Cedarvale (B.C.)

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  • This settlement began as Minskinish, a Victorian missionary village like William Duncan's Metlakatla. Minskinish means "under the pitch pines". Its present name of Cedarvale comes from the cedars which grow around the landing.

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  • UF Minskinish (B.C.)
  • UF Minskinisht (B.C.)

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Agnes K. Johnson interview

CALL NUMBER: T1197:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Agnes Johnson : the story of Cedarvale (Minskinisht) before 1900 : part 1 PERIOD COVERED: 1860s-1900 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1961-07-12 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Mrs. Johnson (nee Tomlinson) speaks about 19th century Cedarvale (Minskinisht), the significance of its location, background information regarding Rev. Robert Tomlinson's establishment of a m;ission based on Rev. Duncan's methods (1888), the family's journey to Kitwanga, (long pause in tape) the winter of 1887-88 at Kitwanga, the Tomlinson's family settle at Minskinisht (1888), first buildings, the community's government, teaching Indians, church services, the sawmill, manufacturing bricks and the population and language of the community. TRACK 2: Agnes Johnson continues talking about; the Minskinisht community: manufacturing the bricks, an incident with a canoe transporting bricks, the rules of the community, layout of the town and residential lots, the trapping business, communal; fish canning, 5 acre lots, (pause in tape), church services, bible training and the interior of the church. Information is provided about Robert Tomlinson's family background, his early years in Ire;land and an incident with the Indians on the Nass River.

CALL NUMBER: T1197:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Agnes Johnson : the story of Cedarvale (Minskinisht) before 1900 : part 2 PERIOD COVERED: 1868-1900 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1961-07-12 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Agnes Johnson continues with the discussion about the early years of Minskinisht. She recounts Robert Tomlinson's marriage in Victoria to Alice Mary, daughter of Sheriff Woods and niece of Archbishop Woods (1868) at the Iron Church and their trip to the Nass, (very long pause in the tape). She continues speaking about Robert Tomlinson's philosophy, wages, supplies at the store, finances, life in the community, Christmas celebrations, Tomlinson's family life and education, the mowing machine, the telegraph line, the mission house, plants from Ireland, the government surveys and reserve;s, Cedarvale taken up by the Tomlinson family and leased to the Indians, and riverboat signals. TRACK 2: Agnes Johnson continues with recollections about the riverboat signals, incidents, the arrival; of the first steamboat at Minskinisht, the nickname "Holy City", stories about the arrival of boats, building the new church, Edward Stewart's gift, Robert and Richard Tomlinson's work as telegraph linesmen and mail delivery. (pause in the tape). An amusing story about a problem mail delivery and her father, Richard Tomlinson's opinion of the Indian's character illustrated with two stories.

Anna Moberly interview

CALL NUMBER: T1198:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Anna Moberly's life at Cedarvale, 1888-1920 : part 1 PERIOD COVERED: 1888-1920 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1961-07-12 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Anna Moberly (nee Tomlinson) was born at Ankitlas (1880), her father was Robert Tomlinson a missionary doctor, he left the Anglican church and went to work for Duncan at Metlakatla and later founded a mission at Cedarvale (1888). She speaks about the details of the early settlement at Cedarvale (Minskinisht), residents, buildings, occupations, lifestyle, cooking, foods, school and childho;od memories. TRACK 2: Anna Moberly continues speaking about her memories of early Cedarvale, the sawmill, brickworks, a canoe accident, livestock, farming, an eyewitness account of the wreck of the ";Mount Royal", her trip to Victoria, teaching school and her work in Prince Rupert.

CALL NUMBER: T1198:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Anna Moberly's life at Cedarvale, 1888-1920 : part 2 PERIOD COVERED: 1888-1920 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1961-07-12 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Anna Moberly speaks about the meaning of the name "Meanskinish" Minskinisht, the "Holy City", the growth of the settlement, becoming Cedarvale (1913), strict rules of behavior, her husband, r;esults of mission among the Indians, recollections of incidents (pause in tape), childhood, mining and local characters. [TRACK 2: blank.]

