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Title: [Saskatchewan-owned lumber mill, Canoe, B.C.]
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Image of lumber mill located in Canoe, B.C. The mill was purchased and operated by the Saskatchewan Federated Co-operatives Limited, an organization formed in 1944. Written on back of photo: “The boom yard on Shuswap Lake between FCL’s lumber mill and plywood plant.”
Call Number: CSCPrint_0106, coopcentre:1738

Title: [Saskatchewan-owned lumber mill, Canoe, B.C.]
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Image of man lifting logs using a Massey Ferguson tractor loader. Caption on photo reads, “The Mobile log carrier which transports the bolts from the barker to the chain carrier leading to the lathe.”
Call Number: CSCPrint_0129, coopcentre:1750

Title: [Saskatchewan-owned lumber mill, Canoe, B.C.]
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Image of log lift at lumber mill in Canoe, B.C. Caption reads: “The log lift which carries the logs from the lake to the cut-off saws. The retaining wall at right holds fill which reclaimed a portion of the lake. Some 50,000 cubic yards of fill were required to reclaim a part of the lake front and to level up the area on which the plant is built.” The lumber mill was built and operated by Saskatchewan Federated Co-operatives Limited.
Call Number: CSCPrint_0114, coopcentre:1740

Title: [Saskatchewan-owned lumber mill, Canoe, B.C.]
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Image of a man and small child, seen in the distance, standing on stacked timber at lumber mill in Canoe, B.C. The mill was owned by Saskatchewan Federated Co-operatives Limited, formed in 1944.
Call Number: CSCPrint_0108, coopcentre:1737

Title: [Saskatchewan-owned lumber mill, Canoe, B.C.]
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Image of log rotating on a lathe. Photo taken at Canoe, B.C. lumber mill. The mill was owned and operated by Saskatchewan Federate Co-operatives Limited. Arrow pasted onto right edge of photo indicates, “Clamps at each end hold and spin the log.” Caption on bottom of photo reads, “A log on the lathe in the process of being shaved into veneer—grain plainly evident. The movable arms hold a second log ready to be placed into the lathe.” Written in pencil on back of photo: “Turning ‘bolts’ into veneer.’
Call Number: CSCPrint_0122, coopcentre:1744

Title: [Saskatchewan-owned lumber mill, Canoe, B.C.]
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Image of glue mixing tanks at lumber mill owned by Saskatchewan Federated Co-operatives Limited in Canoe, B.C. Three labels reading “resin,” “water,” and “glue” visible on left side of photo. Caption reads: “The glue mixing tanks. About 2 ½ lbs of glue is needed for each 4 x 8 3-ply.”
Call Number: CSCPrint_0119, coopcentre:1742

Title: [Saskatchewan-owned lumber mill, Canoe, B.C.]
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Image of a lathe in action at Saskatchewan-owned lumber mill in Canoe, B.C. Three small arrows point to the machine’s pressure arm, moveable arms, and core. Caption pasted on bottom of photo reads, “A bolt being placed into position on the lathe by the huge movable arms. Below is the core of a previous log which has just been released from the lathe. Once the outer layer of the log has been trimmed off, a large arm with two rollers drops down and rests against the centre of the log to help keep it in place against the lathe knife.”
Call Number: CSCPrint_0123, coopcentre:1748

Title: [Saskatchewan-owned lumber mill, Canoe, B.C.]
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Image of three men working with plywood at lumber mill in Canoe, B.C. The mill was owned by Saskatchewan Federated Co-operatives Limited, which was formed in 1944. Caption reads: “The dark pieces being laid by the operator are glued both sides. The man behind the machine (right side) feeds the pieces into the glue machine and they pop out into the hands of the man laying the “sandwich.” From a mirror (not shown) directly above the man laying the pieces, the chap on the other side of the machine can tell the exact width of piece required to complete the plywood.” Written in pencil on back of photo: “Making the sandwich.” 25x20
Call Number: CSCPrint_0117, coopcentre:1747

