RECORDED: [location unknown], 1973 SUMMARY: Rene Hance's father, Tom [Orlando Thomas] Hance, was the first white settler in the Chilcotin area in 1879. Rene was the local coroner, lay judge and magistrate for many years. He talks about Hanceville, the ranch, store, post, office, and the local Chinese community. Routes into the area via Soda Creek, 150 Mile House, Sheep Creek Bridge. Bob Henderson, who had the first store in Williams Lake. Criminal cases involving local Indians. Polo players. Local characters. Supplies came in every six months; freight teams via Gang Ranch.

SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Hance Ranch, Chilcotin : 1879 - early 20th century RECORDED: [location unknown], 1967 SUMMARY: An oral history interview with Rene Hance, whose father, Tom [Orlando Thomas] Hance, was the first white settler in the Chilcotin area in 1879. Chinese buildings near Hanceville. Visiting the Chinese. The ranch at Hanceville. Origins of Riske Creek. Life of the ranch. Other ranchers: Lee, Tretheway. Crime and punishment in the region. Mail service. Indian-white relations.