Several people at Moricetown Rapids. Three people may seen at water's edge with their backs to the camers. Two others, a woman and a man, are facing the camera and are identified as Aunt Nellie Downey and Ralph Smith. He was a butcher at Watson's Store.
This is one of 6 photographs given to the museum from the donor of people and views of Smithers. The donor was a daughter of Fred and Mary Catherine Watson and longtime resident of Smithers. Her husband, Carl, was a former mayor of Smithers.
Original caption: These pictures (P3714-3717) were taken at an old Indian town called Moricetown, on August 14. The only occupation of these Indians is fishing.
These pictures (P3714-3717) were taken at Moricetown, on August 14 1933. The primary occupation there is fishing. In this picture, the two salmon Warren Harrer's uncle bought for 25 cents.
Original caption: These pictures (P3714-3717) were taken at an old Indian town called Moricetown, on August 14. The only occupation of these Indians is fishing.
These pictures (P3714-3717) were taken at Moricetown, on August 14 1933. The primary occupation there is fishing. This photo is an indigenous person (likely Witsuwit'en) killing a salmon that he has larpooned.
Original caption: These pictures (P3714-3717) were taken at an old Indian town called Moricetown, on August 14. The only occupation of these Indians is fishing.
Original caption: These pictures (P3714-3717) were taken at an old Indian town called Moricetown, on August 14. The only occupation of these Indians is fishing. 3717 shows an Indian woman cleaning salmon.
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 were taken at Moricetown, on August 14 1933. The primary occupation there is fishing. (Images are provided for educational and research purposes only. Other use requires permission, please contact the Museum.)){kind=link}
 were taken at Moricetown, on August 14 1933. The primary occupation there is fishing. In this picture, the two salmon Warren Harrer's uncle bought for 25 cents. (Images are provided for educational and research purposes only. Other use requires permission, please contact the Museum.)){kind=link}
 were taken at Moricetown, on August 14 1933. The primary occupation there is fishing. This photo is an indigenous person (likely Witsuwit'en) killing a salmon that he has larpooned. (Images are provided for educational and research purposes only. Other use requires permission, please contact the Museum.)){kind=link}
 were taken at Moricetown, on August 14 1933. The primary occupation there is fishing. 3717 shows a person cleaning salmon (Images are provided for educational and research purposes only. Other use requires permission, please contact the Museum.)){kind=link}
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