Who-is-it? Wednesday
Sometimes donations to the FVHC don't come with descriptions or further information. Sometimes they are just left on the doorstep. For these reasons we have gaps in identifying some photos and will post a new one each Wednesday! If you have information that will aid us in identifying these individuals please
Your help is appreciated!
This is a family from 1942. Based on the number of people and apparent ages it could be three generations - though families of 15 (or more) were not uncommon and may only be parents with their children! We have numbered all the individuals on the second picture - so if you recognize someone please comment their name and number!
2006.01.275 / Societe Historique et Genealogique de Smoky River
Previous Who-is-it? Wednesday characters
We need help identifying the gentleman on the top left! Top right is Harry Clarke Bottom left is George Clarke and bottom right is Stubb Lapp!
2005.29.15
Clarke, Warren and Rachel
This chap seems to be sharply dressed perhaps for a wedding as suggested by the boutonniere pinned to his lapel!
If you have any leads regarding who this may be - please let us know!
Lizotte, Maria
2019.24.400
Do you recognize this Lady? The most information we have on her is "woman inside of Teepee" and that isn't even correct - teepees don't have centre poles like the one she is leaning on!
*EDIT*
This is Therese Judd in camp. Wife of Angus Judd.
990.4.66.2
Mitchell, Ray
Thanks to quick responses we were able to determine that this couple is Narcisse and Elsie Lizotte!
990.4.79.135
Reid, Gordon
This photo is labelled as merely "Family at Fort Vermilion. We believe there must be much more history then that and require your help!
998.5.23.48
Lamberton, Rev Hugh + Lillian
This photograph is labelled as "Family in front of Cabin" clearly there is a bit more to the picture considering the twins sitting in front and the sizeable deer head that the person on the right is casually holding! If you recognize anyone please let us know!
990.4.1.47
Ardley, Mary
This picture comes from the Maria Lizotte collection and the young lad playing the guitar is labelled as Clifford Pettman - we are hoping you can help identify the older gentleman! Note the date at the bottom of the photo is "Jan 58"
2019.24.628
Lizotte Maria
Look at this wedding photo! Him with his large boutonniere and cheeky grin and her bouquet must have looked stunning in full color!
Problem is - we have no idea who they are!
990.4.79.161 / Reid, Gordon
Anyone remember who was rodeo queen in 1979? The lady on the right is wearing the rodeo queen sash from that year! We also are unsure of the gentleman on the right. It seems he has won a trophy that has horses on the top. Any leads are appreciated!
*update*
Thanks to our Facebook Friends we are able to identify the gentleman on the left as Clarence Fournier and the rodeo queen on the right as Sherry Kazonay
2019.24.264 / Lizotte, Maria
This group is a class of Gwyn Bailey Cook's from the Lambert Point school. They are showing off their handiwork from school - which seems to range from toys, international studies and advertising that milk is Healthy!
Let us know if you recognize anyone!
990.4.3.3 Cook, Gwyn Bailey
Look at these Cuties! They don't appear to impressed with the photographer and our best guess is they are siblings. Perhaps this is a 'Baby' picture of someone you know! Comment below if you have any leads!
990.4.106.39 / Ward, Vera
We believe Sarah Charles is the Elderly lady in the middle with Harry Cardinal and Lillian (Charles) Cardinal on her right. We need help identifying the 4 younger people on the left side of the group.
If you can confirm or help identify these individuals we would certainly appreciate it!
*EDIT*
The individuals from L-R have been identified as Steve Cardinal, Pete Lizotte, Marie Lizotte, Jane Lizotte.
990.4.20.23 / Ducharme, Iola
This young lady is potentially a school teacher - though we aren't sure who. If you look close you will notice that what appears to be a pile of clothes on the chair is in fact a child hiding themselves from the camera - and doing a splendid job of it!
