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History of the Ng family (20 volumes in Chinese).

Records depict logging operations of J.C. and C.A. Fields of Victoria, B.C. John Cass Fields and Charles Arthur Fields operated a timber cruising operation on the Queen Charlotte Islands, holding at least 31 timber licenses there.

The images were most likely taken for publicity efforts ca.1909-1917 on Moresby Island.

Records in the series include E.L. (Ted) Young’s copies of correspondence and reports related to seed orchards, pulp mill expansion, Forest Service, forest policy committee work, as well as forestry tours to Finland, Sweden, New Zealand, Japan and China. Also includes some photographs. In particular, the records contain material relevant to forest management programs and forest advisory committees of the 1970s and 1980s in British Columbia.

The series consists of a photograph album created by G.W. Funamoto in 1942 to document his time in various Japanese internment camps along the Yellowhead Highway and the Slocan area.

The album contains 169 b&w photographs, including postcards and other commercially produced prints, and includes images of various Japanese internment camps such as Red Pass and Lemon Creek; images of a unidentified camps (possibly Princeton and Tashme) and images identified as Slocan City, Sandon, New Denver and Kamloops. There are also various commercially produced images of the Canadian Rockies, photographs of what may be family and friends and images of the BC Public Works activities involved in road building. There is very little in the way of captions and other identifying information although there are some inscriptions in English and Japanese. The album also contains two British Columbia Security Commission 5 cent coupons.

The series consists of a small album of 37 photographs taken by G.V. Boorman, of the Consolidated Whaling Company. The photographs were taken in 1937 at Rose Harbour and Naden Harbour, Queen Charlotte Islands (Haida Gwaii) and show the whaling station facilities and the processing of caught whales and whale remains.

The series consists of a photograph album, probably created around 1925, by Major Harold Brown of the Union Steamship Company. The album contains 250 black and white prints of various ships, many of them Union Steamship Company ships. The names of the ships have been written directly on most of the prints, although some remain unidentified.

The series consists of two oral history recordings and their associated transcripts. Both interviews were conducted by Jim Spring. The first interview (T4415:0001) is of Don Grant and Al Schutz; the second interview (T4415:0002) is with Al Schutz.

The series includes the transcript of an 1862 gold rush-era diary of Charles Hardy. The diary details Hardy’s activities from March 23, 1862 until “after Easter” 1863 traveling to the Cariboo. The diary details travel routes, weather conditions, and living experiences during this time, providing a firsthand account of life during this period. It is understood the original has not survived.

The pen and ink transcript was undertaken by Charles Hardy’s daughter, Florence Hardy in ca.1945 after she immigrated to Canada in the 1930s.

Series consists of 130 b&w photographs (125 prints, 5 negatives) of the Kettle Valley Railway (KVR). Unless otherwise indicated on the verso, the photographs were taken by William Gordon McGregor. These photographs document many portions of the KVR, but are principally focused on the Coquihalla gorge portion of the line. In addition to photographs of the railway, engines, and surrounding geography, there are a large number of photographs documenting various engine crashes or disasters (such as floods, slides). Many of the locations are identified on the reverse of the photographs, a large number of which are named after Shakespearean characters (chief engineer of the KVR Andrew McCulloch was an admirer of Shakespeare) within the Coquihalla stretch - the Romeo station is particularly well documented. The Coquihalla portion of the line was a particularly challenging project, and although these photographs were taken after the line was completed, they document the engineering challenges of this region. Other locations featured in the photographs include Copper Mountain (near Princeton), Brookmere, Penticton, and Spences Bridge. There are a small number of photographs documenting other portions of the CPR in Golden BC and 2 photos of CPR in Lethbridge, Alberta. The majority of the photographs are not dated; the latest date marked on a photograph is 1955.

