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88 images

Old Jim Boss, his wife, and favourite dog, Bella Bella, B.C.
Bella Bella, [between 1898 and 1910]
First Nation: Heiltsuk
Photographer: [Dr. R.W. Large]

Old Dick Jakesuwallis: the oldest man in Bella Bella
Bella Bella, [between 1898 and 1910]
First Nation: Heiltsuk
Photographer: [Dr. R.W. Large]

Old Mr. and Mrs. Wilson and old Jacob White, Bella Bella
Bella Bella, [between 1898 and 1910]
First Nation: Heiltsuk
Photographer: [Dr. R.W. Large]

James Starr and his wife, Bella Bella
Bella Bella, [190-?]
First Nation: Heiltsuk
Photograph published in the Missionary Bulletin vol. 3, no.1, 1905.

Village of Bella Bella, B.C.
Bella Bella, 1928
First Nation: Heiltsuk
Photographer: Dr. George Darby
"Old church used Community Hall, New church, Indian houses ... -- note on back of photograph
![[Bella Bella Indian village, B.C.]](https://upanddownthecoast.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/93_049P185-300x181.jpg)
[Bella Bella Indian village, B.C.]
Bella Bella, 1928
First Nation: Heiltsuk
Photographer: Dr. George Darby
![[Village of Bella Bella : houses at the waterfront]](https://upanddownthecoast.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/93_049P186-300x175.jpg)
[Village of Bella Bella : houses at the waterfront]
Bella Bella, 1928
First Nation: Heiltsuk
Photographer: Dr. George Darby

Salmon cannery at Bella Bella, B.C.
Bella Bella, 1928 April 25
First Nation: Heiltsuk
Photographer: Dr. George Darby

View of Bella Bella village from the water
Bella Bella, 1909
First Nation: Heiltsuk
Photographer: Dr. R.W. Large
"There are between 70 and ... houses with a population of about 320. This is the third largest village up the Coast - Port Simpson being the first, & Massett on the Queen Charlotte Islands, second. We are on the direct steamboat channel to Alaska ..." -- note on back of photograph.

Bella Bella church and school
Bella Bella, [190-]
First Nation: Heiltsuk
Photographer: Dr. R.W. Large
"Both built entirely by Indian labour ..." -- note on back of photograph.