2005.24.23 / Schartner, Bob
This young gentleman has a suave look about him. Perhaps it comes from his casual stance holding the guitar and perched on the edge of a wheel barrow; or his inquisitive arched brow. In any case we do not have record who this may be- if you have any leads please let us know!
990.4.106.37 / Ward, Vera
This photo comes from the 1983 Hew Chaw Daze Talent show. This lady is beautifully dressed and were sure sounds just as good - we just aren't sure who she is!
Bonus Question- We also don't know who the gentleman in the background is. He seems to be the presenter in other photos - but thats the best we have!
*EDIT*
This performer has been identified as Lorraine Auger and the gentleman in the back as Mark West.
998.1.60.169 / Newman, Jack and Pearl
This picture was taken by Tony O'Carroll who was a teacher at the Sperate school in 1966. We know that the drummer second from the left is Roly Auger - the other three we are unsure about!
Mr. O'Carroll also took video footage of these young drummers which is a part of "Scouser shoots the Fort" and is on sale for $20! The footage doesn't have audio as technology was not that advanced- but is still very interesting none the less!
2016.03.145 / O'Carroll, Tony
This picture appears to be a family at a gathering. The Gentleman on the left is wearing a clerical collar indicating he has a role in Church - but that is as much as we know!
*update*
The black lady in the background has been identified as Mrs. Clarke - not exactly the information we were looking for - but helpful nontheless!
200.35.02.30 / Bell, Lorna
All we know about this mother and child is they are well dressed! From her lovely cap, scarf and thick jacket to the adorable moss bag the baby is warmly wrapped in! If you know who they are please let us know!
2008.44.02 / Heritage Committee - FVAS
This picture is a bit perplexing - we have information that it is a double wedding on July 23rd 1934. We know one couple is Christiane (Moberly) and John Courtoreille and the other couple is unknown. Unfortunately we are unsure which couple is which! If you know please help us and comment below.
*EDIT*
We have learned that the couple on the left is Peter and Maria Courtorille and John and Christiane are on the right. Peter and John are brothers!
990.4.15.11 / Campbell, Edith
This appears to be a family photo of 4 (?) generations - none of whom we are able to identify. There is no date attached to the photo but based on the hair style, patterns of clothing and fancy winged glasses our best guess is sometime in the 60's.
*EDIT*
This is the Roberts Family. Starting to the back left is Donna Roberts and the child is Leon Mercredi.
Next to her is Celine (Moberly) Roberts, Vina (Roberts) Marten, Norbert Roberts, Emilie Roberts, Chuck Badger (former spouse to Emilie)
Norbert’s parents in front Claudell and Thomas Roberts’s
2000.35.02.12 / Bell, Lorna
This young girl is at the Experimental Farm in Fort Vermilion picking red currants! She likely was posing as a model since our information focuses on the fact that they are "Stephens #4 red currants". We also have a second photo in which she is posing with the currant bush. We don't care about the currants though - we want to know who she is! The picture is taken in July of 1946, if you have any leads - comment below!
*EDIT*
This young lady has been identified as Marjorie Clarke!
993.4.59.130 / Agriculture Canada
We are unsure where this picture was taken. We think the gentleman in the centre (Black Coat) is Harry Borbridge - he spent time all over northern Alberta. The other individuals are potentially a family that hosted him on his adventures. In any case we know very little about these people and would love to know more! Drop any details you wish to share in the comments!
990.4.79.167 / Reid, Gordon
PS. how cute is the girl and her sled dog in training in the front?
*EDIT*
The Group has been identified as such (L-R) Maria Tallcree, Florence Nanooch, Nancy Metsikassus, Father Vandersteen, and Fred Tallcree. The other people are still unknown.
This wonderful photograph comes from the Rocky Lane School Collection. We are assuming that the relations are a mother and her two sons - but we could be wrong about that. We don't know a date for the picture - but, considering the boys are wearing Knickers (Pant style popular for men and boys in the latter half of the 19th century), this picture is likely late 1800's. As always if you know any more details - please comment below!