Title: [Saskatchewan-owned lumber mill, Canoe, B.C.]
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Image of veneer emerging from dryer. Photo taken at Saskatchewan-owned lumber mill in Canoe, B.C. Explanatory note pasted onto photo: “Veneer emerging from the dyer where it has been subjected to a temperature of 350°. The dryer has 8 levels or lines on which the veneer is carried. It is 70’ long and has two circulating fans each of 63” diameter and each is powered by a 125 hp. electric motor. The speed at which veneer passes through the dryer is determined by the moisture content and may take anywhere from 6 minutes to 28 minutes. As the veneer drops from the dryer it is carried by belt through the machine shown at left which automatically registers the moisture content. If the moisture remaining in the veneer is above 4% or 5%, the machine marks the particular sheet with a red dot. Such pieces of veneer are returned from a second trip through the dryer.”
Call Number: CSCPrint_0127, coopcentre:1745

Title: [Saskatchewan-owned lumber mill, Canoe, B.C.]
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Close-up image of logs, or ‘bolts,’ at Saskatchewan-owned lumber mill in Canoe, B.C. Men in hardhats visible in background. A small sign attached to a post states “positively no admittance.” Caption pasted onto photo reads, “Bolts, after being placed on the carrier by the mobile loader are carried forward on a chain which is controlled by the operator of the lathe.”
Call Number: CSCPrint_0130, coopcentre:1752

Title: [Saskatchewan-owned lumber mill, Canoe, B.C.]
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Image of aerial view of lumber mill in the community of Canoe, B.C. The mill was owned by Saskatchewan Federated Co-operatives Limited, formed in 1944.
Call Number: CSCPrint_0110, coopcentre:1730

Title: [Saskatchewan-owned lumber mill, Canoe, B.C.]
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Image of aerial view of lumber mill in Canoe, B.C. The mill was owned by Saskatchewan Federated Co-operatives Limited, formed in 1944. Photo published in 1957.
Call Number: CSCPrint_0112, coopcentre:1731

Title: [Saskatchewan-owned lumber mill, Canoe, B.C.]
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Image of two-story office building at Saskatchewan-owned Co-op lumber mill. Automobiles line front of the building. Caption reads: “The newly enlarged and renovated office at the Co-op Lumber Mill—A balcony runs the full front and side of the building.”
Call Number: CSCPrint_0105, coopcentre:1739

Title: [Saskatchewan-owned lumber mill, Canoe, B.C.]
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Image of lumber mill owned by Saskatchewan Federated Co-operatives Limited in Canoe, B.C. Railroad tracks and telephone wires in foreground.
Call Number: CSCPrint_0124, coopcentre:1732

Title: [Saskatchewan-owned lumber mill, Canoe, B.C.]
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Image of lathe at lumber mill owned by Saskatchewan Federated Co-operatives Limited in Canoe, B.C. Caption reads: “A rear view of the lathe which shows veneer emerging. It is carried by a belt carrier to the trimmer.”
Call Number: CSCPrint_0120, coopcentre:1743

Title: [Saskatchewan-owned lumber mill, Canoe, B.C.]
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Image of men working on railroad tracks at lumber mill owned and operated by Saskatchewan Federated Co-operatives Limited in Canoe, B.C. Timber is being stacked and prepared for transport by the Canadian Pacific Railway. One man can be seeing lowering timber onto the stack. Two men leading horses visible on left side of railroad tracks. Two men work atop stack of lumber in the background.
Call Number: CSCPrint_0109, coopcentre:1734

