Collection

Bill Dungate collection

Description Level

Item

GMD

graphic material

Fonds No.

C8

Item No.

P9989

Accession No.

2021.23

Physical Description

1 b&w print; 12.8 x 12.2 cm

Scan Resolution

300 dpi

Date Range

[early 1930s]

History / Biographical

Mary Mooseskin Jim and her family lived near Houston and worked in the rail tie industry in the early 20th century. She was renowned for her strength and ability to lift two railway ties at one time. Mary later moved to Witset (Moricetown).

Custodial History

Modern reproduction of an old photograph made by Bill Dungate. It came into the possession of Dino Laramie sometime after Dungate's death and was donated by him to the Museum prior to 2020, along with a large number of other Dungate prints and slides. It was accessioned in September/October 2022.

Scope and Content

Photograph of Mary Mooseskin Jim (identified as "Mrs. Sleepy Jim") loading a railway tie onto a train car at Houston.

Geographic Access

Houston, B.C.

Notes

Caption reads: "Mrs. Sleepy Jim loading ties - Houston siding. Early 1930s."

Photo appears on pg. 5 of Marks of a Century.

Type of Record

Archival Description

Less detail