990.4.81.69 / Rocky Lane School
This week we have a large group of unknown individuals. They appear to be on the deck of a ship, and, noting the hills in the back, are likely closer to Peace River. We can identify the gentleman in glasses as Premier Brownlee who toured this northern area in 1929. If you recognize any of the others please let us know!
995.25.1 / Heritage Committee FVAS
This gentleman is caught in the middle of a job which appears to be fixing or unplugging a John Deere Grain Binder. The photos date is August 14 1952 and comes from the Experimental Farm collection. Let us know if you recognize this hardworking chap! With more research we discovered the payroll records for the Experimental Farm from 1952. Laborer's hired from Aug 1- 30 of 52' are as follows. E. Charles / A. Flett / R.W. Knight / A. McLean / J. A Newman / A.R. Campbell / Allan Charles, Cecil Charles, Ernest Charles, O. McAteer Murray Mitchell R.W. Randle, Ernest Smith, P. Tardiff (Junior Labourers) / R.A. Clarke / G. Flett / M. Gross / Mrs. M. Lapp / E.M. Lawrence / A. McAteer / O. McAteer / R. McLean / Wm. McLean / G. Mitchell / A. Lizotte / R. Randle / E. Rivard. Do any of these names match the fellow working?
993.4.37.4 / Agriculture Canada
None of the individuals in this photo are officially identified, however, we have a few guesses. After cross referencing other photos we think the lady on the left is Eliza (Chalifoux) Paul and seated next to her on the right is Liza (Lambert) Paul. If this is correct (and they are seated in front of their husbands) then the gentleman on the left would be Clement Paul and on the right would be his brother Fred Paul.
Again, we are not sure about this - if you can confirm or deny our suspicion please let us know!
*EDIT*
We have confirmed that these are the Paul Brothers, Clement on left Fred on right, with their wives sitting in front, Eliza (Chalifoux) Paul on left and Liza (Lambert) Paul on the right.
990.4.79.186 / Reid Gordon
Looks at these chaps all dressed up! We think the one in the front on the left is Michel Lambert and it could be Willie Clarke beside him on the right. We are fairly certain that George Lambert is in the back on the right. We don't know who is donning the hat in the back left. If you can confirm / deny / enlighten us on who these men are we would sure appreciate it!
2019.24.08 / Lizotte, Maria
*EDIT*
The Gentleman front left is Malcolm Mitchell and Front Right is Willie Clarke.
It's not a great quality photograph but we're sure they are great quality people; problem is - we have no idea who they are! The photo is part of the David Harrison collection and we know David's mother Violet Harrison is the lady in the back on the right. Walter Edward Harrison (Violets Husband) was Reverend of St Luke's Anglican Church from 1926 - 1930. This photo comes from that time period.
2000.50.02 / Harrison, David
These young bucks look to be having an excellent afternoon. The vehicles and teacups on the running boards tell us they are part of a larger picnic group which they appear to be enjoying. Jim Henry is the smartly dressed boy on the left and his younger brother Bruce is the child in front wearing the white shirt - the others are unknown. Jim and Bruce are sons of Norman Henry who was the Manager of the HBC post in Fort Vermilion from 1931- 1937.
2003.08.08 / Henry, Jim
This picture is taken during unfortunate circumstances, as what appears to be four brothers, carry a coffin to the St Louis church gravesite in Buttertown. It is unknown whos funeral this procession is for nor who the pallbearers are - if you have any insight please let us know!
----EDIT----
We have been able to identify the gentleman on the left as Mac Lambert the man in front as John James Lambert and the fellow third from left as Charlie Lambert.
2005.24.14 / Schartner, Bob
Our best guess is that this is the Boire family- but that is solely based on the fact that the young girl (front row second from left) is holding a camera identical to one we have in our collection that belonged to Rachel Boire. This also dates the images as being older then 1934 as that is when Kodak began manufacturing the camera!
