Showing 6192 results

The fonds consists of minutes, membership lists, resolutions and clippings of the Jordan River Parent-Teacher Association.

This series contains cause books for civil cases (indexed).

Series consists primarily of Vernon County Court plaint and procedure books for 1897-1958. Volume 1 also includes a naturalization list for 1900-1914 and a Small Debts Court cause book for March 1944. Volume 2 includes County Court sessions held at Hedley during 1910-1913.

The fonds consists of various Wille family papers including marriage certificates, indentures, a will, contracts and certificates.

The fonds consists of correspondence, reminiscences and interviews with Canadian National Railway employees by members of the Wolfenden family, principally Richard and Madge Wolfenden. Fonds also includes a photograph album containing postcards and photographs of British Columbia and Rocky Mountain views.

The fonds consists of Violet McNaughton's notes and clippings relating to Mungo Martin and his carving of a totem pole for Windsor Park in 1958.

The fonds consists of correspondence, diaries, manuscripts of articles, short stories and poetry.

The fonds consists of Darke's correspondence and other papers relating to the history and lifestyles of the B.C. coast. Fonds includes sound recordings of interviews with people who lived in float houses on the coast.

The series consists of records created by the Medical Superintendent of Tranquille Sanatorium between 1925 and 1958. The records include correspondence, memos, reports and subject files.

The collection consists of films and sound recordings accumulated or created by James M. Bogyo in his work with Rayonier Canada and the British Columbia Power Commission. The films depict logging on Vancouver Island and the activities of the BC Power Commission. The sound recordings include speeches about the Columbia River Treaty at Northwest Power Convention meeting in Victoria, April 1962; an interview on the building of Bella Coola road; and interviews with Hugh Keenleyside and Jim Cordy.

This series consists of a clippings book of articles related to schools in BC from 1953-1958.

The fonds consists of photographs of the Thrift family and friends in White Rock and Hazelmere.

This series contains the records of the Industrial Inquiry Commission on Electrical and Plumbing Industries. The commissioners, H. Carl Goldenberg (chairman), E.A. Jamieson and George A. Wilkinson, were appointed to inquire into the circumstances and merits of the disputes between various employers, employers' association, employees and unions engaged in the plumbing and pipe-letting industry and the electrical industry of British Columbia. The series consists of a photocopy of a single page majority report signed by Goldenberg and Jamieson in which they recommended a wage increase. Attached is a copy of a two page minority report by Wilkinson in which he disagreed with the recommendation of his fellow commissioners.

Letters of administration with wills annexed (Form B).

These submissions were not suitable for the anthology, British Columbia: A Centennial Anthology, but because of their historical content they were loaned to the Provincial Archives for microfilming. Contents include submissions by 11 people on a wide range of subjects. There are 3 manuscripts and 18 transcripts, mostly reminiscences of pioneers, and people recording family history information.

This microfilm contains submissions to the British Columbia Centennial Anthology editorial committee. These submissions were not suitable for the anthology, British Columbia: A Centennial Anthology, but because of their historical content they were loaned to the Provincial Archives for microfilming before they were returned to their authors or sources.

Revelstoke conditional sales agreements and lien notes, 1896-1955; 1957-1958. There are index volumes which correspond to these files in GR-2471.

Box 1: 1896-1929
Box 2: 1930-1958

Date ranges are 1896-1955 and 1957-1958

The fonds consists of private papers and business correspondence, early reconnaissance and timber cruising reports for areas in the North Cariboo and Chilcotin, and photographs.

The series consists of civil cause books from the Vernon Supreme court covering 1901-1916 and 1954-1958. Cause books provide details such as the name of parties involved, the names of their solicitors, nature of the claim and a listing of proceedings in the case. Subjects include a variety of financial matters, divorces, probates and estate administration, adoption orders, and other civil cases.

Volume one does not include an index, and several files are noted to be “from Vancouver registry.” Volumes two and three have indexes. Volume two has two separate indexes: a large index at the front of the volume and a smaller separate index tucked in the front cover of the volume. These two indexes have overlapping information, but some information may be unique to each index.

This series contains records relating to the University Endowment Lands. Correspondence, memoranda, special reports, progress reports on the master survey plan and general administration of the University Endowment Lands, 1945-1958. Applications for employment, 1935-1936. Tenders for contract for Development Unit Nos. 1 and 2, 1926-1928.

The fonds consists of speeches, articles, correspondence and annotated books of Helen Gregory MacGill pertaining to her career as a judge and reformer; publications of her first husband, F.C. Flesher; and correspondence and notes of Elizabeth (Elsie) Gregory MacGill pertaining to her book, "My Mother, the Judge."

This series consists of a newspaper clipping book containing extracts from the British press relating to British Columbia's centennial celebrations.

This series contains a circular entitled "Departmental Circular for Inspectors, Directors, and other Officials."

This series contains a 9 page report by Hon. Gordon M. Sloan regarding a proposal to create a marketing area for forest products in the Hope region.

Series consists of indexes from 1954-1958 for coroners' inquiries and inquests found within GR-1502, GR-1503, GR-1504, and GR-1726. Inquiries are typically conducted by a single coroner and usually consist of a single form. Inquests (or inquisitions) are investigations in which a coroner's jury rules on the cause of death.

Register of law stamps for courts sitting at Vancouver Court Registry, Feb 1929 - Feb 1958.

The fonds consists of Gordon Dubberley's photographs of the wood processing plant, of employees, and of community activities at Woodfibre, B.C. The photographs were taken between 1948 and 1958.

Bills of sale and chattel mortgages.

Cranbrook letters probate (Forms 161 & 162). For letters probate from 1916-1924 see GR-2248 [B11349(5)].

The series consists of subject files of the Family Services Division including correspondence and reports on many programs, such as Mother's Allowances, and institutions, such as the Vancouver Preventorium. The files also include correspondence of the Director of Welfare.

The Family Services Division was established within the Social Assistance Branch of the Department of the Provincial Secretary in 1944 to provide service in cases in which no financial aid was required.

This series contains plaint and procedure books.