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Private and official correspondence, speeches, accounts, pamphlets, newspaper clippings, reports, memoranda and miscellaneous items. The papers consist of 84 document boxes [volumes 1-84] of private and official correspondence, inward and outward, speeches, accounts, pamphlets, newspaper clippings, reports, memoranda and miscellaneous items. Among the papers is correspondence inward and outward of John Oliver and John Duncan MacLean relating to Liberal party affairs. The Pattullo papers divide into two series. Series I [vol. 1-61] contain papers related to private and public activities of Pattullo from 1892-1956, but contains only five volumes [54-58] of papers related to the years 1933-1941 when Pattullo was Premier of British Columbia. Pattullo's filing system, based on subject categories, has been maintained. Papers within each file are arranged in chronological order. A few files contain papers for more than one year. For instance, a file relating to one insurance policy might cover the years 1929-1933. All such files have been placed in the volume for the earliest year. A list of the dates, form and subject of each file is given in the finding aid below. Series II [vol. 62-84] contains papers related to Pattullo's tenure as Premier. Material within files is in chronological order. Most of letter analysis is given unless the entire file relates to one subject. In Series II it is not possible, as it is with Series I, conveniently to begin and progress through the papers year by year because the whole body of papers 1933-1941 is filed exclusively on a subject basis, hence more: than one year's correspondence may be in any one file. The filing system is that devised by the Premier's Office. Files are: classified as C" - Confidential [vols. 62-65], "D" - departmental [vols. 66-67], "F" - federal [vols. 68-71] and "G" - general [vols. 72-73]. Volumes 74-76 contain alphabetical files. Volumes 77-84 contain newspaper clippings related to the years 1933-1941. Most of the pamphlets from the Pattullo papers have been removed and catalogued in the British Columbia Archives Library. Many of the remaining pamphlets are duplicates. Restriction: Researchers are requested to use the microfilm for conservation reasons. [reels A-01796-A01811, A01959-A01963]. Files containing oversize material were filmed at a later date and are on reels A01959-A01963. The text of a radio speech delivered on 19 Feb 1941 in Prince Rupert was presented by UBC Library in 2008 (box 65, file 14).

This series contains official correspondence, reports, and related papers of Premier John H. Turner. Records include correspondence pertaining to provincial railway charters (1893-1897), agriculture, and mining; also includes B.C. Agent-General's Report (1895), applications for employment, and miscellaneous letters.

Papers in this series are those of the Honourable John Herbert Turner (1833-1923), premier of British Columbia from 4 March 1895 to 8 August 1898. Since Turner's administration was characterized by rapid industrial development (notably in railways, mining, and agriculture), and by no little political controversy, his official papers are especially valuable.

Most of the reports and correspondence in GR-1197 originated while Turner was the province's chief minister and, as such, they have been included in the archive's collection of Premier's Papers. As will be seen, though, some of the papers pertain to Turner's tenure as Minister of Finance and Agriculture, a portfolio he held from 1887 to 1898.

GR-1197 may be regarded as a supplement to GR-0441 (British Columbia - Premier: 1883-1933), Series II, volumes 2-13, which also contains official correspondence of Premier Turner. Researchers may find that Volume 354 of GR-0441 (Index to Official Correspondence, 1895-1897) will assist them in locating other related records.

Series consists of letters inward to the lieutenant governors of British Columbia, enclosing copies of speeches made by the lieutenant governors of diverse provinces re: opening or closing legislative assemblies, or acknowledging receipt of same.

Twenty-three letters to W. J. Bowser, Secretary of the Conservative Leadership Committee, regarding the leadership of the Conservative party of British Columbia.

Letter from F.M. Chaldecott attaching original draft of a resolution respecting the Lieutenant Governor's calling Joseph Martin to form a ministry as telegraphed to Prime Minister Laurier, June 18, 1900; notebook of congratulations on 1907 election; notebook (indexed) of facts and figures about British Columbia [1915].

Series consists of correspondence and papers regarding consolidation of the provincial debt on the London bond market, 1889-1892; private correspondence received while Minister of Finance, 1900-1901; memorial received as Agent-General, 1911; newspaper clippings received from England while Minister of Finance. Also includes one oversized copy of a certificate presented to Turner in recognition of his ten years of service as Agent-General for British Columbia, London, 1911.

Letterbook copies of correspondence outward.

The Alberta Lumber Company, located in Vancouver's False Creek area, was founded in the 1890s by Christopher McRae and incorporated in 1903. Records of the company span the period 1904-1969 and include correspondence files (outgoing 1904-1909, incoming 1926-1950), accounting and financial records, log registers, safety files, first aid and accident reports, lumber sales records for Broadway Lumber Company and Fraser Lumber Company Personal files include: specifications for McRae family residences, Christopher McRae's bankbooks and some speeches and addresses which may have been made during McRae's term as a Liberal MLA (Vancouver City) 1924-1928.

