The item is a microfiche copy of a thesis by Warren Frederick Sommer titled "Upon Thy holy hill: a historical geography of the early vernacular church of architecture of the southern interior of British Columbia." 1977. xii, 373 leaves: maps. Thesis (M.A.), University of British Columbia, 1977. Vita. Bibliography: leaves 352-372. Canadian theses on microfiche, 32585.

The item is a copy of a thesis on microfiche by Cecil Edwin John Gould titled "Wartime housing in Victoria, B.C.: direct federal government intervention in housing and subsequent alternations to standardized design." 1977. xiii, 204 leaves: illus., maps. Thesis (M.A.), University of Victoria, 1977. Vita. Bibliography: leaves 193-204. Canadian theses on microfiche, 37203.

The item consists of an essay written by Henrietta Jelinsk for history 303 in 1966. The essay is about the architecture of commercial and institutional buildings in Victoria between 1850 and 1908 and is illustrated with black and white photographs.

The item is a typescript copy of a 1966 essay written by Frank Rudolf Dessombes while at the University of Victoria titled "The architecture of Victoria from 1850-1908; a visual account: domestic dwellings. The essay is illustrated with photographs of homes.

The item is a typescript copy of an essay by P.A. Lindgren titled "A study of the Custom House at Victoria, B.C." 24 leaves: illus., figs., maps. University of Victoria. Bibliography: 22 leaves.

Item is an architectural drawing possibly created by Christopher C. McRae for the 1892 British Columbia Parliament buildings design competition. The drawing shows the front elevation of the proposed building. In the upper right hand corner there is a rough pencil sketch showing a top view of three buildings.

Item consists of one spiral-bound volume with heavy card pages measuring 56 x 35 cm. It was created at the School of Architecture, University of British Columbia (UBC) in March of 1966 by Don Henning, Ross Kembar, John Neilson, John Roaf, Guy Walters, Rodger Woods, and Ron Yuen, possibly as a student project. In addition to title information, a photograph of a doorknob is adhered to the front cover. Inside, a typed Introduction text and photographs of the east side (entry) and west side are adhered to the page. A slightly re-worded Introduction text is also tucked inside the volume before page 1, but it is not attached. On page 2, a larger photograph of the west elevation has been adhered. It appears to be dated later than the previous as the house now shows signs of dilapidation. Pages 3 to 7 contain five architectural drawing sheets, which include the floor plan, roof plan, east and west elevations, south elevation with section details, and north elevation with section details. Remaining pages include additional photographs: porch detail, double chimney, iron pots in scullery, French range in kitchen, hall looking south, view to Gorge from drawing room, drawing room fire place, dishes in scullery, and south porch. On the final page an envelope has been adhered to the card and contains two copies of a typed, seven-page document: "Condition of house and repairs".

Includes plans and specifications of Fairfield, Sir Joseph W. Trutch's house at 601 Trutch Street, Victoria, B.C. Sheets 1-6 have inscription: Plan referred to in a certain memorandum of an agreement made and signed on the 31st day of May 1861. [Signed] John J. Mecredy, Joseph W. T.

This series consists of architectural proposals and consultants reports on topics connected with the construction of public buildings, urban development, siting, traffic patterns, and design requirements. Reports have been created for the Department of Public Works by various sources, including Arthur Erikson Architects, The Environmental Analysis Group (TEAG), UBC School of Architecture, BCIT, Vancouver City Planning Department, and other various architects and engineers.

School Building Manuals, 1954, pre-1962, 1967 and 1980. Also program and report from Conference on School Buildings ' Grounds and Equipment (1947) and B.C. Community Centres Conference (1947).

This series contains correspondence and reports concerning historic site on Bowen Island.

This series consists of project files compiled by the Heritage Conservation Branch's Restoration Services Division. These files concern the restoration of heritage buildings throughout the province. Included in the files are photographs, maps, architectural drawings, consultants' reports, and interdepartmental correspondence.

This series contains minutes and reports of the Archaeological Sites Advisory Board (1960- 1977) and its successor, the Provincial Heritage Advisory Board (PHAB) (1977-1982). Both boards were established by statute to advise the government on policies affecting the conservation of heritage sites and objects in the province.