990.4-81-13 / Rocky Lane School
This fellow appears to be the ferry operator on the second edition of the Fort Vermilion ferry This ferry operated just downriver from where the bridge stands today - the first edition crossed the River opposite the Old Bay House. He appears to be cranking on a lever that winds up the end board of the ferry to prevent wagons and trucks from rolling off. The photo was taken by Gwyn Bailey Cook who was the teacher at Lambert point school for the 1948 school year!
990.4.3.49 / Gwyn Bailey Cook
A photo of champions - many of which may be on Facebook! If you recognize someone tag them so they can relive this wonderful memory! We can then also update our records - as currently they are labelled as "Unknown Athletes".
--EDIT--
Back row: Arlene Courtoreille, Pam Cardinal, Lorraine Mercredi, Lynette Cardinal, Darlene Paul, Gail Rosenburger.
Front row: Val Courtoreille, Norma Mitchell, Belinda Lafferty, Suzanne Rosenburger, Perl Cardinal
2000.35.02.62 / Bell, Lorna
Of the eight people in this photo we know that Lillian Lamberton is the lady third from the left. If you can help us identify the others that would be greatly appreciated!
998.5.23.125 / Lamberton, Hugh + Lillian
These two are standing in front of their sleigh dressed in their Sunday best! Despite the snow on the ground they seem to be quite comfortable without big winter parkas - perhaps a clue that it is spring time. Another clue is the laundry on the line that you can see in the back ground just off the mans right arm. While you are looking close - check out those elaborate gloves he is sporting!
--EDIT--
Kind folks on Facebook were able to identify these two as Charlie and Lena (Bellerose) Lambert!
990.4.79.233 / Reid, Gordon
The photograph of these young adults is dated 1938. They are standing on the banks of the river and it almost seems as though they are hiding something - both arms behind their backs! If you know who they are or what they may be up to - let us know!
990.4.42.11 / Haessel, Karl
We have a whole group of unidentified individuals this week! We are getting strong family vibes from the crew and the photo comes from the Newman, Jack + Pearl collection - so there could be a connection there! The one note we have about the photo is "Grannie Partch, Grannie Porche". We are unsure if those are variations in spelling the same name or if in fact there are two Grannies with similar names in the photo. If you have any leads - please let us know!
---EDIT---
L to R: Mrs Partch, Mrs Ward-Rivard (back row), Peggy Tardiff, Bill Grosnick (sp?), Mrs Dorothy Tardiff (back row), unknown, Deirdre Lizotte, unknown, unknown. Wedding of Peggy Tardiff and Bill Grosnick.
998.01.60.08 / Newman, Jack + Pearl
The description we have for this photo is "Chief and Family - Peace River area". If you look closely at the right hand of the man in front,it appears to be disfigured which may be helpful in identifying him! It is also possible the hand is fine and rather the image is distorted / shadowed due to rudimentary photography.
2015.27.29 / Nugent, Mike
---EDIT---
This gentleman is Duncan Testawitch
This photo is labelled as "Mary Ardley and one of the Cardinal Girls at Buffalo head prairie". We are assuming Mary is the lady on the left as her name is first in the description. If you recognize this particular Cardinal lady please let us know!
990.4.1.28 / Ardley, Mary
This gentleman has quite a stockpile of pelts, which appear to be stretched and cured. He is also donning a thick fur coat. Unfortunately we don't have any leads on who he might be - let us know if you do!
990.4.3.40 / Bailey, G. Cook
These fine looking lads are the boy scout group from 1967! You can see most are nicely dressed in uniform with neckties, hats, and badges. We don't have labels or identification for any of the individuals and would love your help in this manner! Let us know which row they are in and how far from the left. Better yet (if you can) send us a screen shot and a name!
2015.50.02 / Rudakewich, Mike
This appears to be a family enjoying their time with what appears to be a 1926 model T Ford Car. Many of the childrens faces cannot be seen but we are hoping you can help us identify the parent couple and some of the children if possible!