The series consists of the private and official correspondence and papers of Sir Richard McBride, 1905-1917.
It includes confidential letterbook; correspondence between McBride, Borden and others concerning provincial, Dominion, and Imperial politics; correspondence concerning military and naval matters, defence, and the purchase of submarines during World War I; correspondence and papers of Lottie Mabel Bowron, secretary to McBride and civil servant, 1908-1958; newspaper clippings. . Printed material transferred to the BC Archives library. Sir Richard McBride was born in New Westminster, B.C., and studied law at Dalhousie University. McBride was first elected MLA in Dewdney constituency in 1898 and served as Premier of British Columbia from 1903 to 1915. Lottie Mabel Bowron was the secretary of Richard McBride The collection consists of two sets of papers which were kept in the same box, those of Richard McBride and those of Lottie Mabel Bowron. The original collection consisted of private papers of McBride. It appears that Lottie Bowron cared for the papers when McBride went to England in 1916. In 1916, Bowron transferred them to R.F. Green (see box 2, file 37). The box of papers was still in Green's possession in 1944. Subsequently the box was returned to Bowron and after 1958 came to the archives. The records include a confidential letterbook; correspondence between McBride, Borden and others concerning provincial, Dominion, and Imperial politics; correspondence concerning military and naval matters, defence, and the purchase of submarines during World War I. The records also include correspondence and papers of Lottie Mabel Bowron and newspaper clippings.

British Columbia, Executive Council minute book, 1910-1912; legal papers concerning the affairs and estate of William Bowser; voters list from the Cariboo electoral district, May 1931; letter inward from the Ku-Klux Klan, 1933; correspondence with John H. Turner, Agent General, concerning the Turner's resignation, 1915.

Clipping books concerning railway policy (1909) and Bowser's political activities (1907-1916).

Minute books of the Executive Council of the Province of British Columbia (3 volumes): January 3, 1908 - December 30, 1909; January 3, 1912 - December 31, 1913; January 31 1914 - November 22, 1916.

Series consists of a photocopy of unpublished short story, "The Right Time of Day"; carbon copy of unpublished autobiography "Sixty-five Years in a Tort Factory"; correspondence, 1911-1967; scrapbooks, 1933-1969 containing clippings concerning his legal career, photographs, correspondence, and other material; speeches connected with his campaign for a seat in the Legislative Assembly, Victoria riding, 1933; personal legal papers; material concerning legal cases; material related to the Saltire Society of Victoria, B.C.

This series contains correspondence concerning the Dominion-Provincial premiers' conference of 1910. The records include the minutes of the meeting of provincial delegates, 29 March 1910.

Correspondence between E.O.S. Scholefield and the B.C. Historical Association regarding publication of "Sixty Years of Progress", 1910-1914; correspondence with F.M. Rattenbury regarding the Library extension to the Legislative Buildings, 1911; correspondence on various topics, 1910-1918; and correspondence between John Hosie and R.E. Gosnell, 1926. Includes a memo for W.J. Bowser, Attorney General, on the "Triumphant Policy of the Provincial Government," 1903-1912. Records relate to the Legislative Library and Provincial Archives.

Correspondence; speech notes, speeches and addresses; legal briefs and correspondence re trial and appeal of Frank Davis, co-defendant charged with 1913 murder of Constable Archibald. Born in Ingersoll, Ontario January 9, 1889, Royal Lethington Maitland came to British Columbia with his parents the following year. After reading law with Burns and Walkem (1908-1913) and presiding over the Vancouver Law Students Society (1910-1911), Maitland was called to the British Columbia Bar in 1913; subsequently, he entered legal practice with his father. In 1915, Maitland became City Prosecutor for Vancouver; he served in this capacity until 1919. In 1928, he was appointed King's Counsel. Maitland entered active politics in 1924 when he ran for provincial office as an MLA for Vancouver; however, he was defeated in this contest. In 1928, he ran for office successfully and was appointed Minister without Portfolio in the Tolmie Cabinet where he remained until November 1933. In 1937, Maitland returned to provincial politics as the Member from the riding of Vancouver-Point Grey. In September of the following year, he was chosen as leader of the Conservative Party of British Columbia; he became Leader of the Opposition in the Legislature in October 1938. In 1941, Maitland was re-elected and, with Premier John Hart, formed a coalition government. In December 1941, Royal Lethington Maitland was sworn in as Attorney-General. He died in office on March 28, 1946. The collection consists of correspondence, handwritten and typewritten copies of speech notes, speeches and addresses, as well as legal briefs and correspondence pertaining to the trial and appeal of Frank Davis, co-defendant charged with the murder of Constable Archibald (May 27, 1913). The R.L. Maitland papers were presented to the Provincial Archives of British Columbia by his son, Robert L. Maitland. Where a title has been placed at the start of a speech or address, that title has been recorded below. The list of titles is not comprehensive. Addresses and speeches Speech Notes Correspondence Miscellaneous Papers Source: MS Finding Aids Presented by Robert L. Maitland (son). Finding aid: file list.

