Bancroft (H.H.) and Co. San Francisco.
- MS-0342
- File
- 1859
Invoice, dated 1 January 1859 for an account with Lane Brooker, British Consul.
Bancroft (HH) and Co. San Francisco
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Bancroft (H.H.) and Co. San Francisco.
Invoice, dated 1 January 1859 for an account with Lane Brooker, British Consul.
Bancroft (HH) and Co. San Francisco
Bapty, Walter, 1884-1973. Victoria; Soldier and Physician.
"Memoirs." Recollections of author's boyhood in London, Ontario, studies at Ontario Agricultural College, and medical training at the University of Western Ontario, reminiscences of his career as medical practitioner in Alberta (1906) and Victoria (1907-1940). MS includes detailed account of author's military career - notably his service in South Africa (1899-1900) with Canadian Artillery and the Canadian Scouts; in Victoria (1907-1914) with 88th Fusiliers and Victoria Independent Squadron of Horse; and in Europe (1915-1918) with 2nd Battalion, Canadian Mounted Rifles, and 102nd Battalion (North British Columbians). Additional reminiscences of author's inter-war service with 16th Battalion (Canadian Scottish Regiment), and of his postings with 2nd Battalion (Canadian Scottish) [1940-1942] and Canadian Army Medical Corps. [Folders 1-3]. Bapty's first-hand account of battles of Vimy Ridge and Passchendaele, regimental diary of 2nd Battalion, Canadian Scottish (1936-1942), pamphlet on regimental colours of 30th Regiment (BC Horse), correspondence dealing with soldiers' morale, and memoranda (1942) pertaining to British Columbia coastal defence included in collection [microfilm]. Unit also contains accounts of holiday expeditions to Barkerville (1927) and Forbidden Plateau (1936), plus eulogies and newspaper clippings concerning Bapty's career [Folders 4-7]. For photograph of author in South African War see Visual Records (Accession No. 95251).
"Memoirs" presented by Mrs. David Williams (daughter), M.D., Duncan, 1981.
Bapty, Walter
Handwritten notebook showing work expended on government dams and roads; accounts with J. Mason; work periods for Bald Head Company and expenses vs gold dust for Mills Company.
Barkerville [St. Saviour's Anglican Church?]
Subscription book for organ and notes for sermons.
Barkerville [St. Saviour's Anglican Church?]
Barkerville, B.C.; Unidentified General Merchant.
Record book showing daily sales, together with income from associated store at Stanley.
Barkerville, B.C.; Unidentified General Merchant.
Accounts book, Barkerville and Stanley, 1876-1880, with inventory dated February 7, 1880.
Barkerville, unidentified saloon
Bar account book, July - August 1863 listing patrons names and costs of drinks purchased by date.
Barlow's Fast Freight Stage Line
Unused way bill.
Barlow's Fast Freight Stage Line
The file consists of 20 colour postcards (2 each of 10 different designs) created for commercial use during the 1958 British Columbia Centennial. The designs for the cards were probably created by the British Columbia Centennial Committee.
British Columbia. Centennial Committee
Beginners Please: My Life in Amateur Theatre / Albert Williams
"Beginners Please: My Life in Amateur Theatre". Reminiscences of author's boyhood in Bolton, Lancaster, and early interest in amateur theatre, 1914-1948; account of immigration to New Brunswick and theatrical work in Fredericton, 1949-1954; recollections of his migration to Victoria, British Columbia and association with Victoria Theatre Guild and other local dramatic societies, 1955-1979. MS. includes photocopies of theatre programmes and newspaper cuttings.
The file contains three letters and three photographs relating to Ben Morley. There are carbon copies of two letters written by Ben Morley in 1967; one to the Editor of the Vancouver Sun and one to Dr. Gordon Shrum of the BC Hydro and Power Authority. Both letters concern the restoration of the S.S. Minto. There is also a reply from Hugh Keenleyside, Chair of BC Hydro. The three photographs include a copy print of Captain McLennan, a copy print of a 1928 photograph showing Captain W. Kirby's farewell party to the S.S. Slocan and a photograph from 1919, mounted on cardboard, showing the first year commercial class at the Nelson High School.
