City of Vancouver Archives

Cannery workers [holding a] salmon

AM1545-S3-: CVA 586-964
Item
[1943?]

Part of Williams Bros. Photographers Collection

Photograph shows (right to left): Amy McQueen and Kay Gurney

Salmon fishing - gillnetter "Gene Black"

AM1545-S3-: CVA 586-965
Item
[1943?]

Part of Williams Bros. Photographers Collection

Inscription on verso of print - #5584 - Decorated like a Christmas tree this gill net boat arrives at the fish wharf at Steveston. B.C. with a record catch of sockeye salmon. Photo Don Coltman"

Salmon fishing - gillnetter [loaded with fish]

AM1545-S3-: CVA 586-970
Item
[1943?]

Part of Williams Bros. Photographers Collection

Stamp on verso of cropped print "CANADA / DEPT OF NATIONAL WAR SERVICES / CENSORSHIP OF PUBLICATIONS / PASSED For PUBLICATION / Date [handwritten:] Sep 30/42 John Fr[oham?] asst [unknown name]"

Salmon fishing - gillnetters at Steveston

AM1545-S3-: CVA 586-968
Item
[1943?]

Part of Williams Bros. Photographers Collection

Inscription on verso of print "#5587 - Another gillnet skipper in difficulties. Fish and more fish. Photo Don Coltman"

Salmon fishing - gillnetters [loaded with fish]

AM1545-S3-: CVA 586-969
Item
[1943?]

Part of Williams Bros. Photographers Collection

Inscription on verso of print "#5588 - With gunwhales close to the water line this gillnetter stowed sockeye salmon in every available place. Spare tires formerly used as bumpers, are now being salvaged by the salvage authorities. Photo Don Coltman."