Beatrice Williscroft interview : [Orchard, 1962]

CALL NUMBER: T1208:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bea Williscroft : Hazelton and Telkwa, 1909-1914 PERIOD COVERED: 1909-1914 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1962-03-21 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Beatrice "Bea" Williscroft recalls summer visits to her father (Walter Archer Williscroft) at Hazelton (1909-1912). She talks about childhood memories of Port Essington, the trip up the Skeena River, an incident at Minskinisht, the Skeena riverboats, impressions of their arrival at Hazelton (1909), residents, R.S. Sargent, childhood reminiscences, the Indian cemetery, anecdotes, the atmos;phere of the town, Cataline, an incident with H.H. Little and Hazelton stores. TRACK 2: Bea Williscroft continues speaking about Hazelton, local buildings, hotels and residents. She recalls Bill Wrat;hall -- an area photographer, sports and recreation events, Rev. Field, Mr. Loring, Wiggs O'Neill, practical jokes, roads in the Hazelton area, the Cedar Swamp, her father's responsibilities and road ;work, entertainment and recreation, Telkwa, residents in the Bulkley Valley, Rene Degville, Guy Thorp and the impact of World War I.

CALL NUMBER: T1208:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bea Williscroft describes the Telkwa area, 1909-1917 PERIOD COVERED: 1909-1917 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1962-03-21 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Beatrice Williscroft continues with her recollections of Rene Degville, the Telkwa area prior to 1917, pack trains and teamsters and cattle drives. She discusses Burns Lake prior to the railway, Francois and Ootsa Lake, Charlie Barrett, roadhouses (20 Mile, 38 Mile, 48 Mile), Michael Shadey, Mooseskin Johnny stories, roadhouses, travelling with her father, entertainment and social life, Telkwa c.1914, Blackjack MacDonell and Hughie McLean. TRACK 2: Bea Williscroft continues with recollections about wildlife, Ernie Moran, Charlie Barrett, Barney Mulvaney, R.S. Sargent, Jim May and social gatherings.

David Ross interview

RECORDED: [location unknown], [196-] SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Mr. David Ross discusses the reasons for the building of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railroad, the story of his coming to Canada from Scotland in 1908, and the series of jobs he held beginning i;n Medicine Hat. He describes early Prince Rupert and his work on the Grand Trunk Pacific Railroad, including construction camps, building the rail line, settlements in Terrace, Kitselas and Skeena Crossing, more on railroad work and tunnels at Kitselas. TRACK 2: Mr. Ross discusses the various nationalities of the workers on the railroad, more on railroad work, Cedarvale, including an area description, and characters such as Barney Mulvaney and Wiggs O'Neill.

Frank Chettleburgh interview

SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Francis Bell Chettleburgh : Hazelton and Telkwa regions PERIOD COVERED: 1909-1925 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1962-03-26 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Francis "Chet" Chettleburgh speaks about his trip up the Skeena to Hazelton 1909, travelling on the sternwheeler "Port Simpson" from Port Essington, impressions of Hazelton, the Rev. J. Field;, Sealyville (sp), Indian disturbances at Kispiox and Kitwancool, Hazelton residents, the Two Mile "red light district", Barney Mulvaney and George Birnes' mail route, Rev. Tomlinson and the mission at Minskinisht. He recalls Hazelton's hotels, stores, families, recreation, residents, regular visitors, Indians, social life, the Hazelton of 1911, "Cataline" and "Blackjack McDonald". TRACK 2: Francis Chettleburgh continues with recollections about Hazelton. He recalls Sarah Glassey, her "Rabbit Ranch" and her "dining room", the Hudson's Bay Company warehouse -- "Stonehouse" liquor dispensory, names of local packers, Groundhog Valley description and mines, Dick Sargent and Indian workers. He talks about his move to Telkwa, his stores, Rene Degville, Jack McNeil and his hotel, Mike Touhy, Joe Bourgon and Sarah Bourgon (nee Capewell), Charles Orchard, the feelings of brotherhood for men in the country, Eli Culbertson (sp) and a local incident.

