902,909,967-969) photographer unknown. Photographs taken between 1930-1941, predominately in the 1930s.
wp00617 Fullerton, Harold beside Model T which was driven from Vancouver to Wells in the summer of 1939. Hw later sold it in Wells for $40.00. One photograph: b&w; 11.5 x 8.
wp00618 View of the Cariboo Gold Quartz Mine in the foreground. The Wells townsite is beyond the Mine, showing south Wells to the right. Island Mountain is in the background. 1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 8 cm. Collection consists of photographs donated by Colin MacDonald (wp00562-566,586-591,618,625,631,647,655,660,663,664,680,696-701) photographer unknown. Photographs are predominately in the Wells area.
wp00619 Underground timbering in an unknown mine, Wells area. .
wp00624 Cariboo Gold Quartz Mine employees on top of Two Sisters Mountain. One photograph : b&w.
wp00625 George Riviere's pack horses and barn building. Located in south Wells beside the K.H. Sing Store.1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 8 cm. Collection consists of photographs donated by Colin MacDonald (wp00562-566,586-591,618,625,631,647,655,660,663,664,680,696-701) photographer unknown. Photographs are predominately in the Wells area.
wp00631 Power House, at the Cariboo Gold Quartz. 1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 8 cm. Identical to wp 00699. Collection of photographs donated by Colin MacDonald.
wp00642 Inez Cherry and daughter Kathleen (nine days old), 1944. One photograph b&w: 11.5 x 8 cm
wp00643 Althea Fullerton and daughter in front of their home, 1944. One photograph b&w; 11.5 x 8 cm.
wp00644 Conrad Lien and Anne Sotvedt panning for gold, August 1936. One photograph : b&w. Collection consists of photographs donated by Anne Sotvedt (wp644, 682, 694, 695) taken in the Wells area between the years 1935 and 1937, photographer unknown.
wp00647 Construction of the Wells tennis courts in 1941, unidentified men. 1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 8 cm. Identical to photograph WH 00591. Collection consists of photographs donated by Colin MacDonald (wp00562-566,586-591,618,625,631,647,655,660,663,664,680,696-701) photographer unknown. Photographs are predominately in the Wells area.
wp00652 Island Mountain residences. 1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x7.5 cm. Collection consists of photographs donated by Eric Johnson (wp00614,615,652,657,738,900-902,909,967-969) photographer unknown. Photographs taken between 1930-1941, predominately in the 1930s.
wp00655 Lode Theatre, on opening night. "Wells Theatre opening Nov. 4, 1940" Printed on the front right corner. 1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 8 cm. Collection consists of photographs donated by Colin MacDonald (wp00562-566,586-591,618,625,631,647,655,660,663,664,680,696-701) photographer unknown. Photographs are predominately in the Wells area.
wp00657 Cariboo Gold Quartz road to the mine, clearing the road. March, 1933. Fred Wells is at the front of the photograph. Collection consists of photographs donated by Eric Johnson (wp00614,615,652,657,738,900-902,909,967-969) photographer unknown. Photographs taken between 1930-1941, predominately in the 1930s.
wp00660 Lowhee Placer Pit. 1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 8 cm. Collection consists of photographs donated by Colin MacDonald (wp00562-566,586-591,618,625,631,647,655,660,663,664,680,696-701) photographer unknown. Photographs are predominately in the Wells area.
wp00663 B.C. Shaft and identified men. Identified left to right as C. Hughes, R. McElhanney, W. Maloof. 1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 8 cm. Collection consists of photographs donated by Colin MacDonald (wp00562-566,586-591,618,625,631,647,655,660,663,664,680,696-701) photographer unknown. Photographs are predominately in the Wells area.
wp00664 B.C. Shaft, Stout's Gulch in the Barkerville area. 1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 8 cm. Collection consists of photographs donated by Colin MacDonald (wp00562-566,586-591,618,625,631,647,655,660,663,664,680,696-701) photographer unknown. Photographs are predominately in the Wells area.