990.4.79.235 / Reid, Gordon
The only caption we have for this photo is "Man in Canoe beside float plane". Which is fine because it accurately describes the photo - but we would love to know who the man is!
998.5.23.103 / Lamberton, Rev. Hugh + Lillian
---EDIT---
Reserach into the call number of the plane informed us that the aircraft was likely the one Stanley Warren flew when he tragically crashed in 1941. It is possible then that the gentleman in the boat is Stanley Warren - though we must remember that proximity does not equal relation.
Does anyone recognize this youth? They are standing in a pile (or should we say mountain) of sawdust and look generally pleased about it! The photo comes from the Mandelin, Rose Collection and is not dated!
996.53.2 / Mandelin, Rose
In our records we have this photo listed as "Frenchie Lambert and Unknown". We are unsure which one is "Frenchie" and are seeking your input in determining which fellow he is! If you know who the "Unknown" person is we would also appreciate that information!
990.4.49.206 / Reid, Gordon
Our guess is that these fine looking folks are a group of teachers from the 60's. Teachers -because the gentleman on the right looks like Tony O'Carroll and it comes from the Lorna Bell Collection. 60's - because the fashion of glasses and dresses. We may be very wrong with that assessment - please let us know any further information you may have!
2000.35.02.25 / Bell, Lorna
Anyone recognize these fine folks? The photo comes from the Bailey G, Cook collection if that gives a clue!
990.4.3.27 / Bailey G, Cook.
Look at this cutie perched atop a majestic horse! They appear to have a good grip on the mane of the horse - which is good as the horse is not tied! However, if you look close you can spot adult legs on the other side of the horse indicating an adult is overseeing the situation! Let us know if you recognize the cutie!
---EDIT---
This is believedd to be Kenny Hamman - young child of Dr. Hamman.
990.4.79.87 / Reid, Gordon
Our description for this photograph currently reads "A man". With a bit more research we are speculating that he may be dressed in Zouave military uniform. The Zouave were a section of the French Military in Northern Africa - though the legend (and uniform) of them became popular in North America. Indicators of this uniform are the baggy pants, large tassle hat, and wide waist band - all of which this man has - now we just need to know his name!
996.53.10 / Mandelin, Rose.
We don't know the identity (nor the relationship) of these two. They are both grinning from ear to ear but whether thats from being in the presence of each other - or something- else we cannot say! Please let us know if you have more information on them!
**EDIT**
This is Bobby and Valle Gray!
990.4.40.5 / Gray, Valle
This picture says "Napoleon Lambert" on the back - but we aren't sure which one is him! We also aren't sure who the other two are so if you have any leads - please let us know!
2005.24.19 / Schartner, Bob
We know the lady third from the left in the light colored shirt is Agnes (Mitchell) Clarke. The others we have no way of identifying and would appreciate your help in that manner!
990.4.106.34 / Ward, Vera
This group of young adults look like they are having a great time one the beach (and judging by the serious farmer tans of the bottom three gentleman a well deserved break)! We aren't able to identify any of them so if you have any leads - please let us know!
990.4.3.34 / Bailey, G. Cook
--Edit--
The lady in the blouse second from the left is Blanche Newman, the gentleman on the bottom right of the pyramid is Jack Newman and the lady atop the pyramid is June Newman. The lady in the black swimsuit far right is Gladys St. Germain (Wortman).
The picture is quite blurry but we know that left to right is Beatrice Clarke Morin, Gordon Lizotte, Helen La Fleur, Violet paul (Lindy's sister), and Gus Lizotte. The person we need help identifying is the lady on the right beside Gus Lizotte! There is no date on the photo.
2019.24.449 / Lizotte, Maria
We are guessing that this picture comes from Fort Simpson as it belongs to the Agriculture Canada (Experimental Farm) collection - whose personnel sometimes made trips to look at the experimental farm in Fort Simpson. In any case we are not sure who these individuals are. Your help is appreciated!