The series consists of letters from Nellie McClung to Edna Jaques, written between 1939 and 1947. McClung lived in Victoria and Jaques lived in Toronto. The letters are personal and cover a variety of topics from literary matters to the war. They are occasionally accompanied by photographs, clippings and letters from third parties. They are arranged chronologically in file folders from 1939 to 1947. There is also a file of undated letters and cards.

The series also includes a letter from 1973 from Edna Jaques to donor Joan Thompson regarding the McClung letters.

The series consist of 9 photographs which primarily document Japanese-Canadian school children at the Ucluelet East School (ca. 1930s). There are also three photographs of the Bert Hillier and Victoria Queenie Whip (or Whipp) wedding (1926) The photographs have been described at the item level and some identification is available.

Series consists of 6 photographs depicting the first departure of the Pacific Great Eastern passenger train from Vancouver to Prince George, August 1956.

The record consists of a photograph album created by Charles De Mara to commemorate his visit to the British Empire and Commonweath Games held in July and August 1954 in Vancouver.

The album contains 11 colour and 94 black and white photographs of various events at the games including opening ceremonies, diving at the Empire pool (University of British Columbia), boating events at Vedder Canal and track and field events. The field event photographs include some of the famous "Miracle Mile" run where both Roger Bannister and John Landy ran the mile in less than four minutes. Each photograph has a caption, a date and often additional information about the event photographed. The black and white photographs have been numbered with two identifying numbering systems; a straight sequential number from 1 to 94, and a composite number that may refer to a negative film and item number.

There are also 11 black and white commercial postcards probably purchased by De Mara and glued in the album with the photographs. The postcards are not numbered.

The album also contains event tickets, programs and various souvenir guides and has a souvenir cloth crest glued into the inside front cover.

The series consists of four portrait photographs of the Lum family. The photographs are hand-coloured and mounted on linen stretched on a frame. The photographs are of Chin Lum Kee (also known as Ah Lum), Lucy/Squeetlewood, and Chu Ban Quan.

Chin Lum Kee (Ah Lum) was born in Canton, China, in 1835. He arrived in San Francisco by boat and traveled north to the Fraser Valley for the gold rush. Around 1860-1870 he partnered with Squeetlewood (known as Lucy), who was 16 at the time. Squeetlewood/Lucy was a Sto:lo woman and was born in Chilliwack in 1854. She is identified on the reverse of J-01353 as being "Hope Indian" (her father's name was Charlie Hope, born in Hope). The couple moved to Rock Creek and opened a supply store for miners and settlers. They had seven children together, one of whom was Lillian Martha Ban Quan. Chin Lum Kee worked as a cook for the Mounted Police in Fort McLeod in 1886.

Lillian married Chu Ban Quan (pictured in J-01352), who had arrived from Canton via San Francisco and was a miner. The couple moved to the Kootenays and were followed there by Lillian's parents, eventually settling in Fort Steele. In 1911, Chin Lum Kee returned to China. Squeetlewood/Lucy remained in Fort Steele for 44 years and died at the age of 97 in 1951.

The photographs are identified in ink on the reverse. The titles identify the individuals pictured and also provide brief biographical information.

The series consists of collected correspondence from William Pitt, Zachary Mudge, and Lord Thurlow. The relationship between the records is not known. With the exception of the Mudge letter, the correspondence in political in nature and deals with the British House of Lords.

The file consists of correspondence inward to James Walker Beattie, guide and outfitter, 1912-1916. Contains correspondence and monthly game reports of the Hudson Hope detachment of B.C. Provincial Police.

The series consists of two photocopies of a diary made in 1978 of a 1958 transcript. The original handwritten diaries were created by John L. Heron as he traveled from Harvey, North Dakota to Dawson, Yukon Territory between 1898 and 1900, likely as part of the Klondike gold rush. He spent the winter of 1898-99 on the Liard River, the winter of 1899-1900 at Telegraph Creek, and then he traveled down the Stikine River and reached Dawson via Skagway. His diaries document his experiences of prospecting, mining, transportation, hunting, and the people he meets during his travels. As Heron wrote his entries he used language that was considered acceptable at the time. The transcript was created in 1958 by Lois Sanderson from the original diaries for Colonel J.M. Gibson in Toronto, a relative of John Heron. The photocopies include a copy of a map with dates and locations, and copies of photographs that were added in 1978 by Colonel Gibson.