This series contains the minute book of the Executive Council for the period 29 November 1916 to 19 January 1917.

This series contains official reports and correspondence accumulated during the administrations of Premiers Tolmie, Pattullo, Hart, and Johnson. It includes Departmental, General, and Federal files, plus separate series of documents on Pacific Great Eastern Railway (1917-1945). It also includes applications for employment, petitions, press releases, speeches, and vouchers.

The records which comprise this unit were stored for many years in a maintenance shop adjacent to the Parliament Buildings. Storage conditions were less than ideal and in 1982 arrangements were made with the Premier's Office' to transfer the records to the Provincial Archives. It was a signal event, for the records provide documentation on virtually all facets of provincial life over a thirty-five year period. Additionally, the documents which make up GR-1222 provide a valuable record of the administrations of Premiers Tolmie (1928-1933), Pattullo (1933-1941), Hart (1941-1947) and Johnson (1947-1952). The records fall into three main categories or series, namely Departmental files, Federal files, and General files.

The series contains personal correspondence; letters to editors; essays, articles and lectures; poems and songs, most of which reflect Harris' socialist viewpoint.

For ease of retrieval, since some essays duplicate letters to editors, only those items which are specifically addressed to an editor are considered letters to editors; these are filed in chronological order. Those items not specifically addressed to an editor are considered essays and are arranged alphabetically by title.

Series consists of records including Mr. Nimsick's correspondence as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (1947-1971); his sessional notebooks (1958-1966, 1972) and speeches (1950-1954); weekly reports from the legislature (1950-1972); subject files, family papers and a scrapbook [see A00959].

The series consists of records created by or relating to Nelson Seymour Lougheed. Included in this series are a scrapbook of news clippings (MS-2594.1), a certificate appointing Lougheed to Minister of Lands in October 1930, and two photographs. One photograph is a portrait signed by Lougheed and dated 1924. The second photograph is a group photograph in front of the Legislature buildings, and is assumed to be of Lougheed as Minister with his staff.

Nelson Seymour Lougheed (April 16, 1882 – June 6, 1944) was a Conservative politician in British Columbia and served as an MLA from 1928-1933.

Scrapbook of clippings highlighting career and social activities of Lieutenant-Governor Walter Nichol.

Correspondence, speeches, notes, clippings and miscellaneous items relating primarily to E.T. Kenney's career as Minister of Lands and Forests, 1944-1952.

Series consists of correspondence, 1926, 1935-1937, 1952-1962; notes; speeches; printed materials; and newspaper clipping books containing reports of legislative sessions, 1936, 1943, 1945, 1956-1959.

The series consists of A.D. Turnbull's official papers as M.L.A., material relating to his time as Minister of Health and Welfare, in addition to his personal papers that reflect his association with various professional, national and community organizations.

Series consists of letters to his wife, Ruth (McKinnon) Sutherland, 1929-1941. The letters, written to his second wife both before and after their marriage, are concerned mainly with day to day domestic affairs. However, some refer to the 1929 Canadian tour of H.R.H. the Duke of Gloucester, who was attended by Dr. Sutherland as House Physician, Hotel Vancouver. Two letters describe campaigning in the 1933 provincial election.

Scrapbooks related to his political career, consisting mainly of newspaper clippings but containing also some letters, invitations, programmes and photographs; scrapbook of clippings and photographs relative to British Columbia exhibit at Golden Gate Exposition, 1939, letters of congratulation (1937-1938) received on his appointment as Minister of Mines; genealogical information on Asselstine family.

Series consists of five letters congratulating Richards on his appointment as private Secretary to John Hart, 1936; letters of recommendation from the University College of Addis Ababa, 1961, and from W.T. Straith [no date].

Series consists of material produced by and relating to VIPA: correspondence between H. Despard Twigg, VIPA Secretary, and Winslow; letters from John Dean, T.H. Eslick and others; VIPA pamphlet; article by VIPA proponent B.A. McKelvie; financial statements; membership lists; clippings, etc.

Series consists of correspondence, speeches and clippings relating to his political career and interest in educational issues.