Hugh McLean interview

CALL NUMBER: T0316:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Hugh McLean : reminiscences - the Klondike (1898-1901) and the Bulkley Valley (1907-1914) RECORDED: [location unknown], 1961-07-09 & 1961-07-10 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Hugh McLean begins this interview with recollections about a pack train to the Klondike, 1898, the story of an ill-fated homesteader -- Kispiox (1908), George Birnes, Mike Touhy, Barney Mulva;ney, stories about the mail delivery c.1910 and the Tomlinsons of Minskinisht. TRACK 2: Hugh McLean speaks about coming to B.C. (1896), smelter work at Trail, railway and telegraph work, prospecting,; the Klondike (1898), the journey to the Klondike via the Stikine, the ice ladder at Skagway, pack outfit over White Pass, dog sleigh freighting (1898-1901), mining at Atlin, prospecting at Big Bend and Fort McPherson, and Telkwa (1912). He continues with recollections about the Yukon Telegraph Company line, pioneers in the Telkwa area: Archie and Neal McInnes, Bill and Bob Clark, the telegraph l;ine along the Skeena, Smithers, Hubert, the Hanson Tie and Timber Company, Hazelton, Cataline described, Gabe LaCroix, French Canadians, Ed LeBlaux and Jack McNeil.

CALL NUMBER: T0316:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Hugh McLean : the storyteller I RECORDED: [location unknown], 1961-07-09 & 1961-07-10 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Hugh McLean relates a story about the movie "Ben Hur" with Len Broughton, one of the chariot drivers and a local character. TRACK 2: Hugh McLean tells anecdotes to a group of children: the cattle and salt in 1931, Indian women and the plank bridge, a small boy and his grandmother, the sage hen -- 1894, the bear story, a story about an trapper at Takla Lake -- Daniel Teegee, the wreck of the "Distributor" and a story about stopping there on a mail run.

CALL NUMBER: T0316:0003 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Hugh McLean : the storyteller II RECORDED: [location unknown], 1961-07-09 & 1961-07-10 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Hugh McLean continues the story about an incident along the mail run, a story about wolf dogs at Aklavik on the mouth of the McKenzie River, the police patrol when Hugh McLean was ill during ;the flu of 1918, his collie pup, and a story of Wiggs O'Neill -- "Klootch and Clutch" about a spare boat clutch at Port Simpson. TRACK 2: Hugh McLean continues with stories told to a group of children, "Old Fort Isaac", the bear cub story, the bank robbery at Hazelton (1913) and tall tales: a trapper at Loon Lake, a tabby cat and a Joe Hanson tale. Names of the children in the group: Robin Hood,; Joan Phillips, Alan Phillips, Barbara Small, Pat Mahood, Ann Troback [sp], Tom Stall [sp], Art Hale [sp], Paul Dail [sp], Franklin Hood and Kelda Giddins.

Katie O'Neill interview

SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Katie O'Neill : the Veasy, O'Neill and Alexander families PERIOD COVERED: 1860s-1944 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1966-09-09 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Katie O'Neill speaks about her mother, Marianne Veasy coming out from New York with her family who pre-empted the Bonaparte Ranch outside of Ashcroft (1860's). After her mother and father, Charles Patrick O'Neill, were married they went to Barkerville (1879), there were 3 children in the family and her father worked as a blacksmith. Following her father's death, her mother married James M;orrison Lindsey Alexander and the family moved to the Queen Charlotte Islands to take up cattle ranching, later moving to Port Simpson. She relates childhood memories of the cattle ranch in the Queen ;Charlotte Islands near Masset and growing up in Port Simpson c.1900. She talks about the Minskinisht village, Rev. Robert Tomlinson and her position as telegraph operator at Minskinisht (1906-1909), and the wreck of the "Mount Royal". She later trained as a nurse (1909) and worked in Victoria. Katie O'Neill nursed Emily Carr in 1944 during her old age and she relates some memories and impressions.

Living memory : Minskinisht

SUMMARY:"Minskinisht", #10 in the series, is the story of the founding and early days of the Indian mission at Minskinisht on the Skeena -- now known as Cedarvale. The story is continued from program #9; see T3256:0001 (description AAAB3568).

Living memory : Robert Tomlinson

SUMMARY: "Robert Tomlinson", #9 in the series, is the story of Robert Tomlinson, who founded the Indian mission of Minskinisht. The story continues in program #10; see T3257:0001 (description AAAB3569).

Living memory : The Indians of Minskinisht

SUMMARY: "The Indians of Minskinisht", #12 in the series, consists of recollections about the Indian people who lived at Robert Tomlinson's mission at Minskinisht, now known as Cedearvale.