The series consists of material accumulated by William Bowie who was the Director for the Emily Carr Arts Centre in Victoria, British Columbia. There are 4 black and white photographs, 3 of which are of Emily Carr, and one dating from 1901. The other photo is of a friend, Mrs. Redden. There is a memorial service program from 1980 for Richard Nicholles (Emily Carr's nephew). There is also a book titled Emily Carr: Her Paintings and Sketches that is signed "To Alice with love from Ira", dated 1945. The series also includes a souvenir program titled Canadian Premiere of Klee Wyck: The Emily Carr Film dated 1947, and assorted brochures.

The series consists of approximately 570 stereographic (stereoscopic) photographs on card.

Larrigan is the photographer for the majority of the collection. His cards are labelled one of two sets of captions:
• “Geo. H. Larrigan, Photographer, Victoria, B.C. Sea and land views of Vancouver Island, B.C.”
• “Photographed and issued by Geo. H. Larrigan, 55 [later 41] Belleville Street, Victoria, B.C. Pictures of strange and familiar places not far from Victoria & views of canyons and water courses close to the E. & N. Railroad” with “Photographed and finished expressly for Herbert E. Beckwith by George Henry Larrigan, Victoria, Vancouver Island” printed on the verso.

Some have additional captions written on the verso in ink. The images depict Victoria landscapes, buildings, landmarks, shipyards and boats, wildlife, and events as well as Indigenous communities, portraits, canoes, totem poles, and housing. Also depicted are travels to Hawaii in 1902 and the aftermath of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake.

Additional stereographs depicting locations in Victoria, across B.C. and Canada, and in the United States, Mexico, Europe, Australia, and Japan were produced by the following photographers and/or publishers. Some have been hand coloured and have informative text printed on the verso.
• R. [Richard] Maynard, Victoria, B.C.
• Alfred S. Campbell, Elizabeth, N.J.
• B.W. Kilburn, Littleton, N.H.
• Erdman & Schanz, Bedford Hill, London
• European and American Views
• Geo. [George] Barker
• James M. Davis, New York, St. Louis, Liverpool, Toronto, Sydney
• Jas. [James] Esson, Preston, O.N.
• Stohmeyer and Wyman, New York
• Underwood & Underwood, New York. London, Toronto, Ottawa
• Works and Studios, Arlington N.J, Littleton, RH., Washington DC

Stereographs were originally housed in a wooden box.

Series consists of posters, signage, brochures, pamphlets, cards, and other promotional materials from B.C. provincial elections. Represented are the Social Credit (Socred), Progressive Conservative (PC), New Democrat, Green, Western Canada Concept, and Liberal parties as well as independent candidates.

Identified candidates include: David Anderson, Charles Barber, Dave Barrett, Tom Bate, Robert (Sam) Bawlf, Leonard Bawtree, William (Bill) Richards Bennett, Andy Bigg, Robin Blencoe, Robert Bonner, Helen Boyce, Buda Brown, Kevin Bruce, A.J. (Tony) Brummet, Adriane Carr, Frank Carson, Joe Conroy, John Craggs, Hugh Austin Curtis, Walter Davidson, Gordon Dowding, Mike Emes, Thom Ferguson, Gordon Hanson, Frank Hillier, F.C. Christopher Huddlestan, Lyle MacWilliam, Ken Mallinson, Kitty Maracle, Jake Martens, Eric Martin, Alex Matthew, Cliff Michael, Bob Monaghan, Clyde Nunn, Terence Pitt O'Grady, Sheila Page, Les Peterson, Paul A. Phillips, Bert Price, Ron Price, Ian Rendle, Karen Sanford, Cyril Morley Shelford, Allan Arthur Schroeder, Bob Tanner, Forrest Felix Walkem, George Scott Wallace, and Malcolm Wright.