Title: Saskatchewan-owned lumber mill, Canoe, B.C.
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Image of two men working with plywood at lumber mill in Canoe, B.C. The mill was owned by Saskatchewan Federated Co-operatives Limited, which was formed in 1944. Caption reads: “The dark pieces being laid by the operator are glued both sides. The man behind the machine (right side) feeds the pieces into the glue machine and they pop out into the hands of the man laying the “sandwich.” From a mirror (not shown) directly above the man laying the pieces, the chap on the other side of the machine can tell the exact width of piece required to complete the plywood.” Written in pencil on back of photo: “Making the sandwich.”
Call Number: CSCPrint_0117, coopcentre:1746

Title: [Saskatchewan-owned lumber mill, Canoe, B.C.]
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Image detailing the mechanisms of a lumber mill in Canoe, B.C. Man with hand on lever visible on left-hand side of photo. A small caption pointing toward his hand indicates he is operating a push button control panel. Further information about cut-off saws (visible in foreground) pasted on top of photo: “The cut-off saws which cut the logs into the required lengths, usually up to 6” or 7” longer than the finished length of 8’ because of the shrinkage which takes place in drying. At the right is the barker. Logs are spun around on a wheeled carrier and a steel head which moves along the length of the log removes the bark. At this point the logs become known as “Bolts.” Sorting of species, such as spruce, fir, hemlock, etc., is also done here.”
Call Number: CSCPrint_0115, coopcentre:1741

Title: [Saskatchewan-owned lumber mill, Canoe, B.C.]
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Image of man in hardhat inspecting stacks of plywood at Saskatchewan-owned lumber mill in Canoe, B.C. Caption reads: “A portion of plywood resulting from the first few days of test runs.” Written in pencil on back of photo: “’Mountains’ of plywood ready for shipment.”
Call Number: CSCPrint_0118, coopcentre:1751

Title: [Saskatchewan-owned lumber mill, Canoe, B.C.]
Description: Image of aerial view of lumber mill in Canoe, B.C., circa early-1960s. The mill was owned and operated by Saskatchewan Federated Co-operatives Limited, which was established in 1944 and headquartered in Saskatoon, SK. Houses scattered throughout mountain woods. Written on back of photo: “Plywood plant approx. 1960”
Call Number: CSCPrint_0111, coopcentre:1733

Title: [Saskatchewan-owned lumber mill, Canoe, B.C.]
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Image of Saskatchewan Co-op’s lumber mill in Canoe, B.C. Bottom arrow pointing to opening in building reads, “Railway enters building for inside loading.” Arrow on top left indicates the plant’s sawdust collector. Arrow on right, pointing to small structure, reads, “Pent-house for chipper machine.” Automobiles and stacks of plywood visible in mill's parking lot. Wire fence, train tracks, and telephone wires in foreground. Mountains in background.
Call Number: CSCPrint_0125, coopcentre:1753

Title: [Saskatchewan-owned lumber mill, Canoe, B.C.]
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Image of two male lathe operators at lumber mill in Canoe, B.C. Caption reads: “Centre is the cutter which can automatically trim the veneer received from the lathe into the required widths. The veneer comes from the lathe at speeds up to 5 feet per second. The operator can also manually control the cutter to trim out waste portions of the veneer.” Small arrow pointing to worker in background: “Lathe operator at a push-button control panel with which he controls all operations at the lathe.” Mill was owned and operated by Saskatchewan Federated Co-operatives Limited.
Call Number: CSCPrint_0121, coopcentre:1749

Title: [Saskatchewan-owned lumber mill, Canoe, B.C.]
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Image of aerial view of lumber mill in Canoe, B.C. The mill was owned by Saskatchewan Federated Co-operatives Limited, formed in 1944.
Call Number: CSCPrint_0128, coopcentre:1736

Title: [Saskatchewan-owned lumber mill, Canoe, B.C.]
Institution: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Image of man standing on timber while looking out over lake in Canoe, B.C., the location of lumber mill owned by Saskatchewan Federated Co-operatives Limited. Leafless trees in background indicate photo was likely taken in fall. Mountain and small sheds or cabins visible in background.
Call Number: CSCPrint_0101, coopcentre:1735