993.4.58.56 / Agriculture Canada
The girls in the front row (L-R) Are Olga Sanderson, Stella Sanderson, Velma Sanderson, and Alice Lizotte.
The back row is where we need help identifying - the Two boys on the left are labelled as "A Sanderson and Lizotte" though we aren't sure first names nor which is which. Could it be Harold Sanderson in the black hat? The girls in the back (L-R) are Ruby Lizotte and Margaret Lizotte. Based on the apparent ages of the known children we are guessing this photo is from the early 1940's
--EDIT--
The gentleman in the back row are (L-R) Eugene Lizotte and Clarence Sanderson.
2019.24.315 / Lizotte, Maria
We know the gentleman on the left is Karl Haessel but are not sure who his tennis teammate is. Tennis was a popular sport amongst a few community members with Karl building a court (as seen in photo) and a court constructed at the Old Bay House. The two men also look very similar - leading us to believe they might be a father son team, but we are unsure of the fathers name! If you know any further information we would love to hear it!
990.4.42.6 / Hassel, Karl
A fitting picture as we approach halloween- these trick or treaters are unknown. It appears they were successful as their various bags are quite full. If you recognize any of them please let us know!
2000.35.02.40 / Bell, Lorna
These two are unknown and appear to be standing in front of a temporary kitchen of sorts. If you recognize either of them (or have ideas about where they may be) let us know!
2017.42.08 / Lizotte, Maria
*EDIT*
This is believed to be John and Helen Lizotte.
We know nothing about who this couple may be - we aren't even sure if they are from Fort Vermilion! Let us know if you know them!
2017.37.97 / Goldsmith, Claire
Look how cute this little one is - it appears they have a snack in one hand and attitude in the other! We are also big fans of the wheels made of tin cans on the pram in the back - very creative! Let us know if you recognize who this little one is.
990.4.106.9 / Ward, Vera
This gentleman is struggling to win the Tug-of-war competition at the "Sports day" competition. Sports day was held every July 1st at the rodeo grounds and was a great time of the community coming together for fun and games! Let us know if you recognize this fellow (or the others in the background).
990.4.3.24 / Bailey, G. Cook
**EDIT**
This is Lawrence Lambert.
We believe this photo is a family shot of Parents and their two daughters. Let us know if you have any further information on who these people might be!
2019.24.109 / Lizotte, Maria
**EDIT**
This is Jean Laferte and wife Christine (Lizotte) with Daughters Louisa (left) and Mary Jane!
Our description of this photo is merely "Unknown young man sitting on a chair". We would love to this person better justice but simply don't know who they are! If you have any leads- please let us know!
2007.68.76 / Goldsmith, Claire
--Edit--
It is suggested that this is Warren Clarke
Does anyone recognize this mother and Children? Our information is very minimal and only indicates that they come from the Peace River area - and we're not sure if that means the actual river or the town of Peace River.
2015.27.40 / Nugent, Mike.
Anyone recognize these two cuties? They are walking the runway at the fashion show for the 1988 Bicentennial Celebrations! The show consisted of many beautiful traditional outfits and early pioneer clothing styles.
2018.08.536 / Cranna Toews, Marilee.
These ladies are sitting on the lawn in front of the Hudson's Bay Store in Buttertown. It's possible that some of them are sisters - or perhaps just friends enjoying a summer afternoon! Let us know if you recognize any of them!
2017.42.49 / Lizotte, Ramsey & Maria
The description we have for this photo simply reads "woman and child". We will say that the porch in the background looks like the one at the Lawrence Ranch - but thats our best lead. We would love to know more about them if you have any information to share!
990.4.76.1 / Randle, Wanda
This photo is labelled as "Cousins Laure Clarke Christians family at Carcajou". Which is great start in determining who is who - but we still need your help to that end! The second image has numbers please put the number beside the name of the people you recognize!
