2017.020.6 Here you see Walter to right helping to unload big fir bridge planks

Accession Num: 2017.020.6

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Document Date: 1945-09-29 - --

Donors: Estate of Margaret Nelson

Creators: John Nelson

Keywords: 1940s, Galena Bay wharf (pre-1968), Nelson; Walter Scott, Olson; Peter, Rudd; Harding, Tourist (tug), tugboats, and Upper Arrow Lake

Locations: Galena Bay

Physical Description:
1 b/w photograph (11.7 cm x 7.0 cm)

Notes:
Walter Nelson unloading bridge plank from barge being pushed by tug Tourist, Galena Bay wharf, Upper Arrow Lake, 29 September 1945. Photo by John Nelson. Inscription on rear: 'Here you see Walter to right helping to unload big fir ("Selection") bridge plank from 'Tourist's' barge at Galena Bay wharf on Sept. 29th/45. Tug 'Tourist' at rear. Peter O [Peter Olson} and Harding R. [Harding Rudd] placing planks on wharf. Walter went out to meet tug at Albert Pt. on his launch to direct them to go to Galena Bay wharf instead of Galena Point at 12:30 noon, so that planks would be much easier to unload. Photo by Dad with John's Kodak. Sent Oct. 24th 1945'.

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