Additional items include posters for provincial Notice of Polls (Vancouver 1949, 1952, and 1956 and Prince Rupert 1975), one federal Notice of Poll for Vancouver 1945, one electoral districts map for 1989 (Item: 24921C), notices of meetings for new World War II veterans, and hospital charges for B.C.H.I.S. benefits.

The series consists of photocopies of letters written from British Columbia to Hugh Booth Lee of Whitchurch, Shropshire, England, 1913-1914. Most of the letters were written by Hugh's mother, Mrs. Agnes Nash, during a visit she made to her children, Nessie (Mrs. Norman Lee), of Hanceville, Tom, of Alexis Creek, and Alfred, of Nicola and Alberni. The collection also contains letters from Tom and Nessie Hugh. Mrs. Nash was in the Chilcotin from March to May 1913, at Nicola from July to September, and in Victoria, where she lived with Nessie and Norman Lee, from October 1913 to June 1914. Mrs. Nash was very sociable and the letters are full of news of people met in B.C. and of the family in England.

The series consists of a copy of a diary kept by Alfred Crandall Lewis, from March to July 1937. It describes Lewis' journey 200 miles up the South Nahanni by aeroplane from Edmonton, and the return trip made down the river by raft with his partner after their trapping venture had failed.

The item consists of a microfilm copy of a day book, kept by John Lyne, a blacksmith at 150 Mile House, Clinton, and Quesnel, between 1906 and 1914.

The series consists of a microfilm copy of a logbook kept by Bernard Magee titled "...the most necessary remarks and observations in a voyage made on board ship Jefferson, Josiah Roberts Commander from Boston, North America to the North West Coast of the Same and round the globe".

The item consists of a microfilm copy of an account of the discovery of a group of islands in the North Pacific Ocean by Captain James Magee in the ship Margaret of Boston extracted from his logbook, 1793.

Series consists of 20 posters of various sizes, some in colour but most are printed or copied with black ink only. Many of the posters announce events presented or sponsored by the Progressive Workers' Movement (P.W.M.). Numerous are protesting the Vietnam War.

The file consists of photocopies of letters to Mrs. A. Mason of Epsom, Surrey, England from her son Percy. Percy Mason emigrated from England to Salmon Arm in 1913, enlisted in 1914, and was killed in 1916. The file also includes letters of sympathy on the death of her son.

The series consists of photographs of hatcheries and fisheries in British Columbia. The contents, as identified by the donor, are included below. The numbers correspond to envelopes.

1. This top picture was probably of a pontoon used to hold salmon before spawning. Or possibly to carry trays of eggs to the hatchery after spawning. The boats were used by the fisheries for one use or another.

2. I have no idea where these were taken with the exception of the top two which have writing on the back [Knough Lake, Fish Lake (Lac la Jeune), and between hatchery and Kamloops]. Frank Tingley wrote on the back of these two [three] pictures so I'm presuming he took them. He was a long time friend of my father and the man who introduced my dad to the fisheries. Frank Tingley and my father were two of the four men kept on the department after Ottawa gave up the fish culture business in British Columbia. He lived in the east for the rest of his life.

3. Harrison Lake hatchery

4. I don't know who Mr. Timmins was and these may be of no interest. The second man in this picture was Frank Tingley.

5. These were probably of hatchery workers. "First class living quarter." And one of maybe a hatchery house and one of a mountain goat may be of no interest to you.

6. I'm sure these are all pictures of collecting and spawning salmon. My father is in the top picture pushing at the stern of the boat (oval picture). The rest are all unidentified men.

7. Hatchery interiors with troughs

8. Unidentified hatchery pictures. My father's writing is on the back of the Babine Lake picture and I'm sure one of the hatchery pictures is of the Babine Lake hatchery.