People in landscape : Minskinisht

SUMMARY: The growth and decline of the mission at Minskinisht on the Skeena River, founded by Robert Tomlinson. The story is told by Mrs. Cathy Johnson (Tomlinson's granddaughter) and Mrs. Annie Moberly (his daughter). A continuation of the story that begins in the program "Robert Tomlinson"; see tape T2460:0001 (description AAAB2664).

People in landscape : Robert Tomlinson

SUMMARY: The story of Robert Tomlinson, the missionary doctor who founded the mission of Minskinisht on the Skeena River, as told by Mrs. Cathy Johnson (Tomlinson's granddaughter) and Mrs. Robert Tomlinson, Jr. (his daughter-in-law). Tomlinson's story continues in the program "Minskinisht"; see tape T2461:0001 (description AAAB2665).

Robert Tomlinson : interview and speeches

CALL NUMBER: T1238:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Robert Tomlinson : Christian missionary life among the Skeena and Nass River Indians PERIOD COVERED: 1867-1950s RECORDED: Ketchikan (Alaska), 1950s SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Mrs. Tomlinson recorded her husband's stories -- Robert Tomlinson Jr. (Rev. Robert Tomlinson) during the 1950's. He was 89 when he died in 1959. This tape begins with religious music possibly recorded from the radio. Robert Tomlinson Jr. provides translations (Nisga'a?) and vocal renditions of Christian hymns: "Abide With Me", "Home At Last", "I Will Arise and Go to My Father". He continues with recollections and stories including: Indigenous dissatisfaction at Kitseguecla; William Duncan and the gift of a "thunderbolt"; and frontier justice with Robert Tomlinson Sr. This tape concludes with recordings at the Argenta School (1965) located at the north end of Kootenay Lake. Bob Orchard and a group of students have an impromptu discussion about the school, location, description, students, curriculum and equipment. [Note: the beginning portion of this tape can also be heard on T2173:0001 track 1]. TRACK 2: Robert Tomlinson Jr. speaks about the story of 2 hungry men on the trail to Kispiox, the water system at New Metlakatla (1908/09), William Duncan's fair treatment of the Indians, the missions at Old Metlakatla and New Metlakatla, the co-operatives, finances at Duncan's missions, conditions at New Metlakatla following Duncan's death, the New Metlakatla "guest house", missionary methods and effects and some thoughts about Father William Duncan and Bishop Ridley.;

CALL NUMBER: T1238:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Robert Tomlinson : Christian missionary work on the Pacific Northwest coast PERIOD COVERED: 1867-1887 RECORDED: Ketchikan (Alaska), 1955 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: This tape begins with folksongs, guitars, duet singing and solos and continues with Mrs. Walter T. Stewart introducing Robert Tomlinson Jr. at Ketchikan, Alaska (1955). Robert Tomlinson Jr. recounts his father's coming to the Skeena and Nass River area, his work with William Duncan and his move to Kincolith. TRACK 2: Robert Tomlinson Jr. continues the story of his father's move to Kincolith, his mother's arrival, the Kincolith mission, the story about his father's adoption into the Raven clan, his mother's adoption into the Eagle clan, and the mission at Kispiox. He speaks about his father's resignation from the Church Missionary Society, William Duncan's resignation from the Church Missionary Society, the Tomlinson family joining Duncan at Metlakatla, B.C., incidents in the church dispute, Dr. Bluet-Duncan, the selection of New Metlakatla (Alaska) for the new mission, reaction by the Canadian government, logistics of the move of the mission to New Metlakatla and a description of the new settlement at New Metlakatla (Port Chester).