wp00670 Written on the back " My father's new sawmill at foot of the Jack of Club's Lake. This is the new planer on the first floor. Geo B. Clarke left partner Archie McIntyre". Clarke and Mcintyre's sawmill in the Wells area. One photograph: b&w; 12 x 8.5 cm. (copy positive).
wp00680 Dog Sled races on Saunders Ave. Buildings identified are MacKenzies Ltd, Buckley's Pharmacy, and the Wells Community Hall. 1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 8 cm. Identical to photograph wp 00588. Collection consists of photographs donated by Colin MacDonald (wp00562-566,586-591,618,625,631,647,655,660,663,664,680,696-701) photographer unknown. Photographs are predominately in the Wells area.
wp00682 Ruth Christianson, the Wells Ski Queen in 1953. One photograph : b&w. Collection consists of photographs donated by Anne Sotvedt (wp644, 682, 694, 695) taken in the Wells area between the years 1935 and 1937, photographer unknown.
wp00694 Cariboo Gold Quartz Mine crew, coming off shift. Photograph taken in 1936 or 1937. One photograph : b&w. Collection consists of photographs donated by Anne Sotvedt (wp644, 682, 694, 695) taken in the Wells area between the years 1935 and 1937, photographer unknown.
wp00695 Engineers from the Cariboo Gold Quartz Mine. Left to right are Colin MacDonald, Malcolm Roxborough, B. McElhanney, Bill Blair, Fred Richards. Photograph taken before going shaft plumbing on a Sunday in June 1941. One photograph : b&w. Collection consists of photographs donated by Anne Sotvedt (wp644, 682, 694, 695) taken in the Wells area between the years 1935 and 1937, photographer unknown.
wp00696 Selective cut and fill mining, Cariboo Gold Quartz Mine. Sonja Gunnarson (Nee Johnson) identified (August 10, 1999). The man on the right is Sonja's father, Martin Johnson. The man on the left is Jim Kempster, a friend of the family. 1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 8 cm. Collection consists of photographs donated by Colin MacDonald (wp00562-566,586-591,618,625,631,647,655,660,663,664,680,696-701) photographer unknown. Photographs are predominately in the Wells area.
wp00697 Timber stope sill, cut and fill stope at the Cariboo Gold Quartz. 1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 8 cm. Collection consists of photographs donated by Colin MacDonald (wp00562-566,586-591,618,625,631,647,655,660,663,664,680,696-701) photographer unknown. Photographs are predominately in the Wells area.
wp00698 Inside main portal, 1500 Shaft at the Cariboo Gold Quartz. 1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 8 cm. Collection consists of photographs donated by Colin MacDonald (wp00562-566,586-591,618,625,631,647,655,660,663,664,680,696-701) photographer unknown. Photographs are predominately in the Wells area.
wp00699 Power House, at the Cariboo Gold Quartz. 1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 8 cm. Identical to wp 00631. Collection consists of photographs donated by Colin MacDonald (wp00562-566,586-591,618,625,631,647,655,660,663,664,680,696-701) photographer unknown. Photographs are predominately in the Wells area.
wp00700 Heating plant and wood supply at the Cariboo Gold Quartz. 1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 8 cm. Collection consists of photographs donated by Colin MacDonald (wp00562-566,586-591,618,625,631,647,655,660,663,664,680,696-701) photographer unknown. Photographs are predominately in the Wells area.
wp00701 Heating plant and wood supply at the Cariboo Gold Quartz. 1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 8 cm. Collection consists of photographs donated by Colin MacDonald (wp00562-566,586-591,618,625,631,647,655,660,663,664,680,696-701) photographer unknown. Photographs are predominately in the Wells area.
wp00710 Horse race track on the meadow, Wells. 1 photograph : b&w ; 14 x 8 cm. Collection of photographs and postcards donated by Shirley Brown and Mrs. Frew (wp00341, 710-714, 747-752), photographer unknown. All photographs were taken in the Wells area, except one in Barkerville.
wp00711 Horse race track on the meadow, Wells. 1 photograph : b&w ; 14 x 8 cm. Collection of photographs and postcards donated by Shirley Brown and Mrs. Frew (wp00341, 710-714, 747-752), photographer unknown. All photographs were taken in the Wells area, except one in Barkerville.