Some Aspects of Society in Cariboo from its discovery until 1871. viii, 182 leaves: maps, tables. Essay, University of British Columbia, 1932. Bibliography: leaves 174-182.
Bescoby, Isabel M., d. 1969
Bescoby, Isabel Marie Leonie, 1913-1969. Director, Elementary Correspondence School.
Kindergarten at home. An essay written by Isabel Bescoby (M.A.), Director, Elementary Correspondence School, Victoria, B.C.
Bescoby, Isabel M., d. 1969
Bescoby, Isabel Marie Leonie, 1913-1969. Director, Elementary Correspondence School.
Two articles on outpost education in British Columbia: one was broadcast on Vancouver radio station CRCV in 1935.
Bescoby, Isabel M., d. 1969
Bibliography re Finnish communities
The file consists of photocopied material compiled by C.P. Czartoryski and includes a select bibliography of primary and secondary sources dealing with the history of the ethnic communities of Amber Valley (Alberta), Bella Coola (British Columbia), Falher (Alberta), La Crete (Alberta), Saltspring Island (British Columbia), Skarv (Alberta), Sointula (British Columbia), students' newsletters in Finnish from Sointula, 1912.
Bill of lading and land receipt
The file consists of two items: a bill of lading for the steamer Beaver, under Captain William Brotchie, to ship goods from Fort Nisqually to Camosun, dated 20 June 1843 and a receipt from the Vancouver Island Colonial Surveyor for 98 acres of land in Cowichan district, 1858.
Bill of sale between Jean Caux and James Reid
The file consists of a copy of a bill of sale between Jean Caux (Cataline) and James Reid of Quesnellemouth. The bill of sale is dated at Quesnellemouth 2 June 1888. The record clearly formed part of a larger court file originally, as W.A. Johnston, J.P. has noted "A - This is the paper writing referred to in the annex and affidavit of John Stephenson."
The record was found in collection and was separated from its original file.
Bill of sale for the sloop "Kingfisher" and other material
The file contains material related to Seaman George Stevenson including bill of sale for the sloop "Kingfisher", miscellaneous notes, fragments of correspondence and newspaper clippings.
Biographical information about Mary Barnes' family
The file consists of photocopied information including a biography, 1980, of Eleanor Armour Jamieson Postill, early Okanagan Valley settler and mother of Mary Barnes; and reminiscences about Elizabeth Jamieson, grandmother of Mary Barnes, entitled "The lady of New Westminster's first Presbyterian manse".
Biographical notes on Captain George Vancouver
Biographies of Charles and Jane Evans / Mildred Evans Hall
The file contains photocopies of biographies of Charles and Jane Evans, early British Columbians (Victoria, Yale, Chilliwack) written by Mildred Evans Hall in 1976.
Biographies of employees of the Canadian Pacific Railway, British Columbia Lake and River Service
Biographies of employees of the Canadian Pacific Railway, British Columbia Lake and River Service; St. Andrews By-The-Lake Church, Willow Point, by Evelyn N. Applewhaite, 1938 (Kootenay Manuscript Series #1); John Adam Watson of Watson, B.C. (Kootenay Manuscript Series #3).
Biographies of George and Eliza Chadsey, Chilliwack Pioneers / Mildred Evans Hall
The file contains a photocopy of "Biographies of George and Eliza Chadsey, Chilliwack Pioneers" written by Mildred Evans Hall in 1978. The file contains a history of Chadsey family and their descendants and is illustrated.
Biography of David Mark Carley
The file contains a short biography and newspaper clippings relating to the life of David Mark Carley, compiled by W.D. Carley.