CALL NUMBER: T1238:0003 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Robert Tomlinson : Christian missionary work the two Metlakatlas, 1867-1950s PERIOD COVERED: 1867-1950s RECORDED: Ketchikan (Alaska), 1950s SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Mrs. Walter T. Stewart introduces Robert Tomlinson Jr. and the history of the establishment of New Metlakatla, Alaska. Robert Tomlinson Jr. speaks about his father, the Kincolith mission, his father's adoption into the Raven clan, his mother's adoption into the Eagle clan, the mission at Kispiox, Tomlinson and Duncan resigning from the Church Missionary Society, the Tomlinsons join Duncan; at Metlakatla, incidents in the church dispute, Dr. Bluet-Duncan, selection of New Metlakatla (Alaska) and the move to the new mission at New Metlakatla. [This tape seems to be a duplicate of portions of T1238:0002 track 1and T1238:0002 track 2]. TRACK 2: Robert Tomlinson Jr. speaks about the plans for the settlement at New Metlakatla, a description of the townsite, the first mill, [this portion seems to be a duplicate of the final portion of T1238:0002 track 2], financial support for the townsite, self-sufficiency of the mission, education and medical services, community politics, the death of William Duncan (1918), William Duncan's leadership, industry and buildings, the water system (1908-09), [this segment seems to be a duplicate of a portion of T1238:0001track 2], William Duncan's fair treatment of the Indigenous peoples, the missions at New and Old Metlakatla, the co-operatives, finances at Duncan's missions, conditions at New Metlakatla following Duncan's death, the "guest house", missio;nary methods and effects and some thoughts about William Duncan and Bishop Ridley.

CALL NUMBER: T1238:0004 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Robert Tomlinson : Christian missionary work on the Nass and Skeena Rivers PERIOD COVERED: 1880s-1900 RECORDED: Ketchikan (Alaska), 1950s SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Robert Tomlinson remembers his family's move to Kispiox from the Kincolith mission, problems with their scow and livestock on the Nass River and incidents along the journey to Kispiox. Robert Tomlinson Jr. relates the story about Kitwancool Jim -- the measles epidemic and a murder (1888). He relates a story about a slave woman and a potlatch to "cleanse" her from the sins of slavery. TRACK 2: Robert Tomlinson Jr. speaks about the Indian who gave his hunting grounds for the Minskinisht mission, (sound distortion) baptismal rites, an incident at Kitsegas, Indigenous/white settler relations, relations between the Indigenous people and Robert Tomlinson Sr., the Gunanoot affair, performing an unexpected funeral service for Dave Stewart's wife, and the role of the early missionary.;

CALL NUMBER: T1238:0005 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Robert Tomlinson : William Duncan and the two Metlakatlas, 1887-1950s PERIOD COVERED: 1880s-1950s RECORDED: Ketchikan (Alaska), 1950s SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Robert Tomlinson Jr. remembers the dispute between William Duncan and the Church Missionary Society, the Indian reaction at Old Metlakatla, the relationship formed between Robert Tomlinson Sr;. and William Duncan, the disruption to Robert Tomlinson Jr.'s schooling in Victoria with Rev. P. Jenns, the family's journey from Victoria to Metlakatla on the "Barbara Bosphorus", the mission at Greenville, memories of Bishop Ridley, "lipmask" -- the Indian name for Duncan's party, and reminiscences. TRACK 2: Robert Tomlinson Jr. recalls Sam Marsden and trade at Old Metlakatla. A discussion is ;heard about U.S. politics in the 1950's, including views on alcoholism, prohibition and local conditions in Ketchikan. Robert Tomlinson Jr. recalls the move of the mission from Old Metlakatla to New Metlakatla, the B.C. injunction against the moving of lumber, events along the journey, Rod Murchison's mishap, and "Land Daughter disease".

CALL NUMBER: T1238:0006 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Robert Tomlinson remembers his father Robert Tomlinson Sr. PERIOD COVERED: 1880s-1950s RECORDED: Ketchikan (Alaska), 1950s SUMMARY: TRACK 1: This tape begins with sermons on the topic of worrying and time by "The Upper Room", a radio program presented by the First Methodist Church of Ketchikan delivered by Rev. Skidmore (sp?). (long pause in the tape) Robert Tomlinson Jr. recalls a story about an incident with a bear that occurred near Kispiox. TRACK 2: Robert Tomlinson Jr. continues speaking about his father's medical treatment of a victim of a bear attack near Kispiox -- Jonah Jimrack. He recalls his father's adventures as a medical missionary, his relations with the Department of Indian Affairs and the measles epidemic in the Skeena district. This tape ends with Rev. Skidmore and his radio program presented by the First Methodist Church of Ketchikan, Alaska.

