Vernon (B.C.)

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Brigade, Vernon Camp

Photograph depicts an entire brigade of soldiers on the training field at Vernon military training camp. It is unknown which brigade or what battalions are represented in the photo. The living quarters of the camp can be seen in the distance.

CAMC Soldier at Venon Camp

Photograph depicts a soldier from the Canadian Army Medical Corps posing in front of his tent at the Vernon military camp. The red cross insignia of the CAMC is on his sleeve.

Camp Headquarters, Vernon

Photograph depicts the Camp Headquarters at Vernon military camp. The wooden structure is home to the office of the Camp Commandant. There is a large British Union-Jack flag.

Camp Headquarters, Vernon

Photograph depicts the Camp Headquarters at Vernon military camp. The wooden structure is home to the office of the Camp Commandant. There is a large British Union-Jack flag. Some soldiers stand guard in front of the sentry boxes on camp.

Canadian Gunners at Vernon Camp

Photograph depicts a group of soldiers at the Vernon military training camp. In the front row, one soldier is carrying a pennant flag with the words "Canadian Gunners - Canada - 1915"

Canteen, Vernon camp

Photograph depicts soldiers dining at the outdoor canteen. They eat under canvas from their mess tins. Photograph taken at Vernon Camp. On the left side of the frame is the kitchen staff.

Captain J.B. Weeks interview

RECORDED: [location unknown], 1964-11-15 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Captain Weeks discusses commercial navigation on Okanagan Lake, 1893 to 1914. He describes how he came out from England with his family; his first impressions of the Okanagan; the wooden sidewalks in Vernon; Vernon as a meeting place; the stage from Vernon to Kelowna; Hudson's Bay stores; the character of Vernon; odd jobs; beginning work on CPR lake boats as a deckhand; first captains; t;he S.S. "Aberdeen"; boats on the lake before that time, such as the "Mary Victoria Greenhow", run by T.D. Shorts; other boats; more about the "Aberdeen" and later CPR boats; details of boat service on; the lake; visits of various Governors General; the "Sicamous"; and general comments on CPR boats. [TRACK 2: blank.]

Cause books

  • GR-2140
  • Series
  • 1915-1946

Cause books (indexed).

British Columbia. Small Debts Court (Vernon)

Cavalry, Vernon Camp

Photograph depicts soldiers mounted on horses on the grounds surrounding the military training camp in Vernon. The battalion has not been labelled by the photographer.

Charlie Shaw interview

CALL NUMBER: T1118:0001 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1965-11-04 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Mr. Charlie Shaw talks about his experiences in the Okanagan and other recollections from 1886 to 1911. Mr. Shaw outlines several experiences: his father was the first Reeve of Burnaby; Sha;w was sent east as a boy; returned to Armstrong and became a printer; worked in Penticton; knew Robert Service in Dawson City; his father's background; childhood memories of the Vancouver area; his mother's family; details of his father's business; his move to Kamloops; returning to help his uncle print a paper in Armstrong; Armstrong and the area around 1900; stories about Cornelius O'Keefe; George Anderson; S.C. Smith and his lumber business; development in the Penticton area and Penticton social life. TRACK 2: Mr. Shaw continues with more on the development of Penticton including the business and settlers; starting the newspaper there; a lengthy discussion of printing and printing techniques; work on the newspaper; anti-Chinese agitation in Penticton and elsewhere; the "Komagata Maru"; incident in Vancouver in [1914]; more about Penticton and its growth to 1906; alcohol; Price Ellison; social life in the Vernon area; social behavior and manners.

CALL NUMBER: T1118:0002 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1965-11-04 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Mr. Shaw discusses the anti-Chinese feeling in Armstrong; a story of an anti-Chinese prank; the moral character of Armstrong; Lord and Lady Aberdeen in Vernon and their effect on Vernon soci;ety; Kelowna in those days; J.M. Robinson and Naramata; a description of Robinson; real estate promoters "Breezy" Lee and "Windy" Young; an anecdote about Colonel Sam Hughes inspecting militia at Vern;on; and a remittance man and his wager. TRACK 2: Mr. Shaw recalls Dawson City in 1906 and 1907, including how he came to Dawson; a story about a newspaper serial; details of travel to and from Dawso;n City; gold dust as currency; the value of money; goods in Dawson City; sled dog teams; Adam Cruickshank; Smith and his gambling house; law and order; moral attitudes in Dawson; prostitutes; drinking; and Christmas.NOTE: The sound quality on this track is not up to par with the other tracks.

CALL NUMBER: T1118:0003 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1965-11-04 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Mr. Shaw continues by describing Dawson City from 1906 to 1910, including entertainment; Robert W. Service and his verse; and the people of Dawson. He discusses Grand Forks as a mining community in 1907; more on the people of Dawson; a wager on the Johnson/Burns fight in 1907; the Liberty gold mine near Grand Forks; various people in the Grand Forks area at the time; an Englishmen in the Okanagan and his wager; and remittance men. [TRACK 2: blank.]

Church worship service, Vernon camp

Photograph depicts the 54th Battalion assisting what appears to be a church sermon. A chaplain stands in the middle of the group next to what appears to be a small altar covered with a British flag. The 54th Battalion's camp and lodging area can be seen in the background.

Church worship service, Vernon camp

Photograph depicts soldiers attending a church sermon outside on the fields near Vernon military camp. Attendees, including some women, are holding and reading bulletins. Some members of the band are playing their instruments. The chaplain is at the centre of the field, along with three officers.

Commission to Enquire Into the Economic Conditions in the Several Areas under Irrigation Projects

  • GR-0314
  • Series
  • 1927

This series consists of the records of the Commission to Enquire Into the Economic Conditions in the Several Areas under Irrigation Projects from 1927. The enquiry examined the following areas: Glenmore Irrigation District, Grand Forks I.D., Heffley Creek I.D., Naramata I.D., Peachland I.D., Rutland I.D., Scotty Creek Development District, South East Kelowna I.D., Vernon I.D., West Summerland, Westbank I.D., and Winfield. The records include 4 volumes of submissions to the commission, two copies of the Commission's final report, and 1 volume of exhibits.

British Columbia. Commission to Enquire Into the Economic Conditions in the Several Areas under Irrigation Projects, 1927

Cornelius O'Keefe family personal and business papers

Business and personal papers of Cornelius O'Keefe family and ranch, Vernon, B.C. Collection includes receipts, journals, account books, inventories, stock books, and business correspondence, 1887-1945, newspaper cuttings, inspirational tracts, diplomas, and family papers; O'Keefe Ranch Tax Assessment Rolls; correspondence relating to St. James' Roman Catholic Church, Vernon, 1909-1916; documents pertaining to Kamloops and Vernon Theatres, 1912-1916. Collection also includes correspondence of ranch foreman, J.H. Cousins.

Correspondence and copies of theatre programmes

  • GR-0115
  • Series
  • 1932-1957

The series consists of records relating to school and community drama created by the Dept. of Education. It includes copies of theatre programmes from communities throughout the province from 1933 to 1939; correspondence regarding the 5th Annual BC Drama Finals in Vernon, 1957; and a British Columbia Drama Association cashbook dated 1932 to 1955.

British Columbia. Dept. of Education. Community Programmes Branch

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