This series contains records of the Deputy Provincial Secretary relating to the operations of the Ministry's branches. Many of these records deal with heritage conservation, museums, and cultural organizations. Records also deal with the administration of Royal Canadian Humane Association awards for bravery and life-saving.

GR-1661 is a pot-pourri of records accumulated by the office of the Deputy Provincial Secretary and by his various Assistant Deputy Ministers.The diversity of this collection is testimony to the multi- faceted operations and responsibilities of the Provincial Secretary's department.

A substantial number of the files deal with Heritage Conservation policies and heritage sites, such as Craigflower Schoolhouse, Barkerville, and Fort Steele.Many of the files also deal with cultural organizations and activities, with provincial fitness and recreation programmes, and with special interest groups.Other files in this unit pertain to the Royal Canadian Humane Association awards for bravery (which were coordinated by the ministry), to specific legislation re:the provincial flag, the provincial tartan, etc., and to the organization of out-of-town cabinet meetings.

The series consists of records created by the Dept. of the Provincial Secretary between 1957 and 1963 with regard to the reconstruction of Government House. The records include correspondence with donors, suppliers and government agencies regarding the rebuilding and refurnishing of Government House after the fire of 1957, including the redesign of the gardens. There are six photographs showing a donated silk carpet, artwork and chairs. The series also includes six plans showing aspects of the house and gardens (including layout and names of plants). The plans have been given the following registration numbers: 24112B, 24113B, 24115B, 24117B, 24114C and 24116C.

This series consists of records created for the Canadian Inventory of Historical Buildings (CIHB) for buildings in British Columbia. The records were created and assembled by the provincial Heritage Conservation Branch from approximately 1970-1989, however, some files include originals or copies of records created much earlier, dating back to the late 1800s.

CIHB was established in 1970 to record and photograph examples of pre-1914 architecture in Canada. This was later expanded to include buildings constructed prior to 1945. The CIHB was under direction of the federal government’s Architectural History Branch, National Historic Parks and Sites Directorate, and was a major resource centre on Canadian architecture.

The inventory was designed as a computer-based survey to permit the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada to evaluate a building, or group of buildings, by comparing it with others of similar character. Over 200,000 buildings were recorded as representative examples of Canada’s architecture, but their inclusion in the inventory did not necessarily indicate historical or architectural merit. Buildings were recorded using standardized paper forms completed by volunteers and ministry staff across the province. These forms were then entered into the computer database. This series contains a printout of this data.

Each building generally had at least one completed form and an accompanying photo or negative of the building taken at the time of survey. Files may also contain photos of interiors and exteriors of buildings taken as part of the survey, slides, negatives, historical photos, maps, articles, newspaper clippings, correspondence, research notes, drawings, architectural plans and other research materials related to the history of specific buildings.

The records cover all parts of the province and are divided into the following regional districts (RD):

RD1 Alberni-Clayoquot
RD2 Bulkley-Nechako
RD3 Capital Regional District (CRD)
RD4 Cariboo
RD4A [and RD5] Central Coast
RD6 Central Kootenay
RD7 Central Okanagan
RD8 Columbia-Shuswap
RD9 Comox-Strathcona
RD10 Cowichan Valley
RD11 [and RD24?] Dewdney-Alouette
RD12 East Kootenay
RD13 Greater Vancouver (GVRD)
RD14A Fraser Valley
RD15 Fraser-Fort George
RD15A Kitimat-Stikine
RD16 Kootenay-Boundary
RD18 Mt Waddington
RD19 Nanaimo
RD20 North Okanagan
RD21 Okanagan-Similkameen
RD22 Peace River
RD22A Powell River
RD23 Skeena-Queen Charlotte Islands (QCI) [Haida Gwaii]
RD25 Squamish-Lillooet
RD26 Sunshine Coast
RD27 Thompson-Nicola

Most of the records are arranged by the district, then alphabetically by the name of the city or town, then alphabetically by the name of the site or street address. Files may contain one building, or multiple buildings located on the same city block or street.