-EDIT-
1 Boxer 2 Jack 3 Skinny 4Neil 5Henry 6 Wally 7 patricia 8 Priscilla 9 Doris 10 Barb 11 Dad 12 mom 13 Russell
2019.24.448 / Lizotte, Maria
Anyone recognize these two men? There are no leads in the description and very little in the picture so far as we can tell!
990.4.64.01 / McAteer, Noreen
We know these gentlemen are the boys of Sheridan and Julia "Juey" Lawrence (seated in front) - but we aren't sure which ones are which! It's possible they are standing in order from eldest to youngest. There were 7 boys in the family named (oldest to youngest) Malcolm, Osborne, Stanley, Issac, Elmer, Oswald, Walter. We've added some numbers to help identify who is who - and we appreciate your help in doing so!
990.4.46.41 / Hopkins, V.
--EDIT--
A friend has confirmed 1-Stanley 2-Walter 3-Oswald 4-Osborne 5- Issac 6-Malcolm 7-Elmer.
The description we have for this photo is "Check if Leonard Lizottes Kids". Can anyone confirm or deny that for us?
2019.24.27 / Lizotte, Maria
Does anyone recognize these individuals? They appear to be bundled in a sleigh (the man on left is holding reigns) and going somewhere of note (the woman on right is in a Fur coat). Let us know if you have any leads!
2000.50.04 / Harrison, David
This photo is labelled as "Mrs. Christiansen" who we are assuming is the matriarch on the left. Her given name is Emma and was married to Amos - they moved their combined family to Fort Vermilion in 1920 settling first near the Paddle (Boyer) river and then moving into Lambert Point to attend school. We are not sure who the girl on the right is - our best guess is one of Emma's daughters. It could be Goldie or Emaline! Let us know if you have any more information.
990.4.42.8 / Hassel, Karl
Anyone recognize these people? The man on left is clearly a "Man of the cloth" and the presence of snow - but lack of jackets on the ladies - indicate warmer (potentially Spring) weather! That's all great but we would love names to identify individuals!
-EDIT-
The priest on the left is Father Merriman
990.4.81.15 / Rocky Lane School
The picture quality isn't great - but we are hoping someone might recognize these two! They appear to be enjoying themselves with the task at hand - potentially on a delivery run. The date for the picture is C.1950 - which means "somewhere around that year".
-EDIT-
This is Peggy Clarke and Alvin Charles
998.1.60.137 / Newman Jack + Pearl
This photo comes from 1930, and though we are unable to label who the three gentleman are - the airplane call sign is CF-AQW. This plane was one of only 9 that were imported from Germany and were considered one of the best bush planes for North America throughout the 20's and 30's. They could carry significant payloads and sometimes even had canoes strapped to their roofs - an impressive feat for the "Junker" plane as they were called. This plane was likely in Fort Vermilion delivering the mail - in 1959 it crashed while fire fighting.
998.5.23.121 / Lamberton, Rev. Hugh and Lillian
Anyone recognize these two ladies? We have no leads on who they are or where they might be.
2005.24.01 / Schartner, Bob
This Gentleman appears to be an employee of the Fort Vermilion Experimental Farm. In this shot he stands amongst a crop of beets. The photo is dated August 19, 1950 - anyone recognize him?
2010.80.15 / Fort Vermilion Experimental Farm
These two appear to be sisters out for a walk on a sunny spring day. Anyone recognize who they are?
2017.42.01 / Lizotte, Ramsey & Maria
-Edit-
This is Gladys Sanderson and Marie Lafleur
This gentleman seems to be battling the same strong winds we have today! The picture isn't great - but if you do recognize him please let us know!
2019.24.48 / Lizotte, Maria
This Lady from Upper Hay River is tanning a moose hide. If you look close you can see she holds a scraping tool in her right hand. The picture is dated 1936. Let us know if you recognize this person!
