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Diaries

A/E/P87/P87 1-3
File
[18-]

Part of Powell family fonds

The file consists of 3 volumes of diaries kept by Israel Wood Powell. One is dated 1888-1889 and provides details of Powell's time in France, which he spent at Royat-les-Bains and the surrounding area. The other diaries are undated, but document Powell's activities in British Columbia. The two undated diaries name several Indigenous individuals and make note about Indigenous trades, artifacts, ceremonies, and day-to-day affairs. The diaries cover many parts of the province, including Fort Simpson, Quatsino, Chemainus, and the Nass River.

Powell, Israel Wood

Remains of an ancient civilization on Vancouver Island

A/E/P87/D34.1
File
[18-?]

Part of Powell family fonds

The file consists of a report written by James Deans regarding evidence of early habitation on the southeastern part of Vancouver Island. The last page of the report includes several rough pencil sketches of artifacts found by Deans elsewhere on Vancouver Island in 1870 and 1874. Pages 21, 22, 25 and 26 of the report are missing.

A list of black and white photographs taken by the BC Forest Service 1911-1983

GR-4186.1
File
1983

Part of Forest Service photograph indexes

The file consists of a list of photographs (may include both b&w and colour) taken by the Forest Service between 1911 and 1983, arranged by FS file number.

Slide show : handtools on the fireline

Part of Forest Protection Suppression Training Series instructional material

The file consists of a transcript, 80 colour slides and 1 audio cassette called handtools on the fireline.

slide show: helicopter safety

Part of Forest Protection Suppression Training Series instructional material

Box contents list [precis of each item]

GR-2982.3
File
5 Jun 1980

Part of Minutes of decision of Joint Indian Reserve Commission

Box contents list [precis of each item]

GR-2982.2
File
28 May 1980

Part of Minutes of decision of Joint Indian Reserve Commission

Recollections, 1975

Part of Archives paintings, drawings, and prints collection

Item consists of one album containing 41 diagram-style sketches in crayon and ink created by David Henry Norcross. Norcross was born in Granite Siding (or Granite) near Nelson, BC, and began his mining career at age 16. The drawings document his memories and history of mining and mining technology in British Columbia, particularly within the Kootenay district.

Minutes, District B Convention

MS-1506.5
File
1966-1969; 1972-1973 [microfilmed 1978]

Part of Kitsumkalum Farmers' Institute fonds

The file consists of the minutes of District B Conventions for the years 1966-1969 and 1972-1973.

Newspaper clipping

MS-3417.9
File
1973

Part of Ada McGeer fonds

The series consists of a newspaper article from The Daily Colonist written by Ada McGeer about Emily Carr.

History of the Northwest Coast, the Public Archives of B.C. typewritten transcription, 1972, and copy

MS-0559.3.1
File
1972

Part of Alexander Caulfield Anderson fonds

Contains an autobiographical history of Anderson 's activities with the Hudson 's Bay Company (1831-1854), and includes journals of trips from Kamloops to Fort Langley, 1846 and 1847; biographies of H.B.C. personnel; and a chapter on "Missionary enterprises for the instruction of the natives, schools, languages, etc." [285 pages].

Chinese books (pok ko piu) found at Quesnel Forks

MS-1307.1.13
File
[188-]

Part of Lawrence Boulton fonds

Vernon Ellison: correspondence inward

MS-0249.1.25
File
1917-1918, 1963

Part of Ellison family fonds

Letters from Carol Pearson to Agnes Wilke

MS-2165
File
1963

Part of Archives discrete item collection

The file consists of two letters, February 20, 1963, and March 7, 1963, from Carol Pearson, King City, Ontario to Agnes Wilke in Sidney, B.C. The letters described Pearson's life, Emily Carr, and pets, particularly dogs and monkeys.

The file also contains three photographs; two snapshots of Emily Carr and her dogs, ca. 1933, and one snapshot of Carol Pearson on a horse, October 1951.

Dilworth: news clippings and envelope

MS-3432.5
File
1955

Part of Emily Carr fonds

The file consists of 1 empty envelope (in which all of the material was initially housed) addressed to Ira Dilworth and 6 newspaper clippings about a new plaque erected to honour Emily Carr.

Mungo Martin Recording Sessions Reel Number Nine

T4339-0009
File
July 12, 1952

Part of Ida Halpern fonds

Assorted Correspondence

Part of Clarke, Irwin & Company collection relating to Emily Carr

The file consists of an assortment of letters between William and Irene Clarke, Ira Dilworth, and Alice Carr.

Mungo Martin Recording Sessions Reel Number Eight

T4339-0008
File
November 6, 1951

Part of Ida Halpern fonds

Mungo Martin Recording Sessions Reel Number Eleven

T4339-0011
File
November 20, 1951

Part of Ida Halpern fonds

Re: compulsory military service

MS-0012.2.36
File
1951

Part of Halford Wilson fonds

Mungo Martin Recording Sessions Reel Number One

T4339:0001
File
August 29, 1951

Part of Ida Halpern fonds

Reel contains thirteen recordings of Mungo Martin performing songs from ceremonies of the Kwakwa̱ka̕wakw people. Ida Halpern recorded Martin's performances in her Vancouver home. Martin selected the performances, most of which concern various ceremonials from the Hamat̕sa cycle.

Mungo Martin Recording Sessions Reel Number Two

T4339:0002
File
September 3, 1951

Part of Ida Halpern fonds

Reel contains fifteen recordings of Mungo Martin performing songs from ceremonies of the Kwakwa̱ka̕wakw people. Ida Halpern recorded Martin's performances in her Vancouver home. Martin selected the performances, most concern various aspects of Winter ceremonials in the Kwakwa̱ka̱̕wakw music tradition.