wp00712 Horse race track on the meadow, Wells. 1 photograph : b&w ; 14 x 8 cm. Collection of photographs and postcards donated by Shirley Brown and Mrs. Frew (wp00341, 710-714, 747-752), photographer unknown. All photographs were taken in the Wells area, except one in Barkerville.
wp00713 Horse race track on the meadow, Wells. 1 photograph : b&w ; 14 x 8 cm. Collection of photographs and postcards donated by Shirley Brown and Mrs. Frew (wp00341, 710-714, 747-752), photographer unknown. All photographs were taken in the Wells area, except one in Barkerville.
wp00714 Start of a horse race in Barkerville by the Theatre Royal. 1937 Labour Day Celebrations. This photograph is identical to P1019 in the Barkerville collection, which also includes a nitrate negative. The woman on the horse is present in photographs taken the same day, which are in the Barkerville Collection. 1 photograph : b&w ; 14 x 8 cm. Collection of photographs and postcards donated by Shirley Brown and Mrs. Frew (wp00341, 710-714, 747-752), photographer unknown. All photographs were taken in the Wells area, except this photograph in Barkerville.
wp00738 Dennis and Mary Fairbairn Wedding reception in Jack of Clubs Hotel, summer 1941. Noted are Hub King on the left, Rene Mooney and Pat McGrath right centre, Addye Wright and Hiram Mooney in window. 1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 9 cm. Collection consists of photographs donated by Eric Johnson (wp00614,615,652,657,738,900-902,909,967-969) photographer unknown. Photographs taken between 1930-1941, predominately in the 1930s.
wp00747 Buildings on the tailings, Wells. 1 photograph : b&w ; 14 x 8 cm. Collection of photographs and postcards donated by Shirley Brown and Mrs. Frew (wp00341, 710-714, 747-752), photographer unknown. All photographs were taken in the Wells area, except one in Barkerville.
wp00748 Pooley Street, Wells. Buildings identified are the Welmore Café on the immediate right and the Wells Hotel with the matching two peaks. 1 photograph : b&w ; 14 x 8 cm. Collection of photographs and postcards donated by Shirley Brown and Mrs. Frew (wp00341, 710-714, 747-752), photographer unknown. All photographs were taken in the Wells area, except one in Barkerville.
wp00749 Lowhee Tailings, Hughs Store's residence in the background on the Hill. Unidentified man in photograph. 1 photograph : b&w ; 14 x 8 cm. Collection of photographs and postcards donated by Shirley Brown and Mrs. Frew (wp00341, 710-714, 747-752), photographer unknown. All photographs were taken in the Wells area, except one in Barkerville.
wp00750 Wells ski hill and ski jump. 1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 9 cm. Collection of photographs and postcards donated by Shirley Brown and Mrs. Frew (wp00341, 710-714, 747-752), photographer unknown. All photographs were taken in the Wells area, except one in Barkerville.
wp00751 Unknown group. 1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 9 cm. Collection of photographs and postcards donated by Shirley Brown and Mrs. Frew (wp00341, 710-714, 747-752), photographer unknown. All photographs were taken in the Wells area, except one in Barkerville.
wp00752 Shift going underground into the mine, Wells area. 1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 9 cm. Collection of photographs and postcards donated by Shirley Brown and Mrs. Frew (wp00341, 710-714, 747-752), photographer unknown. All photographs were taken in the Wells area, except one in Barkerville.
wp00860 Wells at night, mid to late 1930's. Showing the Cariboo Gold Quartz Mine and the Jack of Clubs Lake. One photograph: b&w; 11.5 x 7 cm.
wp00863 Drinkwater family on the way to Wells, showing their first tent trailer, 1932. One photograph : b&w. Written on the front of the photograph "On way to Wells". One photograph: b&w; 11.5 x 7 cm.
wp00875 Fred Wells and Mrs. Snoxell. One photograph: b&w; 11.5 x 7 cm.