Vancouver Belgian Relief Fund.
- MS-0394
- File
- 1914
Certificate of honorary auditors and list of subscribers, Nov. 12, 1914.
Vancouver Belgian Relief Fund
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Vancouver Belgian Relief Fund.
Certificate of honorary auditors and list of subscribers, Nov. 12, 1914.
Vancouver Belgian Relief Fund
Reminiscences of Arthur Shelford
The file consists of the reminiscences of Arthur Shelford, a Wistaria farmer. Mr. Shelford emigrated to Canada in 1908 and settled at Ootsa Lake. He served overseas in World War I and then returned to his farm at Ootsa Lake where he remained until he retired to Victoria in 1966. Vol. 2 is a corrected and expanded version.
Canada made us; the story of a family / Violet Henrietta Wilson
"Canada made us; the story of a family, 1776-1969." Reminiscences of her family and of her own life. Violet Wilson grew up in Edmonton, was educated in Toronto, served as a VAD in World War I and worked as an immigration officer in Glasgow, a broadcaster in Victoria, and at Fort Norman Wells during World War II.
"My first seventy-five years (1891-1966)"; reminiscences of Henry Forbes Angus
The item consists of a photocopy of "My first seventy-five years (1891-1966)"; reminiscences of Henry Forbes Angus, concerning his family life, education in Canada and at Oxford, military service, 1914-1918, and career at University of British Columbia, 1919-1956. Dean Angus served on the Royal Commission on Dominion-Provincial Relations, 1937-1940, and the Public Utilities Commission, 1955-1965.
Presented by H.F. Angus, Vancouver, 1977.
Form letter from George V to J. McKenzie
The item consists of two form letters signed by King George V thanking J. McKenzie for his services during World War I.
Correspondence, ration book etc.
The file contains a post card and a Christmas card from overseas by soldier and nurse's aide to Victoria; soldier's ration book; and assorted tags from war-related tag days.
Proctor, Arthur Percival, 1867-1934. Vancouver; Physician; Major, Canadian Army Medical Corps.
Christmas cards, invitations, programs, menus, etc., 1915-1924, issued by various military [CEF] and naval units including HMS Hood, HMS Repulse and HMS Adelaide. Also includes menu from SS Scandinavian.
Proctor, Arthur Percival
"Memoirs". Genealogical account of the Burkitt family and reminiscences of author's boyhood in London, England; account of author's apprenticeship at Salvation Army's Hadleigh training farm and of his emigration to Vancouver Island in 1911. Reminiscences of his career as farmer, dairyman, and horticulturist at Westholme (1911-1914), Saltspring Island (1919-1949), and Sooke (1950s). MS includes account of Burkitt's tenure as director of Saltspring and Gulf Islands Agricultural Association (1921-ca. 1938) and work with Canadian Corps of Commissionaires in Victoria (ca. 1960-1977). Also, reminiscences of author's military service (1914-1918) first as member of 67th Battalion (Western Scots) and later as pilot in the Royal Flying Corps. Xerox photos of author and family also included.
Burkitt, William Adlard Theodore
Notes and typescript re: organization and activities of Royal Navy and Canadian Naval Service on Pacific coast, 1914-1918. Includes details of vessels in Esquimalt, submarines constructed in B.C., naval hospital, signalling school, Prince Rupert drydock, and Royal Naval College. Transcripts of Admiralty telegrams and casualty reports also included, along with photographs and plans of defences at Seymour Narrows. Notes apparently prepared by Naval Service staff, ca. 1919.
Naval Service of Canada
Wesley Church WWI roll of honor
Item consists of one oversized, illustrated and hand-coloured First World War roll of honour for Wesley Methodist Church, Victoria. It lists 69 names and includes a depiction of the church exterior as well as additional memorial or architectural decorative details. It is signed by B.B. Temple.
Gordon Merrit Shrum interviews, 1983
Part of Archives research collection
The series consists of 10 audio copy recordings containing interviews with Dr. Gordon Merritt Shrum about his life and career as a soldier, physicist and public administrator. The interviews were a joint effort of Simon Fraser University, the Public Archives of Canada, and the Parliamentary Library.
We Are Saving You: You Save Food
Waste not, want not - prepare for winter
"We're glad to have it, Canada, but we need ten times more" Canada Food Board SOS [Soldiers of the Soil] logo.
Remember, We Must Feed Daddy Too
4 Reasons For Buying Victory Bonds
Keep All Canadians Busy: Buy 1918 Victory Bonds
Help Canada Secure Business ... Buy War Savings Stamps
Let This Little Fella Do Your Talking, Soldier. Zip Your Lip!
He is piling up his Thrift Stamps, are you? Buy Thrift Stamps
Help the Work of Reconstruction: Buy War Savings Stamps