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753 photographs b&w : prints in albums 21 x 26 cm or smaller.
24 photographs b&w : mounted prints from disassembled albums 21 x 26 cm or smaller.
1686 photographs b&w : loose prints 21 x 26 cm or smaller.
22 photographs b&w : interpositives 21 x 26 cm or smaller.
845 negatives b&w : nitrate and glass plate negatives 21 x 26 cm or smaller.
3215 photographs b&w. 21 x 26 cm or smaller.

Language of material

English

Scope and content

Sub-series consists of photographs of British Columbia documenting the administration of public lands and the development and conservation of their natural resources. The photographic series was originally compiled from both federal and provincial sources including numerous sub-agencies and survey branches of the Department of the Interior. Photographs were also acquired from private sources and independent photographers from British Columbia and across Canada. The sub-series is organized alpha-numerically as follows. B-1 series consists of photographs documenting agricultural production and development in British Columbia. Sources include the Immigration and Colonization Branch and the Trade and Commerce Branch of the Department of the Interior. Photos by the International Harvester Company of Canada, Pentiction Board of Trade, Dominion Experimental Farm at Summerland, British Columbia, Central Experimental Farm, Ottawa, Canadian Pacific Railway Company, Leonard Frank, St Nihal Singh, John Woodruff and other sources. B-2 series consists of photographs documenting forestry and forest reserves. Sources include the Forestry Branch of the Department of the Interior. Photos by the Canadian National Railway Company, Kamloops District Board, W.J. Kerr, J. Howard A. Chapman of Victoria and other sources. B-4 series consists of photographs documenting fisheries reserves, development and conservation in British Columbia. Sources include the Immigration and Colonization Branch of the Department of the Interior. Photos by the Canadian Government Motion Picture Bureau, Canadian Pacific Railway Company and other sources. B-5 series consists of photographs documenting wildlife reserves in British Columbia. Sources include the National Parks Branch of the Department of the Interior. Photos by S.J. Hayward of Montreal, Kilroy Harris, M. Muyller and other sources. B-6 series consists of photographs documenting bird species in British Columbia. Sources include the National Parks Branch of the Department of the Interior. Photos by J.E. Ashton and other sources. B-7 series consists of photographs documenting flowers and other horticultural specimens in British Columbia. No photographers or sources are indicated. B-8 series consists of photographs documenting scenery in British Columbia. Sources include the National Parks Branch of the Department of the Interior. Photos by the Canadian National Railway Company, Canadian Pacific Railway Company, Geological Survey of Canada, Pentiction Board of Trade, Madge Macbeth, W.J. Kerr, J.E. Ashton, S.J. Hayward of Montreal, Mr. Bridgeland and other sources. B-11 series consists of photographs documenting hydro electric facilities, resources and development across British Columbia. Sources include the Water Power and Reclamation Branch of the Department of the Interior. Photos by the British Columbia Electric Company, Canadian Pacific Railway Company, R.J. Hughes of Trail, B.C. and other sources. B-12 series consists of photographs documenting transportation networks, development and services across British Columbia. Sources include the Trade and Commerce Branch of the Department of the Interior. Photos by the Public Board of Trade, Canadian National Railway Company, Canadian Pacific Railway Company, Post Office Department, Ottawa, Leonard Frank, W.J. Kerr, W.D. Albright, J. Howard A. Chapman of Victoria, S.J. Hayward of Montreal, Kilroy Harris and other sources. B-13 series consists of photographs documenting aboriginal communities and culture across British Columbia. Photos by the Canadian Pacific Railway Company, Canadian National Railway Company, Frank Ebutt and other sources. B-14 series consists of photographs documenting schools and other educational facilities in cities and towns across British Columbia. Photos by S.J. Hayward of Montreal and other sources. B-15 series consists of photographs documenting churches in cities and towns across British Columbia. No photographers or sources are indicated. B-16 series consists of photographs documenting monuments and historic sites across British Columbia. No photographers or sources are indicated. B-19 series consists of photographs documenting recreation, sports and leisure facilities across British Columbia. Sources include the National Parks Branch of the Department of the Interior. Photos by W.J. Kerr, Kilroy Harris, St Nihal Singh, S.J. Hayward of Montreal, W.P. Miller and other sources. B-20 series consists of photographs documenting provincial government buildings, facilities and protocol across British Columbia. No photographers or sources are indicated. B-21 series consists of photographs documenting cities and towns accross British Columbia. Sources include the Trade and Commerce Branch of the Department of the Interior. Photos by the Canadian National Railway Company, Hudson's Bay Company, Powell River Company, Fred James of Victoria, Leonard Frank, H.W. Jones for Tidal Survey, St Nihal Singh and other sources. B-23 series consists of photographs documenting air views and photo-topographical mapping views of British Columbia. Photos by the Royal Canadian Air Force survey, Pacific Airways Ltd., Western Canada Airways in collaboration with the Surveys Branch of the Department of the Interior.

Conditions of access

Graphic (photo)

90: Open

Box
02674

90: Open

Graphic (photo)

90: Open

Box
from 07205 to 07207

96: Restrictions vary

Other accession no.

1987-116 DAP

Terms of use

Finding aid

Photocopy of original is available for consultation. FA-021 (Paper)

Original finding aid contains loose prints that have been withdrawn for preservation purposes and is part of photo accession 1987-116. FA-021 (Other)

Additional name(s)

Canada. National Development Bureau. National Development Bureau.
Canada. Natural Resources Intelligence Service.
Canada. Natural Resources Intelligence Branch. Natural Resources Intelligence Branch.

Additional information

Textual references to photography are noted in the Department of the Interior annual reports ca. 1905-1931.

Custodial history

Sub-series of photographs from photo accession 1936-271 previously acquired and managed by one branch of the Department of the Interior, the Natural Resources Intelligence Branch ca. 1917-1922. In 1922 the name was changed to the Natural Resources Intelligence Service. The branch operated as a central agency with the purpose of classifying and disseminating documentation concerning Canada's natural resources and industry development. This organization was renamed the National Development Bureau in 1929, continuing to maintain and update a comprehensive photograph and lantern slide library containing views of Canada's geography, development and tourism. Upon the closure of the National Development Bureau in 1933, the collections were transferred to other agencies operating within the Department in addition to external federal agencies including the Department of Mines and Resources, Department of Trade and Commerce and the Tourism Board. This sub-series of photographs was transferred to the National Archives in 1936. Duplicates and some loose prints have been segregated from the acquired collection.

Alpha-numeric note

The complete alpha-numeric index to the photographic records of the Department of the Interior is located the photo accession file for 1936-271 and in FA-021.

Source

Government

Related control no.

1936-271 NPC

MIKAN no.

163594