Roxy Tomlinson interview

CALL NUMBER: T1227:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Mrs. Robert Tomlinson, Jr. : Christian missionary work in the Skeena Region : part 1 PERIOD COVERED: 1868-1938 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1965-10-25 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Mrs. Robert Tomlinson Jr. (nee Lydia Roxy Irene Drysdale) begins this interview speaking about recording her husband's stories during the 1950s; he was 89 when he died in 1959. She recalls her missionary work with the Salvation Army in Glen Vowell (1919). Her husband (Robert Tomlinson Jr.) was the Methodist minister at Kispiox. Other denominations along the Skeena. Stories about father-in;-law Robert Tomlinson Sr. and mother-in-law Alice Tomlinson (nee Woods), the mission at Kincolith, the move to the mission at Kispiox, family diaries and written accounts, church disputes and the family's break with the church, coming to Metlakatla, B.C., the in-laws' wedding (1868) and the origin of Garbally Road, Victoria. TRACK 2: Mrs. Tomlinson continues with the story of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tomlinson Sr.'s wedding trip to the Metlakatla mission, Bishop Cridge, an incident regarding the burial of a white boy, alterations to canoes, living at Kincolith, grandmother's background and family, stories about Robert Tomlinson Sr., acceptance into Indian clans, Rev. Pierce, missionaries and medical staff, medical incidents and the local Indians, relations between Kispiox and Glen Vowell, the scarlet fever epidemic and the origin of "Kispiox Day".

CALL NUMBER: T1227:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Mrs. Robert Tomlinson : Christian missionary work in the Skeena Region : part 2 PERIOD COVERED: 1868-1938 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1965-10-25 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Mrs. Tomlinson continues speaking about "Kispiox Day" celebrations, Christmas celebrations and more on the scarlet fever epidemic. She recalls Richard Tomlinson and events at Minskinisht, Robert Sr. and Robert Jr. going to Metlakatla, Alaska (1908), Robert Jr.'s return trip to Metlakatla, Alaska (1932), the move of the Metlakatla mission to Alaska, the stories of Connie (Constance) Cox, Father Morice, the Minskinisht mission, a story about a donation to the mission, the Tomlinson family's mission history, Kitwanga and the measles (1887), Kitwancool Jim, the origins of the community of; Minskinisht, Indian legends about the flood and origin of the clans, native languages, missionaries and the use of language in instruction, and Rev. MacCullough.

Skeena : including Bulkley Valley, Prince Rupert, Kitimat, Nass

The sub-series consists of oral history interviews about the history of the Bulkley, Nass, and Skeena regions, as well as the Kitimat area (of the Central Coast region) and Porcher Island (in the Central Coast Islands). As a set, the interviews cover the period from pre-contact to 1972, although the focus in the settlement era prior to the First World War. The communities discussed include: Aiyansh, Aldermere, Greenville, Hazelton, Kispiox, Kitimat, Kitselas, Metlakatla, Minskinisht, Oona River, Port Essington, Prince Rupert, Telkwa, and Terrace

[Skeena and Queen Charlottes]

Amateur film. Shot by CBC Vancouver radio producer Imbert Orchard during a visit to the Queen Charlotte Islands and the Skeena region, the footage includes views of: a coastal community on the Queen Charlottes [Masset or Queen Charlotte City]; Prince Rupert harbour; a fish cannery interior; Port Essington (before it burned down the second time); and views on the Skeena River, including Cedarvale, an Indian village (Kitseguecla?), and Hazelton.

Wiggs O'Neill interview

CALL NUMBER: T0315:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): The riverboat era on the Skeena River PERIOD COVERED: 1880-1912 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1961-07-09 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: William John "Wiggs" O'Neill begins this interview speaking about the establishment of the Henkel farm on Francois Lake, the story of Harry "Buccaneer" Morgan's adventurers in the Boer War, old man Jeffrey -- a Scotsman who pre-empted land in the Bulkley Valley, Mrs. H. Long's wedding day and Joe Merryfield's story about a Chinese miner and his Indian wife at Manson Creek. TRACK 2: Wiggs; O'Neill tells a story about a Kitselas Indian bootlegger named "Queen of Kitselas", the origin of Smithers and the Hubert site.