990.4.79.214 / Reid Gordon
This picture is labelled as "Anglican Priests Lesser Slave Lake with fish catch of the Day" and is dated July 1929. It comes from the Hugh & Lillian Lamberton collection - Hugh being a priest at Fort Vermilion for many years. Do you recognize any of the individuals?
998.5.23.172 / Lamberton, Rev Hugh & Lillian
This is a photo of Father Habay (Back row left) and Father Jungbluth (Back row right) with an unknown family. Both priests worked and travelled throughout much of Northern AB, BC and sometime the territories. Let us know if you recognize these family members!
2006.01.411 / Societe Historique et Genealogique de Smoky River
We aren't sure who this gentleman is but he appears to be having a great time boating across the river. Also of interest are the buildings of Fort Vermilion on the River Bank. You can see the Fort Hotel on the left, then the Edgecomb house (most recently Grandpas Finest) followed by the Hudsons Bay company store (most recently Hydway Hardware) The photo is dated "1940's". Let us know if you recognize this man!
990.4.3.43 / Bailey, G. Cook
These two musicians are unknown! Guitar and fiddle were popular instruments at dances (which sometimes went all night) and there were a number of different families / groups that could play. Let us know if you recognize these two!
990.4.81.6 / Rocky Lane School
This photo is described as "Packing Reindeer at swimming point, Richards Island NWT August 1964." We don't recognize the person doing the packing and were hoping you could help!
2010.80.620 / Fort Vermilion Experimental Farm
Our description for this photo merely states "Couple with two boys". They don't appear to be the Fort Vermilion area (based on the massive tree stump they are perched on and the rolling landscape in the background) but may have connections to the area nonetheless. Let us know if you recognize them or have any further insight!
Mandelin, Rose / 990.4.59.66
Anyone recognize these three? They are performing at the "Hew Chaw Daze" talent show in 1983.
-Edit-
Thanks to some quick responses on Facebook - we know these ladies to be Cynthia Meneen, Candace Mclean - Noskiye, and Julie Ann Mclean
998.1.60.163 / Newman, Jack + Pearl
These 4 hat donning ladies are noted as "Older School girls. The first on the left became Mrs. Rivard". We are assuming Elizabeth to be the one on the left - but please let us know if we are wrong in that assumption / if you recognize the other ladies!
2006.01.53 / Societe Historique et Genealogique de Smoky River
This photo is labelled "Two Shaw students from Peace River at the school in Fort Vermilion 1939". We are not sure if it is the public school, or Residential School but more importantly we are hoping that you can help us identify the bright young minds!
2006.01.80 / Societe Historique et Genealogique de Smoky River
"An unknown Man" is the entire description we have for this photo! Based on the stairs and windows in the background we know that he is standing in front of the Roman Catholic Convent. If you have any further information please let us know!
2006.01.334 / Societe Historique et Genealogique de Smoky River
Though it looks like this is a high flying ace casually cruising through a grass field - this young man is actually attempting to show the discrepancy between fertilized and unfertilized grass. The picture comes from the experimental farm and though it is dated 1956 - we don't know who he is. If you do - please get in touch!
993.4.50.1 / Agriculture Canada
These unknown school children are comfortably gathered on the fence in front of the Lambert Point school in 1949. They appear to be various ages, and could be all the students from the school. In those years only 8 students were required to receive some provincial funding for school operations - the building, supplies and other portion of the teacher wages being the responsibility of the community or attending families. This Lambert Point school is in ruins but still on original location in Lambert Point - find it on our digital map here - https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1DaLDWOdIkx98WeMedQtFdTe2FztYMMg and please let us know if you recognize these young minds!
990.4.3.8 / Bailey, G. Cook
Wow what a catch! We aren't sure who they are, or where they went, but they sure were successful! Let us know if you recognize these big smiles!
**Edit**
This is (L-R) Chris, Eugene and Mike Dextrase
2016.33.01 / Siemens, Elizabeth