CALL NUMBER: T0315:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): The riverboat era on the Skeena River PERIOD COVERED: 1880-1910 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1961-07-09 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: More details about the "Queen of Kitselas" are provided -- including: the Kitselas magistrate (C.W. Clifford), Canon March and the Kitsumkalum policeman -- Tom Parsons. Wiggs O'Neill continue;s with a story about Father Coccola and an injured man from Francois Lake and the start of the St. Eugene mine in the Kootenays. Included are stories of Port Essington (Spokeshoot) the "summer capital;" of the Cassiar district (Port Simpson was the "winter capital") and a description of local celebrations of the Coronation of King Edward VII (1902). TRACK 2: This tape begins with a Wiggs O'Neill story about a drinking party in Essington involving the local magistrate and a commercial traveller, continues with the first municipal elections at Port Essington (1907) and the first fisherman's strike, 1899.

CALL NUMBER: T0315:0003 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): The riverboat era on the Skeena River PERIOD COVERED: 1890-1912 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1961-07-09 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Wiggs O'Neill talks about the musical abilities of the local Indians, Walter Wright -- first mate to Captain Bonser, Cunningham's wharf in Port Essington, details about the steamboats, passenger loading and embarkation, steamer captains and engineers, steamer operations, bell signals between the Captain and engineer, the activity of the steamboat leaving the dock, the cordwood piles on the Skeena River and more on the boat signals. TRACK 2: More about the signals aboard the steamboats between the captain and the engineer, noises of the paddles and the noise of the exhaust. Wiggs O'Neill provides some information about the machinery, engines and construction of the steamboats. He talks about the activities of the passengers on board the boat, the excitement of the trip, the element of danger on the Skeena River, the role of the crew, types of passengers, Sir Richard McBride's visit to Hazelton, Mrs. Campbell Johnson, settlers and the crew.

CALL NUMBER: T0315:0004 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): The riverboat era on the Skeena River PERIOD COVERED: 1890-1912 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1961-07-09 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Wiggs O'Neill continues speaking about the crew of the steamboats, provisions, steamboat construction, meals and dining, "bootlegging" by the steward, gambling, sleeping accommodations, washing facilities, the main cabin, crew's quarters, the engine and boiler areas, loading the wood, overnight stops, "lining", music from the Indian crew and navigating the Kitselas Canyon. TRACK 2: More; details are provided about navigation through the Kitselas Canyon, "lining", ringbolts, the wreck of the "Mount Royal", an incident with Captain Bonser and a potential accident and Captain Bonser's character.

CALL NUMBER: T0315:0005 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): The riverboat era on the Skeena River PERIOD COVERED: 1890-1912 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1961-07-09 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Wiggs O'Neill describes Port Essington (Spokeshoot) during its heyday, Bob Cunningham, Indians of the lower Skeena, shipping at Port Essington, steamer schedules, currency, high and low water, the town of Kitselas, the travelling season, the riverboat journey and stops along the Skeena: Kitsumkalum, Kitwanga, Hazelton and New Town. TRACK 2: This tape continues with more details about the riverboat journey: Kitselas, New Town, Lorne Creek, Cedarvale (Minskinisht) and Rev. Tomlinson, Captain Jackman, the Copper River area, supplies and provisions and Kitwanga. Information is provided ;about Captain Bonser's crew members including: Paul Kato (a Japanese carpenter) and a story about a repair, purser -- Gordon Lockerby, engineer -- Pat Hicky on "Caledonia" and the rivalry between Captain Johnson and Captain Bonser. Wiggs O'Neill speaks about Kitwanga and Rev. Price, and the steamboat's arrival at Hazelton.

CALL NUMBER: T0315:0006 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): The riverboat era on the Skeena River PERIOD COVERED: 1890-1912 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1961-07-09 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: This tape continues with recollections about the steamboat's arrival in Hazelton, Hazelton's role as the river terminus and transportation centre, the town site and buildings, Jim Kirby -- provincial policeman, the "stone cellar" liquor outlet and Jim May. Information about local characters and incidents is related including: Joe Doyne, "Mocassin-Face Jenny", John Hetherington and a spiked cake prank, a bear-skin prank and Gordon Lockerby, and mock trials on the steamboats. TRACK 2: Wiggs O'Neill recalls passenger and cargo accommodation onboard the steamboats, "traveller men", names; of local hazards along the river: "Hole-in-the-wall", "Devil's Island", "Beaver Dam", "Devil's Elbow", "Whirlygig", "Hornet's Nest" and the wreck of the "Pheasant" and the "Northwest". He describes ;a typical steamboat, size, draft etc, the railway construction boom and a drowning.